Oce Arizona 550 GT User manual

Océ Arizona 550 GT
User Manual, Version 1.2 Revision B
Océ User Manual
User Manual: Arizona 550 GT - Version 1.2, Revision B - 2012

Copyright
© 2012, Océ
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted
in any form or by any means without written permission from Océ.
Océ makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifi-
cally disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
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: 2012 #3010110897
User Manual: Arizona 550 GT - Version 1.2, Revision B - 2012

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 550 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
Counters Module......................................................................................57
Settings Module.......................................................................................58
Tools and Utilities Module......................................................................63
Installation and Upgrade Module...........................................................68
Chapter 5
How to Operate Your Océ Arizona Printer.....................................................69
Training Requirements............................................................................70
How to Power the Printer On and Off.....................................................71
How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver....................................................76
How to Manage Print Jobs......................................................................79
Daily Start-up and Shut-down...........................................................79
How to Set Up a Print Job.................................................................80
How to Manage the Media Vacuum.......................................................84
The Media Vacuum System...............................................................84
How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones.............................................87
How to Manage Media.............................................................................93
How to Handle Media.........................................................................93
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Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts.......................................................97
Chapter 6
How to Operate the Océ Arizona 550 XT.......................................................99
Océ Arizona 550 XT Features................................................................100
How to Use the Océ Arizona 550 XT Vacuum System........................102
How to Print With Dual Origins.............................................................104
Chapter 7
How to Operate the Roll Media Option........................................................107
Roll Media Option Hardware.................................................................108
Roll Media Option Specifications..........................................................110
Foot Pedal Switch Functions.................................................................111
Roll Module Settings..............................................................................112
Roll Media Manager...............................................................................114
How to Load Media................................................................................116
How to Unload and Cut Media..............................................................126
How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse........................128
How to Print on Roll Media ..................................................................130
How to Determine the Media Advance Correction Factor..................134
How to Use Media Edge Protectors......................................................136
Chapter 8
How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit........................................139
Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit .......................................140
Chapter 9
How to Work With White Ink.........................................................................143
Operator Guidelines for White Ink........................................................144
White Ink Workflow Overview...............................................................145
How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink..............................148
QuickStart................................................................................................150
How to Prepare White Ink Print Jobs....................................................152
How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer..........................................152
How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool.......................154
How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop...............................158
How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator.................................163
How to Print With White Ink..................................................................175
How to Use Media Models..............................................................175
How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs............................184
How to Create and Use Quick Sets.................................................197
Chapter 10
Ink System Management...............................................................................201
Arizona Printer Inks................................................................................202
How to Change Ink Bags........................................................................207
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Chapter 11
Error Handling and Troubleshooting............................................................211
Troubleshooting Overview....................................................................212
How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs.................................214
Chapter 12
Printer Maintenance.......................................................................................215
Maintenance Guidelines........................................................................216
Maintenance Procedures.......................................................................218
Clean Carriage Underside................................................................218
Printhead Maintenance....................................................................221
Swab Printheads...............................................................................229
How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter....................................................233
How to Remove Ink..........................................................................235
Empty the Ink Waste Tray................................................................237
Fill the Coolant Reservoir ................................................................239
Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad................................................242
Clean Gantry Rails............................................................................244
How to Change Ink Filters................................................................246
How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb.....................................................251
How to Maintain White Ink..............................................................258
Roll Media Option Maintenance...........................................................260
RMO Maintenance Guidelines.........................................................260
How to Clean the Rubber Capstan..................................................261
Appendix A
Application Information.................................................................................267
Application Resources on the Web Site...............................................268
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Preface
Introduction
This manual provides the operator with information about the Océ Arizona 550 GT and
Océ Arizona 550 XT UV flatbed inkjet printers. The manual orients you to the many
features and the procedures that allow you to print professional quality images on various
media with this printer. This version of the user manual provides support for printer
software Revision 1.2 or greater.
Multi-Language Support
The printer 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: www.dgs.oce.com/
Supported languages:
•English
•Dutch
•German
•French
•Spanish
•Italian
•Japanese
Océ DGS on the Internet
For further information and support for your printer or for information on other Océ
Display Graphics Systems products, please visit our web site: www.dgs.oce.com
To provide feedback and report errors in this document, send email to:
[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 into the printer that prevent
or minimize access to Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal and UV hazards; and
•"UV Curing System Safety" presents warning about the dangers of exposure to UV
light.
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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 http://medi-
aguide.oce.com/ for more details on recommended media.
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® . For any operator
unfamiliar with its operation, ONYX ProductionHouse® training is required. Training
courses are available; contact your local Océ representative.
The customer must also ensure that all operators are aware of the safety issues described
in this manual. In particular, knowledge about the hazards of exposure to UV light and
UV inks and the use of proper protective equipment is essential. Also, operators must
always escort any visitors to the facility and ensure that they are not exposed to UV light
or UV ink during their visit.
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 printheads).
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
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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 and safety practices required to operate the
printer. Service personnel are furnished with proper tools for the installation and mainte-
nance 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 the EMC FCC compliance information and points to the DGS
web site for access to the official documents for all agency compliance standards that the
Océ Arizona 550 GT and Océ Arizona 550 XT conform to.
The Compliance section also provides printer manufacturing and contact information
and a list of any toxic or hazardous material in the printer.
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
Product Safety
The CE Declaration document is provided here for your convenience. This document
and all other applicable compliance certificates are available for download from the Arizona
Printer Customer Support section of our web site:
www.dgs.oce.com/.
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[1] CE Declaration
UltraViolet and Blue Light Hazards Categories
UltraViolet Light Radiation Hazards Emission:
Effective UV-irradiance Emission Category of Océ Arizona 550 GT and Océ Arizona
550 XT according to 7.1 of EN12198-1:2000 - Category 2.
Special restrictions and protective measures are essential when the printer is used 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.
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Note:
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.
Blue Light Radiation Hazards Emission :
(Visible radiation in the range of 400nm to 700nm (Blue Light 300nm - 700nm)
Effective Irradiance respective the Effective Radiance Emission Category of Océ Arizona
550 GT, according to 7.1 of EN12198-1:2000 - Category 1.
Note:
Always wear protective eyewear with side shields when you work around UV lamps.
Noise Measurement Test Summary
Tested according to EN13023:2003, EN11204, ISO3744:1994(E)/ISO3746:1995(E)
and declared according to ISO4871:1984(E)
Measurements taken at the sample in 5 different locations, Printer in normal operation
with Vacuum Pump(s), does not exceed 80dB. For all locations, provide a noise protection
enclosure or remove the pump from the printer location.
Manufacturer:
Océ Display Graphics Systems (ODGS)
13231 Delf Place - Building #501
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6V 2C3
http://www.dgs.oce.com/ Telephone [phone] - Fax [phone]
Representatives Marketing the Océ Arizona 550 GT in Europe:
Océ Technologies B.V.
St. Urbanusweg 43,
Venlo, The Netherlands P.O. Box 101, 5900 MA Venlo
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Océ-Deutschland GmbH
Solinger Straße 5-7
45481 Mülheim/Ruhr Germany
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: http://www.oce.de/
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Océ (UK) Ltd.
Langston Road Loughton,
Essex IG10 3SL United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.oce.co.uk
Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements in the Product
#
Poly-
brominat-
ed
dipenylether
(PBDE)
Polybro-
miated
biphenyls
(PBB)
Hexava-
lent
(CrVI)
Cadmi-
um (Cd)
Mercury
(Hg)
Lead
(pb)
Part
Name
NoNoNoNoYesNoUV Cur-
ing
Lamps
NoNoNoNoYesN oVGA
Monitor
NoNoNoNoNoYesVacuum
Guage
Indicator
NoNoNoNoNoYesLinear
Encoder
Read-
heads
NoNoNoNoNoYesPrint-
heads
Yes indicates that the substance is present in that printer component.
No indicates that the substance is NOT present in that printer component.
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Chapter 2
Product Overview
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Printer Specifications
Introduction
The Océ Arizona 550 GT and Océ Arizona 550 XT are flatbed inkjet printers capable
of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media. The printers consists
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 allow printing on roll media.
[2] Océ Arizona 550 GT Printer with Roll Media Option
Océ Arizona 550 GT/XT Specifications
Note:
The printer must be operated in accordance with the environmental conditions specified
in the Océ Arizona Site Preparation Guide and also the safety requirements noted in
this document. All specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
Specifications#
SpecificationFeature
Piezoelectric inkjet using Océ VariaDot™ technology:Printing
Standard: CMYK - Optional: WhiteUV Ink
550 GT: 2.5m (98.4") x 1.25m (49.2")
550 XT: 2.5m (98.4") x 3.050m (120.1")
Maximum Media Size
Maximum: 50.8mm (2")Media Thickness
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SpecificationFeature
550 GT: 2.51m (98.8") x 1.26m (49.6")
550 XT: 2.51m (98.8") x 3.06m (120.5")
Maximum Print Size
Maximum: 34 kg/sq.m (7 lbs/sq.ft)Media Weight
Variable droplet sizes from 6 to 42 picolitresNozzle Drop Volume:
LCD flat-panel monitor and mouse on a user-positioned
podium.
User Interface
UV curing lamp with variable power settings.Curing System
208 through 240VAC ±10% 60Hz Single Phase
200 through 240VAC ±10% 50Hz Single Phase
550GT: 2 AC lines -16A Inlet 1 and 8A Inlet 2
550XT: 2 AC lines -16A Inlet 1 and 16A Inlet 2
Recommended Circuit Breaker:
North America 20A, European Union 16A.
Power Requirements
Voltage:
(Rated Current: 16A)
10,000 BTU (2950 watts) under continuous operation.BTU Output
USB, Ethernet TCP/IP, 100 base-T (or Gigabyte, if support-
ed by the local network).
Hardware Interface
ONYX® ProductionHouse Océ Edition version 7 or greater
(ONYX® PosterShop is not recommended).
Image Processing
Software
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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 de-
tailed 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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