Oce Arizona 400 Series GT User manual

Océ Arizona 400 Series GT
Océ Arizona 440, 460, 480 GT/XT, Revision A
Océ User Manual

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Edition: #3010114873

Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................7
Preface.........................................................................................................8
Product Compliance.................................................................................11
Chapter 2
Product Overview.............................................................................................15
Printer Specifications...............................................................................16
Chapter 3
Safety Information............................................................................................19
UV Ink and Flush.......................................................................................20
UV Curing System ...................................................................................21
Safety Interlock System...........................................................................23
Océ Arizona 400 Series GT Safety Labels..............................................24
Safety Awareness.....................................................................................28
Roll Media Safety Awareness.................................................................39
Chapter 4
How to Navigate the User Interface...............................................................41
Operator Interface Hardware...................................................................42
Printer Interface Software........................................................................45
Print Job Control Module........................................................................47
Periodic Maintenance..............................................................................57
Counters Module......................................................................................59
Settings Module.......................................................................................60
Tools and Utilities Module......................................................................65
Installation and Upgrade Module...........................................................70
Chapter 5
How to Operate Your Océ Arizona Printer.....................................................71
Training Requirements............................................................................72
How to Power the Printer On and Off.....................................................73
How to Install the ONYX Printer Driver..................................................78
How to Manage Print Jobs......................................................................81
Daily Start-up and Shut-down...........................................................81
How to Set Up a Print Job.................................................................82
How to Manage the Media Vacuum.......................................................85
The Table Vacuum System................................................................85
Using Vacuum Zones.........................................................................88
How to Manage Media.............................................................................93
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How to Handle Media.........................................................................93
Chapter 6
How to Operate the Océ Arizona 400 Series XT............................................97
*Océ Arizona 400 Series XT Features.....................................................98
How to Use the Océ Arizona 400 Series XT Vacuum System............100
How to Print With Dual Origins.............................................................102
Chapter 7
How to Operate the Roll Media Option........................................................105
Roll Media Option Hardware.................................................................106
Roll Media Option Specifications..........................................................108
Foot Pedal Switch Functions.................................................................110
Roll Media Manager...............................................................................111
How to Load Media................................................................................113
How to Unload and Cut Media..............................................................123
How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse........................125
How to Print on Roll Media ..................................................................127
How to Determine the Media Advance Correction Factor..................131
How to Use Media Edge Protectors......................................................133
Chapter 8
How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit........................................137
Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit .......................................138
Chapter 9
How to Work With White Ink and Varnish...................................................141
Operator Guidelines for White Ink and Varnish...................................142
White Ink Workflow Overview...............................................................144
Varnish Workflow Overview..................................................................147
How to Configure ONYX Software for White Ink and Varnish...........150
White Ink QuickStart..............................................................................152
Varnish QuickStart.................................................................................155
White Ink and Varnish Print Jobs..........................................................157
How to Select a Printer Flood Fill....................................................157
How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool.......................160
How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop...............................164
How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator.................................169
How to Use Media Models....................................................................181
How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs............................181
How to Create and Use Quick Sets.................................................195
Chapter 10
Ink System Management...............................................................................199
Arizona Printer Inks................................................................................200
How to Change Ink Bags........................................................................204
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Chapter 11
Error Handling and Troubleshooting............................................................207
Troubleshooting Overview....................................................................208
How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs.................................210
Chapter 12
Printer Maintenance.......................................................................................211
Maintenance Guidelines........................................................................212
Maintenance Procedures.......................................................................214
Clean Carriage Underside................................................................214
Printhead Maintenance....................................................................217
Swab Printheads...............................................................................227
How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter....................................................231
How to Remove Ink..........................................................................233
Empty the Ink Waste Tray................................................................235
Fill the Coolant Reservoir ................................................................237
Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad................................................240
Clean Gantry Rails............................................................................242
How to Change Ink Filters................................................................244
How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb.....................................................250
How to Maintain White Ink..............................................................257
Roll Media Option Maintenance...........................................................259
RMO Maintenance Guidelines.........................................................259
How to Clean the Rubber Capstan..................................................260
Appendix A
Application Information.................................................................................265
Application Resources on the Web Site...............................................266
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Chapter 1
Introduction

Preface
Introduction
This manual provides the operator with information about the following Océ 400 Series
UV flatbed inkjet printers:
•Océ Arizona® 440 GT/XT
•Océ Arizona® 460 GT/XT
•Océ Arizona® 480 GT/XT
The operational features of these printer models are similar. The XT models have a larger
table than the GT models. The main functional differences between models are based
on the number of printheads and therefore the available channels for ink and varnish.
The table below provides an indication of the possible ink and varnish output that each
model is capable of supporting.
#
CMYK4 channelOcé Arizona 440
GT/XT
CMYKWW
CMYKWV
6 channelOcé Arizona 460
GT/XT
CCMMYKWW
CCMMYKWV
8 channelOcé Arizona 480
GT/XT
This manual uses the terms Océ Arizona 400 Series GT or Océ Arizona 400 Series XT
to refer to these printers generally. The specific model printer name will depend on the
configuration selected. Also, the 4 channel printer can be upgraded to 6, and the 6
channel printer can be upgraded to 8 channels. This manual orients you to the many
features and procedures that allow you to print professional quality images on various
media with these printers.
Multi-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.
This manual is also available in other languages. Printers are shipped with a printed copy
of the US English version. You can download a PDF file of the manual in all of the lan-
guages that we support from the Customer Support web site: http://dgs.oce.com/
Supported languages:
•English
•Dutch
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•German
•French
•Spanish
•Italian
•Japanese
•Chinese
Océ DGS on the Internet
For further information on documentation and support for your printer or for information
on other Océ Display Graphics Systems products, please visit our web site:
http://www.dgs.oce.com
To provide feedback and report errors in this document: [email protected]
Safety Information
This manual has three sections that contain details on safety when handling ink and using
the printer. Also, where applicable, cautions and warnings are used throughout this
manual to draw your attention to safety precautions.
•"Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials" offers advice in the proper handling of UV inks;
•"Interlock Safety System" explains the safety features built in to the printer that prevent
and minimize access to Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal and UV hazards; and
•"UV Curing System Safety" presents warning about the dangers of exposure to UV
light. Some of the material from that section are duplicated here.
Customer Service
If your printer malfunctions and you are unable to resolve the problem, field service
technicians can be dispatched to your site to conduct repairs. Service visits are paid for
by the customer, either under a maintenance agreement, by purchase order or prepayment.
Time and material rates are charged for any service not covered under a maintenance
agreement. Before calling to report a problem, gather as much information about the
problem as possible and have it ready to provide to your customer care center. The more
information you can provide initially, the more quickly the problem can be corrected.
Statement of Foreseen Use
The Océ Arizona flatbed inkjet printers are intended for use in a commercial printshop
environment. Factory-authorized training is made available for operators at the time of
installation. The printers use piezo printing technology and UV curable inks to produce
outdoor-durable output. They can print directly onto rigid and flexible media of up to
48 mm (1.89 inch) thickness. The printer holds the media stationary while the printhead
assembly moves across to create the print, eliminating image skew problems often associ-
ated with rigid stock feed systems. With the Roll Media Option installed the printers can
also print on various roll media. See your local representative or visit the Océ Media
Guide for more details on recommended media.
http://mediaguide.oce.com/
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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 ProductionHouse® or PosterShop (318
GL only). 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 Manual, and also replacement of consumable parts (except print
heads). If your site has a technician in charge of printer maintenance, that person is the
optimal candidate. While any trained operator may perform routine maintenance, the
best maintenance results from familiarity with the printer's internal operation and history.
The printer requires daily printhead maintenance to ensure the highest print quality and
longer life for the printheads. The printer design provides you easy access to perform this
simple task and it is essential that printhead maintenance is performed at least once a day,
and more frequently if needed. Periodic cleaning must be scheduled for some components
on a regular basis. A few minutes spent cleaning also helps to ensure optimal printer
function and the highest quality prints.
It is the responsibility of the operator to try to eliminate simple problems before calling
a service representative. But knowing when to call for service is also important. An un-
trained operator must not attempt to service the printer as this may cause further damage.
When you have determined that a service call is required, call as soon as possible. See the
Troubleshooting and Maintenance sections for more details.
Responsibilities of the Service Technician
Field service technicians must have Océ Display Graphics Systems service training. The
service technician is responsible for all repairs, upgrading and modification requested by
the customer or mandated by the Océ Display Graphics Systems 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. In
addition to the tools and custom kits, each engineer will have basic tools for proper
maintenance and servicing.
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