Oce CS 5070 User manual

Océ CS
5050/5070
User Manual

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Océ-Technologies B.V. Venlo, The Netherlands © 1999
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Edition 1.0
Océ-Technologies B.V.
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Contents 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Printing with Océ CS 5050/5070 10
Graphic reproductions 10
Easy to use 11
Choice of appropriate inks and media 11
Obtaining quality reproductions 12
Choice of print mode 12
Original image type 12
Original image clarity and colour 13
Scanner type 13
Scan resolution 14
Post-scanning image correction and sharpening 14
Ink cartridge preparation and alignment 15
Chapter 2 Getting started
Using the control panel 18
Start-up checklist 18
Locating the control panel 18
Accessing the menu functions 19
Setting the language 19
Loading media 20
Using the power media feed and take-up system 20
Loading roll media 21
Using the take-up roll 21
Setting drying time 23
Loading sheet media 23
Moving the carriage 23
Installing the cutter 24
Filling the ink reservoirs 25
Installing ink cartridges 27
Placing the cartridges 27
Priming the ink delivery lines 27
Printing a colour test 32
Printing the prime pattern 33
Calibrating cartridges 35
Defining calibration units 36

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Cartridge recognition 37
Calibrating the colour deadband 38
Calibrating the paper axis 39
Operating the printer 40
Chapter 3 Printing options
Main menu at a glance 42
Using the default settings 43
Choosing print mode options 46
Selecting resolution (dpi) 47
Selecting a colour mode 48
Selecting quality modes 48
Setting the number of print passes 49
Setting the carriage speed 49
Selecting the print direction 50
Choosing "feed media" options 51
Detecting the "end of media" 51
Using the media counter 52
Choosing paper options 54
Media standards 54
Rollfeed media: sizes and maximum printing areas 55
Sheet media: sizes and maximum printing areas 57
Setting margins 59
Setting auto-load delay 60
Selecting auto-cut 60
Saving media 61
Selecting auto-wipe 61
Applying ink reduction 61
Selecting ink preheat 62
Turning on the dryer 63
Setting the dry time 63
Adjusting the LCD contrast 63
Saving user options 64
Chapter 4 Printing with HP-GL/2
Overview 66
Accessing the HP-GL/2 menu options 66
Selecting the palette 67
Setting the "Control" function 67
Rotating a print 68

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Making reprints 68
Nesting 69
Applying the ink limit 70
Printing an HP-GL/2 test file 70
Chapter 5 Printer maintenance and storage
Ink reservoir and cartridge maintenance 72
Refilling ink reservoirs 72
Changing ink types 73
Removing and storing ink cartridges 73
Removing the reservoirs 74
Installing new cartridges 75
Refilling ink cartridges 75
Purging ink delivery lines 77
Periodic cleaning 78
Materials to use for cleaning 79
Cleaning the ink cartridge jet plate 80
Cleaning the service station 81
Replacing the service station wipers 82
Cleaning the slide shaft 84
Cleaning the encoder strip 84
Maintaining the Océ Prime tool 86
Transporting or storing your printer 87
Accessing printer information 87
Chapter 6 Error handling and troubleshooting
Error handling 90
Unrecognised cartridge 90
Checking the quality of ink cartridges 91
Getting cartridge information 91
Running the prime test 91
Compensating for electrically defective jets 93
clearing clogged jets 93
Compensating manually for clogged jets 94
Troubleshooting 96
Troubleshooting areas 96
Isolating problems 96
Printer behaviour 97
Print quality 101
Data transfer 104

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Application software 104
Calling for assistance 106
Appendix AGlossary
Appendix BQuick reference card
Using the “Quick Reference Card” 112
Appendix CSupplies
Caring for inks and media 116
Inks and ink cartridges 116
Caring for your media 117
Inks for Océ CS 5050/5070 printers 118
Océ Standard Colour Inks accessory kits 118
Océ Standard Colour Inks replacement cartridges 118
Océ Outdoor Inks accessory kits 119
Océ Outdoor Colour Inks replacement cartridges 119
Media for Océ CS 5050/5070 printers 120
Miscellaneous Océ CS 5050/5070 accessories 121
Appendix DTechnical specifications
Océ CS 5050/5070 printer specifications 124
Appendix ESafety information
Instructions for safe use 128
Safety data sheets 130
Appendix F Miscellaneous
Notation conventions 132
Reader’s comment sheet 133

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Addresses of local Océ organisations 135
Index 137

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Océ CS 5050/5070
User Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
The Océ CS 5050and 5070 are wide-format colourprinters
that provide professional quality prints with all the
brilliance and gloss of liquid ink. The Océ CS 5050/5070
printers reduce production time while maintaining
exceptional graphics quality.

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Printing with Océ CS 5050/5070
The Océ CS 5050/5070 wide-format inkjet printers can reproduce graphics up
to the length of a roll of media. Large format colour printing combines the
technical sophistication of the Océ CS 5050/5070 series with the unique
qualities of Océ proprietary inks and media (coated canvas, vinyl, film, paper,
etc.)
Graphic reproductions
The Océ CS 5050/5070 addresses the following printing needs:
[1] Rear-view Océ CS 5050/5070 printer
■ Posters ■ Signs ■ Fine art
■ Banners ■ Displays ■ Proofing
■ DTP ■ Imposition proofing ■ Textile design
■ Packaging prototypes ■ Point of purchase ■ Exhibits