How To Handle Media - Oce Arizona 6160 XTS User Manual

How to Handle Media

Introduction
Océ Display Graphics Systems has conducted extensive testing of many media. Since your
printer is capable of imaging on a wide range of material, we encourage you to explore various
media so that you can establish your own criteria for achieving high quality images in your work
environment.
Use ICC profiles to control ink density and to help achieve consistent color. If an ICC profile is not
available for a particular media and it is not possible or convenient to create one specifically for
that media, select an ICC profile for another media that is similar in composition and color and
the results will very likely be acceptable. Profiles are much less media-dependant for UV ink
printers than for solvent-based printers. For access to ONYX profiles (media models), please
consult our web site at: http://dgs.oce.com/
Definition
The term media covers a wide range of possible materials for your printer. Essentially, any
material that is less than 50.8mm (2.0 inches) thick, and less than the maximum size of 1.25m
wide x 2.5m long (49.2 in x 98.4 in), can be considered viable media. Some materials will hold the
ink better than others, so we encourage you to experiment with media to determine what works
best for your purpose.
IMPORTANT
When printing on reflective media, we advise that you monitor the nozzle check and printhead
nozzle plates. Perform additional printhead maintenance, if required, to prevent ink from
partially curing/gelling on the printhead nozzle plates.
How to Handle, Store, and Clean Media
See material-specific documentation for recommended handling and storage requirements.
General material storage and handling suggestions follow:
• Store media in a dry environment avoiding high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight.
The size of the material can change according to the temperature and/or humidity changes of
the working environment. Ideally, store media in the same environmental conditions as it will
be used.
• Store media flat to reduce tendency to bow. Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or
warped material.
• Do not leave material loaded in the printer for an extended period of time. The material may
curl resulting in misalignment, jams, or decreased printing quality.
• Some material has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a non-printable
side, adhesion and color may be affected.
• Handle media with lint-free gloves. Oil deposits from fingers will degrade print quality. Do not
touch the printable side of material.
• Media must be free of lint, dust, oil or other debris. Use techniques and solutions that are
appropriate to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Use a tack cloth to clean media as it will reduce static buildup. Press lightly when you use a
tack cloth to prevent residue deposit on the media.
NOTE
Dirty media can affect image quality and reliability of printer output. If you wipe the media with a
tack cloth before printing, it will reduce ink buildup on the carriage underside. The tack cloth
removes static and also removes particles that tend to attract stray ink drops that result in ink
buildup. Tack cloths are used by auto-body shops to clean cars before painting. Océ does not
provide additional tack cloths beyond what is in the Accessory kit.
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