Oce Arizona 440 GT User manual

Océ Display Graphics
Systems User Manual
Océ Arizona 400 Series
Océ Arizona 440, 460, 480 GT/XT, Revision B

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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction..........................................................................................7
Preface........................................................................................................................8
Product Compliance................................................................................................12
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 Safety Labels....................................................................24
Safety Awareness....................................................................................................28
Roll Media Safety Awareness.................................................................................38
Chapter 4
How to Navigate the User Interface.................................................41
Operator Interface Hardware..................................................................................42
Printer Interface Software.......................................................................................45
Print Job Control Module........................................................................................47
Periodic Maintenance..............................................................................................58
Counters Module.....................................................................................................61
Settings Module.......................................................................................................63
Tools and Utilities Module......................................................................................67
Installation and Upgrade Module...........................................................................73
Chapter 5
How to Operate Your Océ Arizona Printer......................................75
Training Requirements............................................................................................76
How to Power ON....................................................................................................77
How to Power Off..............................................................................................78
How to Prepare the Printer for Idle Periods....................................................80
How to Lock Out the Power Switch.................................................................81
How to Use the Disconnect Device..................................................................82
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How to Install the ONYX Printer Driver..................................................................83
How to Manage Print Jobs......................................................................................86
Daily Start-up and Shut-down - Start-up Procedure......................................86
Daily Start-up and Shut-down - Shut-down Procedure...........................86
How to Set Up a Print Job................................................................................88
How to Manage the Media Vacuum.......................................................................92
The Table Vacuum System...............................................................................92
Using Vacuum Zones - Metric Zones...............................................................95
Print the Metric Zone Map..........................................................................96
Imperial Vacuum Zones..............................................................................98
Print Imperial Zone Map.............................................................................99
How to Manage Media..........................................................................................100
How to Handle Media......................................................................................100
Chapter 6
How to Operate the Océ Arizona 400 Series XT...........................105
Océ Arizona 400 Series XT Features....................................................................106
How to Use the Océ Arizona 400 Series XT Vacuum System............................108
How to Print With Dual Origins............................................................................110
Chapter 7
How to Operate the Roll Media Option.........................................113
Roll Media Option Hardware................................................................................114
Roll Media Option Specifications.........................................................................116
Foot Pedal Switch Functions.................................................................................118
Roll Media Manager..............................................................................................119
How to Load Media................................................................................................122
Loading the Media - Standard Method..........................................................126
Loading the Media - Alternate Method .........................................................130
How to Unload and Remove Media.....................................................................132
How to Set Up a Roll Media Job..........................................................................134
Set a Hold on a Roll Job.................................................................................134
How to Print on Roll Media ..................................................................................136
How to Determine the Media Advance Correction Factor..................................139
How to Use Media Edge Protectors.....................................................................141
Chapter 8
How to Use the Static Suppression Option..................................145
Reduce Static with the Static Suppression Option.............................................146
How to Change the Height of the Bar............................................................147
Chapter 9
How to Work With White Ink and Varnish....................................151
Operator Guidelines for White Ink and Varnish..................................................152
White Ink Workflow Overview..............................................................................154
Varnish Workflow Overview.................................................................................158
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Configure ONYX Software for White Ink / Varnish.............................................160
How to Prepare White Ink/Varnish Print Jobs.....................................................162
Select the Best Workflow................................................................................162
How to Setup a Printer Flood Fill...................................................................163
How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool......................................164
How to Access the Spot Layer Tool...............................................................168
How to Create Spot Data in Photoshop.........................................................170
How to Prepare Spot Data in Adobe Illustrator............................................174
How to Overprint Spot Data in Illustrator...............................................177
How to Place Raster Images in Illustrator ..............................................180
How to Create a Spot Channel Path in Illustrator...................................182
How to Set Up a File for Preflight's Spot Layer Tool.............................185
How to Name Your Spot Data in Illustrator............................................187
White Ink QuickStart..............................................................................................190
How to Print White Ink Jobs.................................................................................192
Varnish QuickStart.................................................................................................197
How to Print Varnish Jobs....................................................................................199
How to Get Good Results With Varnish...............................................................201
Chapter 10
Ink System Management................................................................207
Arizona Printer Inks................................................................................................208
How to Change Ink Bags.......................................................................................213
Chapter 11
Error Handling and Troubleshooting..............................................215
Troubleshooting Overview...................................................................................216
How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs................................................219
Chapter 12
Printer Maintenance.........................................................................221
Maintenance Guidelines........................................................................................222
Maintenance Procedures.......................................................................................224
Clean Carriage Underside...............................................................................224
How To Perform Printhead Maintenance......................................................227
How to Print a Nozzle Check....................................................................231
Printhead Maintenance - How to Evaluate a Nozzle Check...................233
Printhead Maintenance - How to Correct Nozzle Dropouts...................235
Printhead Maintenance - Maintenance for Select Printheads...............236
Swab Printheads..............................................................................................237
How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter...................................................................241
How to Remove Ink from the Table...............................................................243
Empty the Ink Waste Tray...............................................................................245
Fill the Coolant Reservoir ...............................................................................247
Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad...............................................................250
Clean Gantry Rails...........................................................................................252
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How to Change Ink Filters - How to Change an Ink Filter ............................254
How to Change Ink Filters - How to Bleed an Ink Filter .........................258
How to Change Ink Filters - Final Steps..................................................260
How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb....................................................................261
How to Remove the UV Lamp Bulb ........................................................264
How to Replace the Lamp Bulb................................................................267
How to Replace the Lamp Housing.........................................................269
How to Maintain White Ink.............................................................................270
Roll Media Option Maintenance...........................................................................272
RMO Maintenance Guidelines........................................................................272
How to Clean the Rubber Capstan.................................................................274
How to Remove Stains (coffee, tea, soda pop, etc.)..............................275
How to Remove Uncured Ink on the Capstan.........................................276
Appendix A
Application Information...................................................................279
Application Resources on the Web Site...............................................................280
Index..................................................................................................283
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Preface
Introduction
This manual provides the operator with information about the following
Océ Arizona 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.
Océ Arizona 440 GT/XT 4 channel CMYK
Océ Arizona 460 GT/XT 6 channel CMYKWW
CMYKWV
Océ Arizona 480 GT/XT 8 channel CCMMYKWW
CCMMYKWV
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 languages that we support from the Customer
Support web site: http://dgs.oce.com/
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Supported languages:
• English
• Dutch
• German
• French
• Spanish
• Italian
• Portuguese
• 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
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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 print shop 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
50.8mm (2.0 inch) thickness. The printer holds the media stationary while
the printhead assembly moves across to create the print, eliminating
image skew problems often associated 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/
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 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.
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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 untrained 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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Product Compliance
Introduction
This section provides important information about EMC and FCC
compliance for the Océ Arizona 400 Series GT and Océ Arizona 400 Series
XT. It also provides printer manufacturing and contact information and a
list of any toxic or hazardous material in the printer.
MSDS (Material 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 MSDS and PSDS for current and recent Océ Arizona
products are available from the GEM website: http://global.oce.com/
support/.
Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC)
FCC Statement for Class A Device:
This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used as designed or intended, may cause interference to
radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device. This equipment has
been designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when operated in residential and commercial environments. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case
the user, at his own expense, is required to take whatever measures are
required to correct the interference.
FCC Notice: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any change or modification not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device contains an intentional radiator (RFID)
Radio Certificate Number: IC:6497A-3010105668
FCC Identifier: U2P-3010105668
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Product Safety
The CE Declaration of Conformity document is provided for your
convenience.
[1] CE Declaration of Conformity
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Marking Declaration Table China Pollution Act
Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements in
the Product
Part
Name
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmi‐
um (Cd)
Hexava‐
lent
(CrVI)
Polybro‐
miated
biphen‐
yls
(PBB)
Polybro‐
minated
dipeny‐
lether
(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/T11363-2006.
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/T11363-2006.
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 400 Series in Europe:
Océ Technologies B.V.
St. Urbanusweg 43,
Venlo, The Netherlands, 5900 MA Venlo
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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Chapter 2
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Printer Specifications
Introduction
The Océ Arizona 400 Series GT and Océ Arizona 400 Series XT are 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.
Illustration
[2] Arizona GT Printer with RMO
Printer Specifications
The printer must be operated in accordance with the environmental
conditions specified in the Océ Arizona 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.
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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 with Océ VariaDot™
technology
Maximum Media
Size
GT models: 2.5m (98.4") x 1.25m (49.2")
XT models: 2.5m (98.4") x 3.05m (120.1")
Media Thickness Maximum: 50.8 mm (2.0")
Maximum Print Size GT models: 2.51m (98.8") x 1.26m (49.6")
XT models: 2.51m (98.8") x 3.06m (120.5")
Media Weight Maximum: 34 kg/m² (7 lbs/ft²)
Nozzle Drop Vol-
ume:
Variable droplet sizes: 6 to 42 picolitres
User Interface LCD flat-panel monitor and mouse on a user posi-
tioned podium.
Curing System UV curing lamps with variable power settings.
Power Require-
ments
Voltage:
(Rated Current: 16A)
208 through 240VAC ±10% 60Hz Single Phase
200 through 240VAC ±10% 50Hz Single Phase
Current: 2 AC lines -16A
Recommended Circuit Breaker:
North America 20A, European Union 16A.
BTU Output 10,000 BTU (2950 watts) under continuous opera-
tion.
Hardware Interface USB, Ethernet TCP/IP, 100 base-T (or Gigabyte, if
supported by the local network).
Image Processing
Software
THRIVE® (preferred) or ONYX® ProductionHouse
Océ Edition version X10.
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Chapter 3
Safety Information
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UV Ink and Flush
Introduction
The safety concerns involved with the handling and use of the UV ink and
Flush are detailed in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents.
Review them before handling any UV ink or flush.
NOTE
The MSDS for all UV inks and Flush are available from the corporate Océ
Global E-Marketing (GEM) website. For the latest MSDS and PSDS, visit:
http://global.oce.com/support/
CAUTION
UV inks can be harmful if not properly handled. Follow the MSDS
guidelines carefully in order to ensure maximum safety.
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 MSDS for each ink. Post these documents in
the work area as required by prevailing law. MSDS are provided with all
inks and flush when you purchase them.
Print Height Warning
Avoid printing at a height greater than recommended as this causes
excessive emmsisions of UV light and ink mist. Always measure the
thickness of the media in use and set the carriage height correctly for that
media.
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 pads and cloths, gloves and any other material containing
uncured or partly cured UV ink.
Disposal must be made according to official local regulations.
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