Oce Arizona 550 GT User Manual page 87

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[61] Vacuum Bleed Valve and Zone Controls
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1 - Bleed Valve partly open
3 - Top Zone is Open
Vacuum Zone Control Handles
These controls are meant for use with custom vacuum zones. If you only use the factory
default of one large zone, make sure all three handles are left in the open position. When
you create custom zones the three control valves are used to control which zones of the
printer table will have vacuum applied when the table vacuum pump is turned on. To
close a zone turn the control handle a quarter turn clockwise.
Vacuum Table Foot Pedal
The vacuum foot pedal toggles the table vacuum on or off. It helps the operator to secure
the media on the vacuum table since it allows hands-free operation. The vacuum must
be turned on prior to starting a print, and the vacuum cannot be turned off until a print
is completed.
Vacuum Bleed Valve & Gauge
The bleed valve handle is located to the left of the three vacuum control handles. This
bleed valve can be adjusted to control the amount of vacuum suction on the media. Less
suction reduces artifacts caused by the suction when imaging on flexible media. If you
2 - Left Zone is Open
4 - Right Zone is Closed
Chapter 5 - How to Operate the Océ Arizona 550 GT
The Media Vacuum System
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