Oce Arizona 318 GL User manual

Operation guide
Océ Arizona 318 GL
User Manual

Copyright
© 2018, Océ
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Océ makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
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Furthermore, Océ reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to
time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Edition 2018-04 (Revision 3010124379) US

Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................7
Preface...............................................................................................................................................................8
Product Compliance......................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2
Product Overview............................................................................................................. 13
Printer Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3
Safety Information............................................................................................................15
Materials Handling Safety............................................................................................................................. 16
UV Ink and Flush.............................................................................................................................................17
UV Curing System ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Safety Interlock System................................................................................................................................. 22
Safety Labels...................................................................................................................................................23
Safety Awareness...........................................................................................................................................26
Roll Media Safety Awareness........................................................................................................................35
Chapter 4
How to Navigate the User Interface............................................................................... 37
Operator Interface Hardware.........................................................................................................................38
Printer Interface Software..............................................................................................................................40
Print Job Control Module.............................................................................................................................. 42
Maintenance Tasks.........................................................................................................................................49
Counters Module............................................................................................................................................ 50
Settings Module............................................................................................................................................. 51
Tools and Utilities Module.............................................................................................................................54
Software Update Module...............................................................................................................................57
Chapter 5
How to Operate Your Océ Arizona Printer..................................................................... 59
Training Requirements.................................................................................................................................. 60
How to Power ON and Off............................................................................................................................. 61
How to Power Off.....................................................................................................................................61
How to Prepare the Printer for Idle Periods........................................................................................... 63
How to Lock Out the Power Switch........................................................................................................ 64
How to Manage Printer Operations.............................................................................................................. 65
Daily Start-up and Shut-down................................................................................................................ 65
Daily Start-up and Shut-down - Shut-down Procedure..................................................................65
Printing a Job........................................................................................................................................... 66
How to Manage the Media Vacuum............................................................................................................. 68
The Media Vacuum System.................................................................................................................... 68
Common Custom Vacuum Zones...........................................................................................................70
Common Custom Vacuum Zones - Custom Imperial Vacuum Zones.......................................... 71
How to Manage Media...................................................................................................................................72
How to Handle Media.............................................................................................................................. 72
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Chapter 6
How to Operate the Roll Media Option.......................................................................... 75
Roll Media Option Hardware......................................................................................................................... 76
Roll Media Option Specifications..................................................................................................................78
Foot Pedal Switch Functions......................................................................................................................... 80
Roll Media Manager....................................................................................................................................... 81
How to Load Media........................................................................................................................................ 83
Load an Empty Core and Install in the Take-up Position......................................................................85
Loading the Media - Standard Method.................................................................................................. 87
Loading the Media - Alternate Method ................................................................................................. 90
How to Unload and Remove Media..............................................................................................................92
How to Unload and Cut Media - B: Cut the Media ............................................................................... 93
How to Unload and Cut Media - C: Remove Media from the Take-up Shaft in Printer or
Remove Take-up Shaft............................................................................................................................ 94
How to Unload and Cut Media - D: Remove the Supply Shaft From the Printer................................95
How to Unload and Cut Media - E: Remove Media Roll Or Empty Core From the Media Shaft ......96
How to Set Up a Roll Media Job................................................................................................................... 97
Set a Hold on a Roll Job.......................................................................................................................... 97
How to Print on Roll Media ...........................................................................................................................99
Determining the Media Step Correction Factor......................................................................................... 102
How to Use Media Edge Protectors............................................................................................................ 103
Chapter 7
How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit........................................................ 107
Reduce Static with the Static Suppression Option....................................................................................108
How to Change the Height of the Bar...................................................................................................109
Chapter 8
How to Work With White Ink.........................................................................................111
Operator Guidelines for White Ink.............................................................................................................. 112
White Ink Workflow Overview.....................................................................................................................113
How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink.................................................................................... 116
White Ink Quick Start....................................................................................................................................118
How to Prepare White Ink Print Jobs..........................................................................................................120
How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer................................................................................................120
How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool - How to Use the Spot Layer Tool...................122
How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool - How to Access the Spot Layer Tool....... 124
How to Create Spot Data in Photoshop............................................................................................... 126
How to Prepare Spot Data in Adobe Illustrator................................................................................... 129
How to Overprint Spot Data in Illustrator......................................................................................131
How to Place Raster Images in Illustrator .....................................................................................134
How to Create a Spot Channel Path in Illustrator......................................................................... 135
How to Set Up a File for Preflight's Spot Layer Tool....................................................................137
How to Name Your Spot Data in Illustrator...................................................................................138
How to Print With White Ink........................................................................................................................ 140
How to Use Media Models.................................................................................................................... 140
How to Create a Media Model for White Ink........................................................................................147
How to Configure Layers and Print Order..................................................................................... 150
Configure White Flood Layers........................................................................................................ 154
How to Set Ink Restrictions.............................................................................................................155
Calibration and Linearization..........................................................................................................156
How to Set Ink Limits...................................................................................................................... 157
How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs - ICC..................................................................158
How to Use the Media You Created...............................................................................................159
How to Create and Use Quick Sets.......................................................................................................160
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Chapter 9
Ink System Management............................................................................................... 163
Arizona Printer Ink........................................................................................................................................ 164
Change Ink Bags........................................................................................................................................... 166
Chapter 10
Error Handling and Troubleshooting............................................................................ 167
Troubleshooting Overview.......................................................................................................................... 168
Chapter 11
Printer Maintenance....................................................................................................... 171
Maintenance Guidelines.............................................................................................................................. 172
Maintenance Procedures............................................................................................................................. 173
Clean Carriage Underside..................................................................................................................... 173
Printhead Maintenance..........................................................................................................................175
Print a Nozzle Check........................................................................................................................ 178
Evaluate a Nozzle Check..................................................................................................................179
Printhead Maintenance - Maintenance for Select Printheads......................................................180
Swab Printheads.................................................................................................................................... 181
How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter......................................................................................................... 184
Remove Ink from the Table................................................................................................................... 186
Empty Ink Waste Trays.......................................................................................................................... 187
Fill the Coolant Reservoir ..................................................................................................................... 191
Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad..................................................................................................... 193
Clean Gantry Rails..................................................................................................................................195
Change Ink Filter ................................................................................................................................... 197
Bleed Ink Filter........................................................................................................................................200
How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb.......................................................................................................... 203
How to Remove the UV Lamp Bulb .............................................................................................. 205
How to Replace the Lamp Bulb...................................................................................................... 207
How to Replace the Lamp Housing................................................................................................208
Maintain White Ink................................................................................................................................. 209
Roll Media Option Maintenance..................................................................................................................210
RMO Maintenance Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 210
How to Clean the Rubber Capstan........................................................................................................211
How to Remove Stains (coffee, tea, soda pop, etc.)..................................................................... 212
How to Remove Uncured Ink on the Capstan............................................................................... 213
Appendix A
Application Information................................................................................................. 217
Application Resources on the Web Site..................................................................................................... 218
Index.................................................................................................................................221
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Chapter 1
Introduction

Preface
Introduction
This user guide provides the operator with information about the Océ Arizona 318 GL UV flatbed
inkjet printer.
Language Support
The printer's user interface software supports multiple languages. To select your preferred
language and other setup information, refer to the Settings Module in Chapter 4.
Printers are shipped with a printed copy of the US English version. You can download a PDF file
of the manual in other languages from the Customer Support web site: https://dgs.oce.com/ and
also the Océ web site: http://downloads.oce.com/.
Océ DGS on the Internet
For further information on documentation and support for your printer or for information on
other Océ products, please visit the Customer Support and also the Océ web site: http://
downloads.oce.com/
Safety Information
Safety information for handling inks, consumables, and operating the printer can be found in
Chapter 3.
Responsibilities of the Operator
The printer operator must be properly trained. Océ provides training for the operator in the use of
the printer hardware and software at the time of installation. It is the customer's responsibility to
ensure that only properly trained personnel operate the printer. Operators must be fully versed in
the operation of ONYX® Thrive or ProductionHouse . For any operator unfamiliar with these
applications, ONYX training is required. Training courses are available; contact your local Océ
representative.
The operator or other trained personnel are expected to handle all user maintenance as detailed
in the User Guide, and also replacement of consumable parts (except print heads).
Responsibilities of the Service Technician
Field service technicians must have Océ service training. The service technician is responsible for
all repairs, upgrading and modification requested by the customer or mandated by the Océ
Service and Support Group. The service technician who installs the printer will also provide
training for the operator that covers all of the basic skills required to operate the printer. Service
personnel are furnished with proper tools for the installation and maintenance of the printer.
Preface
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Product Compliance
Introduction
This product has been tested in accordance with the strictest international safety standards.
Please read the following sections before you connect the machine to the power supply. These
sections contain important information with regard to the user safety and the prevention of
equipment problems.
CAUTION
Make sure that you observe the safety rules hereinafter. This helps to assure that you can work
with the product/system safely. Make sure that you observe all the precautions mentioned
below.
NOTE
Depending on the context, the terms "system, machine, and equipment" used in the user
documentation means the Océ product for which this user documentation is applicable.
Some parts of the content of this section may not be applicable to your product.
SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and PSDS (Personal Safety Data Sheets) are provided for the safety and
convenience of all customers and anyone involved in use and handling of the printers, inks and
related materials. The SDS and PSDS for current and recent Océ Arizona products are available
from the Océ Downloads website: http://global.oce.com/support/.
Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC)
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate, radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the Operator's Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
manual.
If you make such changes or modifications, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This ODGS Equipment complies with EN61000-3-2.
Product Compliance
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CE Declaration of Conformity
The following CE Declaration of Conformity is provided for your convenience.
•Commercial product name:
Océ Arizona® 318 GL
•Model number:
HYB183
•Product description:
Commercial Printing Machine
Océ Display Graphics Systems declare under our sole responsibility that the above product(s) are
in conformity with essential requirements of the following EC directive(s) and Regulations by
applying the following referred standard(s):
EC Directive(s) and Commission
Regulations
Reference of standard(s) and amendment(s)
2006/42/EC (Machinery) EN 1010-1:2004+A1:2010
EN 1010-2:2006+A1:2010
EN 60204-1: 2006 + A1:2009/AC:2010
EN ISO 12100:2010, EN ISO 13849-1:2008 /AC:2009,
EN ISO 13849-2:2012
EN ISO 13857:2008, EN 349:1993 + A1:2008,
EN 953-1:1997 + A1:2009
EN 12198-1: 2000 + A1: 2008, EN 12198-2: 2002 + A1: 2008,
EN 12198-3: 2002 + A1: 2008
2014/30/EU (EMC) EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-6-2: 2005
2014/53/EU (RED) EN 300 330-2 V1.6.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
2011/65/EC (RoHS) EN 50581:2012
Product Recycling
The symbol on the left below indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your
household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This
product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-
one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling
waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could
have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially
hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation
in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste
disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please
visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. Reference: Directive 2012/19/EU.
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Environmental Protection
The Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) applicable for the printing system designated
for deliveries to the Peoples Republic of China is 20 years. This EPUP, which does not include
consumables or expendables, does not affect any warranty that is provided for the system and
may not be construed or interpreted as a separate guarantee for the printing system.
Marking Declaration Table China Pollution Act
Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements in the Product
Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
(CrVI)
Polybromi‐
ated bi‐
phenyls
(PBB)
Polybromi‐
nated dipe‐
nylether
(PBDE)
Curing Lamp
UV
0 X 0 0 0 0
Inkjet Heads X 0 0 0 0 0
O: indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in all the homogeneous
materials of the part is below the concentration limit requirement as described in SJ/T11363-2014.
X: indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in at least one homogeneous
material of the part exceeds the concentration limit requirement as described in SJ/T11363-2014.
Manufacturer:
Océ Display Graphics Systems
13251 Delf Place - Building #406
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6V 2A2
Telephone [phone] - Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Representative Marketing the Océ Arizona 318 GL in Europe:
Océ Technologies B.V.
St. Urbanusweg 43,
Venlo, The Netherlands, 5900 MA Venlo
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Product Compliance
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Product Compliance
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Chapter 2
Product Overview

Printer Specifications
Introduction
The Océ Arizona 318 GL is a flatbed inkjet printers capable of producing large format images on
various rigid and flexible media. The printers consist of a flatbed vacuum table and moving
gantry. Media is held flat and stationary on the vacuum table during printing. The gantry contains
a carriage that sweeps across the table as the gantry moves in steps along the length of the table
to print an image on the media. A Roll Media Option is available to facilitate printing on roll
media.
Printer Specifications
The printer must be operated in accordance with the environmental conditions specified in the
Océ Arizona Series Site Preparation Guide. Also note that there are many safety requirements
and precautions indicated in this document. Be sure to read all of the safety sections before using
your printer.
NOTE
All specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. While due caution has
been exercised in the production of this document possible errors and omissions are
unintentional.
Specifications
Feature Specification
Printing Technology Piezoelectric inkjet using Océ VariaDot™ technology:
UV Ink Standard: CMYK or Optional: White.
Maximum Media Size 2.5m (98.4") x 1.25m (49.2")
Media Thickness Maximum: 48mm (1.890")
Maximum Print Size 2.51m (98.8") x 1.26m (49.6")
Media Weight Maximum: 34 kg/m² (7 lbs/ft²)
Nozzle Drop Volume: Variable droplet sizes from 6 to 42 picolitres
User Interface LCD flat-panel monitor and mouse on a user-positioned podium.
Curing System UV curing lamps with variable power settings.
Power Requirements
Voltage:
(Rated Current: 16A)
208 through 240VAC ±10% 60Hz Single Phase
200 through 240VAC ±10% 50Hz Single Phase
2 AC lines -16A Inlet 1 and 8A Inlet 2
Recommended Circuit Breaker:
North America 20A, European Union 16A.
BTU Output 10,000 BTU (2950 watts) under continuous operation.
Hardware Interface USB, Ethernet TCP/IP, 100 base-T (or Gigabyte, if supported by the
local network).
Image Processing Soft-
ware
ONYX® PosterShop X10.1 or greater (drivers are included) or
ONYX® ProductionHouse Océ Edition version X10 or greater.
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Chapter 3
Safety Information

Materials Handling Safety
Introduction
Many kinds of supplies and materials are required for the daily maintenance and ongoing
operations of an inkjet printer. The following are some cautions and suggestions for the safe
handling of these items.
Consumables, supplies and maintenance materials
WARNING
• Do not throw ink, ink containing parts or contaminated parts, into an open flame.
• Do not leave ink, ink containing parts or contaminated parts, within reach of children.
• Keep consumables, supplies maintenance materials away from children. Store these
materials away from containers for food and drink.
• Be careful when handling fluids. Clean up spilled fluids immediately, to minimize the risk of
slipping and serious injuries.
CAUTION
• Only use the materials the manufacturer recommends and that are developed for the
machine. Materials that have not been approved by the manufacturer may result in failure of
the machine.
• Use maintenance materials, supplies and consumables for their intended purpose only.
• Ink polluted gloves and uncured printed media are considered chemical waste and should be
disposed according to local regulations.
• Waste of consumables, supplies and maintenance materials must not be disposed together
with household rubbish. Do not allow the product to reach the sewage system. Dispose of
waste of consumables, supplies and maintenance materials and its packaging containing
residues according to all federal, state and local applicable regulations. Please see the
relevant safety data sheet for the specific requirements.
• Curing of media of the Océ supported media-list is tested and considered sufficient under
standard conditions. For curing of custom media see the section .
IMPORTANT
• Do not place any liquids on the machine.
• Do not put excess pressure or weight on the printer vacuum table, especially at the two ends
of the printer.
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UV Ink and Flush
Safe Handling
Safe handling and use of UV ink and Flush are detailed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
documents. Review them before handling UV ink and flush.
NOTE
The Safety Data Sheets for all UV inks and Flush are available from the Océ website. For the
latest SDS and PSDS, visit: http://downloads.oce.com/
UV ink Cautions
CAUTION
• UV ink can be harmful if not properly handled. Make sure to carefully follow the Safety Data
Sheet guidelines in order to ensure maximum safety.
• Avoid skin contact with ink or uncured printed media.
• Wear safety glasses when handling ink or maintenance materials.
• Always wear prescribed gloves when contact with ink or maintenance materials is possible.
Make sure to carefully follow the Safety Data Sheet guidelines in order to ensure maximum
safety.
• Gloves should overlap sleeves.
• If a Microflex glove is contaminated with ink, discard it within 1 hour. Other nitrile gloves
discard within 10 minutes or less.
• Do not reuse single-use gloves.
• Handle prints with gloves when ink is not properly cured.
• When ink contacts your skin; clean immediately with soap and water. Do not use alcohol or
other solvents.
• When ink contacts your eyes; flush with water, consult the safety data sheet and contact a
doctor.
• Inks are not allowed for food-related or children-related applications (e.g. plates, toys).
• All waste containing uncured or partly cured UV ink is hazardous and must be disposed of
separately according to local regulations. Do not mix ink waste with non-hazardous waste
(household, office, etc.). Do not allow it to reach sewage systems or drinking water supplies.
Ink waste includes maintenance pads and cloths, gloves and any other material containing
uncured or partly cured UV ink. Disposal must be according to all federal, state and local
applicable regulations.
UV Ink Personal Safety
The operator must wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with side shields
when handling inks. Read and practice safety guidelines as outlined in the SDS for each ink. Post
these documents in the work area as required by prevailing law. SDS are provided with all inks
and flush when you purchase them and are also available from http://downloads.oce.com.
NOTE
Permeation time of ink components through different protective aprons will vary. Protective
aprons must be replaced once contaminated.
Chemicals in UV ink begin to permeate most nitrile gloves in less than 10 minutes. While this
action may not be visible, changing contaminated gloves should occur every few minutes (except
the new Microflex gloves described below, which last up to 1 hour). These penetrating chemicals
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have no pigment so they are not visible; therefore just because you don’t have pigment on the
glove or your skin doesn’t mean that exposure has not occurred.
Use of primers, adhesion promoters, coatings and other products in conjunction with the Océ
Arizona printers and UV curable inks must be done safely and with adequate personal protection
equipment. This includes gloves and/or respirators as described in the SDS of the material. As an
example, Océ products such as UV Adhesion Master 720 requires nitrile gloves and breakthrough
times are comparable to those of the Océ Arizona inks so that these gloves must be exchanged
frequently.
Do not use latex gloves. Harmful chemicals in the ink and flush can easily penetrate latex gloves.
Océ recommends that only nitrile gloves, which have been checked for chemical resistance and
approved by the Océ Occupational Health and Safety department, are used. At present, the
recommended gloves are Microflex 93-260. The previous gloves (Ansell Touch N Tuff gloves)
were only rated for 10 minutes after contamination. The Microflex gloves offer significantly
longer breakthrough time, allowing you to wear a pair of gloves up to one hour after
contamination with ink. Use the gloves one time only. Replace them immediately if they are
punctured or degraded. Never re-use contaminated gloves once they are removed.
NOTE
Due to the thickness of the Microflex gloves, sizing is more important for larger hands
attempting to wear smaller sized gloves. Please order the appropriate size for maximum comfort
and mobility;
Small: 1070090536 Glove, Microflex 93-260-Size 6.5-7 (S)
Medium: 1070090537 Glove, Microflex 93-260-Size 7.8-8 (M)
Large: 1070090538 Glove, Microflex 93-260-Size 68.5-9 (L)
Extra Large: 1070090539 Glove, Microflex 93-260-Size 9.5-10 (XL)
CAUTION
Always use Nitrile gloves when working with UV curing inks. If you get ink on your skin, wash
it off immediately with mild soap and water. Never use alcohol to remove UV ink from your
skin as this will transport the chemicals more easily through your skin and into your body.
Hands should be inspected on a regular basis for any signs of skin damage or inflammation.
UV-curable ink contains sensitizing components. Do not allow skin contact with ink.
Cumulative exposure can lead to sensitization.
Disposal of UV Ink
All waste containing uncured or partly cured UV ink is hazardous and must be disposed of
separately according to local regulations. Do not mix ink waste with non-hazardous waste
(household, office, etc). Do not allow it to reach sewage systems or drinking water supplies. Ink
waste includes maintenance cloths, gloves and any other material containing uncured or partly
cured UV ink.
UV Ink Misting - Carriage Height Warning
Always measure the thickness of the media in use and set the carriage height correctly for that
media. Avoid printing at a height greater than measured as this causes excessive emissions of
UV light and ink mist.
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Flush Care and Storage
A small bottle (125ml) is supplied with the printer accessory kit. Use it only to hold flush. Tip:
before you begin printhead swabbing or cleaning the AMS, fill the bottle and place several swabs
into it so they are soaked in flush and ready to use.
Before first use, proceed as follows: Label this bottle as "Flush", add the actual date of receipt of
the bottle and the date of expiry (two years after receipt).
CAUTION
Discard the bottle if it shows any sign of wear or physical damage (cracking or leaking) or at
expiry.
Flush must not be exposed to air for long periods. Always store flush in a sealed container. Flush
has a recommended shelf life of one year. Discard it after one year has passed.
Flush is a solvent and should not be splashed or sprayed around sensitive areas such as the
electronics of the printheads (when cleaning printheads make sure it is only placed on the nozzles
and does not move up the sides.
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UV Curing System
Introduction
The UV Curing System on the Océ Arizona printers generates hazardous levels of thermal,
electrical and UV energies. UV-curable ink need a high energy level of UV light to cure. The UV
curing system is made up of two mercury arc lamps attached to the carriage.
How to Handle UV Lamps: UV lamps operate at high temperatures. Never touch a lamp in
operation. Let the lamps cool for a minimum of five minutes before attempting any maintenance.
Use extreme care in handling the UV lamp bulbs. The UV bulbs contain a small amount of
metallic mercury which is toxic when ingested, handled, or breathed. Therefore, if bulbs are
broken, care should be taken to clean up the spill immediately, and then disposed of according to
local regulations concerning Mercury disposal.
UV Lamp Hazards : Superficial eye damage and burning of the skin can occur with even brief
exposure to UV light. Serious injuries can result from prolonged exposure, especially if
unshielded. Special restrictions and protective measures are essential when the printers are used.
Wear Industrial Protective Eyewear with lenses that block both UVA and UVB. Gloves and long-
sleeved work clothes are essential to reduce the skin's exposure to UV emissions.
Bare skin contact with the UV lamp bulbs must be avoided. When heated, compounds from the
skin can form permanent etching on the surface of the UV bulb. A contaminated bulb may fail
prematurely.
Ozone: As a UV lamp warms up, it briefly passes through a section of the light spectrum which
excites oxygen molecules enough to create ozone. Once a UV lamp has completely warmed up,
only very minute amounts of ozone are present.
NOTE
A high concentration of ozone can cause irritation, headaches or nausea. Provide adequate
ventilation as indicated in the Site Preparation Guide.
Replace both lamp bulbs after 500 hours of use to help ensure that the ink in prints is fully cured.
Personal Safety
WARNING
UV Light Emissions can be harmful:
Protective measures are essential in the workplace. Use the UV safety glasses with side shields
supplied with the printer. Wear appropriate clothing that protects the skin from UV light
exposure.
Keep a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft) from UV lamps while printing.
Wear Industrial Protective Eyewear with lenses that block both UVA and UVB. Gloves and long-
sleeved work clothes are essential to reduce the skin's exposure to UV emissions.
CAUTION
Warning for Seated Individuals: UV emissions are highest at a height of 90 cm (35 inches) above
the floor and increase significantly the closer you are to the lamp. This can be an issue for
individuals seated near the printer.
Remove all chairs within 5 meters (16 feet) of the printer.
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