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Safety information Safety information This manual contains the following safety information. Instructions for safe use. You are advised to read this information before you start to actually use the system. Technical safety information such as safety data sheets can also be found in this chapter.
Contents Contents Chapter 1 Self support tips (GB)..................5 What to do when a problem occurs............6 Correct a problem.................6 What to do when you are not satisfied with the output quality.....7 Achieve optimal output quality............7 Define the correct job settings for optimal output quality....9 Use the wizards to achieve optimal output quality......13...
Use the user manual on the documentation CD-ROM to correct problems When the information in this guide does not completely support you while you use the Océ TCS500, refer to the user manual on the user documentation CD-ROM for more information.
Achieve optimal output quality Introduction The Océ TCS500 offers 2 methods to check the print quality. Make a quality check print Make a demo print. On the system information card on the on-line screen of the printer, use the lower softkey for 'Demo print' (key 6 on the folded cover) to enter the menu with the quality check print and the demo print.
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Achieve optimal output quality Note: Chapter 8 of the user manual includes a table with a complete overview of the settings and the methods to correct specific problems with the output quality. Chapter 1 - Self support tips (GB)
To get optimal output quality, define the correct print modes. Use the following order to define the print modes. Define the correct media settings. The website http://supplies.oce.com includes information about the correct media settings for your jobs. Define the correct 'Color mode'.
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Define the correct job settings for optimal output quality When Then Example The quality is the most Set the 'Print quality' to Use this mode, for exam- important requirement. 'Presentation' ple, to present drawings to the customers. How to correct typical inkjet artifacts Use the print modes to correct typical inkjet artifacts When Then...
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Define the correct job settings for optimal output quality When Then The color of one area or line runs into The media type defined on the printer the color of another area or line must be the same as the media avail- able on the printer.
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Define the correct job settings for optimal output quality When Then The length and width measurements are Make sure you defined the correct different from the original scale settings Use the 'Presentation' quality mode Use the 'Optimize print quality' wiz- ard to correct the problem.
Use the wizards to achieve optimal output quality Use the wizards to achieve optimal output quality When to do Before you start the 'Optimize print quality' wizard, first check the following. Did you define the correct media type for your job? ‘Define the correct job settings for optimal output quality’...
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Use the wizards to achieve optimal output quality Press the lower softkey for 'Optimize print quality' (key 6 on the folded cover) to enter the wizard. Follow the steps of the wizard. The screen displays feedback about the calibration process. The system does a nozzle failure recovery and alignment.
Use the Replace printhead wizard to change a defective printhead What to do when the system indicates a defective printhead Use the Replace printhead wizard to change a defective printhead When to do The system indicates the defective printhead. Only replace the printhead indicated by the system.
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Use the Replace printhead wizard to change a defective printhead Follow the steps of the wizard. At the end of the wizard, the printer calibrates. When the calibration is completed, the screen displays the calibration status. Chapter 1 - Self support tips (GB)
Important points for the sending of print jobs Definition Before you send print jobs to the Océ TCS500, remember the following. The values defined in the Océ Settings Editor are default values for the system. You can define a number of job settings in the printer drivers or the job submission tools.
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Important points for the sending of print jobs Chapter 1 - Self support tips (GB)
Océ. If for some reason you have to move the machine yourself, please make sure that the mains power point has the right fuse capacity. See the Océ TCS500 safety data sheet in this appendix for information about maximum current.
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Surroundings Make sure that the machine is placed on a level, horizontal surface of sufficient strength. See the Océ TCS500 safety data sheet in this appendix for information about the weight of the equipment. Make sure there is sufficient space around the machine. This facilitates reloading ma- terials as well as maintenance.
Safety data sheets Safety data sheets Introduction The disclaimer below applies to all safety data sheets in this manual. Contact your local Océ organization for questions about Océ products regarding health, safety and environ- ment. You can find the address of your local Océ organization in the appendix of this manual.
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Room volume Recommendation: min.15 m Room ventilation Recommendation: min. 7,5 m /h (natural ventilation) Consumables Océ TCS500 Inks (Océ Material Safety Data Sheet E-260) Additional safety information None Listed according to standard UL 60950-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 ® NERGY...
EPA Energy Star® EPA Energy Star® Introduction ® Océ-Technologies B.V. has joined the Energy Star Program of the United States Envi- ® ronmental Protection Agency (EPA). The purpose of the Energy Star Program is to promote the manufacturing and marketing of energy-efficient equipment, thereby poten- tially reducing combustion-related pollution.
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EPA Energy Star® ® Energy Star is a U.S. registered mark. Chapter 2 - Safety information (GB)
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Index Index Job submission Job submission ..........17 Media settings Media settings ...........9 Off-line mode Off-line mode ...........6 Output quality Output quality ..........7, 9 Print modes Print modes ............9 System screen System screen ............6 User manual User manual .............6 Wizards Wizards ............6...