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Trademarks Trademarks Océ, Océ PlotWave™ 300 and the Océ Express WebTools are registered trademarks of Océ-Technologies B.V. ® ® ® Adobe and PostScript 3™ are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ® ® Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Get to know the printing system..............21 The main components................22 Working area [Footprint].................23 Approved abbreviations................24 The Océ PlotWave 300 hardware............25 The components of the printer (front)..........25 The components of the printer (left side).........27 The components of the printer (back)..........28 The components of the scanner (optional)........29...
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Contents Make a scaled copy (50%) of a CAD drawing........70 Scan a CAD drawing to TIFF format..........72 Scan a CAD drawing to colour PDF..........74 Scan a photo to a USB mass storage device........76 Switch off the printing system..............78 Chapter 4 Define your workflow with the Océ...
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Contents Manage jobs on your printing system..........136 The Smart Inbox and Jobs Queue concept........136 Use Smart Inboxes in a multiple-user environment.....139 Use Smart Inboxes in a repro environment........140 Use Smart Inboxes in a multiple-user and repro environment..141 Open or create a Smart Inbox............142 Delete a Smart Inbox................143...
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Contents Extended scan jobs................204 Introduction to scan jobs..............204 Do an extended scan job..............205 Available settings for scan jobs............208 'File type'...................214 Make a scan and remove a strip.............216 Chapter 6 Maintain the printing system................219 Move the printing system..............220 Switch off the printing system............220 Disconnect the mains supply cable..........222...
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Check your licenses................286 Save the currently active licenses............288 Install a new license................289 Appendix A Specifications of the Océ PlotWave 300 ............291 Specifications Océ PowerM controller..........292 Specifications Océ PlotWave 300 printer ..........294 Specifications Océ Scanner Express............296 Specifications drivers and job submission software......298...
Notes for the reader Notes for the reader Introduction This manual helps you to use the Océ PlotWave™ 300. The manual contains a description of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Océ PlotWave™ 300. Definition Attention Getters Parts of this manual require your special attention.
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Notes for the reader Word Icon Indicates Caution Moving parts Caution Laser beam The use of heat-resistant gloves is mandatory when you carry out the actions concerned. Safety information The safety information for this product is included in a separate manual with the title Safety information.
Available as a PDF file in English only. On CD-ROM Available as a PDF file in English only. Note: Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information. Available documentation Océ Express WebTools Documentation Availability User manual - Operating information On www.oce.com...
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Available documentation Documentation Availability On-line Help Embedded in the application Available in multiple languages. Note: Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information. ® Available documentation Océ Windows Printer Driver Documentation Availability User manual On www.oce.com Available as a PDF file in multiple lan- guages.
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Available documentation Note: Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information. Chapter 1 - Introduction...
User interaction Get to know the printing The main components. system Working area [Footprint]. The 'Océ PlotWave 300' hardware. The printing system consumables. Quick start Connect the mains supply cable. Switch on the printing system. Load the media Easy copying, scanning and printing Define your workflow with Introduction.
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Clear a media jam in the roll feed sec- tion. Print test prints. License management Manage licenses. Appendix Specifications of the Océ System specifications. PlotWave 300 Specifications drivers and job submis- sion software. Supported media types and sizes. Appendix General information Reader's comment sheet. Appendix General information Addresses of local Océ...
The Océ PlotWave™ 300 is available in a number of configurations. The minimum configuration is a one roll printer only version. In the Océ PlotWave 300 multifunction Express the Océ PlotWave™ 300 printer is combined with a scanner on top.
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The Océ PlotWave™ 300 key concepts tasks based on user role defined access. The jobs tab gives you a full overview and full control on print and scan job management, but also allows you to manage your templates, stamps, system preferences and network connectivity settings. Print and copy jobs A print and copy job is a job sent to the Océ...
® with the drivers. All Océ drivers (PostScript driver not included) can be freely downloaded from the internet at www.oce.com. Océ Publisher Express job submission software Océ provides Océ Publisher Express job submission software that allows you to send print jobs to your Océ...
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User interaction Chapter 1 - Introduction...
The main components The main components Introduction The 'Océ PlotWave 300' consists of two main components. Component Description / Function The 'Océ PlotWave 300' hard- The exact hardware components depend on the ware commercial version of the 'Océ PlotWave 300'.
Working area [Footprint] Working area [Footprint] The printing system (with or without the optional 'Océ Scanner Express') requires a floor space / working area of at least 1710 mm x 1470 mm (67,3 inch x 57,9 inch). 162cm 3.5” 63.8” 2.8”...
The components of the printer (front) The Océ PlotWave 300 hardware The components of the printer (front) Illustration Component - function table Component Description / Function lower left front cover Remove this cover if you want to move the printer.
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The components of the printer (front) Component Description / Function user panel Allows the user to start copy/scan/print jobs and to monitor the system and the job sta- tus. media drawer Media drawer that contains the media roll 1 and/or 2. on / off button Button to start or shut down the printer.
The components of the printer (left side) The components of the printer (left side) Illustration Component - function table Component Description / Function residual toner compartment Gives access to the residual toner container. Chapter 2 - Get to know the printing system...
The components of the printer (back) The components of the printer (back) Illustration Component - function table Component Description / Function power switch Switch to cycle on or off the mains power. You can find the serial number of the printer on the sticker above the power switch.
The components of the scanner (optional) The components of the scanner (optional) Attention: The 'Océ Scanner Express' is only available in the ' Océ PlotWave 300 multifunction Express'. Illustration Component - function table Component Description / Function scanner top cover...
The media drawer The media drawer Illustration Component - function table Component Description / Function roll holder Carries the media roll media roll 1 media roll 2 (optional) roll loading station Groove integrated behind the front cover of the media drawer. clean cut button This button is used to trim a strip of a new or damaged media roll.
The user panel The user panel Illustration Component - function table Note: The colour display is an option that becomes available in 2010. Chapter 2 - Get to know the printing system...
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The user panel Component Description / Function green button The button with a green light that allows the operator to start a scan job, a print job or a copy job. The button lights up to attract attention when it becomes relevant. stop button The button with a red light that allows the operator to do the following.
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The user panel Component Description / Function status light Light that gives feedback on the status of the printer. A green light indicates that the printer is ready. A green blinking light indicates that the printer is busy. A red light indicates that an error occurred. confirmation button Button that allows the operator to do the fol- lowing.
The output delivery Introduction The Océ PlotWave 300 is delivered with a top delivery tray to collect your printed output. The top delivery tray can collect a maximum of 50 plain paper prints with a maximum length of 48" [1200mm].
A roll has a 3" core. sheet Cut sheet. core The core of the media roll is the cardboard in- ner part of the roll. Océ PlotWave 300 toner bottle Bottle that contains the toner black toner. residual toner container Container for residual toner.
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The printing system consumables Chapter 2 - Get to know the printing system...
Connect the mains supply cable Connect the mains supply cable Attention: Make sure the green power switch is in 'off' position. Plug in the mains supply cable at the power connection at the back of the printer. Plug the other side of the mains supply cable into the wall socket. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
Switch on the printing system Switch on the printing system Switch on the power switch at the rear side of the printing system. Use the on / off button at the front side of the printer to switch on the printing system. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
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Switch on the printing system Note: You can also use the 'Shut down' button in the Océ Express WebTools. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
Unpack the media roll Unpack the media roll Attention: Handle the media roll with care. A dented media roll can damage the printer. Attention: Please refer to the list of ‘Preferred Océ media types and sizes’ on page 300 to find the corre- sponding media name that you must select on your user panel.
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Unpack the media roll Remove the plug from the media roll. Carefully remove the media roll from the box. Remove the other plug and plastic around the media roll. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
Load a media roll (position 1) Load a media roll (position 1) Note: When your printing system is equipped with an additional second media roll, it is advised to load an A0 media roll on position 1 and an A2 media roll on position 2. Attention: Handle the media roll with care.
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Load a media roll (position 1) How to load a media roll on position 1 Pull firmly to open the media drawer. Place the new media roll on the roll loading station. Pull the handle of the roll holder locking mechanism towards you (1) and slide (2) the roll holder into the right side of the core of the new media roll.
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Load a media roll (position 1) Align the roll with the centre of the correct size indicator on the roll holder and release the handle of the locking mechanism. Note: If you use a B1 media size (707 mm) you must align the media roll with the A1 indent. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
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Load a media roll (position 1) Remove the tapes from the new media roll and use both hands (as indicated) to place the media roll in the media drawer. Use both hands to turn the media roll backwards (1) until the media flap has passed the metal paper guide.
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Load a media roll (position 1) Use both hands to slide the media under the metal paper guide (2) until the media is transported automatically. Press the clean cut button to trim a strip of the new media roll. Close the media drawer. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
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Load a media roll (position 1) Note: Do not open the 'Media drawer' during loading. The user panel displays the message 'New media detected on roll 1' or 'New media de- tected on roll 2'. Follow the steps in the wizard to define the correct media type. The media size is detected automatically.
Load a media roll (position 2) Load a media roll (position 2) Note: When your printing system is equipped with an additional second media roll, it is advised to load an A0 media roll on position 1 and an A2 media roll on position 2. Attention: Handle the media roll with care.
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Load a media roll (position 2) How to load a media roll on position 2 Pull firmly to open the media drawer. Place the new media roll on the roll loading station. Pull the handle of the roll holder locking mechanism towards you (1) and slide (2) the roll holder into the right side of the core of the new media roll.
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Load a media roll (position 2) Align the roll with the centre of the correct size indicator on the roll holder and release the handle of the locking mechanism. Note: If you use a B1 media size (707 mm) you must align the media roll with the A1 indent. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
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Load a media roll (position 2) Remove the tapes from the new media roll and use both hands (as indicated) to place the media roll in the media drawer. Use both hands to turn the media roll backwards (1) until the media flap has passed the metal paper guide.
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Load a media roll (position 2) Use both hands to slide the media under the metal paper guide (2) until the media is transported automatically. Press the clean cut button to trim a strip of the new media roll. Close the media drawer. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
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Load a media roll (position 2) Note: Do not open the 'Media drawer' during loading. The user panel displays the message 'New media detected on roll 1' or 'New media de- tected on roll 2'. Follow the steps in the wizard to define the correct media type. The media size is detected automatically.
To access the Océ Express WebTools do the following. Enter the Océ PlotWave 300 Hostname (for example http://OcePlotWave300) in the workstation web browser. Enter the Océ PlotWave 300 IP address (for example http://134.188.26.173) in the workstation web browser. Note: If the Océ Express WebTools do not appear, contact the network administrator to check the network parameters.
The Smart Inbox The Smart Inbox Definition Smart Inboxes are used for customised job management. You can get an overview of the Smart Inboxes when you open the 'Jobs' tab in the Océ Express WebTools. Illustration Jobs in a Smart Inbox You can use the Smart Inbox to manage your jobs.
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The Smart Inbox Scan jobs, if the selected scan destination is set to 'Local to the Smart Inbox'. If you select a remote scan destination ('Configuration' - 'Scan destinations') it is possible that the scanned file cannot be delivered to this destination. In that case the scanned file will also be placed in the 'Scans' Smart Inbox.
Print a file from a USB mass storage device Easy printing, copying and scanning Print a file from a USB mass storage device Insert USB mass storage device in the USB flash drive interface on the user panel. The system automatically selects the print tab. Open the print tab with the confirmation button above the scroll wheel.
Use Océ Publisher Express to send a print job Use Océ Publisher Express to send a print job Introduction Océ Publisher Express is a job submitter that is integrated in the Océ Express WebTools. Illustration How to use Océ Publisher Express to send a print job Step Action Remarks...
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Action Remarks Enter the URL http://'printer 'Printer name' is the name of your Océ name' in your workstation PlotWave 300 printer. browser to connect to the Océ Express WebTools. Open the 'Jobs' - tab. This tab displays the following. The Océ Publisher Express section.
Print a job from the Smart Inbox Print a job from the Smart Inbox How to print a job from the Smart Inbox using the Océ Express WebTools Select the 'Jobs' tab in the Océ Express WebTools. Select the job and click 'Print'. The job is copied into the Job Queue. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
® Use the Océ Windows Printer Driver to send a print job ® Use the Océ Windows Printer Driver to send a print job Introduction ® Océ provides the Océ Windows Printer Driver that allows you to send print jobs to your Océ...
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Océ Windows Printer Driver User manual Note: The Océ PlotWave™ 300 is delivered with a driver pack CD-ROM. You can also download the latest Océ drivers, free of charge, from our Web site www.oce.com. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
® Use the Océ PostScript 3 Driver to send a print job ® Use the Océ PostScript 3 Driver to send a print job Introduction ® Océ provides the Océ PostScript 3 Driver that allows you to send print jobs to your Océ...
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® Use the Océ PostScript 3 Driver to send a print job Step Action Remarks From the 'File' menu of the ap- plication, click 'Print'. Select the Océ PlotWave™ 300 in the 'Printer' area of the 'Print' dialogue box. Click 'Properties'. You can define the default print job set- tings in the Océ...
Make a 1:1 copy of a CAD drawing Make a 1:1 copy of a CAD drawing Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Make a 1:1 copy of a CAD drawing Note: The description of the first default copy template is displayed ('1:1 copy, CAD drawing'). With a copy template you can pre-define the settings you need for a copy job. You only need to set the job settings once and you can store the settings in a job template that is presented on the user panel.
Make a 1:1 copy of a colour drawing Make a 1:1 copy of a colour drawing Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Make a 1:1 copy of a colour drawing Use the scroll wheel to select copy template 2 ('1:1 copy, colour drawing'). Note: With a copy template you can pre-define the settings you need for a copy job. You only need to set the job settings once and you can store the settings in a job template that is presented on the user panel.
Make a scaled copy (50%) of a CAD drawing Make a scaled copy (50%) of a CAD drawing Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Make a scaled copy (50%) of a CAD drawing Use the scroll wheel to select copy template 3 ('Reduce copy by 50%'). Note: With a copy template you can pre-define the settings you need for a copy job. You only need to set the job settings once and you can store the settings in a job template that is presented on the user panel.
Scan a CAD drawing to TIFF format Scan a CAD drawing to TIFF format Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Scan a CAD drawing to TIFF format Note: The description of the first default scan template is displayed ('CAD to TIFF'). With a scan template you can pre-define the settings you need for a scan job. You only need to set the job settings once and you can store the settings in a job template that is presented on the user panel.
Scan a CAD drawing to colour PDF Scan a CAD drawing to colour PDF Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Scan a CAD drawing to colour PDF Use the scroll wheel to select scan template 2 ('CAD to colour PDF'). Note: With a scan template you can pre-define the settings you need for a scan job. You only need to set the job settings once and you can store the settings in a job template that is presented on the user panel.
Scan a photo to a USB mass storage device Scan a photo to a USB mass storage device Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Scan a photo to a USB mass storage device Use the scroll wheel to select scan template 3 ('Photo to USB'). Note: With a scan template you can pre-define the settings you need for a scan job. You only need to set the job settings once and you can store the settings in a job template that is presented on the user panel.
Switch off the printing system Switch off the printing system Use the on / off button at the front side of the printer to switch off the printing system. The lighted button starts to blink. Note: You can also use the 'Shut down' button in the Océ Express WebTools. Attention: Wait until the on / off button stops blinking.
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Switch off the printing system Switch off the power switch at the rear side of the printing system. Chapter 3 - Quick start...
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Switch off the printing system Chapter 3 - Quick start...
To access the Océ Express WebTools do the following. Enter the Océ PlotWave 300 Hostname (for example http://OcePlotWave300) in the workstation web browser. Enter the Océ PlotWave 300 IP address (for example http://134.188.26.173) in the workstation web browser. Note: If the Océ Express WebTools do not appear, contact the network administrator to check the network parameters.
The 'Jobs' tab The 'Jobs' tab Illustration The 'Jobs' tab Note: Editable for any user. For some specific actions you must log on as a Key operator. (see ‘User roles and authorisations’ on page Your remote control of the system's workflow. Tasks: Create a new job from a printable file in the Océ...
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The 'Jobs' tab This section gives an overview of the jobs in the queue, waiting to be printed. The buttons on top of the 'Jobs - Queue' section allow you to move a selected job to the top of the queue or to delete the job. If you click 'Delete all' all jobs are deleted from the queue.
The 'Preferences' tab The 'Preferences' tab Illustration The 'Preferences' tab Note: Before you can edit a setting or a settings group, you must log on as a Key operator or a Power user. (see ‘User roles and authorisations’ on page Fine tune the system to fit your company's workflow and processes.
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The 'Preferences' tab (see also ‘What you need to know about default settings’ on page 119) Chapter 4 - Define your workflow with the Océ Express WebTools...
The 'Configuration' tab The 'Configuration' tab Illustration The 'Configuration' tab Note: Before you can edit a setting or a settings group, you must log on as a System adminis- trator or a Power user. (see ‘User roles and authorisations’ on page Install the system in your infrastructure, according your standards.
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‘User roles and authorisations’ on page Tasks that require contact with Océ. Tasks: 'About' Information about the Océ PlotWave 300 system software version. 'Licenses' ‘Check your licenses’ on page 286 ‘Save the currently active licenses’ on page 288 Chapter 4 - Define your workflow with the Océ Express WebTools...
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The 'Support' tab Information to order a new license ‘Install a new license’ on page 289 Chapter 4 - Define your workflow with the Océ Express WebTools...
The 'System' tab The 'System' tab Illustration The 'System' tab Your remote view on the system. This tab can be accessed by any user. The 'System' tab is visible on all pages at the bottom of the page. When you click on the 'System' tab in the lower left corner of the screen, the system monitor pops-up.
Set another language for the Océ Express WebTools Set another language for the Océ Express WebTools Introduction The language setting of the internet browser you use defines the language in which the user interface of the Océ Express WebTools is displayed. Note: This language setting does not influence the language on the user panel.
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Set another language for the Océ Express WebTools How to change the language setting in Mozilla Firefox™ Open Mozilla Firefox™. Select the Extra menu - Options. The Options window appears. Click the Advanced button and make sure you have selected the General tab. In the Languages section click the Choose...
User roles and authorisations User roles and authorisations Introduction The settings in the Océ Express WebTools can be configured and managed to enable the optimal performance of the Océ PlotWave™ 300. You can view all the settings in the Océ Express WebTools but when you want to edit a setting, a message appears.
Log in as an authorised user Log in as an authorised user Purpose In order to have write access for certain groups of settings, you must log in as an authorised user. There are 3 user roles, System administrator, Key operator and Power user who have authorisation to edit specific groups of settings.
Log out after your session Log out after your session Purpose When you have finished the modification of a setting, it is advised to log out again. How to log out after you have finished your session Click the log out hyperlink in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Close the screen of your internet browser.
Change the password for authorised users Change the password for authorised users When to do For security reasons it is advised to periodically change the password for the 3 access modes (Key operator, System administrator, Power user) to the Océ Express WebTools. How to change the password for authorised users Click 'Configuration' - 'Connectivity' - 'Passwords'.
How to edit a setting How to edit a setting Browse to the settings group you want to edit, for example 'Preferences' - 'System settings' - 'Print queue management'. You can find detailed information about the settings in the tooltip. The illustration below shows, for example, the tooltip information of the 'Print queue' setting.
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How to edit a setting For example, if you click on the value of the 'Print queue' setting a seperate window opens, where the same information is displayed as in the tooltip and where you can edit the setting. You can click 'Edit' in the settings group bar to access a window for all settings in the group if you want to edit more settings in the settings group.
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How to edit a setting you can edit all these settings. This overview window does not show detailed information per setting. Modify the setting or settings. Click 'Ok' to confirm you entries or 'Cancel' to reject your entries. Chapter 4 - Define your workflow with the Océ Express WebTools...
View and check the settings View and check the settings Purpose View and check the settings and the values that are stored when you save the settings file. When to do Before you save the setting and the values in the Océ Express WebTools. To check which settings are no longer set to the factory default value.
Save the settings in a file Save the settings in a file Purpose Save the settings and the values that you configured in the Océ Express WebTools in a file. When to do Duplicate the settings very easily to another printer of the same type. Note: Not all settings are stored in the settings file.
Load the settings from a file Load the settings from a file Purpose Load the settings and the values for the Océ Express WebTools from a file. When to do Duplicate the settings to another printer of the same type. Attention: When you are logged in as a Key operator you can only load the Key operator settings.
Restore the factory defaults Restore the factory defaults When to do When you want to restore the factory default settings and values of your Océ Express WebTools. Attention: When you are logged in as a Key operator you can only restore the Key operator settings. When you are logged in as a System administrator you can only restore the System ad- ministrator settings.
The system monitor The system monitor Introduction You can open the system monitor to get an overview of the current status of the printing system. When you click on the 'System' tab in the lower left corner of the screen, the system monitor pops-up.
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The system monitor State Icon Description 'Processing:' <job- The system is processing the job data. name> 'Receiving:' <job- The system is receiving the job data. name> Overview of the scanner states State Icon Description 'User intervention re- General error message. quired' 'Scanner is busy' 'Scanner is ready'...
Shut down or restart the system Shut down or restart the system To remotely shut down the printing system you can click 'Shut down' in the 'Support' tab. When the printing system is on, you can also use this button to restart the system. Chapter 4 - Define your workflow with the Océ...
Change the regional settings Configure your printing system Change the regional settings Note: Before you can edit a setting or a settings group, you must log on as System administrator or Power user. The regional settings are configured during the installation of your system. If you want to change the initial configuration, you can do so in the 'Preferences' - 'System settings' - 'Regional settings'.
Configure the sleep mode timer Configure the sleep mode timer Introduction If the printer is idle for a defined period it goes into sleep mode. In sleep mode the printer uses minimal energy, because the power supply of the printer is turned off. The power supply of the embedded controller remains on.
Configure the network settings in the Océ Express WebTools Configure the network settings in the Océ Express WebTools Introduction Some of the network settings are configured during the installation of your system. If you want to change the initial configuration or if you want to define more network settings, you can do so in the 'Configuration' - tab.
Configure scan destinations Configure and manage scan destinations Configure scan destinations Introduction When you select the 'Scan' tab on the user panel a list of scan destinations is displayed. A scan destination is a place where you send your scanned file to for storage. You can define a maximum number of 10 scan destinations in the 'Configuration' - 'Scan destinations' tab.
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Configure scan destinations Type Description Local 'Local to the Smart Inbox' When you select this scan destination your scanned file is sent to the 'Scans' Inbox. This is the fixed scan destination for scan destination 1. 'Local to USB storage device' When you select this scan destination your scanned file is sent to the USB Mass storage device connected to the USB flash drive interface on the user panel.
Configure a local scan destination Configure a local scan destination Note: Before you can edit a setting or a settings group, you must log on as System administrator or Power user. Click 'Configuration' - 'Scan destinations'. Click 'Edit' in a 'Scan destinations' bar. Enter a name for the destination.
Configure a remote scan destination Configure a remote scan destination Note: Before you can edit a setting or a settings group, you must log on as System administrator or Power user. Create a web destination with FTP Create a home directory and a subdirectory on a workstation. For example c:Ftp/Scan Enable FTP on the workstation Click 'Configuration' - 'Scan destinations'.
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Configure a remote scan destination Note: If for any reason a scanned file cannot be delivered to the remote destination, the file is sent to the local 'Scans' Inbox. Create a network destination with SMB Create a shared folder on a workstation. For example c:\Scan Click 'Configuration' - 'Scan destinations'.
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Configure a remote scan destination Note: If for any reason a scanned file cannot be delivered to the remote destination, the file is sent to the local 'Scans' Inbox. Chapter 4 - Define your workflow with the Océ Express WebTools...
Configure the pen settings Configure the pen settings Introduction Normally the pen settings are defined in the application that is used to create a drawing. If the pen settings are not defined in the application, the default pen settings configured in the Océ...
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Configure the pen settings Click 'Ok' to confirm you entries or 'Cancel' to reject your entries. Chapter 4 - Define your workflow with the Océ Express WebTools...
What you need to know about default settings Define your printing system preferences What you need to know about default settings Definition Before you send print jobs to the Océ PlotWave™ 300, remember the following. The values defined in the Océ Express WebTools are default values for the general system behaviour.
Define the system preferences Define the system preferences Introduction Before you start to use your printing system you can define the general system preferences to fine tune it to optimally fit your company's workflow and processes. Note: Before you can edit a setting or a settings group, you must log on as a Key operator. Illustration How to define the system preferences Click 'Preferences' - 'System settings'.
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Define the system preferences Settings group Description 'Contact in case of error' Person to contact in case of error. 'Regional settings' The regional settings are configured during the installation of your system. Here you can change the initial configuration. Note: You can toggle between the 'First lan- guage' and the 'Second language' on the user panel.
Define the print job preferences Define the print job preferences Introduction Here you can define the default values for print jobs. If you send a print job using an Océ printer driver or an Océ job submission tool, the job settings defined in the printer driver or the job submission tool always overrule the default settings defined in the Océ...
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Define the print job preferences Settings group Contains settings that define 'Image' the default processing of image data. 'Layout' the default positioning of the image on the printed output. 'Sheet' the default media usage. 'General rasterisa- how the printer processes complex files. tion settings' 'HP-GL' how the printer interprets 'HP-GL' files.
Define the default output quality for print jobs Define the default output quality for print jobs Introduction The Océ Express WebTools offers 2 settings to optimise the default output quality for print jobs. You can find these settings in the 'Preferences' - 'Print job defaults' tab. Note: Before you can edit a setting or a settings group, you must log on as a Key operator.
Define the copy job preferences and copy templates Define the copy job preferences and copy templates Introduction Here you can define the general copy job settings and four copy templates. What you need to know about copy templates Copy templates enable you to easily perform copy jobs that you do very often. The job templates appear on the user panel when you select 'COPY'.
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Define the copy job preferences and copy templates Illustration How to define the copy job preferences Click 'Preferences' - 'Copy job defaults'. The system settings are grouped in functional settings groups. You can find detailed in- formation about the settings in the tooltip. Settings group Description 'General copy job settings'...
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Define the copy job preferences and copy templates Settings group Description 'Copy preset 1: Image and layout' Settings that determine the default pro- cessing of image data and the default po- sitioning of the image on the printed output. 'Copy preset 1: Sheet' Settings that determine the default media usage.
Define the default output quality for copy jobs Define the default output quality for copy jobs Introduction The Océ Express WebTools offers 3 settings to optimise the default output quality for copy jobs. You can define a default output quality for each copy job template. You can find these settings in the 'Preferences' - 'Copy job defaults' tab.
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Define the default output quality for copy jobs 'Background compensation' Values Description 'On' If you select 'Auto' the system decides depending on the original type whether background compensation will be on or off. 'Off' 'Auto' 'Lighter/darker' Values Description Numeric value be- Increase this value if you want your printed output to be darker.
Define the scan job preferences and scan templates Define the scan job preferences and scan templates Introduction Here you can define the general scan job settings and four scan templates. What you need to know about scan templates Scan templates enable you to easily perform scan jobs that you do very often. The job templates appear on the user panel when you select 'SCAN'.
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Define the scan job preferences and scan templates Illustration How to define the scan job preferences Click 'Preferences' - 'Scan job defaults'. The system settings are grouped in functional settings groups. You can find detailed in- formation about the settings in the tooltip. Settings group Description 'General scan job settings'...
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Define the scan job preferences and scan templates Settings group Description 'Scan preset 1: File' Settings that refer to the destination and the file type of the scanned file. You can select on of the scan destination that you enabled in the 'Configuration' - 'Scan destinations' tab.
Define the default output quality for scan jobs Define the default output quality for scan jobs Introduction The Océ Express WebTools offers settings to optimise the default output quality for scan jobs. You can define a default output quality for each scan job template. You can find these settings in the 'Preferences' - 'Scan job defaults' tab.
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Define the default output quality for scan jobs 'Background compensation' Values Description 'On' If you select 'Auto' the system decides depending on the original type whether background compensation will be on or off. 'Off' 'Auto' 'Colour mode' Values Description 'Colour' Define if your scanned file must be in colour, greyscale or black- and-white.
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Define the default output quality for scan jobs 'File type' Values Description 'TIFF' Use this setting to define the file type of your scanned file. 'Compression for You can also define the default compression method, file organ- TIFF' isation or quality per file type. Depending on the colour mode 'File organisation and file type you select, the values for the compression mode for TIFF'...
The Smart Inbox and Jobs Queue concept Manage jobs on your printing system The Smart Inbox and Jobs Queue concept Definition Smart Inboxes are used for customised job management. Concept The Jobs Queue The Smart Inbox Metaphor Production belt. Personal mailboxes User intention Get the job printed as soon Send jobs to the system.
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The Smart Inbox and Jobs Queue concept Scan jobs, if the selected scan destination is set to 'Local to the Smart Inbox'. If you select a remote scan destination ('Configuration' - 'Scan destinations') it is possible that the scanned file cannot be delivered to this destination. In that case the scanned file will also be placed in the 'Scans' Smart Inbox.
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The Smart Inbox and Jobs Queue concept 'Delete all' (only for 'View all' Smart Inbox) To delete all the jobs from all Smart Inboxes click the 'Delete all' button. Note: The icon in front of the job name provides status information about the job. Detailed information about the status is displayed in the tooltip.
Use Smart Inboxes in a multiple-user environment Use Smart Inboxes in a multiple-user environment Introduction A multiple-user environment is a working environment where users directly send jobs to the printer, collect their own prints and make their own copies and scans. In this environ- ment it is important for a user to have easy access to his personal jobs.
Use Smart Inboxes in a repro environment Use Smart Inboxes in a repro environment Introduction A repro environment is a working environment where a repro operator handles all the jobs. In this environment the repro operator can use the Smart Inboxes to organise his daily work.
Use Smart Inboxes in a multiple-user and repro environment Use Smart Inboxes in a multiple-user and repro environment Introduction A multiple-user and repro environment is a working environment where both users di- rectly send jobs to the printer, collect their own prints, make their own copies and scans and the system is also used by a repro operator.
Open or create a Smart Inbox Open or create a Smart Inbox Open or create a Smart Inbox in the 'Smart Inbox' section Select the 'Jobs' tab. In the 'Smart Inbox' section click 'Create Smart Inbox'. Click on the blank field to open a drop-down list with all Smart Inboxes available on your system that contain one or more jobs.
Delete a Smart Inbox Delete a Smart Inbox Attention: When you delete a Smart Inbox, you only delete the view on the Smart Inbox, but not the content. To permanently delete the jobs from a Smart Inbox you must select the jobs in the Smart Inbox and click 'Delete'.
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Pause, resume or delete an active job Pause, resume or delete an active job Introduction This section describes how to pause, resume or delete an active job. How to 'Pause' or 'Resume' an active print job Action Remarks To pause the printer: In the 'QUEUE' screen use the lower left soft key on the user panel to 'Pause' the printer.
The job states The job states Introduction When a job is placed in a Smart Inbox or in the Queue, the icon in front of the job name gives information about the status of the job. Overview of the job states in the Smart Inbox State Icon Description...
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The job states State Icon Description Attention needed General error message. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Clear the system Clear the system When to do If you want to remove all the jobs from the system. How to clear the system From the 'HOME' screen on the user panel select the 'System' tab. Use the scroll wheel to select 'Clear system' and confirm with the confirmation button (above the scroll wheel).
What you need to know before you send your print jobs Definition Before you send print jobs to the Océ PlotWave 300, remember the following. The values defined in the Océ Express WebTools are default values for the general system behaviour. You can define a number of job settings in the Océ printer drivers or the Océ...
Use Océ Publisher Express to send a print job Use Océ Publisher Express to send a print job Introduction Océ Publisher Express is a job submitter that is integrated in the Océ Express WebTools. Illustration How to use Océ Publisher Express to send a print job Step Action Remarks...
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Action Remarks Enter the URL http://'printer 'Printer name' is the name of your Océ name' in your workstation PlotWave 300 printer. browser to connect to the Océ Express WebTools. Open the 'Jobs' - tab. This tab displays the following. The Océ Publisher Express section.
® Use the Océ Windows Printer Driver to send a print job ® Use the Océ Windows Printer Driver to send a print job Introduction ® Océ provides the Océ Windows Printer Driver that allows you to send print jobs to your Océ...
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Océ Windows Printer Driver User manual Note: The Océ PlotWave™ 300 is delivered with a driver pack CD-ROM. You can also download the latest Océ drivers, free of charge, from our Web site www.oce.com. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
® Use the Océ PostScript 3 Driver to send a print job ® Use the Océ PostScript 3 Driver to send a print job Introduction ® Océ provides the Océ PostScript 3 Driver that allows you to send print jobs to your Océ...
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® Use the Océ PostScript 3 Driver to send a print job Step Action Remarks From the 'File' menu of the ap- plication, click 'Print'. Select the Océ PlotWave™ 300 in the 'Printer' area of the 'Print' dialogue box. Click 'Properties'. You can define the default print job set- tings in the Océ...
Use FTP to send a print job to the Océ PlotWave™ 300 Use FTP to send a print job to the Océ PlotWave™ 300 Introduction The Océ PlotWave™ 300 supports printing through FTP. If you send your print job through FTP the default Océ Express WebTools settings are leading.
Use LPR to send a print job to the Océ PlotWave™ 300 Use LPR to send a print job to the Océ PlotWave™ 300 Introduction The Océ PlotWave™ 300 supports printing through LPR. If you send your print job through LPR the default Océ Express WebTools settings are leading.
Print a job from the Smart Inbox Print a job from the Smart Inbox How to print a job from the Smart Inbox using the Océ Express WebTools Select the 'Jobs' tab in the Océ Express WebTools. Select the job and click 'Print'. The job is copied into the Job Queue. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Print a file from a USB mass storage device Print a file from a USB mass storage device Insert USB mass storage device in the USB flash drive interface on the user panel. The system automatically selects the print tab. Open the print tab with the confirmation button above the scroll wheel.
Introduction to copy jobs Basic copy jobs Introduction to copy jobs A basic copy job only takes two steps. Feed the original face up and press the green button. Every other type of copy job is called an extended copy job. An extended copy job takes some additional steps, where you select a specific copy template and, if necessary, change the predefined copy job settings on the user panel.
Feed the original Feed the original Attention: The scanner can not scan an original that is thicker than 0.65 mm or rigid originals. When you use the carrier sheet that is available as an option, ensure that the combined thickness of both the document and carrier sheet does not exceed 0.65 mm. (see ‘Use the carrier sheet’...
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Feed the original Note: After the scan procedure the scanner always holds the original. You can release the original if you select 'Release paper' on the user panel. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Use the carrier sheet Use the carrier sheet Introduction The carrier sheet is available as an option. The use of the carrier sheet depends on the condition of your original. When to do You must use the carrier sheet if you want to copy or scan the following types of originals. An original that is smaller than A4 size.
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Use the carrier sheet Note: After the scan procedure the scanner always holds the carrier sheet. You can release the carrier sheet if you select 'Release paper' on the user panel. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Do a basic copy job Do a basic copy job Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Do a basic copy job Note: The description of the first copy template is displayed. A basic copy job uses the settings defined in the first copy template. Press the green button. Result You do a basic copy job in 2 steps. The basic copy job uses the settings of the first copy template.
Introduction to copy jobs Extended copy jobs Introduction to copy jobs A basic copy job only takes two steps. Feed the original face up and press the green button. Every other type of copy job is called an extended copy job. An extended copy job takes some additional steps, where you select a specific copy template and, if necessary, change the predefined copy job settings on the user panel.
Do an extended copy job Do an extended copy job Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Do an extended copy job Select your copy template. If you want to change the pre-defined settings of the selected copy template, use the confirmation button to open the copy template and display an overview of the pre-defined settings groups. Scroll to the settings group you want to change.
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Do an extended copy job Select 'OK' to return to the overview of the predefined settings groups. Repeat step 4 and 5 until you have set all the correct values for your copy job. Press the green button. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Available settings for copy jobs Introduction The Océ PlotWave 300 provides a lot of settings to manage all your different copy jobs. These settings are used for extended copy jobs. The following table gives an overview and a very short description of the available settings. You can find a detailed description of each setting in the Océ...
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Available settings for copy jobs Setting Settings values Function 'To fit' 'A0' Scales the image to fit the selected media 'A1' size. 'A2' 'A3' 'E+ (36")' 'B1 (707 mm)' 'B2 (500 mm)' Note: Depend on the media series you defined in the Océ Express WebTools Settings group: 'Media' Setting...
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Available settings for copy jobs Settings group: 'Remove strip' Setting Settings values Function 'Leading' 0 to 400 mm 'Remove a strip from the beginning of the original.' 'Trailing' 0 to 400 mm 'Remove a strip from the bottom of the original.' 'Left' 0 to 914 mm...
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Available settings for copy jobs Settings group: 'Original width' Setting Settings values Function 'By scanner' 'By scanner' The width of the original is automatically detected by the scanner. 'Standard' 'A0' The width of the original is a standard 'A1' size. 'A2' 'A3' 'E+ (36")'...
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Available settings for copy jobs Settings group: 'Delete area' Setting Settings values Function 'X offset' 0 to 914 mm 'The horizontal offset where the delete area starts.' 'Y offset' 0 to 6000 mm 'The vertical offset where the delete area starts.' 'Width' 0 to 914 mm...
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Available settings for copy jobs Settings group: 'Finishing' Setting Settings values Function 'Cut method' 'Synchro' 'Determines the cut size of the print. 'Standard' 'Standard': the print is cut to a standard media size (DIN, ANSI, ...). 'Synchro': the print length depends on the image.' 'Output' 'Back output' The location to deposit the sheet.
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Available settings for copy jobs Setting Settings values Function 'Trailing' 0 to 400 mm 'Adds a blank strip at the bottom of the output. Only valid when 'Cut size' is 'synchro'. ' Settings group: 'Alignment' Setting Settings values Function 'Alignment' 'Top left' 'Aligns the image on the media.' 'Top'...
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Available settings for copy jobs Settings group: 'Mirror' Setting Settings values Function 'Mirror' 'On' 'When 'on', the image is mirrored along 'Off' the vertical axis (the media transport di- rection).' Settings group: 'Drawing method' Setting Settings values Function 'Method' 'DIN' Defines which drawing method is used 'Afnor' for the legend position.
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Available settings for copy jobs Settings group: 'Stamp' Setting Settings values Function 'Stamp' None Copy with a stamp ------ 'Position' 'Top' 'The position of the stamp inside the leg- 'Middle' end.' 'Bottom' 'Size' 'Small' 'The size of the stamp.' 'Large' 'Colour' 'Light grey' 'The colour of the stamp.'...
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Available settings for copy jobs Settings group: 'Sort' Setting Settings values Function 'Sort' 'By page' If you want to copy multiple sheet, you 'By set' can indicate how the copied sheets must be sorted. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Make multiple sets of copies Make multiple sets of copies Introduction You can use the 'Create set' option to make multiple sets of copies. Before you begin If you must enter the same value for a setting very often, you can set this value as the de- fault value for that setting in the Océ...
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Repeat this step until all originals are fed. Select 'Close set' with the lower left soft key. Result The Océ PlotWave 300 copies a set of originals sorted by set or by page. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Make a copy with a stamp Make a copy with a stamp Introduction A stamp is a pre-defined text you can set on every copy. Before you begin If you must enter the same value for a setting very often, you can set this value as the de- fault value for that setting in the Océ...
Scale to another media size Scale to another media size Introduction You can use the 'Scale' setting to copy to a larger or smaller media format. Use one of the following methods to scale a copy. Select another media format with the 'To fit' setting. Adjust a value in terms of percentage with the 'Custom' setting.
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Scale to another media size Result The Océ PlotWave 300 copies to another media size. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Make a copy on a cut sheet Make a copy on a cut sheet Introduction You can copy on cut sheet media if the required media type or size is not available on the media rolls of the printer. Before you begin If you must enter the same value for a setting very often, you can set this value as the de- fault value for that setting in the Océ...
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Use the media size indication on the media bypass to align the cut sheet media correctly. If you use a B1 media size (707 mm) you must align the cut sheet media with the A1 indent. Result The Océ PlotWave 300 copies on a cut sheet. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Make a copy and add a strip Make a copy and add a strip Introduction You can use a strip to file a drawing. Use 'Add strip' to copy an original without a strip and add a strip to the copy. You can add a strip at the leading or trailing side of a copy.
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Make a copy and add a strip Define the number of copies and press the green button. Result The Océ PlotWave 300 adds a trailing or leading strip to the copy. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Make a copy and remove a strip Make a copy and remove a strip Introduction You can use a strip to file a drawing. Use 'Add strip' to copy an original without a strip and add a strip to the copy. You can add a strip at the leading or trailing side of a copy.
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Define the number of copies and press the green button. Result The Océ PlotWave 300 copies the original without a strip. You can also use this setting to copy a specific area of the original. (see ‘Make a copy of a specific area of an original’ on page 193).
Make a copy of a specific area of an original Make a copy of a specific area of an original Introduction You can make a copy of a specific area of an original with the 'Remove strip' setting. Define the following strips to specify the area. 'Leading' 'Trailing' 'Left'...
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You can use the 'Alignment''Shift horizontal' and 'Shift vertical' to adjust the defined position of the specified area. Result The Océ PlotWave 300 copies a specific area of the original to the specified position on the copy. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Make a copy and delete a specific area of an original Make a copy and delete a specific area of an original Introduction You can make a copy without a specific area of an original with the 'Delete area' setting. You can use 2 settings to define the dimensions of the delete area and you can use 2 settings to define the relative position of the delete area on the sheet.
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Scroll to 'Length', define the value with the scroll wheel or numeric keys and confirm. Press 'OK' Define the number of copies and press the green button. Result The Océ PlotWave 300 copies an original without the specified area. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Introduction to scan jobs Basic scan jobs Introduction to scan jobs A basic scan job only takes three steps. Feed the original face up, select 'Scan' on the user panel and press the green button. Every other type of scan job is called an extended scan job.
Feed the original Feed the original Attention: The scanner can not scan an original that is thicker than 0.65 mm or rigid originals. When you use the carrier sheet that is available as an option, ensure that the combined thickness of both the document and carrier sheet does not exceed 0.65 mm. (see ‘Use the carrier sheet’...
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Feed the original Note: After the scan procedure the scanner always holds the original. You can release the original if you select 'Release paper' on the user panel. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Use the carrier sheet Use the carrier sheet Introduction The carrier sheet is available as an option. The use of the carrier sheet depends on the condition of your original. When to do You must use the carrier sheet if you want to copy or scan the following types of originals. An original that is smaller than A4 size.
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Use the carrier sheet Note: After the scan procedure the scanner always holds the carrier sheet. You can release the carrier sheet if you select 'Release paper' on the user panel. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Do a basic scan job Do a basic scan job Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Do a basic scan job Result You do a basic scan job in 3 steps. The basic scan job uses the settings of the first scan template. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Introduction to scan jobs Extended scan jobs Introduction to scan jobs A basic scan job only takes three steps. Feed the original face up, select 'Scan' on the user panel and press the green button. Every other type of scan job is called an extended scan job.
Do an extended scan job Do an extended scan job Feed the original face up and centred on the original feeding table. Note: You do not need to centre the original precisely. The exact position of the original is au- tomatically detected by the scanner.
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Do an extended scan job Select your scan template. If you want to change the pre-defined settings of the selected scan template, use the confirmation button to open the scan template and display an overview of the pre-defined settings groups. Scroll to the settings group you want to change.
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Do an extended scan job Select 'OK' to return to the overview of the predefined settings groups. Repeat step 5 and 6 until you have set all the correct values for your scan job. Press the green button. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
Available settings for scan jobs Introduction The Océ PlotWave 300 provides a lot of settings to manage all your different scan jobs. These settings are used for extended scan jobs. The following table gives an overview and a very short description of the available settings. You can find a detailed description of each setting in the Océ...
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Available settings for scan jobs Setting Settings values Function 'File type' 'TIFF' 'The file type of the scanned image.' 'TIFF (multipage)' 'PDF' 'PDF (PDF/A)' 'PDF (PDF/A, multi- page)' 'JPEG' 'CALS' 'Organisation' 'Raw' 'The file organisation when scanning to 'Stripped' TIFF.' 'Tiled' 'Compression' 'LZW'...
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Available settings for scan jobs Settings group: 'Original' Setting Settings values Function 'Original type' 'Line/text' 'The type of original. When scanning to 'Coloured original' colour, no original type needs to be spec- 'Photo' ified.' 'Blueprint' 'Dark original' 'Backgnd 'On' Reduce the background noise of the im- comp' 'Off' age.
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Available settings for scan jobs Setting Settings values Function 'Left' 0 to 914 mm 'Remove a strip from the left side of the original.' 'Right' 0 to 914 mm 'Remove a strip from the right side of the original.' Settings group: 'Original width' Setting Settings values Function...
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Available settings for scan jobs Setting Settings values Function 'Custom' 210 to 914 mm The width of the original is a custom size. Settings group: 'Mirror' Setting Settings values Function 'Mirror' 'On' 'When 'on', the image is mirrored along 'Off' the vertical axis (the media transport di- rection).' Settings group: 'Lighter/darker'...
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Available settings for scan jobs Settings group: 'Checkprint' Setting Settings values Function 'Checkprint' 'On' 'When 'on', a print is made of the 'Off' scanned image. When scan-to-colour is selected, a check-print cannot be made.' Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
'File type' 'File type' Depending on the colour mode and file type you select the values for the compression mode and organisation will change. For some File types, the Compression and Organisa- tion settings cannot be set in all situations. Colour mode: Colour 'Colour' mode 'File type'...
Make a scan and remove a strip Make a scan and remove a strip Introduction Use 'Remove strip' to scan an original with a strip and remove the strip from the scanned file. You can remove a strip from the leading, the trailing, the left or the right side of the original.
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Scroll to 'Leading', 'Trailing', 'Left' or 'Right', define the value with the scroll wheel or numeric keys and confirm. Press the green button. Result The Océ PlotWave 300 scans the original without a strip. Chapter 5 - Use the printing system...
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Switch off the printing system Move the printing system Switch off the printing system Use the on / off button at the front side of the printer to switch off the printing system. The lighted button starts to blink. Note: You can also use the 'Shut down' button in the Océ...
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Switch off the printing system Switch off the power switch at the rear side of the printing system. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
Disconnect the mains supply cable Disconnect the mains supply cable Attention: Make sure the main power switch is in 'off' position. Remove the 'Power' cable form the wall socket. Remove the other side of the 'Power' cable from the power connection on the 'Connection panel' at the back of the printer.
Move and re-adjust the printing system Move and re-adjust the printing system Introduction When you move the printing system to a new location you must check if it needs re-ad- justment to ensure the best output quality. You need two tools for the adjustment procedure. You can find these tools behind the lower right front cover (14).
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Move and re-adjust the printing system Attention: Close the media drawers. Note: Be aware of the printer working area. (see ‘Working area [Footprint]’ on page 23). Move the printing system to its new location. Pull firmly to open the media drawer. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Move and re-adjust the printing system Slide the lower left front cover (1) to remove it. Check if the level indicator arrow is exactly on the middle of the marker. If no, continue with step 5. If yes, continue with step 9. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Move and re-adjust the printing system Slide up the lower right front cover (11) to remove it and get access to the tools you need for the adjustment procedure. Loosen the nut with the key wrench. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Move and re-adjust the printing system Use the Allen key to adjust the level until the level indicator arrow is exactly on the middle of the marker. Lock the nut with the key wrench. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Move and re-adjust the printing system Replace the lower left front cover. Replace the tools and replace the lower right front cover. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Move and re-adjust the printing system Close the media drawer. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
Switch on the printing system Switch on the printing system Switch on the power switch at the rear side of the printing system. Use the on / off button at the front side of the printer to switch on the printing system. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Switch on the printing system Note: You can also use the 'Shut down' button in the Océ Express WebTools. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
The media drawer Replace the media The media drawer Illustration Component - function table Component Description / Function roll holder Carries the media roll media roll 1 media roll 2 (optional) roll loading station Groove integrated behind the front cover of the media drawer.
Remove a media roll Remove a media roll Attention: Handle the media roll with care. A dented media roll can damage the printer. Attention: Do not open the media drawer during the print process. Caution: Watch your fingers when you handle the media roll. Caution: If you want to remove an A0 media roll from position 2, you must make sure to bend your knees as indicated below.
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Remove a media roll How to remove a media roll Pull firmly to open the media drawer. Roll back the media manually to remove the media from the metal paper guide. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Remove a media roll Use both hands (as indicated) to lift the roll holder with the media roll and put it on the roll loading station. Pull the handle of the roll holder locking mechanism towards you and remove the roll holder from the core of the media roll.
Unpack the media roll Unpack the media roll Attention: Handle the media roll with care. A dented media roll can damage the printer. Attention: Please refer to the list of ‘Preferred Océ media types and sizes’ on page 300 to find the corre- sponding media name that you must select on your user panel.
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Unpack the media roll Remove the plug from the media roll. Carefully remove the media roll from the box. Remove the other plug and plastic around the media roll. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
Load a media roll (position 1) Load a media roll (position 1) Note: When your printing system is equipped with an additional second media roll, it is advised to load an A0 media roll on position 1 and an A2 media roll on position 2. Attention: Handle the media roll with care.
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Load a media roll (position 1) How to load a media roll on position 1 Pull firmly to open the media drawer. Place the new media roll on the roll loading station. Pull the handle of the roll holder locking mechanism towards you (1) and slide (2) the roll holder into the right side of the core of the new media roll.
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Load a media roll (position 1) Align the roll with the centre of the correct size indicator on the roll holder and release the handle of the locking mechanism. Note: If you use a B1 media size (707 mm) you must align the media roll with the A1 indent. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Load a media roll (position 1) Remove the tapes from the new media roll and use both hands (as indicated) to place the media roll in the media drawer. Use both hands to turn the media roll backwards (1) until the media flap has passed the metal paper guide.
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Load a media roll (position 1) Use both hands to slide the media under the metal paper guide (2) until the media is transported automatically. Press the clean cut button to trim a strip of the new media roll. Close the media drawer. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Load a media roll (position 1) Note: Do not open the 'Media drawer' during loading. The user panel displays the message 'New media detected on roll 1' or 'New media de- tected on roll 2'. Follow the steps in the wizard to define the correct media type. The media size is detected automatically.
Load a media roll (position 2) Load a media roll (position 2) Note: When your printing system is equipped with an additional second media roll, it is advised to load an A0 media roll on position 1 and an A2 media roll on position 2. Attention: Handle the media roll with care.
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Load a media roll (position 2) How to load a media roll on position 2 Pull firmly to open the media drawer. Place the new media roll on the roll loading station. Pull the handle of the roll holder locking mechanism towards you (1) and slide (2) the roll holder into the right side of the core of the new media roll.
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Load a media roll (position 2) Align the roll with the centre of the correct size indicator on the roll holder and release the handle of the locking mechanism. Note: If you use a B1 media size (707 mm) you must align the media roll with the A1 indent. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Load a media roll (position 2) Remove the tapes from the new media roll and use both hands (as indicated) to place the media roll in the media drawer. Use both hands to turn the media roll backwards (1) until the media flap has passed the metal paper guide.
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Load a media roll (position 2) Use both hands to slide the media under the metal paper guide (2) until the media is transported automatically. Press the clean cut button to trim a strip of the new media roll. Close the media drawer. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
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Load a media roll (position 2) Note: Do not open the 'Media drawer' during loading. The user panel displays the message 'New media detected on roll 1' or 'New media de- tected on roll 2'. Follow the steps in the wizard to define the correct media type. The media size is detected automatically.
Change the media type and media size Change the media type and media size Introduction When you load a new type of media, the system automatically detects the new media and asks you to enter the correct media type and the media size. When the media type or the media size defined on the system is not correct you can change these settings.
Introduction If the ‘Refill toner’ message appears on the user panel, you must refill the toner immedi- ately. Use only 1 bottle of Océ PlotWave 300 toner each time the Océ PlotWave 300 indicates the toner must be refilled. Note: Every second time you have refilled the toner, you must also replace the residual toner container.
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Refill the toner Place the bottle on the refill opening of the toner unit. Pull the slider towards you to open both the bottle and the refill opening of the toner unit. Tap the toner bottle gently (sideways) to let the toner flow from the bottle. When the toner bottle is empty, return the slider of the toner unit to the original position to close the refill opening and the toner bottle.
Replace the residual toner container Replace the residual toner container Introduction Every second time you have have refilled the toner, you must also replace the residual toner container Note: You can leave the printer turned on when you replace the residual toner container. How to replace the residual toner container Open the residual toner compartment.
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Replace the residual toner container Remove the full residual toner container. Note: The residual toner container can de disposed normally. Place the empty residual toner container. Close the residual toner compartment. Chapter 6 - Maintain the printing system...
Clean the scanner Maintain the scanner Clean the scanner Introduction Component Description / Function originals exit Exits originals for reception into the front original tray. original size ruler Use this ruler to measure the original. original feed rollers scanner top cover scanner open levers original support rollers scanner top cover rollers...
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Clean the scanner When to do The copy and scan quality can decrease if the transparent contact plates (9) are dirty or static. The original support rollers are dirty and you use transparent originals. In that case you must clean the scanner to ensure top quality output. How to clean the scanner Use both hands to push up the left and right scanner open levers (5) to fully open the scanner top cover (4).
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Clean the scanner A locking mechanism prevents the scanner top cover from closing. Attention: To clean the scanner use the soft lint-free Masslin towels from the scanner cleaning kit. Use a Masslin towel that has been moistened with water and firmly wrung out to clean the following parts of the scanner.
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Clean the scanner the original support rollers (6) Rotate the rollers to clean them. the transparent contact plates (9) Wipe off any soiled areas. Wipe all the cleaned parts once again using a dry Masslin towel. Caution: Take care not to get your fingers caught in the scanner top cover. Press the scanner top cover down gently with both hands to close it.
Calibrate the scanner Calibrate the scanner Introduction You can calibrate the scanner when you are not satisfied with the copy or scan quality. Use the calibration wizard to calibrate the scanner. Before you begin Clean the scanner before you start the calibration procedure. Dirty parts of the scanner causes a decreased copy and scan quality.
Introduction Upgrade or re-install the system Introduction When to do If new system software is available. If you must re-install the system software. Before you begin Create a USB installation key with the UKC Software v3.x (USB Key Creator software). For a detailed description of the procedure to create this USB installation key, please refer to the user documentation of the USB Key Creator software.
Backup the system data Backup the system data When to do Before you upgrade or re-install the system software you must create a backup file of the system data. Required tool 1 USB backup key Note: Not all settings are stored in the backup file. The passwords for authorised users are ex- cluded from the file for security reasons.
Install the new system software Install the new system software When to do If you must upgrade or re-install the system software. Before you begin Backup the system data ( see ‘Backup the system data’ on page 261). Create a USB installation key with the UKC Software v3.x (USB Key Creator software). For a detailed description of the procedure to create this USB installation key, please refer to the user documentation of the USB Key Creator software.
Restore the system data Restore the system data When to do After you upgraded or re-installed the system software you must restore the backup file with the system data. Required tool 1 USB backup key Note: Not all settings are stored in the backup file. The passwords for authorised users are ex- cluded from the file for security reasons.
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How to solve problems with jobs How to solve problems with jobs If there is a problem with a job, the colour of the green 'Jobs - Queue' bar in the Océ Express WebTools turns red. The System Monitor section of the Océ Express WebTools displays the message: 'User intervention required'.
Clear an original jam on the scanner Clear an original jam on the scanner Introduction When an original jam occurs on the scanner, the message 'Scanner original jam' appears on the user panel. You must remove the original from the scanner. If an original jam occurs often: Check if you use the correct type of original.
Clear a media jam in the fuser section Clear a media jam in the fuser section Attention: During normal use the fuser must be closed. Only open it to remove the media after a media jam. Wait a few moments to let the fuser cool down. Chapter 7 - Solve problems...
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Clear a media jam in the fuser section Press the green knob on the media jam clearance handle to open the upper back cover. Chapter 7 - Solve problems...
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Clear a media jam in the fuser section Remove any jammed printing material from the fuser section. Press the green knob on the media jam clearance handle and close the upper back cover. Chapter 7 - Solve problems...
Clear a media jam in the media bypass section Clear a media jam in the media bypass section Open the lower front cover. Chapter 7 - Solve problems...
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Clear a media jam in the media bypass section Lower the media bypass by pressing the handles on the left and the right. Remove any jammed media. Chapter 7 - Solve problems...
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Clear a media jam in the media bypass section Note: If the material cannot be removed easily, you must open the upper back cover with the media jam clearance handle to access to the jammed material. (see ‘Clear a media jam in the fuser section’...
Clear a media jam in the roll feed section Clear a media jam in the roll feed section Pull firmly to open the media drawer. Remove any jammed printing material from the paper path and, if necessary, pull back the media and rewind it. Reload the media roll if necessary and press the clean cut button to trim a strip of the media roll.
Print a demo print When to do You can print a demo print to check if the Océ PlotWave 300 works correctly. How to print a demo print From the 'HOME' screen on the user panel select the 'System' tab.
Print a test print Print a test print When to do Print a test print from roll 1 or from roll 2 at the request of the Océ Helpdesk. The test print can provide information to solve quality problems. How to print a test print From the 'HOME' screen on the user panel select the 'System' tab.
Adjust the print density Adjust the print density When to do To influence the toner usage of your Océ PlotWave™ 300 you can print the blackness chart and adjust the blackness offset. A negative value reduces the toner usage, a positive value increases the toner usage.
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Introduction to managing licenses Introduction to managing licenses Introduction The Océ applications and options are protected against unauthorised use. You need to activate the license to enable an application or option for use. The 'Support' - 'Licenses' tab in the Océ Express WebTools enables you to manage the licenses very easily. This section describes the following.
The 'Licenses' tab in the Océ Express WebTools The 'Licenses' tab in the Océ Express WebTools Introduction The 'Support' - 'Licenses' tab has the following possibilities. Possibilities View the current active licenses Get the host id of the Océ system Save the active licenses You can activate new licenses or saved licenses.
The basic workflow of 'Support' - 'Licenses' activation The basic workflow of 'Support' - 'Licenses' activation Introduction Before you can work with licenses, you must access to the Océ Express WebTools. The following workflow describes per step when to use which possibility. The workflow View the current active licenses.
Océ License Logic Océ License Logic Introduction When you navigate to the 'Support' - 'Licenses' tab in the Océ Express WebTools, you get access to the Océ License Logic application. Overview Océ License Logic functionality Function Description View the current active licenses. You can make a list of new options you need and make a list of license numbers.
The structure of license files and licenses The structure of license files and licenses Introduction A license file contains a license per option of your Océ system. You can view the current active licenses with Océ 'Support' - 'Licenses' tab in the Océ Express WebTools. You can preview the new active licenses during the license activation job.
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The structure of license files and licenses Situation What do you see Preview the resale licenses during You see the following. the license activation job if you All current active resale licenses use the license file that contains All new active resale licenses. the resale licenses.
The 'Support' - 'Licenses' tab in the Océ Express WebTools allows you to manage the licenses that are active on your system. A license is needed to activate certain functions on your Océ PlotWave 300. You can use the 'Support' - 'Licenses' tab to perform the following tasks.
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Check your licenses Information Description 'State' This field displays one of the following license states. 'Authorised'. You are authorised to use the function. 'Not authorised'. You are not authorised to use the function, you need to get a license for the function. 'Expired'.
Save the currently active licenses Save the currently active licenses Introduction You can save all current active licenses of different licenses types into one single file. Purpose Save the current active licenses for the following purposes. Collect and save all active licenses of different types into one single file Create a back-up file before you start a license activation job.
Install a new license Install a new license Introduction The Océ applications and optional functions are protected against unauthorised use. You need to activate the license to enable an application or optional function for use. The 'Licenses' tab enables you to upload new license files to activate a license. Purpose Upload a new license file.
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Install a new license Result If you have updated an expired license, the new license file overwrites the previous li- cense file. If you have uploaded a new license, the license state in the overview is changed from 'Not authorised' to 'Authorised'. Chapter 8 - License management...
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Appendix A Specifications of the Océ PlotWave 300...
Ready: 79 W Active: 1,2 kW ® EPA ENERGY STAR : Sleep mode 42 W Weight 180 kg (excluding media roll) Safety approvals TüV GS, CETECOM, CE, UL, (c)UL, CB, FCC Class A Appendix A - Specifications of the Océ PlotWave 300...
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Specifications Océ PlotWave 300 printer Other ® EPA ENERGY STAR compliant, FEMP Appendix A - Specifications of the Océ PlotWave 300...
208 mm x 208 mm (L x W) Maximum 16000 mm x 965 mm (L x W) Power consump- 1200 Watt tion MFD Media thickness Maximum 0.65 mm Weak media (not rigid) Appendix A - Specifications of the Océ PlotWave 300...
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Leading and trailing strip adjustment (0 mm - 400 mm) Concurrent scanning and printing Scan to file Black&White / Grayscale / Colour Scan to JPEG / PDF / TIFF / CALS Appendix A - Specifications of the Océ PlotWave 300...
Citrix Presentation Server 4.x Citrix Metaframe The driver is compatible with the Novell iPrint and NDPS environments (installation, propagation and printing). Note: Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information. Appendix A - Specifications of the Océ PlotWave 300...
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Citrix Presentation Server 3.x Citrix Presentation Server 4.x Citrix Metaframe Macintosh Mac OS 9.x Macintosh Mac OS 10.x Note: Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information. Optional application software Function Application software Job submission Océ Repro Desk...
Wrap not used paper in the plastic to prevent it absorbing moisture. Media types - Europe The following media types are available for the 'Océ PlotWave 300' in Europe: Select the following If you use the following Océ media...
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Note: Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information. Media types - USA The following media types are available for the 'Océ PlotWave 300' in the USA: Select the following If you use the following Océ media...
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* Other applications that display the media name, like the Océ Express WebTools, the printer drivers and the job submitters, use the name 'Bond 20 lb' instead of 'Recycled bond 20 lb'. Note: Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information. Media sizes Maximum Minimum...
Reader's comment sheet Reader's comment sheet Questions Have you found this manual to be accurate? O Yes O No Were you able to operate the product, after reading this manual? O Yes O No Does this manual provide sufficient background information? O Yes O No Is the format of this manual convenient in size, readability and arrangement (page layout,...
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Please return this sheet to: Océ-Technologies B.V. For the attention of ITC User Documentation. P.O. Box 101, 5900 MA Venlo The Netherlands Send your comments by E-mail to: itc-userdoc@oce.com For the addresses of local Océ organisations see: http://www.oce.com Appendix B - Reader's comment sheet...
P.O. Box 363 Postfach 95 Ferntree Gully MDC 1233 Vienna Vic 3165 Wienerbergstrasse 11 Australia Vienna Twin Tower http://www.oce.com.au/ 1100 Vienna Austria http://www.oce.at/ Océ-Belgium N.V./S.A. Océ-Brasil Comércio e Indústria Ltda. J. Bordetlaan 32 Av. das Nações Unidas, 11.857 1140 Brussel...
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Addresses of local Océ organisations Océ-Hungaria Kft. Océ-Ireland Ltd. 1241 Budapest 3006 Lake Drive Pf.: 237 Citywest Business Campus Hungary Saggart http://www.oce.hu/ Co. Dublin Ireland http://www.oce.ie/ Océ-Italia S.p.A. Océ Japan Corporation Strada Padana Superiore 2/B 3-25-1, Nishi Shinbashi 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI)
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100 Oakview Drive Trumbull, CT 06611 http://www.oceusa.com/ Note: The web site http://www.oce.com gives the current addresses of the local Océ organisa- tions and distributors. Note: The addresses of local Océ organisations for information about the Wide Format Printing Systems and the Production Printing Systems can be different from the addresses above.
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Océ Express WebTools ..92 Abbreviations the media type or media size ......250 Océ EWT ............24 the regional settings ........108 Océ PlotWave 300 MF Express ......24 Check Active job the settings in the Océ Express WebTools ..101 delete ............146 your licenses ..........286...
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Index original feeding table ........29 1:1 copy of a CAD drawing ......66 originals exit ...........29 1:1 copy of a colour drawing ......68 scanner open levers .........29 a specific area of an original ......193 scanner top cover ..........29 add a strip ............189 Components user panel delete a specific area of an original...
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Index Feed the original media type or media size .......250 description ...........162, 198 the copy job preferences and copy templates ..125 File type the default output quality for copy jobs ..128 ...........135, 208 description the default output quality for print jobs ..124 scan to file ............214...
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Media series Lower right soft key description ............108 description ............31 Media sizes specifications ..........302 ..............158 Media type or media size define ............250 Media types Océ preferred (Europe) ........300 Main components preferred (USA) ..........301 Océ PlotWave 300 .........22 Message Mains supply cable...
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...........172 footprint ............23 scan job settings ..........208 main components ...........22 scanner states ..........106 Océ PlotWave 300 MF Express system states ..........105 definition ............24 toner states ...........106 Océ PostScript® 3 Driver print ............64, 155 Océ PostScript® 3™ Driver specifications ..........299...
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Index Printer top cover in the fuser section ........268 description ............25 in the media bypass section ......271 Printing system in the roll feed section ........274 footprint ............23 Passwords move ............223 Océ Express WebTools ........97 Pause re-adjust ............223 active job ............146 switch off ..........78, 220 Pen settings...
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Index Residual toner container description ............130 replace ............253 Scan to file Resolution colour mode: black and white .......215 ...........134, 209 description colour mode: colour ........214 printer ............294 colour mode: greyscale ........215 Restart compression method ........214 description ............107 file type ............214 Restore organisation ..........214...
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Index Switch on job states ............147 description ..........39, 230 multiple-user and repro environment ...141 System multiple-user environment ......139 defaults ............120 open .............142 shut down or restart ........107 ............61, 159 print System administrator repro environment ........140 description ............94 Software controller System data specifications ..........292 backup...
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Index description ............31 Upper right soft key description ............31 USB backup key description ............263 USB flash drive interface description ............31 USB installation key description ............262 USB mass storage device print ...............58 USB stick interface description ............25 User interaction Océ Express WebTools ........19 Océ...
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2009 Océ. Illustrations and specifications do not necessarily apply to products and services offered in each local market. Technical For more information visit us at: specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.oce.com Beyond the Ordinary...