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  • Page 1 Océ CS9160 Eco Solvent Low Solvent Ultra User’s Guide Bio-Lactite...
  • Page 2 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer AP-40790 – Rev 2.0 -23/08/2011,...

  • Page 3: Contents

    This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Océ CS9160 printer series. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody and control and...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder. Trademarks mentioned in this guide • Océ, CS9160 are registered trademarks or product names of Océ-Technologies B.V. • Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, Windows XP, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 5: Ap-40790 – Rev 2.0 -23/08/2011

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer ABOUT THIS GUIDE Purpose and Target Readers This guide explains preparations before use and operation procedures for Océ’s Full Colour Inkjet printer CS9160 series. This guide is prepared for the owners and operators of this product.
  • Page 6 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer AP-40790 – Rev 2.0 -23/08/2011,...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer TABLE OF CONTENTS Regularisation and safety information ................9 Compliance with following regulations ..............10 Warnings, cautions and notes ................10 Managing VOCs ....................11 Handling inks / cleaning + waste of inks / cleaning ..........12 Warning labels ......................
  • Page 8 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer AP-40790 – Rev 2.0 -23/08/2011,...

  • Page 9: Regularisation And Safety Information

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Compliance with following regulations ..............10 Warnings, cautions and notes ................10 Managing VOCs ....................11 1.3.1 Instructions for use of an APS ................11 Handling inks / cleaning + waste of inks / cleaning ..........12 Warning labels ......................

  • Page 10: Compliance With Following Regulations

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 1.1 COMPLIANCE WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the...

  • Page 11: Managing Vocs

    1.3.1 Instructions for use of an APS • To connect an APS system to the Océ CS9160, please refer to “Installing an APS on a CS9160”. • For instruction on safe use and maintenance of an APS, please refer to Filter 05 User’s Guide.

  • Page 12: Handling Inks / Cleaning + Waste Of Inks / Cleaning

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 1.4 HANDLING INKS / CLEANING + WASTE OF INKS / CLEANING Caution • Before handling inks/ cleaning and their waste, do carefully read the MSDS-sheet and the container labels for important health, safety and environmental information.
  • Page 13 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer • Do not connect earth cables in the following areas : Gas pipes. Doing so may cause fire or an explosion. Earth terminals for telephone lines or lightning rods. Doing so may cause a large flow of voltage if lightning occurs.
  • Page 14 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer • Do not open covers attached with screws under any circumstance. This could cause an electric shock or printer breakdown. • While cleaning with the wiper o Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit.

  • Page 15: Warning Labels

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 1.5 WARNING LABELS Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. A warning label is used on parts of the printer which especially needs your attention. Understand the locations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating the printer.
  • Page 16 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer N° Types of warning labels AP-40790 – Rev 2.0 -23/08/2011,...
  • Page 17 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer AP-40790 – Rev 2.0 -23/08/2011,...
  • Page 18 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer AP-40790 – Rev 2.0 -23/08/2011,...

  • Page 19: Product Overview

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Features ......................20 Name of the parts and functions ................21 2.2.1 Front section ....................21 2.2.2 Rear section ..................... 22 2.2.3 Operation panel ....................23 Printer mode ......................26 2.3.1 Normal mode ....................26 2.3.2...

  • Page 20: Features

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 2.1 FEATURES High-speed output The new type print head achieves high-speed output. It is compatible with media up to 1615 mm in width. Wide variety of compatible media The head is adjustable to two levels of height and compatible with media between 0.01 mm and 0.3 mm in thickness.

  • Page 21: Name Of The Parts And Functions

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 2.2 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 2.2.1 Front section N° Name Function Used to fix or release the media. Lower the lever to fix the media.

  • Page 22: Rear Section

    Insert the ink cassette Used for smoothly feeding through media when the media is set or printed. Media guide The CS9160 printer also incorporates a pre-heater element to warm up the installed media before printing. AC inlet Used to connect the power cables.

  • Page 23: Operation Panel

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 2.2.3 Operation panel Notes • Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel. • When performing menu setting from the operation panel: “Menu setup on the operation panel” •...
  • Page 24 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer (1) Operation keys in the Normal mode N° Normal Setup menu display [Menu] key Changes to Setup menu Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal. The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the next...
  • Page 25 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer (2) Display section. N° Name Colour Status Description Lamp ON Power ON Lamp An error has occurred. Error content is displayed on the Power lamp green blinks Lamp OFF Power OFF Analyzing received data. Lamp ON Printing.

  • Page 26: Printer Mode

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 2.3 PRINTER MODE 2.3.1 Normal mode Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The printer is ready to print. • The media has been loaded and the media type has been set.

  • Page 27: Basics

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 3 BASICS Installation environment ..................28 3.1.1 Environmental conditions for installation ............28 3.1.2 Ventilation requirements ..................29 3.1.4 Installation space ....................30 Switching the power ON / OFF ................31 3.2.1 Switching the power ON ..................31 3.2.2 Switching the power OFF ..................

  • Page 28: Installation Environment

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 3.1 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 3.1.1 Environmental conditions for installation Floor strength of the installation place More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m²) Power Supply AC90V –...

  • Page 29: Ventilation Requirements

    The required hourly ventilated volume is independent of the room volume. In case the Océ CS9160 is placed in a larger room, the ventilation rate can be lowered accordingly, as long as the hourly ventilated volume is equal to or larger than indicated in table 1.

  • Page 30: Installation Space

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 3.1.4 Installation space Install the printer on a levelled floor which has enough strength to support the weight of the entire machine. 650 mm 1550 mm 1000 mm 3800 mm 1000 mm 2700 mm 1000 mm Total height with cassettes mounted = 1600 mm AP-40790 –...

  • Page 31: Switching The Power On / Off

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 3.2 SWITCHING THE POWER ON / OFF 3.2.1 Switching the power ON Step 1 : Press the [Power] key to switch ON the printer. • The Power indication light lights green. • The printer starts initializing.

  • Page 32: Switching The Power Off

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 3.2.2 Switching the power OFF Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Before powering OFF, be sure that: • Printing or other operations are stopped or finished.

  • Page 33: Replacing Ink Cassettes

    Leaving the printer without ink cassettes inside the ink cassette slots will result in head clogging. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (2) Cassette Types Refer to the media guide (www.mediaguide.oce.com) for more information concerning the cassette types. Notes • Only use Océ original ink.
  • Page 34 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer (3) Replacement steps Caution • When handling ink cassettes, be careful not to get ink into your eyes or on your skin. However, if this happens, flush immediately with water. Otherwise, your eyes can become slightly inflamed.

  • Page 35: Disposal Of Waste Fluids

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Disposal period. Dispose the waste fluids in the following cases.  When the waste fluid tank is more than half full.

  • Page 36: Transfer And Transportation

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 3.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION 3.5.1 Transferring the printer When using the dedicated stand, transfer the printer according to the procedure below. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Pre-transfer steps Step 1 : Verify that the printer is OFF.

  • Page 37: Transporting The Printer

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 9 : The plastic bars are installed to both right and left side of the carriage. Step 10 : Remove the scroller. Step 11 : Unplug and remove all cables. Step 12 : Release the lock of the caster wheels and transfer the printer.
  • Page 38 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 8 : Attach the protective material (metal plate) to the head unit, and fix it with thumbscrews. N° Name Head unit Butterfly screw Head unit fastening material (metal plate) Step 9 : Open the right maintenance cover and the front cover Step 10 : Install the plastic bar while lifting the carriage.

  • Page 39: Longstore Procedure

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 3.5.3 Longstore procedure When your printer is currently loaded with Bio-Lactite ink or Low Solvent Ultra ink, and you want to transport it or leave the printer idle for a long period (± 2 weeks) it is highly recommended to longstore the printer in order not to damage the heads and / or the complete ink system.

  • Page 40: Start Up Procedure After Longstore

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 4 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select Longstore or Head wash (depends on the firmware). Step 5 : Press the [ENTER] key. • Depending on your type printer, the operation panel displays: “[Start Longstore ►...

  • Page 41: Handling The Printer

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4 HANDLING THE PRINTER Making the printer ready-to-print ................43 General info on usable media ................44 4.2.1 Media compatibility .................... 44 4.2.2 Printing area ...................... 44 4.2.3 Notes on handling media ................... 45 4.2.4 Notes on storing media ..................45 Handling and installing Media ................
  • Page 42 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.2.2 Advantages ....................80 4.7.2.3 WAVE STITCHING availability..............81 4.7.3 Flushing menu ....................81 4.7.3.1 Flushing return count menu ................ 82 4.7.4 Side Margin menu ..................... 82 4.7.5 Media Initial menu ..................... 82 4.7.6 Media width menu ..................... 83 4.7.7 Winding unit menu .....................

  • Page 43: Making The Printer Ready-To-Print

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.1 MAKING THE PRINTER READY-TO-PRINT Starting point: FULLY- INSTALLED OCE CS9160 ↓ Step Action Reference Choose the appropriate media. General info on usable media Installing roll media Install and load the media. Loading roll media...

  • Page 44: General Info On Usable Media

    Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The Océ CS9160 printer offers a wide media compatibility with both uncoated and coated media. The appropriate media needs to be selected in accordance with the application type.

  • Page 45: Notes On Handling Media

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.2.3 Notes on handling media Notes • Use compatible media under an appropriate environment. The appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for printing are shown below. Temperature Humidity Recommended range 22°C to 30°C 40% to 60% Change rate Within 2°C per hour...

  • Page 46: Handling And Installing Media

    “General info on usable media” 4.3.1 Installing roll media Notes There are two optional winding systems available for the CS9160 Unwinder/Winder 100 (Only available as option in Europe/ROW) Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) (Standard delivered in North America, option in Europe/ROW) •...
  • Page 47 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 1 : Loosen the fixing levers on the right and left side of the rear. Set the distance between the roll media holders wider than the roll media width. N° Name Roll media holder (left)
  • Page 48 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 3 : Set the roll media to the roll media holder (left) N° Name Roll media holder (left) Roll media Step 4 : Set the roll media to the roll media holder (right) and fix the fixing lever.

  • Page 49: Setting Roll Media

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.3.2 Setting roll media Notes There are two optional winding systems available for the CS9160 Unwinder/Winder 100 (Only available as option in Europe/ROW) Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) (Standard delivered in North America, option in Europe/ROW) •...
  • Page 50 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 3 : Open the front cover. N° Name Front Cover Step 4 : Set the roll media to the media feed slot. Notes • If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly, wind it tightly again, and then load it.
  • Page 51 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 6 : Rewind the roll media a little by rolling the flange on the roll media holder while holding the edge of the media, eliminate any slack or slant. Notes • If you set the roll media free while rewinding, the roll media will fall out from the media feed slot on the rear of the product.
  • Page 52 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 7 : If the edge of the roll media is set less than 5 mm from the edge of the pressure roller, follow the procedure below to adjust the position of the roll media.
  • Page 53 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 9 : Close the front cover. N° Name Front cover  The Media type setup menu is displayed. Step 10 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select the type of the loaded media.

  • Page 54: Setting Media Type

    Introduction: When you have loaded the media in the CS9160, you will have to set the media type. The Media setup menu is displayed after the media hold lever is pushed from the backward position to the forward position. (= lever...

  • Page 55: Head Height Adjustment

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.3.4 Head height adjustment When used? Use the head height adjustment feature when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media. This way you prevent the print head from touching the media. Notes •...

  • Page 56: Step Adjustment

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.3.5 Step adjustment After every printed swath, the media is fed a certain distance. Depending on the kind of media (weight, backing) another media feed compensation has to be set. This to avoid the following phenomenon: •...
  • Page 57 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 7 : Perform the initial adjust print. • Press the [Enter] key. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes • The length that the media is fed for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm.
  • Page 58 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 10 : Perform the Confirm Print. • Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF3: Confirm Print". • Press the [Enter] key. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes •...
  • Page 59 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 12 : Perform Micro adjustment printing. • Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel. • Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". • Press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 60: Replacing Roll Media

    If you want to change the media type. (2) Replacement steps Notes There are two optional winding systems available for the CS9160 Unwinder/Winder 100 (Only available as option in Europe/ROW) Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) (Standard delivered in North America, option in Europe/ROW) •...
  • Page 61 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 3 : Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and wind roll media N° Name Roll media holders Roll media Step 4 : Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media N°...
  • Page 62 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 5 : Take the same procedure as in step 4 remove the roll media from the left roll media holder. N° name Roll media holder (left) Fixing lever Roll media Notes • To load another roll media, refer to: “Setting media”.

  • Page 63: Test Print

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.4 TEST PRINT 4.4.1 Overview and functions of the test prints Action to be performed Testplot Function when needed Nozzle Check To check the head nozzles. Perform a head cleaning. Mode print To check the print conditions.
  • Page 64 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 5 : Press the [>] key. Result: • The operation panel displays “Test1: Nozzle Check”. • The display enters the Test Print menu Step 6 : Press the [+] key or [-] key to select the item you want to print and press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 65: Nozzle Check

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.4.3 Nozzle check Used to check whether there are any head clogging, missing nozzles or misfiring nozzles. Notes • If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean the head.

  • Page 66: Setup Print

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.4.5 Setup print Checks the current settings of the printer. Notes • User media and print mode lists are printed only when "ALL Set List" is selected. • For the printing procedure, refer to “Performing a test print”.

  • Page 67: Palette Print

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.4.6 Palette print Used to compare pen colours used on the computer to the printing colours. Notes • When “Banner 1” or “Banner 2” is set in the Print Mode menu, “PalettePrint” is not displayed on the Test Print menu.

  • Page 68: Adjust Print

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.5 ADJUST PRINT Notes • This printer has been adjusted for optimum print quality before shipment at the factory. • Align the print head when the print quality decreases after the installation environment or the media has been changed.
  • Page 69 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer • A confirmation pattern for quality adjustment is printed. • After the confirmation pattern is printed, the operation panel displays "Adj.1: Confirm". Step 15 : Check that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows •...
  • Page 70 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 17 : Press the [ENTER] key. • Start "Bi-D normal" pattern printing. • Check the BI-D normal pattern printing and select the number corresponding to the lines that are most closely aligned. • “4” is selected in the next printing sample.

  • Page 71: Menu Setup On The Operation Panel

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.6 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL 4.6.1 Menu setup procedure Step 1 : Confirm that the operation panel is in the Normal mode. Step 2 : Press the [menu] key. Step 3 : “Menu 1: Setup>” is displayed.
  • Page 72 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 6 : The setting in the blinking part of the LCD monitor can be changed. Press the [+] key or the [-] key to change the setting. Step 7 : To save the changed setting, press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 73: Panel Setup Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.6.2 Panel setup menu overview. The following items are found in the Panel setup menu. Setup item Description Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured. Test print menu Performs a nozzle check of the print head and setup list.

  • Page 74: Mediatype Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.1 MediaType menu Setup item Setting Value Description Type 1 Set up the media type for printing. It is possible to set 30 different user settings as Type 2 "Type 1-30" for printing. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy.

  • Page 75: Print Mode Menu

    1615 Remark: Print modes only selectable via RIP and not visible on the CS9160 panel Large Drop Family - VSD1 : 7 – 14 – 21 ng / Small Drop Family - VSD3 : 3.5 – 7 – 12.5 ng Head speed: Slow = 320 cps = 610 mm/s and Fast = ±...

  • Page 76: Init.adj.print Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.1.4 Init.Adj.Print menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Change the length (feed length) of the media feed direction for the initial adjust print. [Enter] key: 100 mm to <250 mm> to 500 mm The setting value is determined.

  • Page 77: Pre Heater Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.1.9 Pre Heater menu Set up to acclimatize and preheat the media before printing. Notes • The temperature to be set for the Pre Heater varies depending on the media which is used. For recommended temperature settings of Pre Heater, refer to the "Recommended media list".

  • Page 78: Dryer Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.1.11 Dryer menu Notes • Temperature to be set for the after Heater varies depending on the media which is used. For recommended temperature settings of the after heater, refer to the "Recommended media list".

  • Page 79: Effect Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.2 Effect menu 4.7.2.1 Printer menu integration The WAVE stitching settings can be found on the following location in the printer menu. ► Menu1: Setup> ► Set 1: MediaType ▼ Effect: Wave Effect: Fuzz Effect: Fine &...

  • Page 80: Advantages

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Use this menu to improve the print quality by means of intelligent interweaving print algorithms (WAVE stitching) Setup Item Setting Value Description The effect function is not used. If obvious white lines or uneven None 1 print density appear on the printed media in “...

  • Page 81: Wave Stitching Availability

    4.7.2.3 WAVE STITCHING availability There are a lot of different print modes available on the Océ CS9160. For each mode, 3 different wave patterns can be chosen, resulting in different speeds. To make it much easier, only 6 combinations are recommended by Océ.

  • Page 82: Flushing Return Count Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.3.1 Flushing return count menu Set the frequency (flushing return count) that the print head returns to the original spitting box when setting "On Media" in the Flushing menu. Notes • When increasing the flushing return count, clogging could occur while printing continuously.

  • Page 83: Media Width Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.6 Media width menu If media detection is switched off, the media width menu allows you to manually enter the media width Media width menu Notes • setting a larger value than the actual media width in the Media width menu may cause ink to be...

  • Page 84: Origin Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.8 Origin menu Set this menu when reprinting on the margin, when the printing data position is changed to the position of the already printed media. Setup Item Setting Value Description Change the print head position and media feeding distance •...

  • Page 85: Head Fan Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.10 Head fan menu Activate the head fan if blurring or dot losses occur during printing. Setup item Setting Description Headfan <OFF> The fan is not activated Activates the fan ----- [CANCEL] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu 4.7.11...

  • Page 86: Slant Check Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.14 Slant Check menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Slant Check is not performed. <ON> Slant Check is performed between two consecutive print jobs. Slant Check • [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy.

  • Page 87: Roll Length Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.17 Roll Length menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Roll Length is not used. <OFF> • [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. Roll1 Set up the roll media length. The Roll Length setting can be set for "Roll1" to "Roll3".

  • Page 88: Cr Maintenance Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.19 CR Maintenance menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Clean the wiper. Start • [Enter] key: The print head moves to the centre. The wiper moves forward. Cleaning the wiper is complete. CR Maintenance •...

  • Page 89: Ip Address Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.22 IP Address menu Notes • Be sure to set the IP address after consulting your network administrator. Setup Item Setting Value Description 000.000.000.000~ Use the following keys to change the IP address. <192.168.001.253>~ •...

  • Page 90: Sleep Mode Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.26 Sleep mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured. When you activate sleep mode, the printer operates as follows. • The exhaust fan stops • The vacuum fan stops • All heaters stop • All lamps switch off except for the power lamp •...

  • Page 91: Sleep Mode Start Menu

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.7.28 Sleep mode start menu Activate sleep mode During sleep mode, “Restart ==> Enter” will be displayed in the operation panel. During sleep mode, pressing the [ENTER] key will return the printer to normal operation.

  • Page 92: Operating From The Operation Panel

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.8 OPERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 4.8.1 Feeding media You can feed roll media at any position you want Follow the procedure below to feed media.

  • Page 93: Stop Printing

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.8.2 Stop printing Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. If you want to stop printing, operate as follows. Step 1 : Stop sending printing data from the computer to the printer.

  • Page 94: Cutting Media

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.8.4 Cutting media Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product. • The operation panel displays: “Ready to print”.

  • Page 95: Changing And Confirming Settings While Printing

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.8.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing. 4.8.5.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing. Step 1 : Confirm that the printer is in one of the following conditions; • Receiving • Converting •...

  • Page 96: Settings That Can Be Changed Or Confirmed While Printing

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 4.8.5.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing. Notes • The Print start menu is displayed only when the printer is warming up. • When you change a setting during operation, be sure to select “Backup” to save the setting that you changed.

  • Page 97: Periodical Maintenance

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Done by end user ....................98 5.1.1 Items needed ..................... 99 5.1.2 Weekly maintenance ..................100 5.1.2.1 Cleaning the wiper ..................100 5.1.2.2 Cleaning around the print head..............103 5.1.2.3 Cleaning the outer case ................106 5.1.2.4 Cleaning inside the printer ................

  • Page 98: Done By End User

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1 DONE BY END USER This section describes the periodical services required for a CS9160 series printer. The periodical services ensure stable printout quality of the machine. In the periodical services, some service parts need to be checked, cleaned or replaced.

  • Page 99: Items Needed

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.1 Items needed Notes • Refer to www.mediaguide.oce.com for more information concerning available maintenance kits and items. • Dedicated cleaning liquid If the printer is currently loaded with Eco-Solvent ink, order Eco-Solvent cleaning If the printer is currently loaded with Low Solvent Ultra ink, order Low Solvent Ultra...

  • Page 100: Weekly Maintenance

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.2 Weekly maintenance 5.1.2.1 Cleaning the wiper Clean the wiper once a week or when blurs or incompleteness in printing remains after the head cleaning. Notes • Use the cleaning stick when cleaning the wiper.
  • Page 101 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 8 : Open the maintenance cover on the right of the printer. N° Name Maintenance cover Step 9 : Use the cleaning stick moistened with cleaning liquid to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper.
  • Page 102 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer • Cleaning wiper backside:  Wipe vertically N° Name Cleaning wiper Cleaning stick Head cap unit Step 10 : Close the right maintenance cover • Close the cover firmly until it is locked. N° Name...

  • Page 103: Cleaning Around The Print Head

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.2.2 Cleaning around the print head. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Clean the print head when foreign objects, such as dust or ink, causing omitted dots or ink drops are attached around the print head.
  • Page 104 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 7 : Press the [ENTER] key • Maintenance starts • The print head moves to the left. • “CR Maintenance: END” is displayed. Step 8 : Open the left maintenance cover. N° Name Maintenance cover...
  • Page 105 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 10 : If foreign objects, such as dust or ink are attached to the print head, remove them using a cleaning stick moistened with cleaning liquid. N° Name Print head Head guide area Nozzle...

  • Page 106: Cleaning The Outer Case

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.2.3 Cleaning the outer case Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Instruction: Use a soft cloth to wipe off dust and possible dirt from the outer case. 5.1.2.4 Cleaning inside the printer Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
  • Page 107 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 3 : Wipe off paper powder and ink from the platen using a dust-free and soft cloth slightly damped with water. N° Name Platen Media Guide Step 4 : Wipe off the dirt of the grid roller’s unpainted (silver colour) area with damp and a tightly squeezed soft cloth.

  • Page 108: Drip Cleaning Into The Cap

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.2.5 Drip cleaning into the cap Notes • This maintenance procedure must only be done in case your printer is currently loaded with Low Solvent Ultra or Bio-Lactite ink. Step 1 : Go to the CR maintenance menu and press ENTER.

  • Page 109: Monthly Maintenance

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.3 Monthly maintenance 5.1.3.1 Replacing the spitting box sponges Notes • In case your printer is currently loaded with Eco-Solvent ink, we advise to replace the spitting box sponges every two months. • Make sure to install the correct spitting box sponges in case your printer is currently loaded with Bio-Lactite ink.

  • Page 110: Several Times A Year

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.4 Several times a year 5.1.4.1 Clean the timing fence Step 1 : Open the front cover. Step 2 : Clean the timing fence with a dry polyknit wiper N° Name Timing fence 5.1.4.2 Clean the Y-rail Step 1 : Open the front cover.

  • Page 111: Clean The P-Rear Sensor Surface

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.4.3 Clean the P-rear sensor surface Step 1 : Open the front cover. Step 2 : Clean the P-rear sensor surface with a swab. N° Name P-rear sensor AP-40790 – Rev 2.0 -23/08/2011,...

  • Page 112: Head Cleaning

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.1.5 Head cleaning When to perform? Perform a head clean if the prints become blurred or are incomplete. Notes • Remove media while cleaning. Step 1 : Verify that the operation panel is in Normal mode.

  • Page 113: Done By Authorized Océ Technician

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 5.2 DONE BY AUTHORIZED OCÉ TECHNICIAN This section describes the periodical part replacement and the periodical inspections required for this printer. These periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of the printer. 5.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts Perform periodical replacements according to the table below.
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  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6 TROUBLESHOOTING When you cannot generate graphics in the way you want ......... 116 6.1.1 Perform Head cleaning .................. 116 6.1.2 Adjust the print head ..................117 When media is jammed ..................120 Malfunctions and failures ................... 122 6.3.1...

  • Page 116: When You Cannot Generate Graphics In The Way You Want

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Notes • If an error not included in any items of this section occurs, contact your local OCÉ representative. Notes • If you want to receive product warranty, prepare the warranty certificate. If the warranty certificate is not presented, the warranty will not cover the repair even if within the warranty period.

  • Page 117: Adjust The Print Head

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6.1.2 Adjust the print head Notes • This printer was adjusted at factory shipment so that it obtains the optimum print quality. • Adjust the quality if the print quality change after the installation environment or the media is changed.
  • Page 118 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 16 : Press the [>] key • “Adj.1: Confirm” is displayed. • The display enters the Adjust Print menu. Please refer to: “Adjust Print menu”. Step 17 : Press the [ENTER] key • A confirmation pattern for quality adjustment is printed •...
  • Page 119 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Check 3print samples that are printed with Bi-D Normal pattern, and select the number that is not out of alignment. “4” is selected in the next printing sample. Step 22 : Press the [+] or the [-] key to enter the number that you selected in previous step.

  • Page 120: When Media Is Jammed

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6.2 WHEN MEDIA IS JAMMED Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Switch OFF the power of the printer. • Refer to “Switching the power OFF”...
  • Page 121 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Step 5 : Pull the media to your side, and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade. N° Name Razor blade Roll media Step 6 : Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and wind roll media.

  • Page 122: Malfunctions And Failures

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6.3 MALFUNCTIONS AND FAILURES This section describes non displayed malfunctions and failures of the printer, possible causes and countermeasures. 6.3.1 Problems in installation and introduction Cannot perform ink replenishment. N° Possible cause remedy Reference Close the front cover, or...
  • Page 123 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer Does not work after loading the media. N° Possible cause remedy Reference Close the front cover. Is the front cover open or media loading lever Lower the media loading “setting media” raised? lever. Close the maintenance Is the maintenance cover open? “cleaning the wiper”...

  • Page 124: Media-Related Troubleshooting

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6.3.3 Media-related troubleshooting The media slips or is torn during initialization. Notes • If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to” when media is jammed” N° Possible cause remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media.
  • Page 125 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer The wrong media size is set during initialization N° Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the Use the recommended media. recommended media? Is the media loaded at Set the media straight. Setting roll media...

  • Page 126: Printing-Related Troubleshooting

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6.3.4 Printing-related troubleshooting Printing is partially stained or incomplete. Notes • Using non recommended media can result in inferior print quality. Possible cause Remedy Reference N° Is the media moist? Replace it with new media.
  • Page 127 User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer White or black lines appear on printed media N° Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the Use the recommended media. recommended media? Is the roll media set Set the roll media correctly. Loading roll media...

  • Page 128: Error Messages

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6.4 ERROR MESSAGES 6.4.1 Status messages This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation. When the product is operating correctly, each operation status is displayed as below. N° Display Description Reference Standby Ready to Print —...

  • Page 129: Error Message Display And Remedies

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6.4.2 Error message display and remedies Error messages are displayed when certain failures occur during printer operation. The printer can display the following error message on the operation panel and stop. If the printer stops operation, solve the error so that the printer restarts.

  • Page 130: Command Error Display And Remedies

    User’s Guide Océ CS9160 printer 6.4.4 Command error display and remedies A command error is displayed if a certain failure occurs during analysis of the command data sent from your PC to the printer. If a command error occurs, the following error message appears of the printer and the operation panel stops.
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