Canon Oce VarioPrint i Series User manual

Ver 0.2
Level 1 Uptime Optimization
Océ VarioPrint i-series.
User Guide

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1Introduction
In order to keep the VPi-series running the day-to-day maintenance, is be covered by you, a trained
operator. Only in case of malfunction or in case of scheduled service-maintenance, the local service
organization is involved.
The actions below are considered to be normal maintenance actions which can be executed by every
trained operator. Additional information can be found in the user guide which is available on:
http://downloads.oce.com.
1. Replace the ink-containers
2. Replace the waste containers (ink and water)
3. Add water to the PIM-conditioning
4. Replace the flip rings from the High Capacity Stacker
5. Replace the tissue cassettes
6. Replace the tissue ribbons
7. Clean the Z-sensors
8. Clean the SZ-sensors
9. Clean the print belt
10. Clean the inner side of the print belt.
When applicable the items above are not described in detail, but a reference is made to the user
guide which contains this information.
In order to increase the uptime of the system, it is possible to give an additional training, which
enables you to conduct a number of maintenance actions which are normally executed by the
service engineer. In addition you can do some checks and execute ‘normal’ maintenance actions
preventive which might prevent future problems and/or increase the uptime.
This document describes the so called ‘advanced Key Operator Maintenance’. It can be used by you
as reference and logbook.
In order to perform the Level 1 Uptime Optimization actions, you need to have some additional
tools:
•A flashlight
•Torx screwdriver T20
•Screwdriver #2
•Vacuum cleaner
It is up to the local organization to arrange these. Also the normal maintenance tools and supplies
are needed:
•PML
•Alpha wipes TX1004
•Nitrile gloves
•Print belt cleaning cloth

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In this document, a couple of times we ask you to ‘inform service’ in case you notice
something during a check. Note that you supposed to inform the service engineer via
the logbook at the rear of this document.
Only submit a service call in case the system is not working according expectation/specification.
In the procedures there are differences, depending on the ‘revision’ of the system.
Note that this is a: Rev 1 
Rev 2 
Rev 3 
Rev 4 System (to be completed by the service engineer)
In case you encounter problems during performing maintenance actions, please add
this in the ‘remark’ section at the rear of this guide. An engineer will have a look at it
as soon as he is on site.

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2Table of Contents
1 Introduction 2
2 Table of Contents 4
3 Daily Maintenance 5
3.1 Check the environment. 5
3.1.1 Check the print room conditions 5
3.1.2 Check the media storage conditions. 5
3.1.3 Check the supplies storage conditions. 5
4 Weekly Maintenance. 6
4.1 Check the ink handling. 6
4.1.1 Check the ink buffer reservoirs 6
4.1.2 Check the ink supply cans. 6
4.2 Check the maintenance 7
4.2.1 Check the manifolds 7
4.2.2 Check the Back Pressure Reservoirs 7
4.2.3 Check the degassing tray. 8
4.3 Check the print unit 9
4.3.1 Check the print-belt for contamination 9
4.3.2 Check the print-belt damage 9
4.3.3 Clean the inner-side of the print-belt 9
4.4 Clean the Registration units. 10
4.4.1 Clean the Z-registration sensors. 10
4.4.2 Clean the SZ-rollers. 10
4.4.3 Clean the segment-rollers. 10
4.5 Check the Paper Input Module 11
4.5.1 Check the PIM water bottle(s) 11
4.5.2 Check the alignment of the PIM’s and the stackers 11
4.6 Clean the paper path rollers. 12
4.6.1 Clean the paper path rollers of the HTU 12
4.6.2 Clean the paper path rollers in the Fixation. 12
4.6.3 Clean the paper path rollers in the HCS. 13
5 Monthly Maintenance. 14
5.1 Check the chillers. 14
5.1.1 Clean the heat exchanger of the chillers. 14
5.1.2 Check the level of the coolant. 15
5.2 Check the air system 16
5.2.1 Check the waste reservoirs of the air system 16
5.2.2 Check the air pressure 16
5.3 Clean the exterior of the system. 17
5.3.1 Clean the air grids of the system 17
6 Logbook. 18
7 Operator Notes 23

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3Daily Maintenance
3.1 Check the environment.
3.1.1 Check the print room conditions
Check the temperature and humidity of the environment of the system.
Print room conditions:
Description
Value
Temperature
20 –26 oC
68 –78.8 oF
Relative Humidity
30 –50 %
Air Pressure
840 –1060 mbar
When not according specification, initiate actions to have this improved.
3.1.2 Check the media storage conditions.
Make sure the media is stored wrapped in packing material or boxes and protected from
mechanical damage.
Media storage conditions:
Description
Value
Temperature
18 –26 oC
64.4 –78.8 oF
Relative Humidity
30 –60 %
Air Pressure
n.a.
When not according specification, initiate actions to have this improved.
3.1.3 Check the supplies storage conditions.
Make sure the ink and other fluids are stored according specification.
Ink, PML and AML storage conditions:
Description
Value
Temperature
5 –30 oC
41 –86 oF
Relative Humidity
n.a.
Air Pressure
n.a.
When not according specification, initiate actions to have this improved.

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4Weekly Maintenance.
4.1 Check the ink handling.
4.1.1 Check the ink buffer reservoirs
Rev 1 –open the top cover of the ink
handling and check for leakage
Rev 2,3,4 –no action
In case you find leakage, inform local service.
4.1.2 Check the ink supply cans.
Rev 1 –open the supply tray of the ink handling and check for leakage
Rev 2,3,4 –open de doors of the ink handling and check for leakage
In case you find leakage, inform local service.

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4.2 Check the maintenance
4.2.1 Check the manifolds
Rev 1 - Open the maintenance door at the rear of the system. Use a
flashlight to check if you see air in the ink hoses or in the top of the
reservoir from the manifold.
In case you find air, inform local service.
Rev 2,3,4 - Open the maintenance door at the rear of the
system. Use a flashlight to check if you see air in the ink hoses.
In case you find air, inform local service.
4.2.2 Check the Back Pressure Reservoirs
Rev 1,2,3,4 - Open the maintenance door at the
rear of the system. Use a flashlight to check the
4/5 Back Pressure Reservoirs for cracks and or leakage.
In case you find cracks or ink leakage, stop printing and
submit a service call.
Before you start, switch
of the system with the
‘moon button’ on the
operator panel.

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4.2.3 Check the degassing tray.
Rev 1,2,3,4 –Open the maintenance door at the rear
of the system. Pull the degassing tray towards you
and use a flashlight to check the degas tray for
leakage.
In case you find ink leakage, stop printing and submit
a service call.

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4.3 Check the print unit
4.3.1 Check the print-belt for contamination
Rev 1,2,3,4 –Open the lower and middle front doors from the print unit. Use a
flashlight to check if the print belt is contaminated with ink.
In case you find contamination, clean the print belt with PML and a dust free cloth
(TX1004 Alphawipe).
This action is considered to be normal maintenance actions which can be executed by every
trained operator. Additional information can be found in the user guide which is available
on: http://downloads.oce.com: ‘Clean the surface of the print belt’
4.3.2 Check the print-belt damage
Rev 1,2,3,4 - Use a flashlight to check if the print belt is damaged or has a crack.
Open the left hand flap (1) and rotate the print belt manually. Check at the location of
the roller, on the very right hand side.
In case you find damage. Stop printing
immediately as it can cause major
damage to the system. Inform the local
service organization.
4.3.3 Clean the inner-side of the print-belt
Rev 1,2,3,4 –Start the maintenance action for cleaning the bottom-side of the print belt.
This action is considered to be normal maintenance actions which can be executed by every
trained operator. Additional information can be found in the user guide which is available
on: http://downloads.oce.com: ‘Clean the inner-side of the print-belt’
Before you start, switch
of the system with the
‘moon button’ on the
operator panel.

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4.4 Clean the Registration units.
4.4.1 Clean the Z-registration sensors.
Rev 1,2,3,4 –Clean the Z-registration units in the Paper path module, Registration input
module Unit (2x) and Registration output module.
This action is considered to be normal maintenance actions which can be executed by every
trained operator. Additional information can be found in the user guide which is available
on: http://downloads.oce.com: ‘Clean the Z-sensors in the …’
4.4.2 Clean the SZ-rollers.
Rev 1,2,3,4 –Check if the SZ-rollers in the Paper path module, Registration input module
Unit, Print Module, Registration output module and stacker are contaminated.
When required, use PML and a dust-free cloth to clean the rollers.
This action is considered to be normal maintenance actions which can be executed
by every trained operator. Additional information can be found in the user guide which is
available on: http://downloads.oce.com: ‘Clean the SZ-rollers in the …’
4.4.3 Clean the segment-rollers.
Rev 1,2,3,4 –Open the lower and middle front doors from the print unit, turn the green
knob 1. Turn and lift the green knob 2
Check if the segment-rollers are
contaminated. When required, use PML
and a dust-free cloth to clean the
segments.
Be cautious not break the segments from the
wheels. When a segment is broken, inform the
local service organization.
Before you start, switch
of the system with the
‘moon button’ on the
operator panel.