Oce VarioPrint 6000 MICR series User manual

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Océ
VarioPrint®
6000 MICR
series
Exceptional versatility
User manual
Operating
information

Copyright
© 2011 Océ
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Edition: 2011-03

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Products in this publication are referred to by their general trade names. In most, if not
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Trademarks

Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................5
Notes for the reader...................................................................................6
Introduction to the Océ VarioPrint® 6000 MICR series...........................8
Introduction to the main system components.........................................9
Available documentation.........................................................................11
Chapter 2
Transaction printing.........................................................................................13
Introduction to the 'Transaction' section ..............................................14
Activate the transaction printing function..............................................18
Activate the MICR mode..........................................................................20
Shift the image in the transaction printing mode.................................23
Handle the media messages...................................................................25
Create a transaction setup.......................................................................28
Chapter 3
Secure printing..................................................................................................31
Error handling and secure printing.........................................................32
Chapter 4
MICR fonts.........................................................................................................37
MICR fonts.................................................................................................38
Chapter 5
MICR Toner........................................................................................................39
Check the status of the toner reservoirs.................................................40
Add toner..................................................................................................42
Appendix A
Miscellaneous....................................................................................................45
Product specifications..............................................................................46
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Contents

Chapter 1
Introduction

Notes for the reader
Introduction
This manual helps you to use the Océ VarioPrint® 6000 MICR series. The manual
contains a description of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Océ Vario-
Print® 6000 MICR series.
Definition
Attention-Getters
Parts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following:
■Additional general information, for example, information that is useful when you
perform a task.
■Information to prevent personal injuries or property damage.
Note, Attention, and Caution
The words Note, Attention and Caution draw your attention to important information.
Overview of the attention-getters#
IndicatesIconWord
Tips or additional information about the correct use
of the product.
Note
Information to prevent property damage, for example
damage to the product, documents, or files.
Attention
Information to prevent personal injuries.
The Caution indication has several icons that warn
against various hazards. The icons are shown below.
Caution
General hazardCaution
Hot surfaceCaution
Electric shockCaution
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Notes for the reader

IndicatesIconWord
Moving partsCaution
Laser beamCaution
The use of heat-resistant gloves is mandatory when you
carry out these actions.
Safety information
Before using this Océ product, make sure that you read and understand the safety infor-
mation which is part of the user documentation. You can download the safety information
via http://global.oce.com/support/ or, if applicable, find it on the user documentation
CD/DVD that is delivered together with the machine or obtain the safety information
from your local Océ representative. To avoid potential hazards, maintenance is strictly
preserved to properly qualified and trained service technicians.
Sustainability Information
Océ is focused on creating value for all stakeholders by realizing profitable, sustainable
growth. The Océ strategy is aimed at optimizing business processes, strengthening its
product portfolio and boosting distribution power. Sustainability underpins these strategic
aims. A strong performance in sustainability contributes to operational efficiency as well
as generating stronger product propositions and a more powerful market image. It is no
coincidence that Océ embraced sustainability as part of its core proposition decades ago.
You can find more information about the sustainability policy of Océ via www.sustain-
ability.oce.com.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 7
Notes for the reader

Introduction to the Océ VarioPrint® 6000 MICR series
Introduction
The Océ VarioPrint® 6000 MICR series is a series of high-volume, cut-sheet printers.
These printers support magnetic ink character recognition (MICR). MICR printing is
intended primarily for transaction printing of valuable documents like cheques. A mag-
netic reader can read documents printed with MICR toner.
The Océ VarioPrint® 6000 MICR series uses the Océ Gemini Instant Duplex Technol-
ogy. This technology enables the machine to print MICR toner on both the front side
and the back side of a sheet at the same time. Depending on your version, the sustained
print speed ranges from 170, 200 to 250 images per minute (A4 / Letter) when you print
a 2-sided document. The print speed for 1-sided documents (A4/Letter) is 125 images
per minute.
The Océ VarioPrint® 6000 MICR series prints only with MICR toner. A combination
of MICR toner and regular toner is not possible. However, you can also print regular
documents with MICR toner.
This section gives a short description of the main features of the machine.
Note:
Not all the configurations mentioned in this user manual are available worldwide. Please
contact your local dealer for the available configurations in your country.
Overview of the main features
■Support of magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) printing
■Océ Gemini Instant Duplex Technology that enables the printing on both sides of a
sheet at the same time.
■Advanced scheduling concept on the operator panel to keep the machine running.
■Load and assign the media while the machine prints.
■Support of up to 12 paper trays (total input capacity up to 13,800 sheets) and a roll
feeder.
■Support of up to 3 stackers, a finisher, a stacker/stapler and other external finishers.
■Support of a large range of media, media sizes and media weights.
■Support of secure printing.
■Support of IPDS/PS/PCL/PDF and streaming PS.
■Support of a large range of software products, for example the Océ PRISMA series,
Xerox® DigiPath® and Xerox® FreeFlow® Makeready, Kodak® KDK Link.
■Support of RDO files via Océ DP Link.
■Support of a direct copy path from the optional Océ DS60 scanner to the printer.
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Introduction to the Océ VarioPrint® 6000 MICR series

Introduction to the main system components
Introduction
The following illustration shows the main system components. The table describes the
main components. Please follow the links in the table for comprehensive information.
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[10] The main system components
The main system components
The main system components#
FunctionComponent
The operator panel helps you with your daily
work, for example the scheduling of the jobs.
Furthermore, the operator panel helps you solve
errors or perform maintenance tasks.
Operator panel1
The operator attention light enables you to check
the status of the system from a distance.
Operator attention
light
2
A roll feeder is an optional device that adds paper
input capacity to your printer. When you use a
roll feeder, you can only use 1 or 2 paper modules.
A combination of 3 paper modules and a roll
feeder is not possible. The operator panel displays
the roll feeder and gives feedback about the status
of the roll feeder. For example whether the roll is
full or empty. Please refer to the documentation
of the roll feeder manufacturer for more informa-
tion, for example about replacing an empty roll.
Roll feeder (option-
al)
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The paper module contains 4 paper trays. The
paper trays contain the media that will be printed.
The default configuration of the system contains
1 paper module. You can add 1 or 2 additional
paper modules to the default configuration to in-
crease the media input capacity.
Paper module4
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Introduction to the main system components

FunctionComponent
The engine module contains the components that
print the media. Access to the engine module is
only required when a paper jam occurs or when
maintenance is required. The doors at the left-hand
side and right-hand side of the engine module give
access to the toner units.
Engine module5
The PrintGuard modules are required for MICR
printing. The PrintGuard modules postfuse the
prints.
PrintGuard mod-
ules
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The stacker is the output location of a default
configuration. The system supports up to 3 stack-
ers.
Stacker7
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Introduction to the main system components

Available documentation
Introduction
This machine is delivered with a documentation set that consists of the following items.
■A hardcopy 'Safety Information Sheet'.
■A hardcopy 'Documentation Notice'.
You can find and download the user manuals at www.oce.com.
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AvailabilityUser manuals
Available as a PDF file (English only).User manual - Operating information
(MICR printing)
Available as a PDF file in multiple languages.User manual - Operating information
(Document printing)
Available as a PDF file in multiple languages.User manual - Maintenance tasks
Available as a PDF file in multiple languages.User manual - Safety information
Note:
Please check www.oce.com for the latest version of the documentation.
Main Content of the User Manuals
The following table provides an overview of the main content of the user manuals.
Main Content of the User Manuals#
Main contentUser Manual
■Introduction to MICR Printing
■Printing with MICR
■Add toner
Operating informa-
tion (MICR print-
ing)
■Overview of the main system components
■Working with the operator panel
■Handling and managing jobs on the operator panel
■Optional finishers and other devices
■Add media, toner and staples
Operating informa-
tion (Document
printing)
■Replacing parts
■Cleaning parts
■Solve a paper jam in the engine module
Maintenance tasks
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Available documentation

Main contentUser Manual
■Instructions for safe useSafety information
Chapter 1 - Introduction12
Available documentation

Chapter 2
Transaction printing

Introduction to the 'Transaction' section
Introduction
When the printer contains the optional IPDS or PCL license for transaction printing,
the printer can be used both for document printing and transaction printing. Then you
can print typical transactional documents like invoices, salary slips or other variable data
streams. If you want to use the printer for transaction printing, you must first switch the
printer from the document printing mode to the transaction printing mode. This is only
possible when the list of 'Scheduled jobs' is empty. When the list of 'Scheduled jobs' is
empty, you can activate the transaction printing function on the operator panel and send
jobs from a server or mainframe. The 'Transaction' section on the operator panel contains
the settings that you need to prepare the printer for transaction printing.
The following information is described below.
■An overview of the items in the 'Transaction' section on the operator panel
■The sequence of steps for transaction printing on this printer.
The activation of the transaction printing function on the printer is described in a separate
section (see ‘Activate the transaction printing function’ on page 18).
Note:
The operator panel displays the 'Transaction' section only when the printer has a license
for transaction printing.
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Introduction to the 'Transaction' section

Overview of the 'Transaction' section
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[11] Overview of the 'Transaction' section
The items of the 'Transaction' section
Description of the 'Transaction' section#
FunctionItemNum-
ber
The dashboard displays the following information
for transaction printing.
■The connection status
■The IP address of the server sending the jobs
■The name of the transaction stream
■The progress of the transaction stream
Dashboard1
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Introduction to the 'Transaction' section

FunctionItemNum-
ber
The 'Connection' section gives access to the follow-
ing functions.
■Turn the transaction printing function on or
off
■Put the printer on-line. This is required to
connect the printer to the server
■Select the setup for the transaction stream
'Connection'2
Display the active printer description language
(read-only)
'Print protocol'3
Display and change the image shift'Image shift'4
Sequence of steps for transaction printing
The following table describes the sequence of steps for transaction printing in general.
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Actions on the server sideActions at the printer side
1. Switch the printer into the transaction
printing mode
2. Select the required job setup via the
operator panel. You must define the
properties of the job setup in the Settings
Editor application on the Controller
3. Load the required media into the paper
trays
4. Place the printer on-line
5. Connect to the printer
6. Start the transaction stream
7. Print the transaction stream
Note:
You must perform all the regular
activities, for example loading the
media, emptying the output loca-
tions, adding supplies and solving
errors
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Introduction to the 'Transaction' section

Actions on the server sideActions at the printer side
8. Place the printer off-line when the
transaction stream is ready
9. Switch the printer back to document
printing mode
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Introduction to the 'Transaction' section

Activate the transaction printing function
Introduction
To use the transaction printing function, you must first activate this function (see ‘Intro-
duction to the 'Transaction' section ’ on page 14). This section describes the following:
■How to activate transaction printing mode
■How to switch back to document printing mode.
Before you begin
Make sure that the list of 'Scheduled jobs' is empty.
Illustration
[12] The transaction printing pane
Switch to transaction printing mode
1. On the operator panel, press the 'System' button.
2. Press the 'Transaction' button.
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Activate the transaction printing function

3. Press the 'Transaction printing mode' button.
The text on the button changes from 'Off' to 'On'.
4. Press the 'Active transaction setup' button and select the required setup.
The attributes of the transaction setup are defined in the Settings Editor application on
the Controller.
5. Load the required media into the paper trays.
6. Press the 'Transaction on-line' button.
The text on the button changes from 'Off' to 'On'.
7. On the server, connect to the printer and start the job.
Note:
When a job is ready, you can start another transactional job or switch back to the docu-
ment printing mode.
Switch to the document printing mode
1. On the operator panel, press the 'System' button.
2. Press the 'Transaction' button.
3. Press the 'Transaction on-line' button.
The text on the button changes from 'On' to 'Off'.
Note that you can only switch the 'Transaction on-line' function to off-line when
■the transaction stream is ready
■the printer contains no more print data
■the printer has stopped normally (not due to an error).
When you switch the 'Transaction on-line' function to off-line, the connection to the
host is disconnected.
4. Press the 'Transaction printing mode' button.
The text on the button changes from 'On' to 'Off'.
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Activate the transaction printing function

Activate the MICR mode
Introduction
If your printer contains the optional MICR license, you can use the machine for MICR
printing. Then you can print typical transactional documents like checks and other
valuable documents. Before you can use the MICR printing functionality, you must first
activate the MICR mode in the settings editor. The printer then identifies itself as a MICR
printer on your host (in the case of IPDS).
PrintGuard modules
In the MICR mode, the PrintGuard modules are activated automatically. It is not possible
to de-activate the PrintGuard modules in this mode. The PrintGuard modules postfuse
your prints to improve the quality and durability of the prints.
Before you begin
Make sure that the list of 'Scheduled jobs' is empty. Otherwise, you cannot activate
transaction printing.
To guarantee the quality of the MICR fonts, make sure that the 'Quality enhancement'
setting in the Settings Editor ('Transaction Printing' - 'Setups' - 'PCL' or 'IPDS' -
'Quality enhancement') is disabled. By factory default, this setting is disabled.
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Activate the MICR mode