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Océ-Technologies B.V. Trademarks Products in this manual are referred to by their trade names. In most, if not all cases, these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This manual contains the following safety information: Appendix B lists instructions for safe use.
Send print jobs to the Océ TCS400 from your software environment 56 Use the printer drivers to send jobs to the Océ TCS400 56 Use Océ Print Exec® workgroup to send jobs to the Océ TCS400 57 Use FTP to send jobs to the Océ TCS400 58...
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Chapter 5 Make copy jobs on the Océ TCS400 Introduction to how to do copy jobs on the Océ TCS400 60 Use the Océ TCS400 scanner to perform copy jobs 61 Define the copy settings on the scanner operator panel 61...
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Calibrate the scanner 146 Update the IT8 file for scanner calibration 149 Chapter 9 Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400 Introduction to how to manage your jobs 152 Delete or stop jobs 153 Delete or stop an active job on the printer 153...
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Océ Power Logic® controller: Océ System Control Panel Introduction to the Océ Power Logic® controller: Océ System Control Panel Overview of the Océ System Control Panel 233 Overview of the Océ System Control Panel 233 Icons 237 Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Account information in the log file 276 Account information in the log file 276 Appendix A System specifications 289 Specifications of the Océ TCS400 printer 290 Specifications Océ TCS400 scanner 292 Supported media types and sizes 294 Specifications Océ Power Logic® controller 296 Specifications Océ...
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Appendix B Safety information 303 Instructions for safe use 304 Safety data sheets 306 EPA E ® 309 NERGY Appendix C Miscellaneous 311 Reader's comment sheet 312 Addresses of local Océ organizations 314 Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Océ TCS400 User manual Chapter 1 Introduction...
There are a number of notation conventions used in this manual. This consistent style enables you to quickly become conversant with the use of this manual and consequently the Océ TCS400. Attention getters There are several types of information to which we draw your attention. This...
The documentation for the drivers and the job submission software. ■ The User's Manual The User's Manual is supplied with the Océ TCS400, as a PDF file in 16 languages on the CD-ROM. You can also contact your local Océ organization for the latest version of the User's Manual.
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An installation guide to help you to install the driver. AutoCAD Printer Drivers self support guide. An on-line help with detailed descriptions of all functional aspects. ® Océ Print Exec job submission software. ■ On-line help files with detailed descriptions of all functional aspects. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Repro operator The repro operator is responsible for the daily use of the Océ TCS400 in a central repro department. The repro operator has no permissions to change the settings in the Océ...
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System administrator The system administrator is responsible for installing and configuring the Océ TCS400 in the network environment. The system administrator has the following tasks and permissions in the Océ Settings Editor: Update the IT8 data file for scanner calibration ■...
Introduction The Océ TCS400 is a modular wide-format color system. The Océ TCS400 offers a wide range of print, copy, and scan-to-file functionality. The Océ TCS400 uses the CMYK color model. The printer contains printheads for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) and is based on thermal inkjet technology.
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[1] The Océ TCS400 multifunctional color system [1] The Océ TCS400 multifunctional color system The printer ® The Océ Power Logic controller inside a separate controller cabinet with a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse directly connected to the controller The scanner.
The Océ TCS400 printer Introduction The printer is a 36 inch color printer with a true resolution of 600 dpi. The Océ TCS400 is available with 1 or 2 media rolls. Illustration [2] The media input side of the printer [2] The media input side of the printer Océ...
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[3] The output side of the printer [3] The output side of the printer Get to know the Océ TCS400...
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The main components of the Océ TCS400 printer [4] The main components of the printer [4] The main components of the printer Printer operator panel Carriage with the printheads Media rolls Integrated receiving tray Ink tanks ® The door to the integrated Océ Power Logic controller cabinet The door to the maintenance cassette.
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[5] The printer operator panel [5] The printer operator panel [6] The carriage with the printheads [6] The carriage with the printheads Get to know the Océ TCS400...
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[7] The ink tanks [7] The ink tanks [8] The maintenance cassette [8] The maintenance cassette Océ TCS400 User manual...
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[9] The media rolls [9] The media rolls [10] The integrated Océ Power Logic® controller cabinet [10] The integrated Océ Power Logic® controller cabinet Get to know the Océ TCS400...
You can turn the printer operator panel for easy vision from both sides of the printer. Use the printer operator panel to view system information on the on-line screen and to do actions on the off-line screen. The main components of the printer operator panel include the following: Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The type of information depends on the mode of the system. When the printer is in the on-line mode, the screen displays general system information and job information. When the printer is in the off-line mode, the screen displays various wizards for user action. Get to know the Océ TCS400...
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A warning signal. ■ A short interrupted audio signal. The red LEDs remain illuminated An error signal ■ A long, uninterrupted audio signal. The LEDs flash continuously. Chapter 8 Error handling describes how to correct possible errors. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Use the on-line / off-line key to switch between the on-line mode and the off-line mode on the screen of the printer operator panel. If you press the on-line / off-line key while the printer is active, the printer finishes the print. The printer then goes off-line. Get to know the Océ TCS400...
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(see ‘Use the Optimize print quality wizard’ on page 141). Error messages and warnings about the ■ System information maintenance cassette. Make a demo print ■ Change the language. ■ [1] On-line mode - Information cards Océ TCS400 User manual...
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A wizard always requires a user action. When you initially enter the off-line mode, the printer operator panel displays the wizards 1 and 2. The next time you enter the off-line mode, you return to the previous position. Get to know the Océ TCS400...
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Select this wizard to check the amount of media and ink that is used since the system was installed. Press the softkey for 'Finish' to return to the off-line screen. 'Configure system'(see ‘Configure the network settings of the Océ TCS400’ on page 49) 'Language' (switch only).
The scanner is a 40 inch color scanner with an optical resolution of 508 dpi. The main components are described below. The main components of the Océ TCS400 scanner [12] The main components of the scanner [12] The main components of the scanner...
Define the settings for the copy jobs ■ Define the settings for the scan-to-file jobs ■ Start the scanning ■ Access to system settings ■ Calibrate the scanner. ■ The main components of the scanner operator panel include the following: Océ TCS400 User manual...
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When you select the 'Entry to the copy settings', the screen displays the copy settings with the default values defined in the Océ Settings Editor. (see ‘Define the copy settings on the scanner operator panel’ on page 61) Get to know the Océ TCS400...
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85) The scanner calibration wizards. ■ [15] The System screen [15] The System screen If an error occurs on the scanner, the screen displays an error recovery screen. The error recovery screen fills the complete screen. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Océ Settings Editor. Use the right arrow key to move through the enlargement steps defined in the Océ Settings Editor. Use the arrow keys to define the settings in spin boxes. Get to know the Océ TCS400...
If you have a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse connected to the Océ Power ■ ® Logic controller, the controller is always placed inside a separate controller cabinet. (see ‘The Océ TCS400 multifunctional color system’ on page 16) Océ TCS400 User manual...
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® ® Océ Remote Logic Use Océ Remote Logic to access the three appli- cations mentioned above from a remote worksta- tion. [4] Océ applications that can run on the Océ Power Logic® controller Get to know the Océ TCS400...
Introduction This chapter contains all the information you need to get started. You can learn more about the following: Turn on and off the Océ TCS400 ■ The energy save modes ■ Change the display language ■ Configure the network settings.
You can define if this setting is 'On' or 'Off'. The following paragraphs describe how to turn on and off the Océ TCS400 when the above setting is set to either 'On' or 'Off'.
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Perform the following when the setting KO - System - Synchronize printer and Power Logic controller power on/off if the Océ Settings Editor is set to 'Off'. ® Press the on/off button on the Océ Power Logic controller. Press the on/off button on the printer. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Turn the Océ Power Logic® controller and the printer off Perform the following when the setting KO - System - Synchronize printer and Power Logic controller power on/off if the Océ Settings Editor is set to 'On': There are two possibilities: Press the on/off button on the printer or select 'Shut down' from the 'System' menu in the Océ...
Editor. Use the setting KO - System - Timers - Energy save mode in the Océ Settings Editor to define the delay in minutes before the Océ TCS400 enters the energy save mode. When the Océ TCS400 is in the energy save mode, you can activate the system as follows: Send a job ■...
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There are two ways to activate the printer from the sleep mode. Send a job ■ Press the on/off button of the printer. ■ The printer needs about 1 minute to wake up from the sleep mode. The green LED illuminates. This indicates that the system wakes up. During the wake-up period the screen remains blank.
Prepare the Océ TCS400 for use Change the display language of the Océ TCS400 Introduction You can change the display language for the following components: The controller applications ■ The printer operator panel ■ The scanner operator panel. ■ Change the language of the controller applications You can change the display language of the controller applications (Océ...
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How to change the language of the controller applications Open the 'View' menu. Select 'Language'. ® If you connect to the controller from Océ Remote Logic , all languages are available. If you use the controller applications local on the controller, only the first language and the second language defined in the Océ...
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[19] The language card on the system screen [19] The language card on the system screen If the first language and the second language defined in the Océ Settings Note: Editor are the same, the language card is not visible. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Configure the network settings of the Océ TCS400 Introduction The system administrator is responsible for installing and configuring the Océ TCS400 in the network environment. There are two ways to configure the network settings. From the printer operator panel ■...
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The screen displays the message 'Select item.' Use the lower softkeys to select 'Network settings adapter [number]'. Press the key for 'Next'. The screen displays 'Use DHCP server for adapter [number]?'. Use the lower softkeys to select 'Yes' or 'No'. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Continue with step 8 when you select 'Yes'. Continue with step 9 when you select 'No'. After you select 'Yes', press the key for 'Next'. The screen displays 'Finish' and 'Back'. Press the key for 'Finish' if you want to use the DHCP server. The network settings are now received from the DHCP server.
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Log off from the system administrator mode to prevent unauthorized use of the application. See the on-line help in the Océ Settings Editor for more information about how to configure the system from the Océ Settings Editor. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Introduction to how to send print jobs to the Océ TCS400 Send print jobs to the Océ TCS400 You can send your print jobs to the Océ TCS400 in various ways. The default configuration of the Océ TCS400 includes the following: Printer drivers ■...
Important points for the sending of print jobs Before you send print jobs to the Océ TCS400, 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.
More information about how to install, configure and use the drivers is Note: available in the documentation provided with the drivers. Available printer drivers Use the following printer drivers with the Océ TCS400 to print files from the software applications: ® Windows printer driver ■...
Use Océ Print Exec® workgroup to send jobs to the Océ TCS400 Introduction ® Océ Print Exec workgroup is a job submission application which allows you to send print jobs to the Océ TCS400 through your web browser ® Please consult the on-line help on the Océ Print Exec...
Navigator 4.x. ■ Drag the jobs into the 'Jobs' folder on the FTP site of your Océ TCS400. The jobs appear in the print queue of the Océ Queue Manager. The following Web browsers support the copy and paste of files: ®...
Introduction to how to do copy jobs on the Océ TCS400 This chapter contains all the information you need to perform copy jobs from the Océ TCS400 scanner. You can learn more about the following: How to define the job settings ■...
Use the Océ TCS400 scanner to perform copy jobs Define the copy settings on the scanner operator panel Introduction This section gives a description of the setting cards and describes how to change the default settings for the copy jobs.
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Use the settings on the 'Layout' card for the following: Define all the settings that deal with the layout changes ■ Define the scale factor. ■ Define the horizontal and the vertical alignment. ■ Shift the image. ■ Mirror the image. ■ Océ TCS400 User manual...
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A number of settings have more options than the screen can display. A number of other settings have numeric values. Use the arrow keys to select the options the screen cannot display. Use the arrow keys or the numeric keys to enter the numeric settings. Make copy jobs on the Océ TCS400...
Create and start a copy job Introduction This section describes a general workflow for the copy jobs on the scanner. The Océ TCS400 scanner can do the following types of copy jobs. Single sheet ■ Set. ■ Make sure that you define the correct input mode on the scanner operator panel (see ‘The copy settings’).
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Use the KO - Scanner - Settings - Original release mode setting in the Note: Océ Settings Editor to define the 'Original release mode'. Use the home key to return to the home screen. (see ‘The scanner operator panel’ on page 32). Make copy jobs on the Océ TCS400...
Before you begin Use the KO - System - Media - Paper series setting in the Océ Settings Editor to define the default paper range used when you select 'Standard' as the ' Original size method'. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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'Custom width' or 'Custom length'. Use the arrow keys to define the 'Custom length' and the 'Custom width'. If you select 'Full length' as the 'Custom length', the complete length of the original is scanned. Make copy jobs on the Océ TCS400...
Define the area selection When to do The Océ TCS400 scanner has an option that allows you to select an area of the image on your original. You can use this setting when you only need to see a specific area of the image on the output.
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Use the settings 'Width' and 'Length' to define the size of the area. Turn the original face up to measure the offset and the size of the area. Note: Use the softkey for 'Back' to return to the 'Original' card. Make copy jobs on the Océ TCS400...
Use the spin box with the arrow keys to select a media type that is not available on the printer. If you select a media type that is not available on the printer, the Océ System Control Panel and the printer operator panel display a media request. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The length of the output corresponds to a standard DIN or ANSI format, depending on the media width. You can select a standard cut length in landscape orientation or in portrait orientation. Custom. ■ The length of the output is user-defined. Make copy jobs on the Océ TCS400...
When the width is defined as a standard size, the image on the output is printed in the standard size selected. For example, if the original size was A3 and the 'Media width' selected was A1, the image on the output has an A1 size. Océ TCS400 User manual...
When you select a standard size as the 'Media width', the system puts the image on the output based on the selected standard size. (see ‘Define the output settings’ on page 70) Make copy jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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A positive value is a shift to the right. ■ Select the 'Vertical shift' setting with the softkey for 'Shift'. A negative is a shift to the bottom ■ A positive value is a shift to the top. ■ Océ TCS400 User manual...
The selection of the media and the quality modes depends on the application of the output. (see ‘Recommended media types and quality modes’ on page 126) Increase the dark exposure to increase the contrast. Set the background compensation to 'Automatic' for all the jobs. Make copy jobs on the Océ TCS400...
Introduction to how to scan to file on the Océ TCS400 This chapter contains all the information you need to do scan-to-file jobs from the Océ TCS400 scanner. You can learn more about the following: How to define the job settings ■...
Use the Océ TCS400 scanner to scan to file The scan-to-file settings on the scanner operator panel Definition This section gives a description of the setting cards for the scan-to-file jobs. The scan-to-file settings The scan-to-file settings are divided over following 4 setting cards on the scanner operator panel.
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(see ‘The settings that control the file size and the image quality’ on page 86) Use the settings on the 'Layout' card for the following: Define all the settings that deal with the layout changes ■ Define the scale factor ■ Mirror the image. ■ Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Define the exposure of the light areas and the dark areas ■ Define the correct image type ■ Enable automatic background compensation ■ The on-line help in the 'Océ Settings Editor' gives a complete description Note: of the different settings. Scan to file on the Océ TCS400...
A number of settings have more options than the screen can display. A number of other settings have numeric values. Use the arrow keys to select the options the screen cannot display. Use the arrow keys or the numeric keys to enter the numeric settings. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Océ Settings Editor to define the 'Original release mode'. (see ‘Original release mode’ on page 157). Use the home key to return to the home screen. (see ‘The scanner operator panel’ on page 32). Scan to file on the Océ TCS400...
Go to the 'unsent' directory to retrieve a file from the 'Unsent' folder on the controller. Use the 'get' command to retrieve the file. For example 'get floorplan.tif' Use the 'bye' command to quit FTP. Océ TCS400 User manual...
'Custom width' or 'Custom length'. Use the arrow keys to define the 'Custom length' and the 'Custom width'. If you select 'Full length' as the 'Custom length', the complete length of the original is scanned. Scan to file on the Océ TCS400...
This section describes the following: the settings that control the size of the file and the quality of the image ■ the dependencies of the settings. ■ Océ TCS400 User manual...
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- color depth ... information per pixel Use this setting to define the color of the output. [5] The settings that control the file size and the image quality Scan to file on the Océ TCS400...
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A higher compression factor The file compression results in a smaller file size. methods available on The highest available com- the Océ TCS400 do pression factor for 'TIFF' files not control the quali- is 'Packbits'. ty of the image. The highest available com- pression factor for 'PDF' files is 'Flate'.
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24 bits makes true color ■ possible A higher number of bits per pixel results in a larger file size. [6] The effect of the settings on the file size and the image quality Scan to file on the Océ TCS400...
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RGB, 24 bits per pixel [7] The dependencies of the settings The section 'File formats for scan to file' contains information about the Note: available file formats. (see ‘File formats for scan to file’ on page 91) Océ TCS400 User manual...
File formats for scan to file Introduction The Océ TCS400 supports the following file formats for scan to file. 'TIFF 6.0' ■ 'PDF 1.3' ■ 'CALS-I'. ■ The format you select depends on the function of the file. Scan to file on the Océ TCS400...
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'Tiles'. ■ You can access the high-resolution images more efficiently if the image is broken into square tiles instead of the horizontally wide, but vertically narrow strips. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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When to use the file File organization format 'CALS' means Comput- 'CALS' files are intend- Monochrome,1-bit im- er-aided Acquisition ed for document imag- age data only. and Logistics Support ing. and is a USA military standard. Scan to file on the Océ TCS400...
Select a standard size with the softkey for 'Size' on the 'Layout' card. The image scales to the output size you selected. For example, if the original size was A3 and the output size selected was A1, the image on the output has a A1 size. Océ TCS400 User manual...
(see ‘Manage the scanned files’ on page 107). User modes Only the key operator and the service operator are allowed to make changes in Océ Scan Manager. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Overview of the Océ Scan Manager Introduction This section contains an overview of the Océ Scan Manager application. Use the Océ Scan Manager for scan to file. The structure of the Océ Scan Manager The Océ Scan Manager has the following fields. The menu bar ■...
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Use 'Auto view' to enable or disable the automatic ■ view of the scan file. Access the contents of the on-line help ■ 'Help' Get more information about the copyright and the ■ version of the application. [8] The menu bar items Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The tool bar [9] The buttons of the toolbar Component Function 'New' Create a destination 'Delete' Delete a destination 'View' View the scanned file 'Refresh' Update the screen. 'Print' Print a scanned file. [9] The buttons of the toolbar The destination area [10] The parts of the destination area Component Function...
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The scan clicks (indicates the area that is scanned) ■ A message field ■ The user mode. ■ Icon Description Océ Scan Manager is connected to a system. Océ Scan Manager is not connected to a system. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Use the Océ Scan Manager Create destinations Introduction You can scan to file to the following types of destination. Local ■ The local destinations are temporary and can only contain a small number of scanned files. Use the SA - System - Set memory reservation setting in the Océ...
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Enter the system name of the workstation where you created the shared folder in the 'System' text box. Find the system name of the workstation on the control panel of the Note: workstation (Control panel - Network - Identification - System name) Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Enter a path of the target folder in the 'Path' text box. The path name is the name of the shared folder on your workstation. For ® ® Windows NT , Windows 2000 and XP, use the DOS name of the shared ®...
Log on to the key operator mode or the repro operator mode. Select a destination. From the 'File' menu, select 'Delete'. You can also click the 'Delete' button on the toolbar. The selected destination is deleted. You cannot delete the last destination. Note: Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Change the destination properties Select a destination. From the 'File' menu, select 'Properties'. You can also click the 'Properties' button on the toolbar. Change the destination properties like described in the 'Create destinations' section. (see ‘Create destinations’ on page 101) When the destination is locked, anonymous users cannot change the Note: destination properties.
Select the check box 'Add correct file extension' to define a file extension. Use the setting KO - System - Scan to file - File extension ... in the Océ Settings Editor to define a file extension. Click 'Apply' or press 'Enter' to accept the settings. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Manage the scanned files Introduction The right-hand pane of the destination area displays information about the scanned files. You can do the following to manage the scanned files. View a scanned file'' ■ When 'Auto view' is enabled, Océ View Station LT starts automatically to display the scanned file when the scan to file is complete.
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View the properties of a scanned file Select a file. From the 'File' menu, select 'Properties'. You can also click the 'Properties' button on the toolbar. [35] The Properties button on the toolbar [35] The Properties button on the toolbar Océ TCS400 User manual...
The 'Scanfile properties' window appears. [36] The Scanfile properties window [36] The Scanfile properties window Click 'OK' to close the 'Scanfile properties' window. Océ View Station LT Introduction to Océ View Station LT Description of Océ View Station LT Océ View Station LT is a viewer included in Océ Scan Manager. Océ View Station LT displays the scanned files.
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Overview of Océ View Station LT Introduction Océ View Station LT has the following fields. The menu bar ■ The view ribbon ■ The view area. ■ [37] Océ View Station LT [37] Océ View Station LT Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The menu bar The menu bar has the following menu's. ■ 'File' ■ 'View' ■ 'Preference' ■ 'Help'. ■ [11] The File menu Item Function 'Close' Close the active document. 'Properties' Open the properties dialog box of the document. The properties dialog box enables you to change some prop- erties of the document.
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'Measurement' Enables you to measure the lines and the areas on the im- age. [13] The Preference menu [14] the Help menu Item Function 'About' Show information about Océ View Station LT. [14] the Help menu Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The view ribbon [15] The View ribbon Button Function Reverse the black and white parts of the image. Scale the image to fill the window. Show the image at a 1:1 scale factor. Zoom into the page. Zoom out of the page. Mirror the image.
It is important to know that the quality of your copy output depends on both the scan quality of the scanner and the print quality of the printer. The Océ TCS400 offers several methods that help you to define the best ■...
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When you are not satisfied with the output quality, use the following procedure First, make sure that you load and define the correct media type on the printer. Use the 'Change media type' wizard to load a media roll and to change the media type defined on the system.
Define the default output modes in the Océ Settings Editor. Modes related to color Use this setting to define the color mode of the Océ TCS400. You can select the following: [16] The color modes...
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Modes related to the output quality Use these modes to define the output quality. You can select the following: [17] The output quality Quality mode Function 'Check' The print speed is very high. The output quality is good. Use this setting when output quality is not the most im- portant.
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The 'Lines & Text' mode is a fast and productive mode. The 'Lines & Text' mode is the best mode for files that contain line drawings and text. For example 2D CAD drawings [18] Content modes (print jobs) Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Modes related to the image type for the copy jobs Use the image types to define the best copy quality for your original file. The available image types depend on the selected color mode. The two tables below show the image types for 'Grayscale' and 'Color' copies in the sequence given.
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The media background of the image is optimal on the output. The 'Maps' mode is the best mode for inkjet, past-ups, artist impressions, and drawings with photo's. [20] Image types for copy output with color Océ TCS400 User manual...
Output quality and print speed Introduction The quality of your printed output and the print speed depend on the following parameters. The media type ■ The color mode ■ The content mode for the print jobs ■ The image type for the copy jobs ■...
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'Blueprint' 'Lines & 'Line art' 'Presentation' All media: Text' 'Dark origi- 7'00" nal' 'Blueprint' 'Area fills' 'Photo' 'Check' All media: 1'10" 'Area fills' 'Photo' 'Release' All media: 7'00" 'Area fills' 'Photo' 'Presentation' All media: 11'45" Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Content Image type Quality Color mode Print speed mode (print (copy jobs) mode (A0 not in- jobs) cluding the drying time and the pro- cessing time) 'Lines & 'Line art' 'Check' 'Color' All media: Text' 'Maps' 2'20" 'Lines & 'Line art' 'Release' Uncoated Text'...
Introduction The selection of the media and the quality modes depends on the application of the output. The tables give you an idea of which media type and quality modes to use in a work process. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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CAD drawings - Grayscale [22] CAD drawings - Grayscale When to use Recommended media type Recommended Quali- ty mode To check a draw- Draft paper 'Check' Standard paper 'Release' Tracing paper Bond Translucent bond To release a draw- Draft paper 'Release' Standard paper Tracing paper...
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To release a draw- Premium coated paper 'Release' High gloss photo paper To present a draw- Premium coated paper 'Release' High gloss photo paper 'Presentation' [24] CAD and GIS drawings - color (high density) Océ TCS400 User manual...
Check the quality of the printed output Quality check print Introduction The Océ TCS400 offers two possibilities to check the quality of your printed output. Make a quality check print ■ Make a tone scale area print ■ Make a demo print.
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Not available The length and width Check that the frame of measurements are the quality check print is different from the exactly the size of an original 8.5x11". Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Graphical representa- Problem Description tion of the problem Not available The colored lines are The horizontal and verti- not well aligned or cal registration of the col- blurred ored lines. Check to ensure that the colored lines are well aligned and sharp.
Scroll to the 'System information' card on the on-line screen of the printer operator panel. Use the lower softkey for 'Demo prints' to enter the menu. Use the lower softkey to select 'Tone scale area check'. Check the output for the problems with the quality described below. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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How to analyze the tone scale area check The 'Tone scale area check' print option is a quick method to help you find the cause of an unsatisfactory output quality. The 'Tone scale area check' print option is especially useful to check the quality of the color rendering and the color fastness.
'Area fills' content mode. The demo print takes 12 minutes to print. There are two methods for starting the demo print. Through the Océ System Control Panel ■ Through the 'System information' card on the on-line screen of the printer ■ operator panel. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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How to analyze the demo print You can make a demo print to get an impression of the print capabilities of the Océ TCS400. You can also use the 'Demo' print option to check the output quality for the different content types.
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[27] Description of output quality problems The 'Optimize print quality' section describes how you can solve problems with the quality (see ‘Use the Optimize print quality wizard’ on page 141). Océ TCS400 User manual...
Methods to optimize the output quality Optimize the output quality on the printer Introduction This section describes different methods which you can use to optimize the output quality on the printer under the conditions described in the previous section. Problem analysis and solutions [28] Problem analysis and solutions Problem Method of...
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Make sure you defined the correct ■ The length and Quality check scale settings width measure- print Use the 'Presentation' quality mode ■ ments are differ- Use the 'Optimize print quality' ■ ent from the wizard to correct the problem. original Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Problem Method of Solutions analysis Use the 'Lines & text' content mode ■ The colored lines Quality check Use the 'Presentation' quality mode ■ are not well print Use the 'Optimize print quality' ■ aligned or wizard to correct the problem. blurred If failing printheads cause this ■...
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Use the setting KO - Printer - ■ Climate dependent alignment to define if the system must automatically do an alignment when a large change in climate occurs. Remove the printer from areas of high ■ humidity. [28] Problem analysis and solutions Océ TCS400 User manual...
Use the Optimize print quality wizard Introduction The off-line screen of the printer operator panel contains the 'Optimize print quality' wizard that helps you to correct the problems with the output quality. The wizard performs the following actions: Calibration ■ Recover a nozzle failure ■...
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5. Press the lower softkeys to select a media roll for the calibration. Press the key for 'Next'. The screen displays the message 'Preparing calibration...' The system prepares for the quality check. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The screen displays feedback about the calibration process. The system does a nozzle failure recovery. You can stop the calibration process at any time. Press the key for 'Cancel' to stop the calibration process. When there are no defective printheads, you can perform a printhead alignment.
Optimize the output quality from the scanner Introduction The Océ TCS400 scanner has the following methods to make sure you have a consistent output quality: Automatic scanner adjustment ■ The scanner automatically makes the adjustments to make sure the quality is consistent.
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Problem analysis and solutions [29] Problem analysis and solutions Problem Solutions The image on the output is some Enable the 'Deskew' function on the what wrong aligned. 'System' screen of the scanner opera- tor panel. Use 'Deskew' for originals that do not contain lines or text.
Calibrate the scanner Introduction To maintain a consistent quality of the output, the Océ TCS400 scanner operator panel has a calibration wizard. When to do Use the scanner calibration wizard to get consistent output of high quality. Between 2 scanner calibrations, the automatic scanner adjustment stabilizes the output quality.
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How to calibrate the scanner Press the upper key for 'System' on the home screen. Press the lower key for 'Scanner calibration' to enter the wizard. [39] Entry to the scanner calibration wizard on the System screen. [39] Entry to the scanner calibration wizard on the System screen. The screen displays 'Use this wizard to calibrate the scanner' and the time and the date of the last successful calibration.
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If the calibration is completed, remove the calibration sheet. [44] The fifth step of the scanner calibration wizard [44] The fifth step of the scanner calibration wizard Press the key for 'Done'. The scanner returns to the 'System' screen. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Update the IT8 file for scanner calibration Introduction This section explains how to update the IT8 file which is paired to the scanner calibration sheet. You must log on as system administrator in the Océ Settings Editor to Note: update the IT8 file. When to do The IT8 file must match the scanner calibration sheet, which is normally found inside the front compartment of the scanner.
Introduction to how to manage your jobs This chapter describes the actions you can perform to manage your jobs. You can perform the following actions on the Océ TCS400. Delete or stop a job ■ Feed originals on the scanner ■...
Printer - Automatic media cut in the Océ Settings Editor is set to 'On', the printer then cuts the media. If the setting is disabled, use the 'Feed & cut' wizard to cut the output. Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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Click the job that was placed on hold. From the 'Job' menu, select 'Resume', or click the 'Resume' button on the toolbar. The job restarts. You can select more than one job with the mouse and the shift or control key. Océ TCS400 User manual...
A dialog box on the screen asks the user to remove the original. Use the softkeys for 'Forward' or 'Rewind' to remove the original from the scan area. When you have removed the original, the system is ready to start the next job. Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
After you insert the original, you can measure the original size with the ruler printed on the pressure platen. The original is fed into the scanner. The printer starts. Collect the output from the printer. Océ TCS400 User manual...
The scanner holds the original at the rear after the scan is complete. 'Release' ■ The scanner releases the original at the rear after the scan is complete. 'Rewind' ■ The scanner rewinds and holds the original at the front side after the scan is complete. Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
[30] The adjustment steps Position Thickness 0 (default position) 2 mm (0.08") 4 mm (0.16") 6 mm (0.24") 8 mm (0.31") 10 mm (0.39") 12 mm (0.47") 14 mm (0.55") 16 mm (0.63") [30] The adjustment steps Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Use the measurement scale on top of the slider to adjust the slider to the thickness of the original. [46] The measurement scale on top of the slider [46] The measurement scale on top of the slider Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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(see ‘An adjustment error’ on page 214) Result If a thick original is inserted, the original is fed through the scanner 2 inches more than a thin original. The additional inches are not shown on the output. Océ TCS400 User manual...
How to use the Feed & cut wizard to cut the output. Press the on-line / off-line key to set the printer off-line. Use the upper softkeys to scroll to the 'Feed & cut' card. Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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If multiple rolls are available on the system, the screen displays the message ■ 'Select roll for Feed & cut.' If one roll is available on the system, the wizard moves directly to the 'Cut?' ■ screen. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The printer automatically cuts the media with the least possible media waste (8 inches). Press the key for 'Finish' to confirm the settings. The screen displays the message 'Cutting sheet...'. After the sheet is cut, you automatically exit the wizard. Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
Introduction The standard configuration of the Océ TCS400 contains two rolls of media. The Océ TCS400 is also available with one roll. Appendix A contains a list of the supported media types and media sizes. This section describes the following: How to remove and load a roll of media.
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How to remove a roll of media Press the retract button on the right-hand side of the roll. [47] Press the retract button [47] Press the retract button Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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The medium automatically retracts from the printer. Use both hands to remove the roll. [48] Remove the roll [48] Remove the roll Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Both far ends of the roll contain flanges with handles. Lift the handles to release the flanges. [49] Release the flanges [49] Release the flanges Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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Insert the flanges in both ends of the new media roll. Press the handles down to fasten the flanges. Put the saddles into position at the ends of the track. [51] Saddles [51] Saddles Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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The printer automatically draws the medium in the correct position. When the printer loads the roll of media, the screen of the printer operator panel shows the feedback. The printer automatically detects the width of the media. Note: Océ TCS400 User manual...
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'Yes, short strip' ■ Cut the media with the shortest possible strip (8 inches). 'No' ■ No media cut. Press the key for 'Finish' to confirm the settings and to exit the wizard. Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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Press the softkey below the 'Change media type' card to enter the wizard. An introduction screen displays the message 'Use the retract button to replace a roll. Press Next to change the media type for a loaded roll.' [55] Introduction screen [55] Introduction screen Océ TCS400 User manual...
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[57] Select the correct media type for the roll [57] Select the correct media type for the roll Press the key for 'Finish' to confirm the settings and to exit the wizard. Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
Define the correct media on the printer and the correct settings in the job submission tools to set the Océ TCS400 for productive use or high output quality.
0% - 999% of the default drying time (see ‘Change the default drying time’ on page 177). Typical drying times per media type The following table describes typical drying times for Océ media under standard conditions (22 °C, 50% relative humidity): Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
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For maximum productivity, the system does not perform drying times of Note: 0'20" or less. If you change the default drying time, the system uses the drying times of 0'20" or less for the arithmetic operation. Océ TCS400 User manual...
How to change the default drying time Open the Océ Settings Editor application. Go to the setting KO - Printer - Media settings - Drying time. Select the required media type. Define the required percentage. Manage jobs on the Océ TCS400...
Continuous printing Fallback mode Introduction If printheads are failing, the Océ TCS400 can continue to print with the same output quality. To use this option, the setting KO - Printer - Fallback mode in the Océ Settings Editor must be enabled.
Overnight printing Introduction The Océ TCS400 has the ability to print unattended, for example outside office hours. To use this option, the setting KO - Printer - Calibration - Overnight printing in the Océ Settings Editor must be enabled. When the setting 'Overnight printing' is enabled, the system will automatically perform checks, alignments and calibrations to ensure a consistent output quality.
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If the system detects a failing printhead and the fallback mode is Note: enabled, the system automatically switches to the fallback mode (see ‘Fallback mode’ on page 178). Océ TCS400 User manual...
This chapter describes the maintenance activities for the operator. The operator can perform the following maintenance activities. Replace the ink tanks ■ Replace failing printheads ■ Replace the maintenance cassette ■ Clean the scan area. ■ Océ TCS400 User manual...
Maintenance activities for the printer Replace the ink tanks Introduction The Océ TCS400 contains the following four ink tanks: One tank for the cyan ink. Capacity 400 ml. ■ One tank for the magenta ink. Capacity 400 ml. ■ One tank for the yellow ink. Capacity 400 ml.
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[58] Push the tank inward and upward Pull the ink tank straight out of the slot. [59] Pull the tank out [59] Pull the tank out The indication for the removed tank on the printer operator panel changes into a dashed line. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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How to place an ink tank Make sure that you replace an ink tank with a tank that contains ink Attention: of the same color. Hold the ink tank with the color of the label towards you. The ink tanks are arranged in the same sequence as shown on the printer operator panel.
Replace a defective printhead Introduction The Océ TCS400 contains the following ten printheads: Two printheads for cyan (C) ■ Two printheads for magenta (M) ■ Two printheads for yellow (Y) ■ Four printheads for black (K). ■ Always follow the instructions in the wizard on the printer operator panel when replacing a defective printhead.
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How to remove a printhead Do not open the top cover when you are not in the wizard. When you Attention: open the top cover outside the wizard, the system produces a long, uninterrupted audio signal audio signal. The red LEDs on the printer operator panel remain illuminated.
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The screen displays the message 'Carriage moving to center position...' while the carriage moves to the center. The screen displays 'Open top cover.' Open the top cover. The screen displays the message 'Replace printheads' and the printheads that you must replace. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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After replacing the defective printheads, press the key for 'Next'. Find the correct printhead number on the printhead carriage. Pull the metal clamp of the printhead cover up. The cover moves up. Hold the clamp with one hand because the clamp is connected to a spring mechanism.
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Move the printhead towards the center until the printhead clicks into the connection slot. Carefully release the clamp. On the operator panel, press the softkey for 'Next'. The screen displays the message 'Is printhead [number and color] reinserted or new?' Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Press the softkey for 'Reinserted' or 'New'. Select 'Reinserted' if you refit the printhead that you just removed. Select 'New' if you replaced the original printhead. The screen displays this message for every printhead you replaced. To achieve optimal print quality, the system must know if the inserted Note: printhead is warm or cold.
The printer operator panel displays the message 'Maintenance cassette not present.' The message gives access to a wizard that contains the procedure to replace the maintenance cassette. You can always access the wizard in the off-line mode. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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How to remove the maintenance cassette Do not remove the maintenance cassette if you are not in the wizard. Attention: You can seriously damage the printheads. If you open the maintenance door outside the wizard, an error message prompts you to close the door. Press the on-line / off-line key on the printer operator panel to take the printer off-line.
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Then, the screen displays the message 'Open maintenance door.' Open the door to the maintenance cassette. The screen displays the message 'Remove cassette.' Press the green grip to the left to release the cover that gives access to the maintenance cassette. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Pull out the maintenance cassette. Always store the old maintenance cassette in a horizontal position to Note: prevent the spilling of ink. Be careful with the ink on the maintenance cassette. How to place the maintenance cassette Slide the new maintenance cassette into the cassette holder. Close the cover of the maintenance cassette .
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Make sure you select the correct option. Never select 'New' for a used Note: cassette. This can cause serious damage your printer. Close the door to the maintenance cassette. The screen displays the message 'Carriage moving to home position...' Océ TCS400 User manual...
Clean the scan area Introduction This section describes how to clean the glass plate and the white platen of your Océ TCS400 scanner. You can find the required tools in the maintenance kit supplied with the scanner. Required tools Two lint-free cloths.
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[60] Use one hand to press down on the platen. Put two fingers in the openings on the front of the slider. Move the slider toward the center until the pressure platen disengages [60] Use one hand to press down on the platen. Put two fingers in the openings on the front of the slider. Move the slider toward the center until the pressure platen disengages Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Repeat the procedure for the other slider. Use the two handles on top of the pressure platen to remove the pressure platen. [61] One of the two handles on top of the pressure platen [61] One of the two handles on top of the pressure platen Maintenance...
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Use the two handles on top of the pressure platen to replace the pressure platen upright on the glass plate. Make sure the springs are fit over the pins. [62] Make sure the springs are fit over the pins [62] Make sure the springs are fit over the pins Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Replace the handles. Return the sliders to their default position. Move the slider to the center of the pressure platen passed the safety button. Hold the slider in its position. [63] The location of the safety button [63] The location of the safety button Press the safety button and release the slider.
Introduction to error handling This chapter describes what to do if an error occurs on the Océ TCS400. The following types of errors can occur on the Océ TCS400 printer: A media jam ■ A system error ■ A permanent error ■...
Clear the errors on the printer Remove jammed media Introduction If a media jam occurs, the system produces a double audio signal. The red LEDs of the printer operator panel remain illuminated. If a jammed media error occurs on the system, immediately remove the jammed media to prevent damage to the printer.
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Insert the roll of media in the printer. The printer is ready for use. If you remove the media from the front of the printer, there is a risk of ink Note: pollution in the media feed section. Océ TCS400 User manual...
System errors and permanent errors Introduction If a system error or a permanent error occurs, the system produces a double audio signal. The red LEDs of the printer operator panel remain illuminated. How to correct system errors A system error is an error that the system can recover. If a system error occurs, an error code is displayed on the screen.
If you open a door or cover during printing, the printer stops. A message on the printer operator panel tells you to close the top cover or the maintenance door. Close the top cover or the maintenance door to continue. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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If the cover or door is opened while the printer prints a job, the print is cut after you close the cover. Then the whole print job is restarted. Carriage away from home position too long If the carriage stays away from its home position too long, the Attention: printheads become dry.
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If this error occurs, contact your local Océ service organization. Make sure you have the error code at hand when you contact your local Océ service organization. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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If you do not have a keyboard, mouse and monitor with your controller, you can also clear the system with the 'Configure system' wizard on the printer. (see ‘Configure the network settings of the Océ TCS400’ on page 49). Error handling...
‘Thick originals’ on page 158). (see ‘Clean the scan area’ on page 197) [64] How to remove a jammed original [64] How to remove a jammed original Océ TCS400 User manual...
System errors and permanent errors Introduction If a system error or a permanent error occurs, the screen displays an error message with the error code. [65] A system error message on the scanner operator panel [65] A system error message on the scanner operator panel [66] A permanent error message on the scanner operator panel [66] A permanent error message on the scanner operator panel How to correct system errors and permanent errors...
If this error message appears, return the pressure platen to the default position. Wait until the scanner adjustment is complete, then adjust the pressure platen again. (see ‘Thick originals’ on page 158) Océ TCS400 User manual...
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A calibration error When calibrating the scanner, the following error message can appear: If this error message appears, first update the IT8 file with the IT8 file that matches the scanner calibration sheet, then calibrate the scanner. (see ‘Update the IT8 file for scanner calibration’ on page 149) (see ‘Calibrate the scanner’...
Correct smartcard errors Introduction The Océ TCS400 scanner contains a smartcard. The smartcard is located inside the front compartment in the small drawer marked 'PUSH'. [67] The smartcard is found inside the front compartment in the small drawer marked PUSH...
The key operator is allowed to change the following groups of settings (see ‘Define the settings in the Océ Settings Editor’ on page 228): Job settings for the print jobs ■ Printer settings ■ System settings. ■ Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The system administrator is allowed to change the following groups of settings (see ‘Define the settings in the Océ Settings Editor’ on page 228): Poker settings ■ Printer language (PDL) settings ■ Pen settings ■ Automatic Language Selection (ALS) settings ■...
(see ‘Start the applications with Océ Remote Logic®’ on page 256). Start the applications locally on the Océ Power Logic® Controller Select the 'Launcher' application. Select the required application. The application starts with your default system. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Overview of the Océ Settings Editor The structure of the Océ Settings Editor [68] The structure of the Océ Settings Editor [68] The structure of the Océ Settings Editor The Océ Settings Editor displays the following fields: The menu bar The top toolbar The left toolbar The settings area...
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Toggle between the display of the KO settings and ■ the SA settings. Access the contents of the on-line help ■ 'Help' Get more information about the copyright and the ■ version of the application. [32] The menu bar items Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The top toolbar [70] The top toolbar [70] The top toolbar [33] The buttons of the top toolbar Button Function 'Open' Open a file that contains saved settings. 'Save as...' Save all the KO settings or the SA settings in a file. 'Apply' Apply the changes you made to the settings.
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[34] The buttons of the left toolbar Button Function 'Jobs' Gives access to the settings for the jobs. The 'Jobs' button is only available in the key Note: operator view. 'Printer' Gives access to the settings for the printer. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Button Function 'System' Gives access to the settings for the system. 'Scanner' Gives access to the settings for the scanner. [34] The buttons of the left toolbar Click a button to access the special group of settings of this button. A shadow highlight indicates which button is activated.
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Only authorized users can change the settings. If the user is not authorized to change a setting, the update area is grayed out. [35] The parts of the settings area Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The status bar The status bar at the bottom of the Océ Settings Editor displays the following (from left to right): The system status ('connected' or 'disconnected'). ■ The system name ('local host' if you are working on the controller). ■...
Select the required settings in the tree structure. Define the settings in the update area. Click the 'Apply' button to confirm the new settings. Log off from the system administrator mode to prevent unauthorized use of the application. Océ TCS400 User manual...
For this reason, you can save the settings to a file and then load the settings from a file. The Océ TCS400 has the following special files for your use: Backup.kos/Backup.sas These files contain the previous values for the key operator settings and the system administrator settings before the last 'Apply'.
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How to print a list of the current settings From the 'System' menu in the Océ System Control Panel, select 'Print settings'. ® A list of the current settings on the Océ Power Logic controller is printed. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Print your system configuration (see ‘Save, load, and print the settings’ on ■ page 229) Clear the system memory (see ‘Miscellaneous errors’ on page 208) ■ Shut down the system (see ‘Turn the Océ Power Logic® controller and the ■ printer off’ on page 43). Océ TCS400 User manual...
Overview of the Océ System Control Panel Overview of the Océ System Control Panel The structure of the Océ System Control Panel [73] The structure of the Océ System Control Panel [73] The structure of the Océ System Control Panel The Océ...
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Click 'Shut down' to shut down the system. ■ Click 'Contents' to access the topics of the on-line help. ■ 'Help' Click 'About' for general information about the Océ System ■ Control Panel. [37] The items of the menu bar Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The toolbar Click the buttons on the toolbar of the Océ System Control Panel to check the status of the items in the view area. If operator action is required, the appropriate button will flash. [38] The buttons of the toolbar Item Function 'Printer'...
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Icons The Océ System Control Panel uses a number of icons to display the information about the media available on the printer. The following icons are used: Icon Description The media roll is available and the roll is ready to print The media roll is disabled.
Print jobs from the inbox queue ■ Move jobs to the top of the queue ■ Give priority to jobs in the queue ■ Restart the jobs that were placed on hold in the queue. ■ Océ TCS400 User manual...
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User modes The Océ Queue Manager has the following user modes: The key operator mode ■ The repro operator mode ■ The system administrator mode ■ The service operator mode. ■ This mode is for the Océ service engineer only. The anonymous mode.
The structure of the Océ Queue Manager The Océ Queue Manager includes the following items: The menu bar The toolbar The window for the print queue The window for the inbox queue or history queue The status bar. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The Océ Queue Manager uses columns to display the following information for each job: The current status and the schedule of the job ■ The name of the job ■ The type of job (a print job or a copy job) ■...
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The top section above the separation line shows the job that is printed. ■ The bottom section under the separation line shows the jobs that wait to be ■ printed. The window displays the jobs in the order in which the jobs are received. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The window for the inbox queue or history queue The inbox queue in the right-hand pane contains the jobs that were sent to the inbox on the controller. You can print the jobs, delete the jobs and view the properties of the jobs. The print jobs are sent to the inbox when the setting KO - System - Job management - Print jobs in the Océ...
Delivered a job to the history queue. Deleted a job. A job that is put on hold by default . This icon indicates that the job is displayed in the inbox. A job is on hold. Warning, a media request. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Use the Océ Queue Manager User operations in the Océ Queue Manager Introduction The Océ Queue Manager allows you to perform the following: Print a job from the inbox queue or the history queue ■ Cancel jobs ■ This action deletes jobs from the print queue. Abort jobs.
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From the 'Job' menu, select 'Delete', or click the 'Delete' button on the toolbar. The printer stops the printing immediately. If the controller was still processing part of the job, the controller flushes the job. An anonymous user cannot cancel a job from a remote system. Note: Océ TCS400 User manual...
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How to place jobs on hold in the Océ Queue Manager Select the jobs in the print queue. From the 'Job' menu, select 'Hold', or click the 'Hold' button on the toolbar. A job that is placed on hold keeps its position in the print queue. The job will not print until the job is resumed.
® The Océ Remote Logic controller applications have different user modes (see ‘The Océ TCS400 users’ on page 13). An additional user mode is the 'Service operator' mode. This mode is for the Océ technician only. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Install and start Océ Remote Logic® Install Océ Remote Logic® on your system Introduction ® The Océ Remote Logic application can run on all platforms with Java™ Virtual Machine. This section describes the installation procedures for the different types of platforms. Before you begin ®...
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OS = Operating System, JRE = Java™ Runtime Environment Note: Where to download the Java™ Runtime Environments [42] Download Java™ Runtime Environments Platform Preferred version Download location 1.1.8 http://www.ibm.com/java C.01.18.xx http://www.unix.hp.com/ja- http://www.ibm.com/java [42] Download Java™ Runtime Environments Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Installation procedure for other platforms Install Java™ Virtual Machine (version 1.1.8). ® From the Océ Remote Logic CD-ROM, load RemoteLogic_vX.tar or RemoteLogic_vX.zip. Set the environment variable RL_VM_HOME to point to the Java™Products/remotelogic/UNIX installation directory. ® If necessary, edit the Océ Remote Logic script or batch file.
Select 'Océ Remote Logic' Select the 'Launcher' application. Select the required application. The application starts with your default system. You can select another system than your default system (see ‘Connect to Note: the controller’ on page 260). Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Use command line parameters to start the applications Six command line parameters are available to facilitate the start of the applications. configfile=<config_file> ■ Sets the configuration file to use. server=server ■ Sets the indicated server as the server to connect to. language1=lang ■...
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SCP.exe (Océ System Control Panel) ■ SE.exe (Océ Settings Editor) ■ AL.exe (Application launcher). ■ The easiest method for applying the parameters to the applications is to create a shortcut for an application. Then add the command line properties. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The .exe files are usually located in C:\Program Files\Remote Note: Logic\Bin. Example of a command line parameter The example below shows how to start the controller applications with the configuration file 'Myconfig.cfg', connected to the 'MyTCS400' server. The first language is set to UK English and the second language is set to French. C:\Program Files\Remote Logic\Bin\AL.exe configFile=Myconfig.cfg server=MyTCS400 language1=en country1=GB language2=fr country2=FR.
■ Remove a system from the drop-down list. ■ If the Océ TCS400 is not available in the 'Connect to' dialog box, you must add the Océ TCS400 to the list of available systems. How to connect to a system Open the application you want to run.
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How to remove a system From the 'File' menu, select 'Connect to'. Click 'Edit'. The 'Edit systems' dialog box appears. Select the system you want to remove. Click 'Remove'. The system is removed from the list. Click 'OK' two times to return to the application. Océ...
The 'Options' window appears. Select the 'Enable automatic logon' checkbox. From the drop-down box, select the user mode for the automatic logon. Enter the password that corresponds to the selected user mode. Click 'OK'. Automatic logon is now enabled. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Change the password How to change the password From the 'File' menu, select 'Log on'. Click 'Password' in the dialog box. Open the drop-down list and select a user. Enter the old password. Enter the new password. Enter the new password a second time to confirm. Click 'OK' to save the new password.
■ Chapter 1 contains more information about the types of users (see ‘The Océ TCS400 users’ on page 13). Chapter 9 contains more information about the user modes in the Océ Settings Editor (see ‘Introduction to the Océ Power Logic® controller: Océ Settings Editor’ on page 218). Log on to the correct user mode in the Océ...
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Click 'OK'. You are now logged on as special user. If you are not logged on, you have 'Anonymous' user permissions. (see ‘The Océ TCS400 users’ on page 13). The status bar at the bottom shows the user mode. The logon is limited to one user only.
Introduction to account logging Introduction This chapter describes the account logging function of the Océ TCS400. Account logging is only supported for the print jobs. Note: The account logging function ® The Océ Power Logic controller can keep track of all your print jobs. The job information and the use of media is stored for each job.
Use account logging Use account logging Introduction Account logging includes the following steps: Enable the account logging option ■ Define the file properties ■ Print the jobs on the correct account ■ Get the generated account log file ■ Use the generated account log file. ■...
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Print the jobs on the correct account For a print job, define the 'Account ID' and the 'User ID' in the printer driver or ® in the job submission software (for example, Océ Print Exec workgroup). Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Get the generated account log file The account log files are stored in the 'Accounting' directory on the controller. You can get your files from the local host through FTP (File Transfer Protocol). Use the generated account log file After you got the account log file from the controller, you can view and use the data that stored in the records.
Open the account log file on your system. ® Microsoft Excel shows the content of the account log file (see ‘Account information in the log file’ on page 276). You can now process the data in the account log file. Océ TCS400 User manual...
How to get the account log files through FTP in a web browser Start a web browser. Enter the ftp address of the Océ TCS400 system. The browser shows the ftp directories on the Océ TCS400 system. [76] The FTP directory on the system [76] The FTP directory on the system Set the name of the system in the Océ...
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The connection with the controller is now established and a window appears asking you for a user name. Instead of the steps 2 through 5, you can also enter ftp (host_name) in Note: the FTP client. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Enter your user name 'anonymous', and enter as your password also 'anonymous', or simply press 'Enter' to start the connection A connection is now set up for the default user 'anonymous'. Enter binary to set 'binary' as the transmission mode. Use the command cd accounting to go to the 'Logging' directory.
The records include a sequence of fields separated by a field separator character. The fields contain alphanumeric text, semicolons and end-of-lines. When a device does not support a function, or when a function was not used for the job, the field remains empty. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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The log file contains two different record types, 6410 and 6411. The first record in each account log file is 6410 and contains a list of abbreviated field names that occur in the records of type 6411. The 6410 record type is always the same in each account log file and is used as a comment.
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Océ systems. 6111 for the Océ TDS800 ■ 6211 for the Océ TDS600 ■ 6311 for the Océ TDS400 ■ 6411 for the Océ TCS400. ■ Account ID text Account ID. Escaped according to es- (AccID) caping rules. When the Account ID is not available, this field is empty.
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Parameter Type Length Description (max) Job ID (Jo- text ID of job (for example, the job name) bID) as indicated in a job ticket. Escaped according to escaping rules. When the User ID is not available, this field is empty. For OJT tickets the textual Note: representation is set to the'JobName'...
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1 unit = 1/72 inch). Hgt) Width scale The scaling factor, in %, applied to the (WthScl) original in the width direction. Height scale The scaling factor, in %, applied to the (HgtScl) original in the height direction. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Parameter Type Length Description (max) Mirroring text Mirroring applied to the original. LR (Mirror) (vertical mirror) or TB (horizontal mirror). If mirroring is not applied, this field remains empty. Rotation an- The angle of the scaled original when gle (Rot) you rotate to the left.
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■ PAPERSTANDARD ■ BOND ■ BONDDELUX ■ PAPERSTANCOATED ■ PAPERPREMCOATED ■ BONDCOATED ■ BONDCOATEDHIGHRES ■ PHOTOPAPERMATT ■ PHOTOPAPERGLOSS ■ TRACINGPAPER ■ BONDTRANSLUCENT ■ MONOVELLUM ■ COLORVELLUM ■ FILMMATT. ■ The field is empty for scan-to-file jobs. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Parameter Type Length Description (max) Output media text Indicates whether special output me- special dia was selected. Y or N. (MedSpc) The field is empty for scan-to-file jobs. Output media text The weight of the output media . weight (Med- LIGHT ■...
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Output file text Size of output file in bytes (including size (FileSz) all pages incase of multi-page output files) in case of digital output. The field is empty for print jobs and copy jobs. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Parameter Type Length Description (max) Output file text Name of the destination for the output destination file as used in the Océ Scan Manager, (FileDst) in case of digital output. If multiple pages in one job have the same desti- nation file, a multi-page file is generat- The field is empty for print jobs and copy jobs.
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[44] The fields in the standard CSV account log file This table is a complete list of all standard fields for all systems. When a Note: system does not support a function, the field remains empty. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Account information for the media format If a standard output media format is selected for a job, the values in the log file match the values in the following table: Any different values indicate that a non-standard media format was selected in the job. [45] Media format for output media Format name Width (units of 1/72...
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The width and the height values change position for output with landscape orientation. The above list is not a list of supported media types and sizes. Not all Note: systems support all the described media types and sizes. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Specifications of the Océ TCS400 printer Technology Multiple printhead thermal inkjet. Printheads 10 Semi-permanent printheads with 208 nozzle 4 Black printheads ■ 2 Cyan printheads ■ 2 Magenta printheads ■ 2 Yellow printheads. ■ True resolution 600 x 600 dpi...
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Output sizes Width DIN: From 17x23" to 33x47", 36", and 28x39" ■ ANSI: From 22" to 36" ■ Length 9.6 - 200 inches ■ Leading and trailing strip: 5 mm ■ Drawing margins Left and right side: 3 mm ■ Width detection Automatic Uncoated: 20 - 30 lb.
Océ systems and materials are matched for optimal quality and performance. You are therefore recommended to use only approved Océ materials in the Océ TCS400. A full list of Océ materials for use in the Océ TCS400. The list includes plain paper, transparent paper, colored papers and different polyester films is available from your Océ...
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Media name Notes Océ Double Matte Film 95 µ Océ Double Matte Erasable Film 3 mil Océ Double Matte Erasable Film 4 mil Media sizes Maximum Minimum Media width 91.44 cm 24 inch Roll length 110 yards Not applicable System specifications...
Token Ring 4/16 Mb Network protocols TCP/IP, SMB, IPX/SPX, FTP, LPD Power consumption Controller: < 75 W Monitor: 200 W Electrical requirements 100-120 / 230 V, 50/60 Hz ® Applicable software Océ Power Logic controller software Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Océ Power Logic® controller software ® The Océ Power Logic controller software consists of a basic module and a print module. [46] Basic module Basic functions File spooling on the controller. Concurrent receiving, processing and print- ing of digital jobs. Océ...
Specifications Océ Scan Logic® Application Océ Scan Manager, integrated scanning solution with Océ View Station LT Scan destinations Maximum of 10 destinations. Scan to the local controller ■ ® Scan to a Microsoft Windows network location with ■ Server Message Block (SMB) Scan to an internet location with File Transfer ■...
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Scan directly to a local or a remote destination. Requirements 768 Mb on the controller and a graphical user interface Options Océ View Station for editing and enhancement of scanned documents Océ Batch Processor for automated editing. Océ TCS400 User manual...
Specifications drivers and job submission software Océ drivers Software environment Required driver Remarks ® ® ® Microsoft Windows 9.x, Windows Printer Driver Generating ME, 2000, NT 4.0, XP HP-GL/RTL ® AutoCAD 14 (on all sup- Océ ADI ported platforms) ® AutoCAD Océ...
Océ designed products are tested in accordance with the strictest international safety standards. It is important that you observe the safety rules included in this appendix to help assure safe working with the Océ TCS400. Maintenance Do not remove any screws from fixed panels.
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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 TCS400 safety data sheet in this appendix for information about maximum current.
The Océ organization in your country will be pleased to send you a copy of the missing sheets. You can find the address of the Océ organization in your country in appendix C of the user manual. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Product safety data sheet Océ TCS400 printer The content of this safety data sheet is subject to the disclaimer of liability on page (see ‘Disclaimer’) of this manual. Material safety data sheet Océ inksOcé TCS400 This safety data sheet was not available at the time this manual was published.
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Product safety data sheet Océ TCS400 scanner PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET Océ-USA, Inc. Number E-760-a-US Date June 2003 Model Océ TCS400 Scanner Description Wide format color scanner Scan width 40 “ Scan speed 0,5 m/min Dimensions Width 1340 mm Depth...
EPA E ® NERGY Introduction ® Océ-Technologies B.V. has joined the E Program of the United NERGY States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The purpose of the E NERGY ® Program is to promote the manufacturing and marketing of energy-efficient equipment, thereby potentially reducing combustion-related pollution.
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30 minutes and testing each setting for at least a week. If, due to your usage pattern, a 240 minute limit still causes sizable inconvenience, the key operator can disable the sleep mode. ® is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY Océ TCS400 User manual...
O Index Are you satisfied with this manual? O Yes O No Thank you for evaluating this manual. If you have other comments or concerns, please explain or suggest improvements overleaf or on a separate sheet. Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Country: Please return this sheet to: Océ-Technologies B.V. For the attention of ITC User Documentation. P.O. Box 101, 5900 MA Venlo The Netherlands Send your comments by E-mail to: itc-userdoc@oce.nl For the addresses of local Océ organizations see: http://www.oce.com Miscellaneous...
São Paulo-SP 04578-000 Delegación Álvaro Obregón Brazil México, D.F., 01330 http://www.oce-brasil.com.br/ México www.oceusa.com Océ-Canada Inc. Océ-Norge A.S. 4711 Yonge Street, Suite 1100 Postboks 4434 Nydalen Toronto, Ontario M2N 6K8 Gjerdrums vei 8 Canada 0403 Oslo http://www.oce.ca/ Norway http://www.oce.no Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Océ-Poland Ltd. Ltd. Ul. Lopuszaska 53 Xu Mu Cheng 02-232 Warszawa Chaoyang District Poland Beijing 100028 http://www.oce.com.pl China http://www.oce.com.cn Océ-Czech Republic ltd. Océ-Lima Mayer, S.A. Hanusova 18 Av. José Gomes Ferreira, 11 Piso 2 - 140 21 Praha 4 Miraflores Czech Republic 1497-139 Algés...
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Chatham Way Saggart Brentwood, Essex CM14 4DZ Co. Dublin United Kingdom Ireland http://www.oce.co.uk Océ-Italia S.p.A. Océ-USA Inc. Strada Padana Superiore 2/B 5450 North Cumberland Avenue 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI) Chicago, IL 60656 Italia http://www.oce.it/ www.oceusa.com Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Clean the glass plate of the scanner 198 Clean the scan area 198 Index Clean the white platen of the scanner 198 Clear set memory 211 color modes color 118 grayscale 118 Components Power Logic controller 36 printer 18 Account logging system 16 Account file parameters 278 Configure system...
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106 documentation 12 File size 86 Language GIS drawings change 28 Color 128 Light areas 145 color (high density) 128 Load media roll 169 Humidity 137 Maintenance cassette Place 195 Remove 193 Media roll Océ TCS400 User manual...
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define 171 load 169 remove 165 Password 263 wizard 171 Place Media type Maintenance cassette 195 select 174 Printheads 190 Media usage 29 Power Logic Controller System Control Panel 233 Power Logic controller Log off 265 Log on 265 Network configuration 49 Queue Manager 240 Remote Logic 252 Settings Editor 221...
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79 Install Scan-to-file UNIX 254 settings 79 Windows 253 Scan-to-file job Remove system 261 Create and start 83 Remote logic Self-support Guide 11 applications 252 Set memory Command line parameters 257 clear 211 Océ TCS400 User manual...
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Settings Editor User's Manual 11 Key operator settings 218 Users 13 Load settings 230 anonymous user 13 Save settings 229 common user 13 System administrator settings 218 key operator 13 Shift 74 repro operator 13 Smartcard 216 system administrator 14 Specifications Controller Hardware 296...
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