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  • Page 1 Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 2 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. Copyright Océ-Technologies B.V. Venlo, The Netherlands © 1999 All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Printing with Océ CS 5050/5070 10 Graphic reproductions 10 Easy to use 11 Choice of appropriate inks and media 11 Obtaining quality reproductions 12 Choice of print mode 12 Original image type 12 Original image clarity and colour 13...
  • Page 4 Adjusting the LCD contrast 63 Saving user options 64 Chapter 4 Printing with HP-GL/2 Overview 66 Accessing the HP-GL/2 menu options 66 Selecting the palette 67 Setting the "Control" function 67 Rotating a print 68 Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Making reprints 68 Nesting 69 Applying the ink limit 70 Printing an HP-GL/2 test file 70 Chapter 5 Printer maintenance and storage Ink reservoir and cartridge maintenance 72 Refilling ink reservoirs 72 Changing ink types 73 Removing and storing ink cartridges 73 Removing the reservoirs 74 Installing new cartridges 75 Refilling ink cartridges 75...
  • Page 6 Caring for inks and media 116 Inks and ink cartridges 116 Caring for your media 117 Inks for Océ CS 5050/5070 printers 118 Océ Standard Colour Inks accessory kits 118 Océ Standard Colour Inks replacement cartridges 118 Océ Outdoor Inks accessory kits 119 Océ...
  • Page 7 Addresses of local Océ organisations 135 Index 137...
  • Page 8 Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction The Océ CS 5050 and 5070 are wide-format colour printers that provide professional quality prints with all the brilliance and gloss of liquid ink. The Océ CS 5050/5070 printers reduce production time while maintaining...

  • Page 10: Printing With Océ Cs 5050/5070

    Printing with Océ CS 5050/5070 The Océ CS 5050/5070 wide-format inkjet printers can reproduce graphics up to the length of a roll of media. Large format colour printing combines the technical sophistication of the Océ CS 5050/5070 series with the unique qualities of Océ...

  • Page 11: Easy To Use

    Easy to use The printers use 500 ml reservoirs for each Continuous-feeding ink system colour to ensure that there is an adequate ink supply for large print jobs. Simply check the transparent plastic reservoirs and refill them if necessary prior to printing.

  • Page 12: Obtaining Quality Reproductions

    Several factors can affect the quality of reproduced graphics. Use the following guidelines to obtain optimal print quality with the Océ CS 5050/5070. Choice of print mode There are printing modes, each of which compromises between image quality and speed.

  • Page 13: Original Image Clarity And Colour

    CD images in TIFF or EPS format of 28MB or more are preferable for high quality prints. Avoid compressed image files such as GIF or JPEG, since these files can lose valuable data after compression. However, if you must use a compressed file, take into account the following: Choose the JPEG format in case some quality loss is acceptable.

  • Page 14: Scan Resolution

    Photoshop. This can digitally refocus an image that has become blurred from scanning or interpolation. A small over-estimation of the filter effect can be diffused in the printing process; however, a large over-estimation can give the image a hard, pixelated appearance. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Ink Cartridge Preparation And Alignment

    Ink cartridge preparation and alignment Cartridge maintenance and alignment are key factors in printer performance, which in turn affect colour, accuracy, and image quality. Use the following recommendations to keep your cartridges in optimal working condition: Keep the printer wiping stations clean so that the heads stay clean. Align and check cartridges to make sure all nozzles work properly.
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  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Chapter 2 Getting started This section explains the initial installation of the Océ CS 5050/5070: using the control panel loading media filling ink reservoirs installing, priming, and calibrating ink cartridges calibrating the colour deadband and the paper axis...

  • Page 18: Using The Control Panel

    Start-up checklist To start the CS 5050/5070, check the following: Be sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall socket. Be sure that the printer connects to your computer using a parallel cable.

  • Page 19: Accessing The Menu Functions

    Cancel Setting the language The Océ CS 5050/5070 can display menu items in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and simplified or traditional Chinese. To set a language Press...

  • Page 20: Loading Media

    8 cm, use the core adapter provided. If you want to store prints on the take-up roll, you will need to have extra cores available. The Océ CS 5050/5070 printers (60” version) can use media up to Caution: 60"...

  • Page 21: Loading Roll Media

    Loading roll media To load roll media Slide the rolled media onto the media (upper) roller, feeding in the paper as shown. Slide the media guide into the roll core, and tighten the guide to secure the roll by turning the knob clockwise. Standing behind the printer, insert the media's leading edge into the back of the printer.
  • Page 22 Be sure not to block the sensor! Note: [5] Sensors on the printer stand To set the take-up mode Press , then Setup Paper Option Supply Type Take-up Press . This enables the take-up roll and disables the cutter. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Setting Drying Time

    To unload the take-up roll Press the button to cut the media. Remove the roll from the printer. Release the adjustable roll guide. Slide the take-up roll out of the printer. Setting drying time Depending on the ambient humidity, temperature, and amount of ink coverage, it is recommended that you use the dryer when printing a long print (see ‘Setting the dry time’...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cutter

    If the cutter becomes worn, it can cause the carriage to jam or can cause Note: a ragged media cut. In extreme cases, you might see an error message stating: "Carriage Axis Failure" (see ‘Carriage axis failure’ on page 98). Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Filling The Ink Reservoirs

    Filling the ink reservoirs The Océ CS 5050/5070 can handle long, uninterrupted print jobs because each of its four reservoirs holds 500 ml of ink. The ink reservoirs are located at the printer's left side. Use Océ inks for best results.
  • Page 26 Repeat these steps for the remaining reservoirs, then close the cover. A complete second set of connections is provided with Attention: colour-coded quick-connect fittings for changing to another type of ink. Be sure that each reservoir is connected to the same colour fitting. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Installing Ink Cartridges

    Placing the cartridges on the carriage Priming the ink delivery lines Printing a colour test The Océ CS 5050/5070 works only with Océ pre-filled ink Attention: cartridges. Using other cartridges can damage the printer and/or prevent the printer from printing.
  • Page 28 Perform this procedure after you have set up the printer for the first time. It is not necessary when refilling the reservoirs or replacing ink cartridges. [8] Océ CS 5050/5070 Prime tool When priming delivery lines, be sure to wipe off any excess ink from the Note: Océ...
  • Page 29 Obtain the Océ CS 5050/5070 Prime tool. Prime each tubing/chain ink line by inserting the cartridge needle into the end of the Prime tool and pressing the button several times until a solid stream of ink is present throughout the tubing.
  • Page 30 Remove the cartridge needle from the Prime tool and insert it into the cartridge opening; turn it clockwise and tighten securely. [12] Removing the cartridge needle Re-attach cartridge tubing assembly to the quick-connect fitting. [13] .Re-attaching cartridge tubing assembly Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 31 Remove the blue tape from the cartridge jet plate. Do not raise the cartridge 30 degrees above electronics cover or turn Note: the cartridge upside-down during the tape removal or priming process. [14] Removing the blue tape from the cartridge jet plate Attach the Prime tool to the cartridge jet plate and prime cartridge with pulses by pressing the activation button repeatedly.

  • Page 32: Printing A Colour Test

    Set the colour test percentage to 75%. Press . The colour test prints. Check that all colour bands print a solid pattern, indicating a correct priming of cartridges. Run the colour test again if you do not obtain a solid pattern. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Printing The Prime Pattern

    Printing the prime pattern The prime pattern is printed to check that the ink cartridges fire properly and to detect any clogged or electrically defective jets. To print the prime pattern With the media loaded, press menu Utility Select Prime Testing pattern prints.
  • Page 34 4-pass mode. But you must clear the clogged jet manually. See ‘clearing clogged jets’ on page 93 for further information. If all jets appear to be defective, reinstall the cartridges. Note: Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Calibrating Cartridges

    Calibrating cartridges For best results, perform a calibration each time you install a new cartridge. To print a colour calibration test With paper loaded, press Utility/Colour Calibration menu/ Calib Print Test The printer draws a series of three patterns as follows: shows yellow, magenta, and cyan “+”...

  • Page 36: Defining Calibration Units

    Repeat for Magenta and Yellow vertical. Repeat procedure for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow horizontal. Defining calibration units You can set the calibration units to English or Metric. To set calibration units Select Setup/User Setup/Units Select Choose English Metric Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Cartridge Recognition

    Cartridge recognition The Océ CS 5050/5070 printer is designed to use only Océ CS 5050/5070 cartridges. To avoid potential damage to the printer, a cartridge recognition feature checks for properly installed Océ cartridges. This function activates when the printer receives a print request (i.e., image data, prime, etc.).

  • Page 38: Calibrating The Colour Deadband

    If any of these differ from the values you selected, enter the new compensation values by pressing the button corresponding to the colour deadband you want to change. Use the buttons to scroll to the desired compensation Next Previous option value. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Calibrating The Paper Axis

    Calibrating the paper axis External factors such as room temperature, storage temperature, and humidity can have a deforming effect on media. A paper axis calibration corrects minor paper length fluctuations, and carried out using a precision ruler at least 33 inches (838.2 mm) long.

  • Page 40: Operating The Printer

    Press it again to resume printing. Banding might occur. Note: To cancel a print Cancel the print job from the computer using the appropriate command for your software application. To clear the buffer after cancelling a print Press Reset Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Printing Options

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Chapter 3 Printing options This section explains the available printing options: Menu functions Default printer settings Print modes Media standards and options Saving user options...

  • Page 42: Main Menu At A Glance

    Calibration menu Use Calib XY, Paper axis test, Colour Db menu, Open jet menu, Paper axis Service menu Calibration, Diagnostics, About, Cartridge Information (diagnostics used by technical sup- port) Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Using The Default Settings

    Using the default settings The following table shows the factory default printer settings. You can print these settings for reference. To print settings Press to get a listing of current settings. Setup/User Setup/Print Settings Be sure to have paper loaded before you start. To return to factory default settings Press Settings buttons.
  • Page 44 SAVE USER UNITS SELECT English Metric LANGUAGE English German, French, Ital- ian, Spanish, Portu- guese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean INK PREHEAT OFF, 1-7 INK REDUCTION 12.5 %, 25%, 37.5%, DRYER DRY TIME 0:10, 0:20, ..60.:00 Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 45 User Settings Default Other options BAUD RATE 9600 19200, 38400 PARITY BIT None Even, odd System settings Default Other options SUPPLY TYPE Take-up (5070) Roll, Sheet LCD CONTRAST 1-16 Calibration settings Default Other options DEADBAND 0 ..120 SLOW DEADBAND -2 ...

  • Page 46: Choosing Print Mode Options

    Mode Uni or bi-di- Passes Carriage speed rectional DRAFT 600 x 600 x PRODUC- TION 600 x QUALITY PHOTO 600 x 600 x User-defined via the control panel USER Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Selecting Resolution (Dpi)

    Selecting resolution (dpi) Select your image resolution based on the viewing distance and user specifications. This resolution is not the same resolution as in the resulting rasterised file created with OGSL. For best results, make sure that the printer resolution (dpi) matches the image resolution of the file you are printing. Even though a rasterised image at 600 dpi is four times larger than the Note: same image at 300 dpi, the printing speed does not change (if other settings are...

  • Page 48: Selecting A Colour Mode

    Because these modes split inking into three or four passes, it reduces print anomalies such as banding (stripes through fills) and over-inking. However, it takes longer to print. Experiment with different modes to pick the best one for your needs. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Setting The Number Of Print Passes

    To choose print quality Press Setup/Print Mode/Quality Mode Choose the print quality. Press Setting the number of print passes The number of passes indicates how many times the cartridges must fire to lay down the ink for a complete scan line. When you choose multiple passes, the jets fire a fraction of the dots on each pass.

  • Page 50: Selecting The Print Direction

    The colour deadband compensation colour deadband test pattern lets you check the velocity deadband values and adjust them for best printing results (see ‘To print the colour deadband test pattern’ on page 38). Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Choosing "Feed Media" Options

    Choosing "feed media" options The printer’s "Feed media" options allow you to: set the "end of media" detection use the media counter to estimate the remaining media length Detecting the "end of media" When the media jams or does not unroll properly from the feeder roll, it cannot advance through the printer.

  • Page 52: Using The Media Counter

    To print the media length value on the roll Press Feed Media Display counter Press Print counter Press Exit To reset the media counter to 0 Press Feed Media Media counter Press Reset counter Press Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 53 When you use this setting, keep in mind the following principles: Reset the media counter to 0 to avoid confusion when not in use The media counter does not decrease below 0 This setting is a machine setting and therefore activates each time you switch on the printer, until you manually turn it off from the control panel menu You cannot store this setting as a user setting Printing options...

  • Page 54: Choosing Paper Options

    If length is a problem, use roll media. If the media width is smaller than the image size, the image may be truncated. To choose the media standard Press Setup/Paper Option/Media Standard Choose the size of media you are loading. Press Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Rollfeed Media: Sizes And Maximum Printing Areas

    Rollfeed media: sizes and maximum printing areas Paper size Normal Print Area Expanded Print Area Graphic (U.S. Off- set) 8.5” x 11.0” 7.3” x 9.8” 8.1” x 10.6” 11.0” x 17.0” 9.8” x 15.8” 10.6” x 16.6” 17.0” x 22.0” 15.8”...
  • Page 56 353 x 500 mm 323 x 470 mm 343 x 490 mm 500 x 707 mm 470 x 677 mm 490 x 697 mm 707 x 1000 mm 677 x 970 mm 697 x 890 mm Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Sheet Media: Sizes And Maximum Printing Areas

    Sheet media: sizes and maximum printing areas Paper size Normal Print Area Expanded Print Area Graphic (U.S. Offset) 8.5” x 11.0” 7.3” x 9.0” 8.1” x 9.4” 11.0” x 17.0” 9.8” x 15.0” 10.6” x 15.4” 17.0” x 22.0” 15.8” x 20.0” 16.6”...
  • Page 58 353 x 500 mm 323 x 450 mm 343 x 460 mm 500 x 707 mm 470 x 657 mm 490 x 667 mm 707 x 1000 mm 677 x 950 mm 697 x 960 mm Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Setting Margins

    Setting margins You can set margins to . Any part of the image that extends Normal Expanded outside the margin will be clipped. setting enlarges the print area and decreases the margins. When Expanded using this setting, make sure that you align the media accurately using the guide on the right of the platen so that the ink doesn’t exceed the edge of the media.

  • Page 60: Setting Auto-Load Delay

    You can also select to cut the media manually from the printer control panel at any time. Auto-cut is disabled when the paper feed option is set to Note: “take-up” Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Saving Media

    To set auto-cut Press Setup/Paper Option/Auto-Cu Choose Press Saving media With the option activated (by default), the media advances only far Save media enough to print the image. When not activated, the printer advances the full print area of the loaded media. For example, if a 36 inch roll is loaded, the printer advances the entire print area for a standard 36 x 48"...

  • Page 62: Selecting Ink Preheat

    Adjusting the preheat settings will influence the printed colours. Note: To select an ink preheat setting Press Setup/Ink Option/Ink Preheat Choose a preheat setting. Press Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Turning On The Dryer

    Turning on the dryer The dryer is installed at the base of the printer stand and is designed to dry the ink. When activated, the dryer fans turn on at the beginning of a print and stay on for 10 minutes unless you set a specific dry time. To turn on the dryer Press Setup/Ink Option/Dryer...

  • Page 64: Saving User Options

    Scroll to the number under which you want to save the user settings. Press To use a previously saved user setting Press Setup/User Setup/Select User Scroll to the number of the user setting you want. Press Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Printing With Hp-Gl/2

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Chapter 4 Printing with HP-GL/2 This section explains the printing parameters generally used with vector-based files, such as palette selection, printer control, rotation, reprints, nesting, and ink limit. HP-GL/2 and HP RTL are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Co. AutoCAD is a Note: trademark of Autodesk, Inc.

  • Page 66: Overview

    When printing vector data, you can either control certain options from your software application or assign the control to the printer settings. The following section explains the HP-GL/2 print settings on the Océ CS 5050/5070. Accessing the HP-GL/2 menu options...

  • Page 67: Selecting The Palette

    Selecting the palette The "Palette select" option lets you choose either the HP-GL/2 or AutoCAD palette. Each palette allows 256 colours with 8 predefined colours, as shown below: Pen number HP-GL/2 AutoCAD White White Black Yellow Green Green Yellow Cyan Blue Blue Magenta...

  • Page 68: Rotating A Print

    You can print up to 99 copies of a specific vector file. When you set "Reprint" to 0, only one copy prints. To make reprints From the main menu, press Setup menu HP-GL/2 menu/Reprints Choose the number of reprints (0 to 99). Press Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Nesting

    Nesting The "Nesting" function can save media by printing multiple prints across the horizontal width of the media. It also reduces the time required to print multiple prints. When you enable this function, the printer accumulates HP-GL/2 files in a "nest".

  • Page 70: Applying The Ink Limit

    The printed colours in this test file are the same RGB values defined in AutoCAD. Turn off the "ink limit" setting to get AutoCAD colours on high quality media. To print the test file From the main menu, press Utility menu Service menu/Test print Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Printer Maintenance And Storage

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Chapter 5 Printer maintenance and storage The chapter describes the periodic maintenance tasks to carry out in order to maintain consistent quality printing.

  • Page 72: Ink Reservoir And Cartridge Maintenance

    Pour the ink into the reservoir to approximately 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) from the top. Do not overfill. Replace the cap on the reservoir and close the panel. Do not over-tighten the cap in order to maintain adequate air Note: pressure for correct ink flow to the cartridges. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Changing Ink Types

    Océ Standard Colour inks with Outdoor media or vice versa. Do not mix inks. Never Use only inks developed for the Océ CS 5050/5070 printers. When changing ink types, you must do the following: Remove and store ink cartridges Remove and store ink reservoirs...

  • Page 74: Removing The Reservoirs

    Store the reservoirs away from direct sunlight, in an environment similar to that of the printer. Replace with new reservoirs. Fill the reservoirs with the appropriate ink and attach to the other set of quick-connect fittings (not used for the previous type of ink). Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Installing New Cartridges

    Installing new cartridges Be sure the new cartridges you install contain the same type of ink as the reservoirs. Snap them into place and attach the quick-connect fittings. Each time you place new ink cartridges in the printer, prime and calibrate them to get the highest quality printed images.
  • Page 76 Empty the syringe contents into the cartridge. Draw any excess ink from cartridge. The level of remaining ink is now exactly 20 ml. Remove the syringe. 40mm 20mL [26] Refilling cartridge to correct ink level Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Purging Ink Delivery Lines

    Purging ink delivery lines If you are using one set of ink lines for several ink types, you must purge the ink lines and rinse them with distilled water thoroughly before changing to a new ink type. You will then have to re-prime the lines as described (see ‘Priming the ink delivery lines’...

  • Page 78: Periodic Cleaning

    Do not oil the print shaft. Cleanse with a clean cloth and rubbing Attention: alcohol. The table gives recommendations for periodic cleaning to keep your printer in optimal working condition. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Materials To Use For Cleaning

    Interval Component Cleaning Agent Immediately Any ink spills Distilled water Weekly Service station seals and Distilled water wipers Monthly Slide shaft Isopropyl alcohol Distilled water Encoder strip top and bottom Cartridge jet area External areas Distilled water Semiannual- Pinch rollers and lower drive rollers Annually Encoder sensor...

  • Page 80: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge Jet Plate

    Refill the lines with ink if necessary. Dry all surfaces of the cartridge, except for the bottom, or jet area and the circuit plate. Re-install the cartridge and re-prime. Print out and check the prime test pattern. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Cleaning The Service Station

    Cleaning the service station If ink and dust accumulate in the service station, poor print quality may result. The recommended frequency for cleaning the service station is weekly. However, the actual frequency depends on the amount of use. To clean the service station Select to move the carriage away from the service Utility/Access Cartridges...

  • Page 82: Replacing The Service Station Wipers

    The wiper assembly consists of the wiper, the wiper post, and a spring. Be careful not to break the wiper post while changing the wipers. The replacement kit contains the necessary items to replace the post if it happens to break. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 83 To replace the service station wipers Perform the procedure described in ‘Cleaning the service station’ on page 81. Carefully pull the wiper straight up until it comes completely off of the wiper post, as shown below. [29] Removing a wiper Clean the post and the surrounding area.

  • Page 84: Cleaning The Slide Shaft

    Close the cover. Cleaning the encoder strip The encoder strip is an essential part of the printer. If it becomes dirty, it can cause various image quality problems. Clean regularly to maintain good image quality. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 85 To clean the encoder strip Raise the printer cover. Locate the encoder strip. The encoder strip is a thin piece of plastic that is attached to a metal bar. This assembly is located just below the flex trailing cable support, and runs the entire width of the printable area. [32] Cleaning the encoder strip With a cotton swab moistened in isopropyl alcohol, gently clean the top and bottom of the encoder strip.

  • Page 86: Maintaining The Océ Prime Tool

    To clean the Océ Prime tool Clean the Océ Prime tool (part that touches the cartridge) with distilled water and a lint-free cloth to remove ink. Thoroughly wash the ink bottle and allow to air dry. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Transporting Or Storing Your Printer

    Transporting or storing your printer Before removing your printer from service, make the following preparations: Remove the ink cartridges and store them in a sealed plastic bag away from direct light and heat. Remove the ink reservoirs. Wash out the service station. Accessing printer information The printer can provide you with information on the following: Plot area...
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  • Page 89: Error Handling And Troubleshooting

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Chapter 6 Error handling and troubleshooting This section is a guide for you to identify and solve problems that can arise in the course of printing.

  • Page 90: Error Handling

    Access Cartridges of the ink cartridges. Check for the correct installation of CS 5050/5070 cartridges in each position. Replace any non-standard cartridge with an Océ cartridge. Press The printer can sometimes display a cartridge error even with an Océ...

  • Page 91: Checking The Quality Of Ink Cartridges

    Checking the quality of ink cartridges Before printing and at regular intervals during printing, check the state and quality of the ink cartridges to make sure that they are in optimal working order. Getting cartridge information The Service menu gives you information about the state of the current cartridges, such as details about the type and ink colour in each stall, and the extent of cartridge wear, with changes displayed in millimetres (by 2 ml increments).
  • Page 92 4-pass mode. But you must clear the clogged jet manually. See ‘clearing clogged jets’ on page 93 for further information. If all jets appear to be defective, reinstall the cartridges. Note: Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Compensating For Electrically Defective Jets

    Prev. Option Next Option the appropriate setting. When printing to the Océ CS 5050/5070 using the Océ Graphics Note: Server L, you should set the correct print mode in the Setup window of the Printer Setup dialog box (consult your Océ Graphics Server L Reference Manual).

  • Page 94: Compensating Manually For Clogged Jets

    . In the example below, the jet status list Open Jet Menu Print Jet list shows the current jet compensation by number for each cartridge. Manual jet compensation list None 1, 3, 10 None 10, 21, 30, 128 Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 95 To add a jet to the compensation list, press the button corresponding to the colour of the cartridge where the jet is located. Black Edit List Yellow Edit List Cyan Edit List Print Jet List Magenta Edit List Clear List Menu Exit To compensate for a specific jet, press until the...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    If any of these steps fail, your printer may not be correctly connected to your computer and/or network. Contact your systems administrator. Otherwise, continue with the following steps: Print directly to the CS 5050/5070 from several software applications. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Printer Behaviour

    If your computer is on a network, log on and print from several software applications. If steps 7 or 8 fail, try again from another computer, or remove it from the network to test on an individual basis. If one application fails, but others print successfully, the problem may originate from a specific software.
  • Page 98 If the carriage is in the same spot, check the encoder strip for visible damage (clear plastic strip under the trailing cable tray and above the belt). See the figure below: [34] Plastic strip under the trailing cable Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 99 Make sure that carriage movement is free and smooth by turning the power off and moving the carriage from one end of the shaft to the other, with nothing binding or blocking the carriage movement. Make sure power is off before performing this step! Attention: Clean the top and bottom of the encoder strip using a cotton swab and distilled water.
  • Page 100 Check to see whether spray from printing has contaminated the flex contact. Remove the cartridge and wipe the carrier flex and cartridge flex with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Run prime. If sections of the print are missing, replace the cartridge. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Print Quality

    Ink spills on the flex cable Clean the flex cable gently with a cotton swab moistened with water. Do not use acetone or any other harsh cleaner as this may cause damage to the flex cable. Printer settings are lost when the printer is turned off or rebooted Be sure to save your printer settings to a User number (see ‘Saving user options’...
  • Page 102 Make sure that the paper is straight and unwrinkled when loading it into the printer. Prime, clean, calibrate, or replace cartridges. Try a different print mode. Improperly formed or misaligned characters Calibrate cartridges. Colour problems or shadowing Calibrate cartridges. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 103 Colours are not correct or sections of print missing Prime, clean, calibrate, or replace cartridges. Image is the wrong size Make sure that the dpi setting (300 or 600) matches the size of your image file. Print only contains a partial image Check the settings of the margins option.

  • Page 104: Data Transfer

    Try printing the “Demo Plot” on the Utilities disk. If this prints, the printer’s health is probably good. Try printing a simple file from your application or from another application. If this prints correctly, the problem may be with your use of software. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 105 Difficulty in generating prints ranging from A to E size Many Windows applications limit the maximum print size to “C” or “D” size due to the way that they map their internal co-ordinate system to memory. Error handling and troubleshooting...

  • Page 106: Calling For Assistance

    Océ service representative. Before you call for assistance, please have the following information handy: Printer information Model Firmware Revision (letter) Memory Serial number Computer information Model Operation system Connection (serial or parallel) Software name and version Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Glossary

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Appendix A Glossary...
  • Page 108 An interface type in which all bytes are transferred parallel interface simultaneously, making it faster than a serial interface. A method for checking the transfer of information between the parity computer and printer. The surface on which media is placed to print. platen Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 109 The area in which the printer prints the image, determined by the plot area width of the media. To clear the ink cartridges by forcing them to fire rapidly. Also, to fill prime the ink lines with ink. A graphic created by dots called bitmaps. raster image The sharpness of a printed image, as measured by dots per inch.
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  • Page 111: Quick Reference Card

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Appendix B Quick reference card...

  • Page 112: Using The "Quick Reference Card

    For detailed explanations of the menu functions, refer to chapter 3, ‘Printing options’ on page 41. You can magnify the following chart to print to a specific paper format. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 113 Quick reference card...
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  • Page 115 Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Appendix C Supplies This section gives a summary of the supplies available for the Océ CS 5050-5070. For a complete and up-to-date catalogue of Océ inks and media, contact your sales representative.

  • Page 116: Caring For Inks And Media

    Drawings using both black and colour elements must have aligned cartridges (see ‘Calibrating cartridges’ on page 35). Handle cartridges only on the plastic areas. Touching the copper Attention: electrical interconnect or the inkjets can damage the cartridge. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Caring For Your Media

    Caring for your media For best results, follow these instructions when handling media: Store media in its original packaging in a cool, dry area until you are ready to use it. The environment should be stable (no extremes of heat or cold, or non-condensing humidity.) If temperature conditions are outside the recommended range for printer operation, allow the media to acclimate in the operating environment for at least 48 hours before use.

  • Page 118: Inks For Océ Cs 5050/5070 Printers

    Océ develops its inks and media to work together in order to produce optimal results from your printer. Use only inks and ink cartridges specific to the Océ CS 5050/5070 printer model. Use outdoor inks with Outdoor media. Océ Standard Colour Inks accessory kits...

  • Page 119: Océ Outdoor Inks Accessory Kits

    Océ Outdoor Inks accessory kits Outdoor Colour Inks accessory kit Colour Article number Océ CS 5050/5070 Outdoor Colour Ink Cyan 29953504 Océ CS 5050/5070 Outdoor Colour Ink Magenta 29953505 Océ CS 5050/5070 Outdoor Colour Ink Yellow 29953506 Océ CS 5050/5070 Outdoor Colour Ink...

  • Page 120: Media For Océ Cs 5050/5070 Printers

    Media for Océ CS 5050/5070 printers Océ offers a full line of inkjet media designed for the Océ CS 5050/5070 to give bright and crisp colours from your printer in a variety of sizes. Océ constantly develops and tests new media to meet printing needs. For precise ordering details, contact your customer service representative.

  • Page 121: Miscellaneous Océ Cs 5050/5070 Accessories

    Reference number Cutter blades (5 per pack) 310571465 Ink Reservoir Assembly Blue 310571468 Ink Reservoir Assembly Grey 310571469 310571470 Cartridge Tube Assembly Blue Cartridge Tube Assembly Grey 310571471 Service Station Assembly 310571474 29953516 Print Head Garage for CS 5050/5070 cartridge Supplies...
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  • Page 123: Technical Specifications

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Appendix D Technical specifications...

  • Page 124: Océ Cs 5050/5070 Printer Specifications

    Océ CS 5050/5070 printer specifications Photo paper, matte paper, drafting films, speciality pa- Media types Media roll parameters Inner roll core: 2” and 3” Maximum outside roll diameter: 4” and 6” Maximum roll width: 60”, 42”, 54” (photo gloss, vinyl and matte only), 58”, 53”, 50”, 36”, 24”...
  • Page 125 Certifications Safety CSA, CSE/NRTL (equivalent to UL 1950) TUV GS EN 50 082-1 EN 60 950 UL 1950 NOM-019-SCFI-1993 IEC 950 AS/NZS 3260 FCC Class A, B CSA C108.8 EN 55 022 Class A, B CE Mark CISPR 22-Class A, B AS/NZS 3548 Technical specifications...
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  • Page 127: Safety Information

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Appendix E Safety information...

  • Page 128: Instructions For Safe Use

    Surroundings Ensure that the machine is placed on a level, horizontal surface of sufficient strength. See the Océ CS 5050/5070 safety data sheet in this appendix for information about the weight of the equipment. Ensure there is sufficient space around the machine. This facilitates reloading materials as well as maintenance.
  • Page 129 Always use materials recommended by Océ and developed for this General Océ machine. Materials not approved by Océ may result in faults in your machine. Do not use the machine when it is emitting unusual sounds. Remove the plug from the power socket or switch off the fixed connection to the electricity grid and contact Customer Service.

  • Page 130: Safety Data Sheets

    The Océ organisation in your country will be pleased to send you a copy of the missing sheets. You can find the address of the Océ organisation in your country in the last appendix of this manual. Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...

  • Page 131: Miscellaneous

    Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual Appendix F Miscellaneous...

  • Page 132: Notation Conventions

    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 CS 5050/5070. Each section or subsection contains a description of the feature or Description operation identified in the title.

  • Page 133: Reader's Comment Sheet

    Reader’s comment sheet Have you found this manual to be accurate? Could you operate the product after reading this manual? Does this manual provide enough background information? Is the format of this manual convenient in size, readability and arrangement (page layout, chapter order, etc.)? Could you find the information you were looking for? Always Most of the times...
  • Page 134 (If you prefer to remain unknown, please do fill in your occupation) Name Occupation: Company: Phone: Address: City: 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 Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 135 Addresses of local Océ organisations Océ-Australia Ltd. Océ-Danmark A.S. P.O.Box 363 Kornmarksvej 6 Brøndby Ferntree Gully MDC VIC 3165 DK 2605 Australia Denmark Océ-Österreich GmbH Océ-France S.A. Postfach 95 32, Avenue du Pavé Neuf, 1233 Vienna 93161 Noisy-le-grand, Cedex Austria France Océ-Belgium N.V./S.A.
  • Page 136 Singapore 348548 Océ España SA Business Park MAS BLAU C/Osona 2, 2-3a Planta 08820 El Prat del Llobregat (Barcelona) Spain Océ-Svenska AB P.O.box 1231 S-164 28 Kista Sweden Océ-Schweiz AG Sägereistrasse 29 CH8152 Glattbrugg Switzerland Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 137 Index feed media menu 42 end of media 51 media counter 52 auto-cut 60 auto-load delay 60 hp-gl/2 auto-wipe 61 applying the ink limit 70 making reprints 68 menu options 66 nesting 69 printing an hp-gl/2 test file 70 calibration printing with hp-gl/2 66 units 36 rotating a print 68...
  • Page 138 49 rollfeed sizes 55 print quality problems 101 save 61 printer supplies 120 accessories 121 take-up roll 21 behaviour 96, 97 media counter 52 information 87 menu specifications 124 feed media 42 storage 87 Océ CS 5050/5070 User Manual...
  • Page 139 printer operation scanner type 13 cancel 40 service station control panel 18 cleaning 81 language setting 19 setup menu 42 menu selection 19 slide shaft pause 40 cleaning 84 reset 40 software problems 104 start-up checklist 18 specifications, technical 124 printing options start-up checklist 18 default settings 43...

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