Operator Guidelines For White Ink - Oce Arizona 6160 XTS User Manual

Operator Guidelines for White Ink

Operator Guidelines for White Ink
Introduction
This chapter is necessary only if you have an Océ Arizona 6100 Series printer with the white ink
option.
Managing White Ink
White ink is re-circulated in the system to limit any settling of the ink. For this to take place, the
printer must be left powered on at all times. Regular maintenance is required to keep the white
printheads functioning properly.
Before you begin
If your printer includes the white ink option, an ink bag must be present and all must contain
white ink in order for the printer to function properly.
IMPORTANT
Clean the media if the printer is in a dusty environment, or when there are fibers protruding from
the media. A dirty or dusty environment is harmful to the printheads because particles can plug
the nozzles and result in poor image quality. Avoid close proximity to routers and other sources
of dust and debris. Also avoid placing your printer close to solvent printers as the fumes can
have a negative effect on the printheads.
Procedure
1.
Agitate the white ink bag gently as described on the bag label at least once a week.
2.
Perform Printhead Maintenance for white at least one time every workday and more often, if
required. Do this even if the printer is not used that day.
NOTE
Refer to the Printhead Maintenance section of the Maintenance chapter for an explanation of
how to perform daily maintenance.
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