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  • Page 1 Océ CS 5090 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 © 2001 All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction How to use this manual 10 Printing with Océ CS 5090 12 Graphic reproductions 13 Choice of print mode 14 Ink cartridge preparation and alignment 14 Chapter 2 Getting started Operate the CS 5090 16 Start up checklist 16...
  • Page 4 Colour deadband calibration 40 Cartridges calibration 41 Operate the printer 43 Chapter 3 Control panel Main menu at a glance 46 Menu tree 47 Use the default settings 48 Save user options 50 Adjust the LCD contrast 51 Access printer information 52 Get cartridge information 52 Chapter 4 E-Connect...
  • Page 5 Rollfeed media: sizes and maximum printing areas 69 Sheet media: sizes and maximum printing areas 71 Set margins 73 Set auto-load delay 75 Select auto-cut 75 Select auto-cut delay 76 Delay status 76 Save media 77 Choose "feed media" options 78 Detect the "end of media"...
  • Page 6 Maintenance and cleaning Periodic cleaning 106 Materials to use for cleaning 107 Clean the ink cartridge jet plate 107 Clean the service station 108 Clean the Pinch Rollers and Lower Drive Rollers 110 Clean the slide shaft 111 Clean the encoder strip 112 Clean trailing cables 113 Clean flex cables 113 Clean carriage bushings 114...
  • Page 7 Caring for inks and media 160 Inks and ink cartridges 160 Caring for your media 161 Inks for Océ CS 5090 printers 162 Océ Standard Colour Inks accessory kits 162 Océ Standard Colour Inks replacement cartridges 162 Océ Standard Colour Inks litre kit 163 Océ...
  • Page 8 Océ 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction The Océ CS 5090 are wide-format colour printers that give professional quality output with all the brilliance and gloss of liquid ink. The Océ CS 5090 printers reduce production time while maintaining exceptional graphics quality.

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    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 5090. Each section or subsection contains a description of the feature or Description operation identified in the title.
  • Page 11 In a ‘Note’, information is given about matters which ensure the proper Note: functioning of the machine or application, but useful advice concerning its operation may also be given. The information that follows ‘Attention’ is given to prevent Attention: something (your copy or original, the copier or printer, data files etc.) being damaged.

  • Page 12: Printing With Océ Cs 5090

    Printing with Océ CS 5090 The Océ CS 5090 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 5090 series with the unique qualities of Océ...

  • Page 13: Graphic Reproductions

    Graphic reproductions The Océ CS 5090 addresses the following printing needs: 2269 [1] Front view Océ CS 5090 printer Introduction...

  • Page 14: Choice Of Print Mode

    Align and check cartridges to make sure all nozzles work properly. Re-align all cartridges when you adjust, move, or replace a cartridge, since even small, one-pixel errors can affect both colour and image quality. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 2 Getting started This section explains the initial setup procedure of the Océ CS 5090: operate the printer load media use the carriage fill ink reservoirs install, prime, and calibrate ink cartridges...

  • Page 16: Operate The Cs 5090

    Start up checklist ! ! ! ! Click for Video To start the CS 5090, check the following: The power cord is plugged into the electrical outlet. The printer connects to your computer using a parallel cable.

  • Page 17: Choose Menu Functions

    Cancel Set the language The Océ CS 5090 can display menu items in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and simplified and traditional Chinese. M M M M To set a language...

  • Page 18: Load Media

    If you want to store prints on the take-up roll, you will need to have extra cores available. The Océ CS 5090 printers (60” version) can use media up to 60" Caution: (1,52 m) wide. The media roll can be heavy, so have someone help you to load it.

  • Page 19: Load Roll Media

    Load roll media ! ! ! ! Click for Video M M M M To load roll media Slide the rolled media onto the media (upper) roller, orienting 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.
  • Page 20 [5] Sensors on the printer stand M M M M 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 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Use The Second Feed Roll

    M M M M 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. Use the second feed roll The takeup roll can also be used as a feed roll.

  • Page 22: Load Sheet Media

    Load the sheet from the back of the printer, aligning it with the alignment mark on the platen. Make sure that the media is flat and under the rollers. The printer automatically senses the media's presence and forwards it until it reaches the start position on the platen. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Use The Carriage

    Use the carriage Move the carriage When not in use, the cartridges remain in the service station at the right side of the printer. This device seals the inkjets to prevent them from drying out. With the power on, always use the to move the carriage Utility Access menu...

  • Page 24: Install Cutter

    When the cutter becomes worn, it can cause the carriage to jam or can Note: cause a ragged media cut. In extreme cases, you might see an error message stating "Carriage Axis Failure" (see ‘Carriage axis failure’ on page 127). Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Fill The Ink Reservoirs

    Fill the ink reservoirs ! ! ! ! Click for Video The Océ CS 5090 can handle long, uninterrupted print jobs because each of its eight 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: Install Ink Cartridges

    Place the cartridges on the carriage Prime the ink delivery lines Print a colour test The Océ CS 5090 works with only Océ pre-filled ink cartridges. Attention: Using other cartridges can damage the printer and/or prevent the printer from printing.

  • Page 27: Cartridge Sets

    Cartridge sets This printer is an 8-head inkjet printer. You can print with the left four cartridges, the right four cartridges or all eight cartridges (see ‘Select cartridge sets’ on page 94). Facing the printer, the left four cartridges are designated as 1 x 4 Left cartridge set, the right four cartridges are designated as 1 x 4 Right cartridge set and when using all cartridges they are designated as 2 x 4 cartridge set or (when available) as 1x8 when using all cartridges with 8 different colours (Diluted...

  • Page 28: Inspect Cartridges

    [B] on the cartridge. Make sure it is secure and in approximately the location shown on the following figure. If any cartridge is damaged, contact Océ for return/replacement of the defective cartridge. [11] Inspect cartridges Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Place Cartridges

    Place cartridges When you place the cartridges, follow closely these precautions: Do not remove the blue tape from the cartridge until instructed to do so. Do not touch the jet area or the flex contact area of the cartridge. Work with only one colour at a time to avoid contamination. Respect the correct cartridge sequence, especially when using a 1x8 configuration (see ‘Cartridge sets’...

  • Page 30: Prime The Ink Delivery Lines

    You perform this procedure once, the first time after you set up the printer. It is not necessary when refilling the reservoirs or replacing ink cartridges. [12] Océ CS 5090 Prime tool Your printer is equipped with shutoff valves for the ink delivery lines, on the carriage.
  • Page 31 Be sure the needle assembly is plugged into the same colour connector as in the ink reservoir. Obtain the Océ CS 5090 Prime tool. Open the ink delivery lines by pushing the valve down. Prime each tubing/chain ink line by inserting the cartridge needle into the end of the Prime tool and press the button several times until a solid stream of ink is present throughout tubing.
  • Page 32 This is normal and expected. When printing, the cartridges will draw back the ink through the lines in the cartridges. Remove the cartridge from the carriage and remove blue tape from the cartridge jet plate. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Do not raise cartridge 30 degrees above electronics cover or turn Note: cartridge upside down during the tape removal or priming process. [16] 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 34 [18] Blotting the jet plate Insert the cartridge into the carriage, making sure it snaps into place properly. [19] Inserting the cartridge into the carriage Repeat for each cartridge. When all cartridges are ready, press Utility menu/Access menu/Access Home Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Run A Colour Test

    Run a colour test An initial colour test checks for correct cartridge priming, to ensure that all colours print in a uniform and solid pattern. M M M M To print the colour test Check that the printer has media loaded. Press Setup menu/Print Mode menu Press...

  • Page 36: Print The Prime Pattern

    4: 3 4 6 8 10 3: 3 4 6 8 10 2: - - 6 - 1 COMPENSATION AVAILABLE IN THE ABOVE 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 555555555544444444444443333333333333222222222222111111111111100000000000009999999999998888888888888777777777777766666666666655555555555554444444444444333333333333222222222222211 7654321098765432109876543210987654321098765432109876543210987654321098765432109876543210987654321098765432109876543210987654321098765432109 [20] The upper test pattern of a prime test Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Within the printed test pattern, each jet is represented by a short horizontal line. Together, these short horizontal lines form a “stair step” pattern. Electrically defective jets appear as solid bars for which you can compensate. Clogged jets appear as gaps or misdirected lines in the “stair step” pattern, which you clear manually.

  • Page 38: Cartridge Recognition

    Cartridge recognition The Océ CS 5090 printer is designed to use only Océ CS 5090 cartridges. To avoid potential damage to the printer, a feature checks for cartridge recognition properly installed Océ cartridges. This function activates when the printer receives a print request (i.e., image data, prime, etc.).

  • Page 39: Align Cartridges

    Align cartridges For best results, perform a calibration each time you install a new cartridge. Paper axis calibration External factors such as room temperature, storage temperature, and humidity can have a deforming effect on media. A paper axis calibration corrects for minor paper length fluctuations, which you carry out using a precision ruler of at least 34 (850 mm) inches long.

  • Page 40: Colour Deadband Calibration

    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 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Cartridges Calibration

    Cartridges calibration M M M M To print a colour calibration test With paper loaded, press Utility/Colour Calibration menu/ Vert. Calib Test Horiz. Calib Test. The printer draws a series of seven horizontal patterns and seven vertical patterns as follows: shows yellow, magenta, cyan, 1, 2, 3, 4 “+”...
  • Page 42 Press Vertical-Cyan Enter the value which represents the best alignment for cyan vertical. Press Repeat for Magenta, Yellow, 1, 2, 3, 4 vertical. Repeat procedure for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 1, 2, 3, 4 horizontal. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Operate The Printer

    Operate the printer While the printer prints, you can stop it momentarily and then resume printing, or cancel a print. M M M M To pause the printer while printing Press Pause Press it again to resume printing. Banding might occur. Note: M M M M To cancel a print...
  • Page 44 Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Control Panel

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 3 Control panel Menu functions Default printer settings Save user options...

  • Page 46: Main Menu At A Glance

    Print Settings Prints information about media size, firmware version, RAM size and plot hours Service menu All items except the Colour Test are for use by technical support. Exit Returns to the main menu Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Control panel...

  • Page 48: Use The Default Settings

    CARRIAGE SPEED 1-10 PRINT DIRECTION AUTO-LOAD DELAY 1-12 Seconds MEDIA STANDARD Us Engr, Us Arch, Iso A, Met All, Us All, Graphics, Met Over A, Iso B, Special Normal Expanded MARGIN AUTO-CUT AUTO-CUT DELAY 0:10,0:20,...60:00 Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 49 User Settings Default Other options SAVE MEDIA CALIB XY SELECT USER 1 To 8 SAVE USER 1 To 8 UNITS SELECT English Metric LANGUAGE English German, French, Ital- ian, Spanish, Portu- guese, Japanese. Chinese, Korean DRYER Auto, On, Fans only AUTO WIPE System settings Default...

  • Page 50: Save 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 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Adjust The Lcd Contrast

    Adjust the LCD contrast The LCD contrast option lets you adjust the brightness of the control panel (with default setting 9). The contrast values range from 1-16, with 16 as the least contrast. To set LCD contrast Press Setup/User Setup/LCD Contrast Choose the contrast value.

  • Page 52: Access Printer Information

    (by 2 ml increments). At 500 ml, you should replace the cartridge At 1280 ml, the cartridges stops functioning To get cartridge information From the menu, press menu. Utility Service Press Cartridge Info Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 4 E-Connect The E-connect print server, included on the CS5090, offers a quicker and simpler connection of your printer to your computer. This chapter is aimed at explaining how to connect and configure your printer for the E-connect.

  • Page 54: Prerequisites

    To connect your printer, you need: a PC running Windows NT with 1 or 2 100Base-T NIC installed, a Windows NT Operating System CD Rom, an Océ CS 5090 printer including the E-connect, a parallel printer cable, a CAT5 crossover cable.

  • Page 55: Connection

    Connect one end of the cable to the RJ-45 socket of the E-connect. Connect the other end of the cable to your PC’s second network card (NIC): [26] Connect the CS 5090 to your computer via a crossover cable Check the green and yellow lights [A] illuminate.
  • Page 56 If the network is working properly, the printer prints a circular pattern. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Configuration

    Configuration Configure your computer On your desktop, right-click ‘Network neighborhood’. Select ‘Properties’ in the popup menu. Click the ‘Protocols’ tab. Double-click the TCP/IP item. If there is no TCP/IP, click the ‘Add’ button, select ‘TCP/IP’ among Note: the list of protocols and click ‘OK’. In the ‘Microsoft TCP/IP Properties’, click the ‘IP Address’...
  • Page 58 Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Printing With Hp-Gl/2

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 5 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 60: 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 5090. Access the HP-GL/2 menu options...

  • Page 61: Select The Palette

    Select 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 62: Set The 'Control' Function

    Do not override software control when sending merged raster/vector Note: data to the printer. To set control From the main menu, press Setup menu HP-GL/2 menu/Control Choose either Software Printer Press Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Rotate A Print

    Rotate a print The printer automatically prints an image with the long side on the paper axis. To fit multiple images and save media, you can use the ’Rotation’ (RO) function to rotate vector files counter-clockwise 90 degrees at a time. Only HP-GL/2 files support rotation.

  • Page 64: Ink Reduction

    The printer runs out of memory The printer receives a print file with different print settings than those in the ’nest’, such as: Print quality Number of passes Print direction Speed Colour mode Dry time Margins Wipe on/off Media save Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Apply The Ink Limit

    The following parameters do not affect nesting: Ink limit Reprints Automatic rotation Automatic cutting: if any print file in the nest has the cutter enabled, the printer cuts automatically when the nest finishes printing. To enable nesting From the main menu, press Setup menu HP-GL/2 menu/Nesting Choose either...

  • Page 66: Print An Hp-Gl/2 Test File

    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 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Handling Ink And Media

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 6 Handling ink and media...

  • Page 68: Choose Paper Options

    M M M M To choose the media standard Press ‘Setup/Paper Option/Media Standard’. Choose the size of media you are loading. Press ‘OK’. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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. Offset) 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” x 20.8” 16.6”...
  • Page 70 353 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 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 71: 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 72 353 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 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Set Margins

    Set margins You can set margins to ‘Normal’ or ‘Expanded’. Any part of the image that extends outside the margin will be clipped. The ‘Expanded’ setting enlarges the print area and decreases the margins.When using this setting, check 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 74 Rollfeed media All sides Normal 15 mm (0.6”) Expanded 5 mm (0.2”) [29] Roll sheet normal margins and expanded margins M M M M To set margins Press ‘Setup/Paper Option/Margins’. Choose ‘Normal’ or ‘Expanded’. Press ‘OK’. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Set Auto-Load Delay

    Set auto-load delay Auto-load delay is the time lapse between the moment the printer senses the presence of the media and when it actually starts feeding the media. This gives you time to reposition manually the media if necessary. The default is 6 seconds, selectable from a range of 1-12 seconds.

  • Page 76: Select Auto-Cut Delay

    Reset counter forces the count to zero and the printer initiates the Auto-cut immediately. M M M M To reset counter From the ‘Setup menu’, ‘select Paper Option menu/Auto-cut menu’. Press ‘Delay status’. ‘Select Reset Counter’. ‘Auto-cut’ is initiated. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Save Media

    Save media With the ‘Save media’ option activated (by default), the media advances only far 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 78: Choose "Feed Media" Options

    The printer beeps 3 times every 20 seconds, and remains in the "pause" mode until you either: manually press "Pause" to resume printing ("Pause" is a toggle function) manually press "Reset" to abort printing. Abort the print job from the software application as well. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Use The Media Counter

    When you use this setting, keep in mind the following principles: This setting does not work with cut sheets as the selected media 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 You cannot change this setting once printing begins When you manually press "Pause"...
  • Page 80 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 Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Ink

    Refill ink reservoirs ! ! ! ! Click for Video Keep the reservoirs (on the left side of the printer) always filled with ink. You can refill them at any time, even while printing. If a reservoir runs out of ink, the ink delivery lines will deprime and may make the ink leak, and cause damage to the ink cartridges and the carriage electronics.
  • Page 82 Choose the dryer mode (Off/On/Auto/Fans only) by pressing ‘Next option’ or ‘Previous option’. Press ‘OK’. When the dryer is activated, drying continues even after the print is Note: finished, and as a consequence, the printer cannot be accessed until drying is finished. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Select Auto-Wipe

    ‘Do not’ use Océ Standard Colour inks with Outdoor media or vice versa. ‘Never’ mix inks. Use only inks developed for the Océ CS 5090 printers. When changing ink types, you must do the following: Remove and store ink cartridges...

  • Page 84: Remove And Store Ink Cartridges

    Insert the cartridge into the cartridge garage. Make sure that the cartridge cap lip snaps and locks into the cartridge locking tab. This will assure a good seal. Repeat the previous steps for the remaining cartridges. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Remove Reservoirs

    Remove reservoirs M M M M To remove the reservoirs Remove all ink cartridges before removing the ink reservoirs. Access the reservoirs on the left side of the printer. Leave on the reservoirs caps. Disconnect the quick connect fitting for each reservoir, noting the colour of the fitting to which it was connected.

  • Page 86: Install New Cartridges

    Close the ink delivery lines by pushing the valve up. For every cartridge, insert the needle assembly connector into the fitting on the carriage. Open the ink delivery lines by pushing the valves down. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Refill Ink Cartridges

    Refill ink cartridges New Océ cartridges are prefilled with ink. However, if you must re-install a used or empty cartridge, make sure that the ink level in the cartridge is exactly 20 ml. Any other level (above or below 20 ml) can interfere with the continuous ink refilling process to the cartridges during printing.
  • Page 88 Insert the hose into the cartridge. Empty the syringe contents into the cartridge. Draw any excess ink from cartridge. The level of remaining ink is now exactly 20 ml. Remove syringe. 40mm 20mL [32] Refilling cartridge to correct ink level Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Purge Ink Delivery Lines

    Purge 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 reprime the lines as described (see ‘Prime the ink delivery lines’...
  • Page 90 Changing the preheat setting will change the drop size and therefore the Note: colour appearance. In order to avoid colour changes perform a colour calibration / linearisation on your software (OGSL or OCC, for instance). Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Quality

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 7 Quality This chapter is aimed at describing the different quality and print modes available on the CS5090: Quality mode Colour mode DPI mode Print passes Carriage speed Print direction...

  • Page 92: Choose A Print Mode

    Whenever you choose a print mode other than Photo, you will choose to emphasize either speed or quality. The quality modes include the following print mode options: Colour mode Carriage speed DPI mode Print direction Print passes Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 93 It is not necessary to set all the parameters, unless you want to create a user-defined print mode. The 8-heads CS 5090 enables to choose between four different cartridges sets: 1x4 Left, 1x4 Right, 2x4 or 1x8. According to the cartridges sets you select, the quality modes available will be different.

  • Page 94: Select Cartridge Sets

    User defined - Allows you to set each one of the print mode options individually to meet your unique requirements. To choose print quality Press Setup Menu/Print Mode Menu/Quality Mode. Choose the desired quality. Press OK. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Select A Colour Mode

    Select a colour mode Colour mode refers to whether you are printing in colour or monochrome. To choose the colour mode Press Setup Menu/Print Mode Menu/Colour Mode. Choose Colour, Mono or Gray. Press OK. Select resolution (dpi) Select your image resolution based on the viewing distance and user specifications.

  • Page 96: Set Print Passes

    To set the carriage speed Press Setup Menu/Print Mode Menu/Carriage Speed. Choose 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. (10 is the fastest.) Press OK. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Select The Print Direction

    Select the print direction The print direction determines whether the inkjets fire on both passes of the carriage over the print area (bidirectional), or simply on the return pass (unidirectional). printing can reduce running and ink bleeding if you have an Unidirectional image with solid fills and blends.
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  • Page 99: Firmware Downloads

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 8 Firmware downloads This chapter describes the procedure to follow to upgrade the firmware version included in your printer.

  • Page 100: Overall

    You may need to upgrade your firmware version for different reasons: support of new ink engine improvements new features For this reason, Océ gives all owners of an Océ 5090 system access to new firmware versions via the WWW. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Check The Firmware Version

    Check the firmware version To check the version of your firmware: On the printer control panel, select ‘Utility menu’ then ‘Service menu’. In the ‘Service menu’, press ‘About’. V e r s 0. 9. 1 Date: 9-29-2000 Time: 11:34 BROM : 1.

  • Page 102: Upgrade The Firmware

    Upgrade the firmware To get the upgrade files From the ‘Océ Downloads’ page of Océ web site (www.oce.com), select your printer and software. The ‘Firmware upgrade’ page is displayed. Click the latest firmware download icon available for your printer. The requested exe-file is downloaded.
  • Page 103 Type ‘PRINT /D:LPT1 <filename>.rom: [33] Install firmware Press ‘Enter’. After 20 to 40 seconds, a SINGLE beep from the printer indicates the installation is successful. If you hear several beeps or no beep at all, the installation did not Note: succeed.
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  • Page 105: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 9 Maintenance and cleaning The chapter describes the periodic maintenance tasks to carry out in order to maintain consistent quality printing.

  • Page 106: Periodic Cleaning

    Cutter groove Toothpick or small wooden tool Monthly or Pinch rollers and lower drive Distilled water prior to til- rollers ing/paneling Platen vacuum holes Toothpick or small wooden tool As required Paper sensor Isopropyl alcohol Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Materials To Use For Cleaning

    Materials to use for cleaning Isopropyl alcohol (industrial grade) Lint-free soft cloth/paper wipe Dry lint-free cloth Cotton swabs Ultrasonic cleaner (if available) Distilled/Reverse osmosis water (purified water) Canned/compressed air. Océ Cleaner A Clean the ink cartridge jet plate The ink cartridges may require occasional cleaning when used in low humidity. If repeated priming does not unclog the head, follow the cleaning procedure below.

  • Page 108: Clean The Service Station

    Rinse the service station and wipers with warm water. Use cotton swabs to clean small spaces. Inspect the seals and wipers. Any damage to these parts can cause the cartridge jetplate to clog, resulting in misfires. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 109 Wiper Seal [34] Cleaning the service station If any of the seals look worn or damaged replacement of the service station is required. Compare the wipers to the figure below and replace the wipers if necessary. The wiper on the left is in good condition, the other two require that they be replaced.

  • Page 110: Clean The Pinch Rollers And Lower Drive Rollers

    Do not allow the cloth to get caught on the rollers and be fed into the platen assembly. Continue rotating the rollers until they are clean. Perform this procedure on all pinch/drive roller pairs on your printer. [36] Clean the Pinch rollers Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Clean The Slide Shaft

    The pinch/drive roller pair that is to the extreme right side of the printer (as you are looking at it from the front) has a drive gear that is visible. As you rotate the rollers, make sure that there is no debris between the teeth of the gear. If any debris is present, remove by using a stiff brush if needed.

  • Page 112: Clean The Encoder Strip

    Canned air can also be used to clean the encoder strip. This method will Note: only be effective to remove lint and other dry materials. If ink or any liquid gets on the encoder strip the cotton swab method will have to be used. Lower the cover. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Clean Trailing Cables

    Clean trailing cables ! ! ! ! Click for Video The trailing cables require cleaning to keep the printer in top condition. During high production periods, ink may accumulate on the trailing cables and its support bracket. If this accumulation of ink is not cleaned off regularly, the trailing cables will become ‘sticky’...

  • Page 114: Clean Carriage Bushings

    Remove power from the printer or select ‘Access menu/Access Left’ to move the carriage out of the service station. Dampen a lint-free towel or cotton swab with water and wipe the entire area of both carriage bushings. Wipe away excess water. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Clean Platen Vacuum Holes

    Clean platen vacuum holes ! ! ! ! Click for Video The platen (the black metal part directly under the media as it is printing) requires cleaning to ensure that the media has a smooth surface to move across and that the vacuum holes do not get clogged. Keeping the platen clean ensures that the platen surface does not have ink or media residue build up.

  • Page 116: Maintain The Océ Prime Tool

    The Océ Prime tool is an accessory used to establish ink flow when you install new cartridges and reservoirs. It operates using four (4) AA batteries. [39] Océ CS 5090 Prime Tool To replace the battery Turn over the Océ Prime tool and remove the battery access cover located on the bottom.

  • Page 117: Error Handling And Troubleshooting

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Chapter 10 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 118: Error Handling

    Access menu/Access Left replacement of the ink cartridges. Check for the correct installation of CS 5090 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 119: Check The Quality Of Ink Cartridges

    Check 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. Run the prime test Running a prime test ensures that your cartridges print at optimal quality. This prime test gives detailed information about the state of the cartridges and suggest the appropriate print mode to use when you must compensate for electronically damaged jets without losing quality during multi-pass printing.
  • Page 120 C: 3 4 6 8 1 1X4 Left 4: 3 4 6 8 10 3: 3 4 6 8 10 2: - - 6 - 1 COMPENSATION AVAILABLE IN THE ABOVE 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 555555555544444444444443333333333333222222222222111111111111100000000000009999999999998888888888888777777777777766666666666655555555555554444444444444333333333333222222222222211 7654321098765432109876543210987654321098765432109876543210987654321098765432109876543210987654321098765432109876543210987654321098765432109 [40] The prime test Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 121: Compensate For Electrically Defective Jets

    Prev. Option Next Option the appropriate setting. When printing to the Océ CS 5090 using the Océ Graphics Server L, Note: 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 122: Clear Clogged Jets

    Rerun the prime pattern to verify whether the jet is cleared of ink clog. Try to eliminate all gaps in the “stair step” pattern prior to starting your print job. If the printed results remain unsatisfactory, run the test several more times. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Compensate Manually For Clogged Jets

    Compensate manually for clogged jets In addition to the prime pattern, you can also print a jet status list which identifies for each colour the number of individual jets that are clogged. This enables you to enter manually the jet numbers (by cartridge colour) to initiate compensation for the clogged jets.
  • Page 124 Repeat for any other jet for which you must compensate. Press to validate the settings. Once you have manually compensated for jets in any cartridge, Note: remember to clear the compensation list when you install a new cartridge by pressing “Clear List Menu”. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting helps you locate the source of errors and fix common problems that can arise during printing. However, before you investigate, check: Is the printer connected to a working power source? Troubleshooting areas Printer behaviour Print quality Data transfer Application software Isolating problems You can quickly isolate problems in the printer, computer/printer interface, or...

  • Page 126: Printer Behaviour

    Automatic cutter does not work or tears the paper Make sure the Auto-Cut option is set to ON. Make sure Media Supply Type is set to Roll. Make sure the cutter is properly installed. (see ‘Install cutter’ on page 24) Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 127 To check cutter Turn off the power. ! ! ! ! Click for Video Clean the inside of the black belt using alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Push the carriage back and forth to access all areas of the belt. Manually push the carriage completely to the left to force the cutter to drop.
  • Page 128 Check the shaft for visible damage (carriage moves back and forth on it during operation). Clean the shaft with a lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol. Let it dry completely for approximately 30 minutes before trying to operate the printer. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 129 Check the belt for visible damage such as fraying and pieces coming apart. Check the trailing cable (cable that moves during printer operation) for visible damage. Check whether the idler assembly (located at the left end of the belt) moves freely.
  • Page 130 Be sure to save your printer settings to a User number (see ‘To save user-defined settings’ on page 50). When you are ready to print, select the User number with the settings that you saved. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 131: Print Quality

    Print quality You can solve most print quality problems by priming, cleaning, replacing, or calibrating the cartridges. Refer to the following chapters for details: - (see ‘Getting started’ on page 15) Priming, calibrating - (see ‘Maintenance and cleaning’ on page 105) Cleaning, replacing No print appears Check that you’ve removed the tape from the cartridge printhead.
  • Page 132 Check 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 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 133 Colours are not correct or sections of print missing Prime, clean, calibrate, or replace cartridges. Image is the wrong size Check 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 134 Increase the preheat setting on all cartridges (see ‘Select ink preheat’ on page 89) Set the carriage speed to 5 or lower (Setup/Print mode/Carriage speed/5/OK) Set the printer in the bi-directional mode (Setup/Print mode/Print direction/BI/OK) Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 135 Portions of lines are missing Prime, clean, calibrate, or replace cartridges. Clean service station; clean cartridge again; repeat prime. Clean carriage flex cable and cartridge electrical contacts; repeat prime. Do not use alcohol, acetone, or other cleansers. Use a cotton swab moistened in distilled water.

  • Page 136: Data Transfer

    Speed of the printer is too high: cartridge speed 10, print direction Bi (-directional) and 1 print pass Speed E-connect or network is not optimized Connection is established with a direct Centronics connection Hard-software configuration is not performing Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 137 Testing your E-connect The E-connect print server will go through the following startup sequence: It will run through a set of power-up diagnostics for a few seconds. If the print server is operating properly, the TEST LED will blink momentarily and then go out.
  • Page 138 1.75 meter (6 foot) cable length restriction. If the cable is OK but you still can't print the self-test page, you may need to adjust the parallel port settings as described in the next section. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 139: Application Software

    Application software Isolating a software problem 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. Difficulty in generating prints ranging from A to E size Many Windows applications limit the maximum print size to “C”...

  • Page 140: 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 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 141: Glossary

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Appendix A Glossary...
  • Page 142 A method the computer and printer use to communicate. handshake The nozzle part of the ink cartridge. inkjet The cable used to connect the printer to the computer. Océ interface cable printers use a serial or parallel interface cable. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 143 A specific type of calibration in which an output device is Linearization adjusted to deliver a straight-line relationship between output and input. The surface on which the printer prints the image. Media comes in a media variety of types, including paper, polyester, canvas, and film. An image that is printed in only one colour (usually black).
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  • Page 145: Safety Information

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Appendix B Safety information...

  • Page 146: General Safety Information

    Keep maintenance materials away from children. Do not mix cleaning fluids or other substances. To avoid the risk of introducing hazards, all modifications to Océ equipment are strictly reserved to properly qualified and trained service technicians. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 147 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 CS 5090 safety data sheet in this appendix for information about maximum current.

  • Page 148: 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 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 149 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Appendix C Miscellaneous...

  • Page 150: 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 5090. Each section or subsection contains a description of the feature or Description operation identified in the title.

  • Page 151: 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.)? ❏...
  • Page 152 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 you comments by E-mail to : itc-userdoc@oce.nl For the addresses of local Océ organizations see: www.oce.com Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 153: Addresses Of Local Océ Organisations

    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 154 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 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 155: Technical Specifications

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Appendix D Technical specifications...

  • Page 156: Océ Cs 5090 Printer Specifications

    Océ CS 5090 printer specifications Media types Photo paper, matte paper, drafting films, specialty pa- Media roll parameters Inner roll core: 2” and 3” Maximum outside roll diameter: 6” Maximum roll width: 60”, 42” Resolution 600 x 600 dpi 300 x 300 dpi RTI...
  • Page 157 Certifications Safety CSA, CSE/NRTL, (equivalent to UL1950) TUV GS EN 50 082-1 EN 60 950 UL1950 NOM-019-SCFI-1993 IEC 950 AS/NZS 3260 FCC Class B CSA C108.8 EN 55 022 Class B CE Mark CISPR 22- Class B AS/NZS 3548 Dimensions 60"...
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  • Page 159 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Appendix E Supplies This section gives a summary of the supplies available for the Océ CS 5090. For a complete and up to date catalogue of Océ inks and media, contact your sales representative.

  • Page 160: Caring For Inks And Media

    Open new cartridges only when you are ready to install them. Use only OCE brand ink refills and cartridges. Connect cartridges to reservoirs which contain the same colour and ink type as the cartridge.

  • Page 161: Caring For Your Media

    Ideally, you should return it to its original packaging for storage. Print on the correct side. The printable side of all OCE media always is on the outside of the roll. If there is any doubt what is the correct side, the coated side can be identified by wetting the surface a bit and feel if the surface is somewhat sticky.(coated...

  • Page 162: Inks For Océ Cs 5090 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 5090 printer model. Use outdoor inks with Outdoor media. Océ Standard Colour Inks accessory kits...

  • Page 163: Océ Standard Colour Inks Litre Kit

    Océ Standard Colour Inks litre kit Litre kit Colour Article number Océ CS 5090 SC-2 Ink Cyan 29953554 Océ CS 5090 SC-2 Ink Magenta 29953555 Océ CS 5090 SC-2 Ink Yellow 29953556 Océ CS 5090 SC-2 Ink Black 29953557 Océ Graphic Colour Inks accessory kit...

  • Page 164: Océ Graphic Colour Inks Accessory Kit

    Océ Graphic Colour Inks replacement cartridges Graphic Colour replace- Colour Article number ment cartridges Océ CS 5090 GC Ink Cyan 29953562 Océ CS 5090 GC Ink Magenta 29953563 Océ CS 5090 GC Ink Yellow 29953564 Océ CS 5090 GC Ink...

  • Page 165: Océ Graphic Colour Inks Litre Kit

    Océ Outdoor Inks accessory kits Outdoor Colour Inks accessory kit Colour Article number Océ CS 5090 Outdoor Colour Ink Cyan 29953504 Océ CS 5090 Outdoor Colour Ink Magenta 29953505 Océ CS 5090 Outdoor Colour Ink Yellow 29953506 Océ CS 5090 Outdoor Colour Ink...

  • Page 166: Océ Outdoor Colour Inks Replacement Cartridges

    Océ Outdoor Colour Ink litre kit Litre kit Colour Article number Océ CS 5090 Outdoor Colour Ink Cyan 29953521 Océ CS 5090 Outdoor Colour Ink Magenta 29953522 Océ CS 5090 Outdoor Colour Ink Yellow 29953523 Océ CS 5090 Outdoor Colour Ink...

  • Page 167: Océ Outdoor Colour Ink Litre Kit

    Océ media, so your prints produced on the CS 5090 will be able to meet every challenge in whatever environment. With this Océ Supplies Assortment, you are able to meet all the printing needs in the market.

  • Page 168: Media For Océ Cs 5090 Printers

    Specialties retardancy banners to silver banners metallic films prestigious with or without adhesive layer advertisements canvas for artistic reproductions Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 169: Assortment

    Cold PVC films Hot films Mounting films Special films Supplies for cold lamination Supplies for hot encapsulation Ultra range, warm films For more information about our assortment, please visit our internet site Note: (www. supplies.oce.com) available from Jan 1, 2001. Supplies...

  • Page 170: Miscellaneous Océ Cs 5090 Accessories

    Reference number 310571465 Cutter blades (5 per pack) Ink Reservoir Assembly Blue Ink Reservoir Assembly Purple 310571485 Kit Cartridge septum 310571484 Service Station Assembly CS5090 29953516 Print Head Garage for CS 5090 cartridges Océ white gloves Océ CS 5090 User Manual...
  • Page 171 Warranty Inkjet Cartridges for Océ 5350-600, CS 5050/5070/5090 For Océ branded cartridges there is a 500 ml printing warranty. The warranty does not apply for foreign branded or unbranded or misused cartridges. When problems occur first check the printed ink volume of the cartridge: Select Utility Menu>...

  • Page 172: Warranty Inkjet Cartridges For Océ 5350-600, Cs 5050/5070/5090

    (or 2, 3, 4, 5 -pass mode for the CS5090), the cartridge warranty applies and the cartridge will be replaced for free. Pass mode compensation is displayed in the header of the Prime test printout. Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 173: Causes Of The Most Common Problems

    Causes of the most common problems Be sure that the cartridge is an Océ branded Non-recognition of the cartridge cartridge. Check on poor electrical contacts (see section below). Poor Electrical Contacts can lead to non-recognition Poor electrical contacts. by the printer or to many electrical nozzle fall-outs. This can be due to ink, ink debris, oil or grease on the surface of the electrical contacts on either cartridges or carriage assembly.

  • Page 174: Océ Cs 5090 User Manual

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual...

  • Page 175: Index

    Index Feed media menu 46 end of media 50 media counter 79 Auto-cut 75 Auto-load delay 75 HP-GL/2 Auto-wipe 83 applying the ink limit 65 making reprints 63 menu options 60 nesting 64 printing an HP-GL/2 test file 66 Calibration printing with HP-GL/2 60 color deadband 43 rotating a print 63...
  • Page 176 Jet plate Nesting 64 cleaning 107 Nozzle see Jets Jets bypassing clogged jets 123 clearing clogged jets 122 compensating for electrically defective jets Operation, see Printer operation Options see Printing options Language setting 17 LCD contrast 51 Loading media 18 Paper axis calibration 41 Paper options auto-cut 75...
  • Page 177 Printing options isolating problems 125 default settings 48 print quality problems 131 print modes 50, 107 printer behavior 125, 126 Quality modes 94 User-defined options draft 94 saving 50 Quality reproductions Utility menu 46 ink cartridge preparation and alignment 14 print mode choice 14 Wipers replacing 111...
  • Page 178 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Auto Media Loading Always load media from the rear of the printer, never load media from the front. Manually feed the media into rear printer guide channel, align media with the white mark on the platen's left edge.

  • Page 179: End Of Media

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual End of Media To prevent the printer from continuing to print after media runs out select Feed Media Menu, End of Media, Feeder Stop. This will pause the printer when the feed sensor is no long- er blocked for 15 seconds by the media roll.

  • Page 180: Loading Ink

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Loading Ink Remove 4 or 8 reservoirs from printer. Note: the right 4 reservoirs are labeled as YMCK while the Left 4 are labeled 1 through 4, with black being slot 1. Install ink into reservoirs over a table to ensure spills do not occur, fill reservoir until full.
  • Page 181 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Install Ink Cartridges Remove the cartridge from plastic garage. Install the car- tridge into the carriage at the appropriate location and re- move the black shipping cap by twisting counterclockwise. Do not remove tape strip from the cartridge at this time.
  • Page 182 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Install Media Rollers On the roll guide adapter note the direction of intended media travel. Attach media to media roll guides and lock with the blue adapter. Attach media core to the other media roll guide.
  • Page 183 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Prime Ink Delivery Line To prime the ink delivery line, open the valve cover. Attach the cartridge tubing needle to the appropriate valve. Press the septum fitting onto the needle securely. Snap the valve cover closed.
  • Page 184 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Prime Cartridge To prime the cartridge, first remove tape from the cartridge jet plate area. Holding the cartridge and ink prime at a 30 degree angle as shown, prime the cartridge with 3 one second bursts spaced 3-5 seconds apart until ink is visible in the ink line.
  • Page 185 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Checking Cartridge Ink Level For ink starvation problems where the color test failed en- sure the cartridge has the required ink level. Using the syringe and extension tube provided, draw 20ml of ink from the inkbottle or reservoir.

  • Page 186: Cleaning Cartridge

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Cleaning Cartridge To access either the left or right print head select Utility Menu, Access Menu, select Access Left or Access Right. To clean the cartridge unsnap the cartridge from the car- riage assembly (apply a lint-free towel dampened with wa- ter to the jet plate area.
  • Page 187 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Encoder Strip To clean the encoder strip of ink and debris obtain indus- trial strength isopropyl alcohol. Remove power from print- er. Dampen an industrial cotton swab with the isopropyl alcohol, clean the top and bottom surfaces of the entire length of the encoder strip.
  • Page 188 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Trailing Cables To clean the trailing cables of ink and debris, first remove power from the printer. Dampen a lint-free towel with water and wipe the entire surface area of the white trailing ca- bles.
  • Page 189 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Slide Shaft To clean the slide shaft first remove power from the printer. Apply isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free towel and wipe the en- tire surface area of the slide shaft including the service sta- tion area.
  • Page 190 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Flex Cables To clean the flex driver cables first remove power from the printer. Remove the cartridges from the carriage assem- bly. Apply isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free towel and wipe the entire surface area of each cable. Ensure no fibers re- main on the cables.
  • Page 191 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Service Station To clean the service station first remove the service sta- tion. Select Utility Menu, Access Menu, Access Left. Then pull on the tab at the far right end of the service station, lift service station free.
  • Page 192 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Pinch Rollers To clean the pinch rollers ensure power is applied to the printer and media is removed. Dampen a lint-free cloth with water. Under the Feed Media Menu, select Backward or Forward. Place the cloth gently against each set of roll- ers while rollers are turning.
  • Page 193 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Carriage Bushings To clean the carriage bushings of ink and lint debris first re- move power from the printer or select Access Menu to move carriage out of the service station area. Dampen a lint-free cloth or cotton swab with water and wipe the entire edge area of both carriage bushings.
  • Page 194 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Vacuum Holes To clean the platen vacuum holes obtain a toothpick and gently remove lint and media fiber from platen holes. Caution: Do not push lint through platen holes or problems with the stepper motor gearing may eventually oc- cur leading to microbanding in image output.
  • Page 195 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Clean Cutter Groove Remove media from the printer. To clean the cutter groove of lint debris use the opposite end of a cotton swab and run down the entire length of the cutter groove. Ensure no me- dia fibers remain in the cutter groove.
  • Page 196 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Printer Cautions! Never touch the slide shaft while printer is operating or damage may occur to printer. Never remove the service station while printer is in operation or bodily harm may re- sult. Always keep top cover down to prolong carriage bushing and trailing cable life.

  • Page 197: Cutter Operation

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Cutter Operation Ensure cutter is locked securely into left side of carriage assembly. To activate the cutter select Cut at the main menu. The cutter actuator engages the cutter, and the me- dia is cut. The cutter retracts upon entering the service sta- tion by riding up the service station ramp.
  • Page 198 Océ CS 5090 User Manual Power Up Attach power cord to the power entry module at left rear of printer, turn on power switch. The media system LED's immediately illuminate RED at power up. The dryer fan will energize for 1 second and turn off, after approximately 3 seconds the control panel will display ("Initializing….").

  • Page 199: Network Connectivity

    Océ CS 5090 User Manual Network Connectivity The printer comes with a built-in 100BaseT network board which interfaces via two cables. Attach the provided parallel printer cable between the up- per centronics parallel port and the lower parallel port at right rear of printer.

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