Oce ColorWave 300 User manual

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Océ-Technologies B.V.
© 2009 Océ.
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Edition: 2009-10

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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction.......................................................................................................11
Notes for the reader.................................................................................12
Available documentation.........................................................................14
How to use this manual...........................................................................17
The Océ ColorWave 300 key concepts...................................................20
User interaction........................................................................................22
Chapter 2
Get to know the Océ ColorWave 300 multifunction printer.........................23
The main components.............................................................................24
The Océ ColorWave 300 system.............................................................25
Working area [Footprint].........................................................................26
The Océ ColorWave 300 hardware and consumables..........................28
The components of the printer (front)..............................................28
The components of the printer (right hand side).............................30
The components of the printer (back)..............................................31
The components of the scanner .......................................................32
The components of the top delivery tray (optional)........................34
The user panel....................................................................................35
The printing system consumables..........................................................38
Chapter 3
Quick start.........................................................................................................39
Connect the mains supply cable.............................................................40
Switch on the printing system................................................................41
Replace / Install the media.......................................................................42
The Océ Express WebTools.....................................................................47
The Smart Inbox.......................................................................................48
Easy printing, copying and scanning.....................................................50
Print a file from a USB mass storage device....................................50
Use Océ Publisher Express to send a print job................................51
Print a job from the Smart Inbox......................................................53
Use the Océ Windows® Printer Driver to send a print job..............54
Use the Océ PostScript® 3 Driver to send a print job......................56
Make a fast copy of a CAD drawing..................................................58
Make a normal color copy.................................................................60
Make a fast b/w copy of a CAD drawing...........................................62
Scan a color CAD drawing to PDF format........................................64
Scan a CAD drawing to b/w TIFF format..........................................66
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Scan to a USB mass storage device.................................................68
Switch off the printing system................................................................70
Chapter 4
Define your workflow with the Océ Express WebTools...............................71
Introduction...............................................................................................72
The Océ Express WebTools...............................................................72
The 'Jobs' tab.....................................................................................73
The 'Preferences' tab..........................................................................75
The 'Configuration' tab......................................................................76
The 'Support' tab................................................................................77
The 'System ' tab................................................................................79
Set another language for the Océ Express WebTools....................80
User roles and authorizations...........................................................82
Log in as an authorized user.............................................................83
Log out after your session.................................................................84
Change the password for authorized users.....................................85
How to edit a setting..........................................................................86
View and check the settings..............................................................89
Save the settings in a file...................................................................90
Load the settings from a file..............................................................91
Restore the factory defaults...............................................................92
The system monitor...........................................................................93
Shut down or restart the system.......................................................95
Configure your printing system..............................................................96
Change the regional settings.............................................................96
Configure the sleep mode timer.......................................................97
Configure the network settings in the Océ Express WebTools......98
Configure and manage scan destinations........................................99
Configure scan destinations........................................................99
Configure a local scan destination............................................101
Configure a remote scan destination........................................102
Configure the pen settings..............................................................105
Define your printing system preferences.............................................106
What you need to know about default settings.............................106
Define the system preferences........................................................107
Define the print job preferences......................................................109
Optimize the default output quality for print jobs.........................111
Define the copy job preferences and copy templates...................116
Optimize the default output quality for copy jobs.........................119
Define the scan job preferences and scan templates....................122
Optimize the default output quality for scan jobs.........................125
Manage jobs on your printing system.................................................128
The Smart Inbox and Jobs Queue concept....................................128
Use Smart Inboxes in a multiple-user environment.....................131
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Use Smart Inboxes in a repro environment...................................132
Open or create a Smart Inbox.........................................................133
Delete a Smart Inbox........................................................................134
Chapter 5
Use the Océ ColorWave 300 multifunction printer......................................135
Pause, resume or delete an active job .................................................136
The job states.........................................................................................137
Clear the system.....................................................................................139
Basic scan jobs.......................................................................................140
Introduction to scan jobs.................................................................140
Feed the original...............................................................................141
Use the carrier sheet........................................................................143
Do a basic scan job...........................................................................145
Extended scan jobs................................................................................147
Introduction to scan jobs.................................................................147
Do an extended scan job.................................................................148
Available settings for scan jobs......................................................151
'File type'...........................................................................................157
Make a scan and remove a strip.....................................................159
Basic copy jobs.......................................................................................161
Introduction to copy jobs.................................................................161
Feed the original...............................................................................162
Use the carrier sheet........................................................................164
Do a basic copy job..........................................................................166
Extended copy jobs................................................................................168
Introduction to copy jobs.................................................................168
Do an extended copy job.................................................................169
Available settings for copy jobs......................................................171
Make multiple sets of copies...........................................................181
Make a copy with a stamp...............................................................183
Scale to another media size.............................................................184
Make a copy and add a strip............................................................186
Make a copy and remove a strip.....................................................188
Make a copy of a specific area of an original.................................190
Make a copy and delete a specific area of an original..................192
Send print jobs.......................................................................................194
What you need to know before you send your print jobs............194
Use Océ Publisher Express to send a print job..............................195
Use the Océ Windows® Printer Driver to send a print job............197
Use the Océ PostScript® 3 Driver to send a print job....................199
Use FTP to send a print job to the Océ ColorWave 300................201
Use LPR to send a print job to the Océ ColorWave 300................202
Print a job from the Smart Inbox....................................................203
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Print a file from a USB mass storage device..................................204
Chapter 6
Ensure the best output quality......................................................................205
Introduction to how to ensure the best output quality.......................206
Optimize the output quality of the scanner..........................................208
Calibrate the scanner.......................................................................208
Define the output quality of the printer................................................210
The quality modes............................................................................210
Output type, output quality and print speed..................................211
Recommended media types and quality modes...........................212
Color Management...........................................................................220
'Color Management'...................................................................220
'Color feel'...................................................................................225
Océ 'Enhanced colors: RGB input data'....................................226
Océ 'Enhanced colors: CMYK input data'.................................227
Océ 'Enhanced colors: Rendering intent'.................................228
Media.................................................................................................230
What is a media profile?............................................................230
Manage media............................................................................231
Download a media profile from the Océ web site...................233
Input profiles.....................................................................................234
What is an input profile? ...........................................................234
Manage input profiles................................................................235
Check the output quality of the printer ................................................237
'Demo print'......................................................................................237
'Quality check' print..........................................................................239
'Tone scale area check' print...........................................................240
'Color reference chart' print.............................................................241
Output quality problems..................................................................243
Optimize the output quality of the printer............................................248
Optimize the output quality on the printer ....................................248
Use the 'Print quality' wizard...........................................................252
Chapter 7
Maintain the Océ ColorWave 300 multifunction printer.............................255
Replace / Install the media.....................................................................256
Replace the ink tanks.............................................................................261
Replace a defective printhead...............................................................264
Replace the maintenance cassette........................................................269
Clean the scanner...................................................................................272
Upgrade or re-install the system..........................................................276
Introduction.......................................................................................276
Backup the system data...................................................................277
Install the new system software......................................................278
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Restore the system data..................................................................279
Chapter 8
System messages and solutions...................................................................281
The printer...............................................................................................282
Overview...........................................................................................282
Cover or door opened......................................................................284
Remove jammed media...................................................................286
Temperature or humidity out of range...........................................288
Carriage away from home position too long.................................289
Clear an original jam on the scanner..............................................290
Chapter 9
License management.....................................................................................291
Introduction to managing licenses.......................................................292
The 'Licenses' tab in the Océ Express WebTools................................293
The basic workflow of 'Support' - 'Licenses' activation......................294
Océ License Logic...................................................................................295
The structure of license files and licenses...........................................296
Check your licenses................................................................................298
Save the currently active licenses.........................................................300
Install a new license...............................................................................301
Chapter 10
Software options............................................................................................303
Océ Repro Desk Studio..........................................................................304
Océ Repro Desk Studio....................................................................304
Account management............................................................................305
An overview of Océ Account Center...............................................305
Chapter 11
Network and Security settings......................................................................307
Check or adapt the network settings....................................................308
Check or adapt the security settings.....................................................310
Appendix A
Specifications of the Océ ColorWave 300.....................................................313
Specifications Océ ColorWave 300 printer ..........................................314
Specifications Océ Scanner Express....................................................317
Specifications Océ PowerM controller.................................................319
Specifications drivers and job submission software..........................321
Preferred Océ media names..................................................................323
Typical drying times...............................................................................327
Standard scale factor.............................................................................332
Requirements for the USB mass storage device ................................334
Appendix B
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Reader's comment sheet................................................................................335
Reader's comment sheet.......................................................................336
Appendix C
Addresses of local Océ organizations...........................................................339
Addresses of local Océ organisations .................................................340
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Chapter 1
Introduction

Notes for the reader
Introduction
This manual helps you to use the Océ ColorWave 300. The manual contains a description
of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Océ ColorWave 300.
Definition
Attention-Getters
Parts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following:
■Additional general information, for example, information that is useful when you
perform a task.
■Information to prevent personal injuries or property damage.
Note, Attention and Caution
The words Note, Attention and Caution draw your attention to important information.
Overview of the attention getters#
IndicatesIconWord
Tips or additional information about the correct use
of the product.
Note
Information to prevent property damage, for example
damage to the product, documents or files.
Attention
Information to prevent personal injuries.
The Caution indication has several icons that warn
against various hazards. The icons are shown below.
Caution
General hazardCaution
Hot surfaceCaution
Electric shockCaution
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Notes for the reader

IndicatesIconWord
Moving partsCaution
Laser beamCaution
The use of heat-resistant gloves is mandatory when you
carry out the actions concerned.
Safety information
The safety information for this product is included in a separate manual with the title
Safety information. This manual is part of the documentation set that you received with
your product.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 13
Notes for the reader

Available documentation
Introduction
This manual is part of a complete documentation set. The following table shows a complete
overview of the available documentation.
Available documentation Océ ColorWave 300
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AvailabilityDocumentation
■On www.oce.com
Available as a html document and as a
PDF file in multiple languages.
■On CD-ROM
Available as a html document and as a
PDF file in multiple languages.
User manual - Operating information
■On www.oce.com
Available as a PDF file.
■On CD-ROM
Available as a PDF file.
User manual - Safety information
■On www.oce.com
Available as a PDF file in English only.
■On CD-ROM
Available as a PDF file in English only.
Wide-Format Printing Systems -
Connectivity Manual
Note:
Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information.
Available documentation Océ Express WebTools
#
AvailabilityDocumentation
■On www.oce.com
Available as a html document and as a
PDF file in multiple languages.
■On CD-ROM
Available as a html document and as a
PDF file in multiple languages.
User manual - Operating information
Chapter 1 - Introduction14
Available documentation

AvailabilityDocumentation
■Embedded in the application
Available in multiple languages.
On-line Help
Note:
Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information.
Available documentation Océ Windows® Printer Driver
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AvailabilityDocumentation
■On www.oce.com
Available as a PDF file in multiple lan-
guages.
■On Driver Pack CD-ROM
Available as a PDF file in multiple lan-
guages.
User manual
■Embedded in the application
Available in multiple languages.
On-line Help
Note:
Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information.
Available documentation Océ PostScript® 3 Driver
#
AvailabilityDocumentation
■On www.oce.com
Available as a PDF file in multiple lan-
guages.
■On Driver Pack CD-ROM
Available as a PDF file in multiple lan-
guages.
Installation manual
■Embedded in the application
Available in multiple languages.
On-line Help
Chapter 1 - Introduction 15
Available documentation

Note:
Visit Océ on the internet at www.oce.com for the latest information.
Chapter 1 - Introduction16
Available documentation

How to use this manual
Introduction
You can access a topic quickly with the following methods.
■Refer to the alphabetical index at the end of the manual.
■Refer to the table of contents at the beginning of this manual.
Before you turn to the complete table of contents, you can also use the following table
to find a topic quickly.
The sections of this manual
The following table gives an overview of how the chapters are arranged logically.
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TopicsSectionChapters
■Overview of available documentation.
■Explanation regarding the manual and
how to use it.
■The Océ ColorWave 300 key con-
cepts.
■User interaction.
Introduction1
■The main components.
■Footprint.
■The Océ ColorWave 300 hardware.
■The consumables.
Get to know the Océ Color-
Wave 300multifunction
printer
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■Connect the mains supply cable.
■Switch on the printing system.
■Load the media.
■The Océ Express WebTools.
■The Smart Inbox.
■Easy copying, scanning and printing
Quick start3
■Introduction.
■Configure your printing system.
■Define your printing system prefer-
ences.
■Manage jobs on your printing system.
Define your workflow with
the Océ Express WebTools
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 17
How to use this manual

TopicsSectionChapters
■Connect the mains supply cable.
■Switch on the printing system.
■Basic and extended scan jobs.
■Basic and extended copy jobs.
■Send print jobs.
Use the Océ ColorWave
300 multifunction printer
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■Optimize the output quality of the
scanner.
■Define the output quality of the
printer.
- Color management.
- Media.
- Input profiles.
■Check the output quality of the
printer.
■Optimize the output quality of the
printer.
- Print quality wizard.
Ensure the best output
quality
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■Replace the media.
■Replace consumables: printhead and
maintenance cassette.
■Maintain the scanner.
■Upgrade the system.
Maintain the Océ Color-
Wave 300 multifunction
printer
7
■Remove jammed media.
■Clear an original jam on the scanner.
■Clear a media jam.
Solve problems8
■Manage licenses.License management9
■Océ Repro Desk Studio.
■Account management.
Software options10
■Check and adapt network settings.
■Check and adapt security settings.
Network and Security set-
tings
11 / B
■System specifications.
■Specifications drivers and job submis-
sion software.
■Preferred Océ media types and sizes.
Specifications of the Océ
ColorWave 300
Appendix
A
Chapter 1 - Introduction18
How to use this manual

TopicsSectionChapters
Reader's comment sheet.General informationAppendix
B
Addresses of local Océ organizations.General informationAppendix
C
Chapter 1 - Introduction 19
How to use this manual

The Océ ColorWave 300 key concepts
Océ ColorWave 300 system configuration
The Océ ColorWave 300 system is available in a number of configurations.
The Océ ColorWave 300 multifunction printer is a printer combined with an Océ
scanner Express, top delivery tray and a lower receiving tray.
The minimum configuration is a 2 roll printer only version with a lower receiving tray.
Copy functionality
The Océ ColorWave 300multifunction printer offers a large number of copy activities.
A wide variety of original and copy related settings are supported. You can specify partic-
ular layout, media, finishing, feeding and quality enhancement options from the user
panel.
Scan functionality
The Océ ColorWave 300multifunction printer offers a large number of scan activities.
A wide variety of original and scan related settings are supported. You can specify partic-
ular layout and quality enhancement options and you can select a local or remote scan
destination from the user panel.
USB
Support of USB scanning and printing.
Green button principle
The Océ ColorWave 300 multifunction printer is a very user-friendly system. Basic copy
or scan jobs can be performed by simply pressing the start button on the user panel.
Only if you want to perform more complex copy or scan jobs, you have to change the
default settings with the help of the other settings on the user panel. The templates offer
you extended ease of use because you can use them to store preferred combinations of
settings.
Templates
The user panel offers you a number of customizable templates for the job settings of a
copy or scan job. The templates allow you to store your preferred job settings. To start
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The Océ ColorWave 300 key concepts