Oce CS2136 Reference Manual

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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions .............................................2

Basic Operations

Turning the Printer On and Off ...........................6

Loading the Roll ..................................................8

Loading the Sheet ............................................12

Printing from Windows ......................................14

Maintenance

Replacing Ink Tanks .........................................16

Cleaning the Printer ..........................................21

Checking for Nozzle Clogging ..........................25

Cleaning the Printhead .....................................26

Adjusting the Printhead Automatically ..............27

Adjusting the Feed Amount ..............................28

Troubleshooting

Responding to Messages .................................29

Troubleshooting if You Cannot Print .................37

Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print as Expected ..45

Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ............................48

Clearing Jammed Sheet ...................................52

Consumables

Consumables ....................................................54

Appendix

Index .................................................................56

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ..........2 Basic Operations Turning the Printer On and Off ......6 Loading the Roll ..........8 Loading the Sheet ..........12 Printing from Windows ........14 Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks .........16 Cleaning the Printer ..........21 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......25 Cleaning the Printhead ........26 Adjusting the Printhead Automatically ....27 Adjusting the Feed Amount ......28...
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a ﬁre or electrical shocks. █Printer location •...
Page 3: Printer Location
Safety Precautions █Cleaning the Printer • Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. If such materials come into contact with any electrical component inside the printer, a ﬁre or electric shock may occur.
Page 4 Safety Precautions █Power Supply • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage the cable and lead to a ﬁre or electrical shock. • Never use an extension cord. This could cause a ﬁre or electrical shock. •...
Page 5 Safety Precautions • After removing the Cutter Unit, never touch the cutting edge. This could cause personal injury. • To prevent a ﬁre hazard or dangerous electric shock, if a foreign object falls into or a liquid spills into the printer, press the Power button immediately to switch the printer off, unplug the printer power cable from the outlet, and then call for service.
Page 6: Turning The Printer On And Off
Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Océ logo,Startingup…Pleasewait.is displayed. The printer goes online in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit.
Page 7: Turning The Printer Off
Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer off Important • Never turn the printer off or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message lamp is ﬂashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary.
Page 8: Loading The Roll
Loading the Roll Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. With the edge of the roll paper facing back as shown, set the roll with the Roll Holder from the right.
Page 9 Loading the Roll Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side. Important • Insert the Holder Stopper ﬁrmly so that there is no gap between the roll and the ﬂange of the stopper. If there is a gap, it may cause feeding problems. Note •...
Page 10 Loading the Roll Push the Release Lever back and pull out the roll paper evenly on both ends. Insert the edge in the Paper Feed Slot (a) and advance the paper until vacuuming paper starts. After the paper reaches the Platen, it is automatically advanced and vacuuming paper starts.
Page 11 Loading the Roll Important • Do not touch the linear scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Pull the roll edge gently and align it with the Paper Alignment Line (a). Lower the Release Lever toward the front. Important • Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the Paper Alignment Line (a). This may prevent the paper from being advanced straight.
Page 12: Loading The Sheet
Loading the Sheet Note • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper. Remove the Roll Holder from the printer and remove Basket Fastener A (a) from the Stand Stay (b).
Page 13 Loading the Sheet Important • Do not touch the linear scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it straight between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line at right (a) and the Paper Alignment Line inside (b).
Page 14: Printing From Windows
Printing from Windows Printing Print from the application menu. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. After conﬁrming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing.
Page 15 Printing from Windows Choose Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu to stop the print processsing. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ﬂashing, hold down the Stop button for a second or more to stop printing.
Page 16: Replacing Ink Tanks
Replacing Ink Tanks Precautions when handling an Ink Tank Take the following precautions when handling an Ink Tank. Caution • For safety, keep an Ink Tank out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Important •...
Page 17 Replacing Ink Tanks If a message prompts you to replace the Ink Tank, press the OK button. Steps 2 and 3 are unnecessary in this case. Go to step 4 and remove the Ink Tank. Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleaning.
Page 18 Replacing Ink Tanks The Ink Lamp ﬂashes quickly if there is no ink left. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it. Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip to remove it, and press the OK button.
Page 19 Replacing Ink Tanks Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. •...
Page 20 Replacing Ink Tanks Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the ﬁgure, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong. If the Ink Tank does not ﬁt in the holder, do not force it into the holder.
Page 21: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. Cleaning the printer exterior Turn the printer off. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution •...
Page 22: Cleaning Inside The Top Cover
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning inside the top cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. •...
Page 23 Cleaning the Printer If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes on the Platen (a) or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the included Cleaning Brush (c) to wipe it away. Important • Do not touch the linear scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note •...
Page 24 Cleaning the Printer Platen (b), the Paper Retainer (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), and the guide rail (f). Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality.
Page 25: Checking For Nozzle Clogging
Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you ﬁnish printing that quantity.
Page 26: Cleaning The Printhead
Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you ﬁnish printing that quantity. •...
Page 27: Adjusting The Printhead Automatically
Adjusting the Printhead Automatically If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. Follow the steps below for standard automatic adjustment of the Printhead. Load unused paper.
Page 28: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed images are affected by white streaks or dense color streaks, adjust the amount that paper is fed. Follow the steps below for standard automatic adjustment of the feed amount. Load unused paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized or larger. You will need two sheets at most.
Page 29: Responding To Messages
Responding to Messages Cross-references are given in the following format. Information in the Reference Guide ( → P.XX) Information in the User's Guide ( → CD "XX") Messages regarding paper Error Messages Cause Corrective Action Regular printing is selected, A print job for sheets was sent Remove the roll.
Page 30 Responding to Messages Error Messages Cause Corrective Action Cannot adjust with present The Printhead and feed We recommend loading a type of paper. amount cannot be adjusted paper that you often use, other than when highly transparent film is film, before adjusting the Printhead. loaded.
Page 31 Responding to Messages Error Messages Cause Corrective Action Borderless print not The paper is not loaded Load a roll of the correct size. possible. Check paper correctly. (→CD "Paper Sizes") position. Reload the roll in the printer. (→P.8) The printer has received a print Check the size of paper loaded in job that cannot be printed using the printer.
Page 32: Error Messages
Responding to Messages Error Messages Cause Corrective Action Wrong paper size. The paper size as specified If you have set Ignore Mismatch to on the printer does not match Yes, printing resumes at this point. the size specified in the printer Load paper of the same size as you driver.
Page 33: Messages Regarding Ink
Responding to Messages Error Messages Cause Corrective Action Auto paper cutting is not Roll paper cannot be cut using Cut the roll paper manually. possible. the Cutter Unit. (→CD "Cutting Roll Paper Manually") There is a paper jam. Remove the jammed paper. (→CD "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper") Cannot feed paper.
Page 34: Other Messages
Responding to Messages Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action Ink tank: No XX ink There is no Ink Tank of the Load or reload the Ink Tank. loaded.(Here, XX is an ink indicated color in the printer. (→P.16) color) There is a problem with the Ink Replace it with a new Ink Tank.
Page 35 Responding to Messages Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action Cannot update firmware. You have uploaded firmware for Check the firmware version. a different model. (→CD "Updating the Firmware") Replace part soon. It is almost time to replace You can continue to use the printer consumables for which service for some time until Past part is required.
Page 36 Responding to Messages Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action Multisensor error. Direct sunlight or strong lighting Take steps to ensure the printer is may be shining on the printer not used when exposed to direct and causing the sensor to sunlight or strong lighting. malfunction.
Page 37: Printing Does Not Start
Troubleshooting if You Cannot Print Printing does not start Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action The Display Screen The printer is not In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select of the Control selected in the printer Printer or Printer in the printing dialog box and try Panel is blank.
Page 38 Troubleshooting if You Cannot Print Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action An error message There is a paper jam. Remove the jammed paper. appears on the (→CD "Clearing Paper Jams") Display Screen of The printer is offline. If an error message appears on the Display Screen the Control Panel.
Page 39 Troubleshooting if You Cannot Print Phenomenon Status Corrective Action The printer ejects blank, The leading edge of the roll This operation is normal. unprinted paper. paper was cut to straighten it. When Forced is selected under Trim Edge First in the printer menu, the leading edge of a roll is cut after you load the roll to ensure the edge is straight and eliminate any scraps of...
Page 40: Cannot Print Over A Network
Troubleshooting if You Cannot Print Cannot print over a network Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action Cannot print over a The Ethernet cable is Make sure the printer is connected to the network network. not connected correctly with the correct Ethernet cable, and then turn the to the printer's Ethernet printer on.
Page 41 Troubleshooting if You Cannot Print Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action Cannot print over The AppleTalk protocol Activate AppleTalk on the printer. AppleTalk or Bonjour is not enabled on the (→CD "Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network networks. printer. Settings") The computer you Make sure the computer's AppleTalk settings are are trying to print configured correctly.
Page 42: Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print As Expected
Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print as Expected Problems with the Printing Quality Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action Printing is faint. You may be printing on the Print on the printing surface. wrong side of the paper. The Printhead nozzles are Print a test pattern to check the nozzles clogged.
Page 43 Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print as Expected Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action Paper rubs against the The paper type as specified Make sure the same type of paper is Printhead. on the printer does not match specified on the printer as in the printer the type specified in the printer driver.
Page 44 Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print as Expected Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action The edges of the paper The Platen has become dirty Open the Top Cover and clean the are dirty. after borderless printing or Platen. printing on small paper. (→P.21) The paper type as specified Make sure the same type of paper is on the printer does not match...
Page 45 Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print as Expected Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action The surface of the paper The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. is dirty. (→P.21) The back side of the paper The Platen has become dirty Open the Top Cover and clean the is dirty.
Page 46 Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print as Expected Problems with printed images Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action Lines are misaligned. The Printhead is out of Adjust the Printhead alignment. alignment. (→P.27) (→CD "Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually") If the previous corrective actions do not improve printing, adjust the angle of the printhead.
Page 47: Other Problems
Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print as Expected Other problems Phenomenon Cause Corrective Action The printer consumes a lot Many full-page color images In print jobs such as photos, images of ink. have been printed. are filled with color, which consumes a lot of ink.
Page 48: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Caution Remove any jammed paper promptly. • Turn the printer off. Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper.
Page 49 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Important If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be • lowered in preparation to cut the paper. Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the Carriage and Platen if you have pushed the Carriage to the left edge or if a paper jam occurs during cutting.
Page 50 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a • Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. Pull the roll edge gently and align it with the Paper Alignment Line (a).
Page 51 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Close the Top Cover. Turn the printer on. The roll is now advanced. After it is nished being advanced, you can resume printing.
Page 52: Clearing A Jammed Sheet
Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Caution Remove any jammed paper promptly. • Turn the printer off. Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important Do not touch the linear scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).
Page 53 Clearing a Jammed Sheet Push the Release Lever back. If the paper is visible, grasp the paper and pull it forward. If you cannot see the paper, remove the scrap from behind the printer. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.
Page 54: Consumables
Consumables Supported paper Océ Draft Paper Océ Standard Paper Océ Premium Paper Océ SmartMatt Paper Océ Top Photo Plus Paper Océ Smart Dry Photo Paper Océ Double Matt, Film Océ Transparent Paper Océ Check Plot Bond Océ Deluxe Bond Océ Inkjet Premium Color Bond Océ...
Page 55: Maintenance Cartridge
Consumables • Printhead Maintenance cartridge A replacement Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge includes a Shaft Cleaner. • Maintenance Cartridge CS2136 29952288 Cutter unit A reaplacement Cutter Unit. • Cutter Unit CS2136: 29801292...
Page 56: Index
Index Adjusting the printhead ......27 Top Cover ......... .22 Turning the printer off.
Page 57 FCC Regulations （U.S.A） Océ wide format printer CS2136 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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