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2. Dot Patterns ipi Processing Options 150 Configure Printer Your printer is now enabled with an ink configuration that supports white ink You only have to set this up one time unless you add a new printer to ProductionHouse Note The next section will show you how to create a media model that is configured for white ink printing 3 Return to the Media Manager Home page Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 193 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs How to Create a Media Model for White Ink 1 From the Home page in Media Manager click Create Profiles Create Media 194 2 Select the Media Group or create a new one and enter a Media Name then click gt Next Note Media Group is a convenient way to organize media with similar characteristics together Provide a name that will remind you of those common elements Media Groups contain various Media Models You could create a group that contained media models with dif ferent setting for the same physical material Or you can group together various media models that have something in common for example the media models provided on the Customer support web page belong to the group WhiteInkUsageMedias Select the CMYKW Quality Ink Configuration from the drop down menu ICC Workflow Define the basic settings for this media New Media Basic Media Settings Ink Configurations SEITEN T your Ink Configuration Your
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4. 1 Open the maintenance station cover Close the ink purge valves of the three other colors but leave open the valve for the color you will swab Caution Make sure that your arms are covered wear nitrile gloves and use safety glasses with side shields Dipaswab in a small container of flush Note Use 1 swab per printhead Do not re dip a swab into the flush Attention Flush is an aggressive solvent and should not be splashed or sprayed around the printheads If flush comes into contact with any part of a printhead other than the nozzle plate remove it immediately with a clean lint free cloth Press and release switch 1 to initiate a purge Within 3 seconds of pressing the purge button close the remaining purge valve The carriage will lower to its purge height 4mm above the table surface and the ink will continue to drip from the printheads While the ink is still dripping position the swab at the far end of the printhead and slowly draw the swab towards you Hold the swab at an angle to limit dragging debris from one nozzle to the next Do not let the seam in the foam touch the nozzle plate Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 241 Swab Printheads i 242 ON 10 11 12 Note It is important to ensure the flush soaked swab contacts only the nozzle face of the printhead TE 179 Swab the Yellow Printhead Rotate the swab by 180 degrees and repeat the previous step
5. Scripts Document Setup X36P Document Color Mode gt File Info XSI Print P 1 Place File 176 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator 2 Once the file has been brought into program click the Embed button to place it in the Illustrator document This step is necessary in order to make use of all channel data contained in the file Illustrator File Edit Object Type Select Filter Effect Linked File DiorMakeup SpotChannelClippi mbed eoe DIORA MaMa aa Pena Pa os un Pao P s Te ra Pua 122 Embed File 123 Embed Placed 3 Note the information contained in the layers palette for file before and after embedding Spot Channel data now resides in the layer above the image data which is the necessary protocol in Illustrator How to Create a Spot Channel Path in Illustrator Conversely you may place a raster file in your Illustrator document and create Spot data in Illustrator using the path creation tools Create your path using the data as your guide and once the path is completed fill this path with your Spot 1 color This filled path should be placed above image in layers palette In this particular case the complexity of the selection path may dictate it s creation in PhotoShop and Illustrator may be better used for simpler objects 1 First select your clipping path and make a copy of it Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 177 H
6. How to Prepare a White Food Fill Layer 1 Open the print job in ProductionHouse and use a media that includes the Quality layered print mode 160 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer Note The file must be sized at the final output dimensions required for the flood 2 Define one of the data layers as a white flood layer To define a layer as a white flood layer first select Quality Layered as the Printer Print Mode then select Define Layers and finally define a white flood layer Layers can be defined at any of the following locations when a job is processed m Defined in the media when the media is created Mode Options m Selected in a Quick Set Media Options m Modify the printer settings of a processed job in RIP Queue right click the job edit printer settings Note If you want to print first surface e g on opaque media the bottom and middle layers can be configured to be white flood layers and the top layer to be a CMYK data layer If you want to print second surface e g transparent media viewed from the side that does not have ink on it then the bottom layer should be a CMYK data layer and the middle and top layers are white flood layers 3 Send the job to the printer click Layers to verify the layer order and then print the job Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 161 How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool How to Create Spot Data with the Spot
7. Note If you use a strip device such as the Gretag MacBeth EyeOne you may get invalid readings for the white data To ensure that you get usable spot data points for each measurement you will need to use the data from the black channel To do this click on Setup in the Print Swatch Dialog In the Swatch Options tab click select Spot 1 to substitute with the black linearization information Print Swatch Calibration Data Device Eye One Strip on USB Swatch Information Profile Name Calibration Data Type Calibration Settings Printer Oce Arizona 350 GT Media BacklitApplication Whitelnk Print Mode Backlit Pattem Stochastic Resolution 445 614x450 888 Output Color Device Name Eye One Strip on USB Measurement Type Density 162 Print Swatch Profile Properties oe Settings Measurement Device Print Options Swatch Options Patches per ink 3 13 difference between patches a B Spot colors to substitute with Black Linearization Spot Color M Spot 1 163 Substitute White for Black Once the swatch is dry click gt Read Swatch and Read Swatch again to open the calibration data table Follow the Strip letter and Patch number If you have substituted the Black Channel for your white ink there are no additional steps necessary Click OK to accept readings and click Next to continue Click Build Linearization as usual Note your Spot Channel curve is now represented bearing the sa
8. Thermal Expansion of Media When imaging on media that will expand when subjected to heat e g styrene or Plexiglas etc don t wedge the media by butting other material against it as this may cause the media to buckle Also if multiple pieces of the media are used allow enough space between the pieces to allow for thermal expansion Placing tape on the table prior to laying down the media will prevent ink from being imaged onto the table Finally if you overprint on media that expands when heat is applied we recommend that you group the desired image with a preceding image so the printer is a consistent temperature when starting to print the desired image Thermal Deformation of Media Some heat sensitive media may deform when subjected to high heat If this occurs you can reduce the lamp power from the default setting of 7 to find a compromise level that allows the ink to cure but does not warp the media You can also try to print uni direc tional using only the trailing lamp to do this set the power of the leading lamp to 0 Media Registration Media can be registered on the table using the table rulers These rulers are printed on the table and provide a horizontal and vertical rule that originate from the 0 0 print origin point on the table The rulers can also help to provide offset distances if you need to start a print away from the origin point Alternately the media registration cards can be used to register media if it mu
9. spitting between printing times to keep the printheads in a ready to print state This spitting action amounts to very little ink usage but does require that the user clean the maintenance tray covers more frequently Both type of ink include Cyan Magenta Yellow Black and for printers with the option installed White Due to the UV curing technology the ink dries immediately but can take up to 24 hours to cure fully In most cases the printed material may be handled or cut directly after printing When printing with the Oc IJC255 compared with the Oc IJC256 imaging results will be different not better or worse but always different Oc IJC256 has lower dot gain characteristics than Oc IJC25 5 As a result there is the potential for more structure and streaking in solid colors and for more image artifacts in areas of heavy coverage dark colors with the new formulation This is especially apparent on many paper based media used for most indoor applications such as foam board corrugated cardboard card stock and poster paper Oc IJC256 inks also have a softer surface when cured and printed materials are less scratch and smudge resistant Oc IJC256 inks feel slightly tacky when cured and have a more satin finished appearance when compared to the semi gloss finish of Oc IJC255 inks This can be a benefit to distant viewed applications where glare caused by the semi gloss finish of the original Oc IJC25 5 inks can be
10. 49 213 1000 39 370 y Y l i 0 0 4 5 6 7 400 be 55 118 i 98 425 65 Metric Vacuum Zones How to Set Up Custom Zones A Attention When you remove the aluminum overlay to create custom zones be careful that you don t bend or warp it Always have a second person to assist you when you handle the overlay Wear clean gloves to avoid the deposit of oil and dirt on the overlay surface The aluminum overlay sheet lays on the printer table surface and is positioned using two registration pins that are bonded to the table The circular hole and the oval slot in the overlay sheet fit over the registration pins and hold the overlay from moving on the table surface This section explains how to handle the overlay when you remove it from the table to create custom vacuum zones Attention Be careful that you don t hit the registration pins when you remove or replace the overlay If these pins are dislodged there is a replacement kit available or you can re glue them with epoxy Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 93 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones 1 With the gantry in its home position carefully lift the overlay up enough to release it from the two registration pins the pins are located on the Control side of the table near the corners of the overlay the side with the Print button and vacuum gauge 66 Registration Pins 2 With one person at each end carefully raise the overlay to the
11. Discard the swab and repeat Steps 2 to 6 for all the other printheads if needed Perform Printhead Maintenance Once finished all residual flush and ink in the gaps around the head should be carefully wiped away with a clean swab Run a Nozzle Check print or an image test print and verify that all nozzles are firing properly Note If the problem persists you can swab multiple times Use a new clean side of the swab each time this means a maximum of two swipes per swab It is possible that as many as ten swipes can be required If purging and swabbing does not recover a blocked nozzle holding a flush soaked swab against the blocked nozzle on the printhead for at least ten seconds is an effective way of clearing the blockage Run another nozzle check if necessary When the Nozzle Check print does not show any nozzles out the printer is ready to produce quality images Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter Introduction The top of the housings for the left and right UV lamps contain a filter that keeps dust and other airborne particles from entering the lamp housings If the filter becomes clogged with dust and debris it can cause overheating of the lamps When to do Check the condition of the filters weekly and clean them as needed If dust accumulates this can lead to overheated lamps and results in an error message Clean the filters at least once every
12. Print Side Out Status Not ready Default Media lt gt The media parameters displayed below are taken as current ate new media based on current se Media parameters _ Media width mm 1500 3 Media thickness mm 0 25 Ty Media tension Medium Tension changes require re initialization Media advance correction factor 30 MA Suggested range is from 0 to 100 Lamp power settings UE Leading lamp Max x Trailing lamp Max 7 Lamp power is synchronized You can change this behavior on the Settings page RS fin E 7 m Close T 297 1 X 209 8 10972272008 02 07PM 1 840 x 594 1 09 22 2008 12 58PM 86 Roll media manager Enter the Media width for the roll media that you have loaded Check that the rest of the media parameters displayed match the particular media you loaded You can create a new media or edit an existing one by changing the parameter values and then saving them under a new media name When you create a new media it takes the current values as default and automatically creates a unique media name based on the existing name You can change the assigned name by selecting characters from the virtual keyboard Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Print on Roll Media Note Li Any changed parameter in the dialog window will be applied to the next roll media print job even if the change was not saved This allows temporary changes to the parameters w
13. Protective work clothing disposable overalls are preferable Acrylates like any other organic solvent are skin and or eye irritants Since acrylates do not evaporate they will remain on the skin or clothes for extended periods This long term exposure caused by the non volatility can give rise to dermatitis It is essential that the measures given above are always followed Disposal of UV Ink Disposal Considerations Disposal Methods 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 ma terial containing uncured or partly cured ink Disposal must be made according to official local regulations Chapter 3 Safety Information 23 UV Curing System Safety UV Curing System Safety Introduction 24 The UV Curing System on the Arizona printers generate hazardous levels of thermal electrical and UV energies These printers use UV curable ink that needs a high energy level of UV light to cure The system is made up of two medium pressure mercury arc lamps attached to the carriage The ink has been designed using the proper photo initiator to cure at the highest efficient wavelength of the Lamp 366nm UV Lamp Hazards Super
14. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work Avoid contact with the eyes and skin Store protective clothing separately Breathing equipment Not necessary if room is well ventilated Protection of hands Gloves There is no one glove material or combination of materials that will give unlimited resistance to any individual or combination of chemicals The selection of single or multi use gloves is dependent upon the level of exposure nitrile neoprene gloves will last longer than latex rubber The performance or effectiveness of the glove may be reduced by physical chemical damage and poor maintenance Always ensure that gloves are free from defects and that they are stored and used correctly Gloves should be replaced regularly and if there is any sign of damage to the glove material Hands should be inspected on a regular basis for any signs of skin damage or inflammation Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed In general with the recommended nitrile gloves replace the glove within a few minutes if it is contaminated with ink Do not reuse single use gloves Do not handle prints without gloves if ink is not properly cured Chapter 3 Safety Information Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials Strategy Eye protec tion Wear tightly sealed goggles Body protec tion
15. White Flood Fill v Media 160 Configure Flood Layers 2 This configuration allows you to print your linearization and ICC target swatches directly from Media Manager with a white underlay Note You can always go back and change the layer configurations after you have completed the processes that requires such a configuration Keep in mind though that if you use one or two layers of white it will affect output color rendering and overall density 3 For the best color fidelity create separate media models for one or two layers of white usage Set Ink Restrictions 200 When determining ink restrictions for your spot channel use the following steps 1 Print and review the default swatch from the Basic tab 2 Set up Advanced Ink Restrictions as shown in the example as a starting point For best results we recommend leaving all Level 2 percentages at zero Choose a value where the patch does not bleed or show any other objectionable artifacts and enter that percentage Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs in the Advanced tab in the Spot field In testing we have found this value is usually ac ceptable if left at 10096 ICC Workflow Evaluate the Ink Restrictions swatch Base Advanced A levels are composed Each level oA Sen 1 mage has been loaded Basic Mode Settings Ink Restrictions EPEAT URTEOGUE 7 se baten to ree e e to the most rec
16. will not work without it If you attach a new bag of ink that is not compatible or for any other reason an ink flush is required you will see the Ink Status screen with a mesaage that directs you to the Ink Flush Procedure Note Contact your local service representative for information about the ink flush kit that is required for the flush procedure Only inks certified by Oc can be used with your printer Spit Catcher Alignment Procedure i A Spit Catcher is necessary for all printers with the white ink option installed or for any printer that uses the new Oc IC 256 inks The Spit Catcher consists of a slotted cover for the Maintenance Station drawer and a foam pad that is held in place under the drawer Both the white ink and all of the IJC256 inks need to spit periodically to help keep the printhead nozzles clear of debris The Alignment Procedure is needed when the Spit Catcher is first installed or if for some reason the park position of the carriage changes The purpose of the alignment is to have the carriage parked directly over the slots in the spit catcher so that the ink that is spit falls though the slots and is soaked up by the foam pad below If you see a buildup of ink on the surface of the spit catcher it may mean you need to follow the alignment procedure Note The foam pad must be changed if it becomes too saturated with ink It is a commercial item so see your local representative for replacements System Log
17. 2 Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with the absorbent cloth 201 Wipe up ink with cloth 3 Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink l 202 Wet fresh cloth with alcohol Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 273 How to Clean the Rubber Capstan Note Li It may be difficult to tell whether or not all the ink has left the surface Continue to wet and wipe the capstan surface until the cloth does not show any sign of ink color 203 Wipe up remainder of ink 4 Allow adequate time for capstan to dry Note H If the scrubbing action leaves fibers from the cloth on the surface wait for the surface to dry completely then follow the procedure listed above for Removing Solid Debris Result When the capstan is kept clean and its rubber surface free of blemishes or defects you will be ensured of accurate media transport and optimal print quality If its surface is badly damaged the capstan will need to be replaced 274 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Appendix A Application Information Application Resources on the Web Site Application Resources on the Web Site Introduction 276 There are many resources available on the Oc Arizona Customer Support web site Ap plication Hints and Tips Media Recommendations Media Models MSDS information Customer Application Bulletins and more To access this information navigate to www dgs oce com then select Printer Suppo
18. 8 Inactive Print Job List Inactive job list consists of a table and job count summary on top A job count summary displays total number of inactive jobs The list can be sorted by clicking on the appropriate column header The icons in the first column reflect the job type and status and can be 58 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Print Job Control Module use to sort the list The size column is sorted by image area Date column is sorted by a compound value of date and time The inactive job list has the following features m The operator can drag and drop jobs to move them between the active and inactive job lists Jobs deleted from the inactive list are deleted from the hard drive The operator can automatically set the status of a job to Hold when the job is put in this queue This can be set separately for flatbed and roll media jobs 9 Job information and parameters panel The job information area displays only relevant job parameters of the current print job For example the Overprints field is not displayed for roll media jobs Some of the param eters may be modified Offsets A job s vertical and horizontal offset parameters can be changed with the mouse wheel when mouse cursor is posi tioned over the field Rotate the mouse wheel up or down increments or decrements offset at the rate of one unit per notch Hold the right mouse button and rotate the wheel increments or decrements at the rate of 10 units per
19. 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 Oc 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
20. Split Channels Merge Channels Palette Options lolala s 102 Add Spot Channel 6 Within the Add Spot Channel dialog enter the following information Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 167 How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop m Name Enter the name Spot 1 This name is specifically reserved in RIP Queue for this type of workflow using any other name requires more steps to make spot in formation addressed by the Rip software Note For instructions on how to use a naming convention other than Spot 1 refer to the sub section at the end of this section Naming Your Spot Data a Opacity Set the opacity to 10 m Edit the channel COLOR by double clicking on the swatch Set the spot color in PhotoShop to a color similar to the spot ink in your printer Since white can be hard to distinguish this COLOR can be any value that will help you see the design better 105 Change Spot Color 104 Select Spot Color 7 Click OK to save your changes and close the Add Spot Channel dialog 8 You can create a flood layer in the same way by selecting the entire workspace Select All and then add the spot channel as described above The example below shows what your workspace may look like with a 50 and 100 flood fill If you need to see your image for editing purposes simply turn off the visibility of the Spot Channel Li Note When processing this file in ProductionHouse media layer
21. adadadadda dada dtt d 77 Ruler to Center Media Note Li The supplied ruler has both metric millimeters and imperial inches scales When a media roll is centered on the shaft and the ruler is placed as shown in the photo the value on the ruler scale will match the width of the roll For example in the photo a 2 meter or 2000mm roll is centered on the media shaft 6 Lock the supply media shaft core locks with the 5mm hex key B Load an Empty Core and Install in the Take up Position 1 Place the empty take up media shaft on a suitable work surface and unlock the media shaft locks with the 5mm hex key 2 Slide an empty media core that is at least as long as the supply media width onto the take up shaft 3 Roughly center the core and then insert the shaft into the Take up top position on the RMO unit 4 Center the core using the supplied ruler so that the take up media can be aligned to the supply media roll when it is later threaded 5 Lock the take up media shaft core locks with a 5 mm hex key Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 127 How to Load Media C Thread the Media 1 Select the Load icon from the Roll Media Manager 2 Ifyou are going to print with Print Side In click the icon in the Roll Media manager Print Side Out is the default so you do not need to select it unless you have recently used Print Side In Note that the icon toggles from one choice to the other when you dick
22. and also the Pause icon and Confirm thickness buttons should appear in the command toolbar right beside Media thickness field Enter the measured media thickness value in indicated measurement units Select the Confirm thickness button Media for Printing Place And Register Media On The Printer Vacuum Table Place the media on the table in the orientation that matches the job to printed and register the media to the print origin In the next section there are more details on how to perform the following actions Select Active Vacuum Zones Select the required vacuum zones to hold the media to the table using the table vacuum The three vacuum zone control handles control which of the three zones on the printer table will have vacuum applied when the table vacuum pump is turned on The vacuum Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 85 How to Set Up a Print Job zones are opened or closed using a quarter turn handle Refer to the next section for details on the dimensions and placement of the vacuum zones Mask Active Vacuum Zones Not Covered With Media To hold the media to the table it is important to completely cover active vacuum zones with either the media to be printed on or a masking material The masking material should not be thicker than the media to be printed on If a full bleed image is to be printed the masking material should be the same thickness as the media to be printed on to prevent overspray from accumul
23. clean them immediately with a Poly Wipe lint free cloth Note Gently wipe dirt or debris from the gantry rails or bearing shields to avoid removing the lubricating grease Attention In the event of an ink spill on the rail it should be cleaned immediately before the bearings have a chance to run over the spill After the area has been cleaned wipe the spill area again thoroughly with a water moistened lint free cloth to remove any chemical residue before running the gantry over the area again Slight ink stains that remain on the rail after cleaning are not a major problem How to Clean the Rails and Bearing Block 1 2 Open the Maintenance Station cover to ensure that there is no possible gantry or carriage movement Use a dry lint free cloth to remove any visible debris that has accumulated next to the runner bearing shields It is only necessary to clean the outside bearing shields When removing debris always wipe away from the shields so you don t push dust into the bearing block Wipe any debris from the gantry rails Do this gently so that you do not remove the grease that lubricates the bearings as they move along the rails Close the Maintenance Station cover Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 255 How to Change Ink Filters How to Change Ink Filters Introduction Each ink color has a filter that removes any particulate matter from the ink as it is pumped from the ink bag toward the printheads The ink filter
24. e I U E ld Proof Setup Proof Colors Pixel Preview Zoom in Zoom Out Fit in Window Actual Size i Hide Edges Hide Artboard Show Page Tiling Show Slices Lock Slices Hide Template Hide Rulers Hide Bounding Box Show Transparency Grid Hide Text Threads Show Live Paint Gaps Guides Smart Guides Show Grid Snap to Grid v Snap to Point New View Edit Views Ye 4i Wed 8 52 AM d x gii P SSS WH nnn 116 Overprint Preview Note After you set overprinting options you should use the Overprint Preview mode View gt Overprint Preview to see an approximation of how the overprinting colors will print by providing an ink preview that approximates how transparency and overprinting will appear in output 2 In the Attributes panel select Overprint Fill Overprint Stroke or both Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Note While it is possible to set Overprint opacity levels less than 10096 ProductionHouse software only processes full opacity data The opacity of regular knockout white data can be set as desired Nav Infd Flaf gt Attributes x pfo gt Vv Overprint All Overpnnt Stroke image Map None He Browser URL multiple URLs px 117 Overprint Attributes The image
25. many artefacts and trying to paint a fine fresco trim with a large brush would be very frustrating In the same way Oc VariaDot uses the appropriate size droplet for each specific image feature resulting in the best possible image quality in every part of the printed image Oc VariaDot for Reduced Ink Consumption 18 A significant benefit of Oc VariaDot imaging technology is that it allows the use of only four inks CMYK for all areas of the printed image This is very significant to the user in terms of ink consumption per square meter because the current de facto standard in the industry is six color piezoelectric printing This older technology uses lighter versions of Cyan and Magenta inks often referred to commercially as Light Cyan and Light Magenta to overcome the image quality problem previously associated with four color CMYK only printing Chapter 2 Product Overview Chapter 3 Safety Information Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials Introduction i A This section outlines the safety concerns involved with the handling and use of the UV ink and Flush for Oc Arizona printers Read all of the material in this section and also review the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS documents before handling any UV ink or using the printer Always ensure that visitors are escorted and warned of the possible hazards from ink contamination Note The full text of the MSDS
26. width the medium or high tension setting may be required Select the Media Advance Correction Factor Note Leave it at 50 unless you see light or dark lines of banding in the printed image refer to the next section How to Set the Media Advance Correction Factor for more details When the displayed media values are correctly matched to the loaded media click Close to exit the Media Manager Click on the Roll icon in the menu bar of the Job Control module to activate the RMO print queue the icon will change from yellow to green Any print jobs that are in the queue not on hold and marked as roll jobs will print There is no explicit confirmation required to start a roll media print job Any roll media jobs in the print queue will start to print immediately 140 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Determine Media Advance Correction How to Determine Media Advance Correction Introduction As roll media passes over the capstan the stress can cause the thickness to deviate from its ideal non stressed state This deviation can result in incorrect capstan encoder readings and lead to discrepancies in the amount the media advanced during each print swath This can cause banding to occur in the form of either dark lines or white gaps The figure below illustrates this banding A 5 88 Media Advance Banding Note The actual thickness of the white gaps or dark lines in this figure may be th
27. 2006 12 18PM 10 04 2006 08 31AM 10 04 2006 08 31AM 06 30 2008 04 22PM 06 30 2008 04 22PM 05 15 2009 03 20PM 05 15 2009 03 20PM 04 28 2009 04 08PM System Logs Hav Color Space 04 28 2009 04 08PM e Version 3 3 0 67 mom oves Ya senos 54 Job Manager Service and Tools and B one Diagnostics tities b i Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 67 Tools and Utilities Module Shutdown Use the Shutdown icon when you need to turn the printer power off The printer should be left powered On at all times but there are some exceptions such as some service proce dures or if the printer requires a reboot Job Manager The Job Manager allows you to view a select range of print jobs or to delete many print jobs at the same time In the Print Job module you can only manipulate one print job at a time In the Job Manager you can select multiple print jobs using the checkbox to the left of each job Once you have your range selected you can then delete them You can display print jobs by several criteria available from the Show Selected icon Special Prints 68 The Special Prints module displays two lists The list on the left shows the available special prints Some of these prints are used by service technicians to adjust and troubleshoot the printer Some are of interest to the Operator the Reference print the table ruler prints the Nozzle Check print and the Media Advance Cor
28. Arizona 250GT 1 1 1 6 Setup calgoy 11 6 setp ene 46987 1118 Dem EE dM Ee hme ee 56 Printer Upgrade Module How to Upgrade the Firmware and Software Your dealer or service representative will advise you when an upgrade of the printer soft ware is necessary If they request that you install the upgrade instructions will be provided with the upgrade file Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 71 Installation and Upgrade Module 72 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Ari zona Printer Training Requirements Training Requirements Introduction The operator must receive training for safety printer operation and ProductionHouse software prior to operating the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer Safety Training Before operating the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer make sure you have read and under stood all of Chapter 3 Safety Guidelines Oc Operator Training For optimal safety and print quality all Oc Arizona 5 50 GT printer operators must have received training by qualified Oc service personnel Oc training provides a general ori entation to printer safety and operating procedures This User Manual is not a substitute for official training Onyx ProductionHouse Training Maximum performance from the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer requires a properly trained operator Oc trains the operator in the use of the printer hardware and software at instal lat
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31. If many nozzles are out perform Printhead Maintenance again Note Li If the nozzle dropouts are only indicated on a single printhead you can perform mainte nance on a select printhead as indicated in the procedure below 2 Print another nozzle check and repeat step 1 if necessary 3 If nozzle dropouts still remain swab that printhead see the next section Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 237 Printhead Maintenance Result When a printhead does not have any nozzle dropouts the Nozzle Check print will look like the Magenta 6 Package A and B and Magenta 7 Package A printheads seen in the example above Maintenance for Select Printheads 1 On the top of the carriage there are 5 ink purge valves If you have performed printhead maintenance and find that one or more printheads require additional maintenance turn off the valves of all the other colors 2 Perform all of the steps for printhead maintenance again but only on the target printheads Note Li Isolating an individual color does not perform a stronger purge but it does conserve ink 177 Purge Valves with Yellow Turned Off 3 Remember to open any purge valves that were closed for this procedure before you close the maintenance drawer Note Li Ifa purge valve is left closed there is no vacuum pressure to hold the ink and it will drip out of the printhead Drops of ink will appear on the media if you print with purge valves closed 4 If problems still
32. Ink Consumed 4735 Mers Resettable Counters Last Reset Date 17 Sep 2008 04 43PM Counter Flatbed Units D Prints Completed es 16357 m Printing Time 19 hours Cyan Ink Consumed 0 017 Mers Reset Magenta Ink Consumed 0 011 iters Yellow ink Consumed 0 014 Mers Black Ink Consumed 0 005 Mers White Ink Consumed 0 02 liters Total Ink Consumed 0 067 liters UV Bulb Life Counters Counter Hours UV Bulb Life LeR Lamp 7111494 Reset UY Bulb Life Right Lamp 7111494 Reset Version 2 8 1 37 Sen Lene Dem Gees D umm ee WEG Too MEC aL Lt A Jti 48 Counters Module Screen Component function table Counters Explained Component Function Non resettable These counters display a cumulative total of ink consumed or area Counters printed over the whole life of the printer Resettable These counters display a cumulative total of ink consumed or area Counters printed since the Reset button was last pressed Time and date of last reset is displayed if available UV Bulb Life Displays the hours of lamp use since last reset Always reset the count when you change a bulb Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 61 Settings Module Settings Module Introduction The Settings Module allows you to review and change the date and time network con nection settings user interface configurations printer settings and if installed the Roll Media settings Date and Time Settings ec8 S
33. Intel Netports For other devices referto the device documentation Host name or IP address Arizona250GT Data Type or Port Name port8100 60 Configure Printer Host Name i Note If you have more than one Oc Arizona 5 50 GT printer each printer must have a unique network name The network name can be changed in the Settings module of the printer User Interface Check Configuration 1 Click on Test to verify that the computer and printer are in communication If the Test was successful a verification message is displayed to indicate a Valid IP address was found Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 81 How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver Correction 1 If no valid IP address is found check that the network name of the printer is correct and that port 9100 was selected 2 Run the Test again Result When a Valid IP address for the printer is verified click on OK to complete the configu ration of the communication link between ProductionHouse and the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer 82 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer Daily Start up and Shut down How to Manage Print Jobs Daily Start up and Shut down Introduction Keep your printer clean and perform all recommended scheduled maintenance to ensure that the printer is ready to produce optimal quality images When to do The start up procedure must be performed every morning or after a period of time when the
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35. Spot Ink Swatch Edit the media to be used for this data in Media Manager replacing the default name Spot 1 with your newly created name Name Spatink 130 Change Name Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 181 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator 3 Open file in Preflight and access the Color Management Edit Profiles tab Click on Spot Channel Replacement box ICC Profile Setup Profiles Rendering Intents Output Output vj Advanced Black Generation Spot Channel Replacement 131 Spot Channel Replacement 4 Enter the new name in PostScript Spot Color Name in Spot 1 space Spot Channel Replacement Separation to Color Replacement Not Replaced PostScript Spot Color to Ink Channel Replacement PostScript Spot Color Name Inik Channel None None None None None None None None None None 5 Click OK to save your settings 182 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Use Media Models How to Print With White Ink How to Use Media Models Introduction You must use a media model that is configured for white ink before you can generate white ink output from ProductionHouse The media is actually part of a media model description sometimes incorrectly referred to as a profile that contains other specific information such as ink restrictions linearization ink limits and ICC profiles The cr
36. Weight 2 51m 98 8 x 1 26m 49 6 or 2 51m 98 8 x 3 06m 120 5 for the 550 XT Maximum 34 kg sq m 7 lbs sq ft Nozzle Drop Volume Variable droplet sizes from 6 to 42 picol itres The ability to vary the drop size to as little as 6 picolitres produces sharp images with smoother gradients and quarter tones The ability to jet larger droplets up to 42 picolitres produces dense solid colors The result is near photographic image quality Text as small as 6 pt is perfectly legible User Interface LCD flat panel monitor and mouse on a user positioned podium Curing System UV curing lamp with variable power settings Power Requirements Voltage Rated Current 16A 208 through 240VAC 10 60Hz Single Phase 200 through 240VAC 10 50Hz Single Phase 550 GT 2 AC power supplies 16A Inlet 1 and 8A Inlet 2 550 XT 2 AC power supplies 16A Inlet 1 and 16A Inlet 2 Recommended Circuit Breaker North America 20A European Union 16A BTU Output 10 000 BTU 2950 watts under continuous operation Hardware Interface USB Ethernet TCP IP 100 base T or Gigabyte if support ed by the local network Image Processing Software ONYX ProductionHouse Oc Edition version 7 or greater ONYX PosterShop is not recommended Chapter 2 Product Overview 17 Printer Specifications Oc VariaDot Variable Droplet Imaging Technology The Oc Oc Arizona 550 GT offers su
37. and has an open grid spit catcher in the center that allows any waste ink to drip down into the waste tray When you perform printhead maintenance any excess ink and associated debris are removed from the nozzles with the result that ink drops can jet properly when the nozzles are clear Ink fill is disabled when the maintenance station sliding drawer is open No more than 4 purges can take place minimum of 10 seconds between purges without closing the drawer which allows the reservoirs to refill Note The nozzle plate on the printhead has a non wetting coating contact with this surface may affect the performance of the printhead Do not wipe the nozzle plate with anything other than the suction head or the supplied swabs when following the swab procedure as this can damage the nozzles and impair performance To clean the nozzles of the printheads and thus ensure better image quality and avoid banding When to do i Maintenance occurs at the start of the day after the printer has warmed up or when necessary misfiring nozzles banding in image etc Note More maintenance is required in dusty environments or when there are fibers protruding from the media or when printing on reflective media such as glass or metal more re flected UV light hits the printheads When printing on reflective media it is advised to monitor the nozzle check and printhead nozzle plates and perform additional printhead maintenance if requir
38. 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 Chapter 1 Introduction 9 Preface 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 10 Field service technicians must have Oc Display Graphics Systems service training The service technician is responsible for all repairs upgrading and modification requested by the customer or mandated by the Oc 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 ser
39. be cycled Off and then On again in alternating zones before the next print will begin while Dual Origin is enabled If additional copies of the print were indicated in Step 2 then repeat Steps 5 to 7 in al ternate zones for the total number of prints required Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option Roll Media Option Hardware Roll Media Option Hardware Introduction The base configuration for the Oc Arizona 550 GT is a flatbed printer where the media is static during printing A Roll Media Option RMO is available for the printer that allows the use of media that is supplied on a roll This optional unit is manufactured crated stocked and shipped as an independent assembly Once the Roll Media Option is installed it shares the print gantry with the printer 73 Roll Media Option Components Component Locations Roll Media Hardware Component Function 7 Media Cut Guide 8 Media Core Locks 9 Media Tension Bar 4 Take up Shaft Motor 10 Carriage Guard 6 Media Access Door 114 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option Roll Media Option Hardware Hardware Function table The Roll Media Option consists of a supply media drive media tension bar capstan roller vacuum platen media gimbal media edge detection sensor and a take up media drive This system accurately advances the roll of media during printing The roll media is posit
40. brominat CrVI biphenyls ed 4 5123 PBDE i i VGA No Yes No No No No Monitor Vacuum No No No No Guage Indicator Chapter 1 Introduction 13 Product Compliance Mercury Cadmi Hexava Polybro pb Hg um Cd lent miated brominat CrVI biphenyls ed PBB dpenylether PBDE Yes No No No No No Encoder Read heads Print Yes No No No No No heads Yes indicates that the substance is present in that printer component No indicates that the substance is NOT present in that printer component 14 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Product Overview Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Introduction The Oc Arizona 550 GT and Oc Arizona 550 XT are flatbed inkjet printers capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media The printers comes standard with CMYK only or can be ordered with the white ink option CMYKW The printers consists of a flatbed vacuum table and moving gantry The material 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 In addition to the benefits of stationary positioning the use of UV ink technology on rigid material eliminates finishing processes such as mounting and lamination A Roll Media Option is available 2 Oc Arizona 550 GT Printer with Roll Med
41. can be initiat tons has been triggered ed Green On Printer is functional and ready to initiate motion Emergency Stop Effects li Note There are three Emergency Stop buttons one on the control station podium and one on each end of the gantry The AC power On Off switch can also function as an emer gency stop There are more details on the Emergency stops in the Interlock section Tn terlock Safety System on page 26 Activating an Emergency Stop will disable the following Carriage motion Gantry motion UV curing lamps Ink pumps Thermal fluid heater Purge pump Purge valve Printheads jetting Thermal fluid coolant pump Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 49 Printer Interface Software Printer Interface Software Introduction The printer software is displayed on the LCD monitor The interface has six main modules that are accessed by tabs located at the bottom of the display Click on these tabs to access the modules Print Job Control is the default module displayed when the software has finished loading after the printer is switched on or reset The Print Job Control display is divided into functional and status areas The functional areas supports all operator input necessary to operate maintain and service the printer The status areas are used to report printer status Onscreen Keyboard amp Numeric Keypad A mouse is used as the input device to navigate the menu based interfa
42. for all UV inks and Flush is found in the Customer Support section of the ODGS web site www dgs oce com Caution Both UV inks and the curing lamps can be harmful if not properly handled Follow these guidelines carefully in order to ensure maximum safety Personal Safety i The operator should wear nitrile gloves a protective apron and safety glasses with side shields when handling inks Note Warning for Seated Individuals The UV Curing System on the Oc Arizona 550 GT generates hazardous levels of thermal electrical and UV energies UV light exposure is at it s worst for individuals in a seated position Table Height of 90cm Do not sit within 5 metres of the printer and do not look at the UV lamps if your eyes are positioned below the level of the printer table Ventilation and Room Volume The printer should operate in an area where a good standard of general ventilation is available at 5 to 10 air changes per hour Mechanical Ventilation must be added where the air changes are less than 5 per hour See the Environmental Requirements section of the Site Preparation Guide for more details Handling UV Inks 20 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 for all inks are provided Chapter 3 Safety Information Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials when you purchase inks The following is a summary of the im
43. in place without causing artifacts Before you begin To reduce artifacts you may need a Medium Density Fiber MDF underlay board This board is not available from Oc Display Graphics Systems You must source the underlay locally these porous boards are used with routers that require vacuum tables which may help you locate a local supplier If you can t source an underlay board locally here is a possible source for them North American contact information a suggested source other sources of similar products may be available For other areas check your local hardware and router supply stores THERMWOOD Corp 904 Buffaloville Road PO Box 436 DALE IN 47523 USA Contact Melanie Tullis Tel 1 800 221 3865 Ext 266 email Melanie Tullis thermwood com You can get more information from their website http www woodworkerswholesale com Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 101 Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts Li Note If you use the underlay board make sure that you cover over any areas of the board not covered by the media or the vacuum pressure will be reduced Also make sure that there are no high spots that could cause a carriage collision Illustration 69 Underlay Board with Media How to Prepare the Underlay Board 1 Seal the edges of the underlay board with tape or use a liquid sealer to prevent vacuum leaks through the edges of the board 2 Cover any area of the board not covered by the
44. ink filter of the same color as instructed in the next procedure Note Li If you place a bag in the wrong ink station for example yellow ink in the black ink station the display will show an error message and the printer will not print until the correct bag is installed How to Bleed an Ink Filter Ink filters are located in the Ink Filter Enclosure to the right of the printer s AC power switch 216 Chapter 10 Ink System Management How to Change Ink Bags 1 Close the ink purge valves of the three or four other colors but leave open the valve of the target color These valves are located on the top of the carriage and are color coded RRR es q 167 Yellow Purge Valve Open 2 Click on the ink status icon located in the top right corner of the Print Job Control screen of the printer software to monitor the ink status 3 Press the Purge button switch 1 on the right to initiate an ink purge Repeat this step until the ink status window shows an Ink Low condition for the target color 168 Maintenance Station Buttons 4 Press the Raise Carriage button switch 2 middle and then use the suction nozzle to re move any excess ink from the printhead that you purged Chapter 10 Ink System Management 217 How to Change Ink Bags 218 10 Remove the two screws that hold the ink filter enclosure cover in place thumbscrews can be loosened by hand or use a Philips screwdriver if
45. is also possible to disable the Roll media print queue at the printer To do this click on the Roll icon in the command toolbar of the Print Job module so that it become dim grayed out This will stop any roll media jobs from automatically printing Printer Options Device Oce Arizona 250 GT Media Default Fine amp rt NoICC V1 Default Group Print Direction Bi directional v Overprint Count Layout Preview Flatbed only C Hold for printer operator Roll to roll only Default Layout Preview 84 Onyx Roll Hold Note Li The Hold for operator is not selected in this illustration since the default is unchecked If you want to initiate a hold click it to select Result The operator has a lot of flexibility in the control of roll media print jobs and whether they print automatically or not 136 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Print on Roll Media How to Print on Roll Media Introduction If media is loaded and the Roll Media unit has been initialized the printer is ready to print an image Use the Print Job module and the Roll Media Manager to prepare and start the print Note Li All Roll media operations that involve media movement are disabled while a Flatbed job prints How to Print on Backlit Media If your roll media is transparent or opaque and you are going to backlight the image and you want to increase the density set Quality mode in ProductionHouse The
46. it Note Li For Print Side Out the media unrolls from the bottom the supply shaft as shown in green on the left below For Print Side In the media unrolls from the top of the supply shaft as shown in red on the right below This allows you to print on the back side of the media s 78 Media Path Choices 3 Wait for the gantry to move part way across the table 4 Continually press on the right foot pedal as required to gradually advance the media for the next two steps 128 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Load Media 5 Thread the media under the media tension bar Note that the media is threaded for Print Side Out in the photo below 79 Thread Media Under Tension Bar Print side out 6 Open the media access door at the top of the Roll Media unit then reach down through the open door to grasp the media and feed it up and over the take up roll 80 Feed Media Through Access Door Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 129 How to Load Media 7 Check alignment of the media by feeding it down to the supply roll and make sure that the edge lines up with the edge of the supply roll 81 Line Up Edge of Media to the Supply Roll 8 Rewind the media by continually pressing down the left foot pedal until it is positioned where it can be taped to the take up core 130 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Load Media 9 Tapethe
47. it as a consumable item see you local sales representative How to Apply the Media Edge Protectors LE 144 Note There are both left and right edge protectors and they are both labeled a left protector has the height adjustor the arc and the indent on the right side while the right protector is reversed Bend the bottom edge of the protector along the first crease located above the label with the part number to approx 90 degrees Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Use Media Edge Protectors 2 Bend the other two creases slightly so that they have a V shape when viewed as illustrated in the side view figure below Height Adjustor must be less than 1 mm Bend the lower creases fits in media cut guide 89 Side View of Media Protector 3 Bend the height adjustor small triangle in the top corner of the edge protector slightly and then straighten it again This results in a slight bend no more than a media thickness that allows the media edge to move more freely under the protector 90 Media Edge Detector Height Adjustor Attention If the height adjustor area is higher than 1 mm from the platen there is a possibility that ENG comings soar iit the eden ot VIII on gno tiub damage pune Oe 4 Peel the backing layer from the double sided tape on the back of the protector 5 Place the bent edge of the protector into the media cut guide but do not press down on the tap
48. it straight up and then away from the carriage 2 Disconnect the UV lamp housing power cable connector by pressing in the two blue tabs on either side and pull it out 192 Disconnect power cable 3 Remove the foam filter from the top of the housing by lifting the exposed edge as shown below It is flexible and will bend as you remove it 193 Remove Lamp Filter 262 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb 4 Swing the UV lamp housing interlock safety arm out of the way 194 Interlock Safety Arm first lift it straight up to the height of the blue connector then angle it away from the connector as you raise it higher and m finally swing the arm back over the connector and past the raised part of the lamp housing Note Li The UV lamp housing cannot be removed from the carriage until the bracket is swung out of the way s Lift the UV lamp housing straight up and out of its carriage bucket How to Replace the UV Lamp Bulb Attention A Use cotton gloves when handling the UV lamp and Shutter assemblies oil from fingers can harm these components and shorten lamp life 1 Put on protective eye wear and cotton gloves 2 Turn the housing upside down on a clean work space away from the printer Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 263 How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb 3 Rotate the shutter motor dampener until the UV shutters are open 195 Rotate shutter motor dampener 4 Open th
49. media to avoid vacuum loss Tips On How to Use the Underlay Board 1 Use scrap pieces of media to cover any exposed area of the underlay board that the carriage will travel over This prevents the board from lifting off the table and colliding with the carriage 2 It may be necessary to bleed the vacuum by opening or partially opening an additional vacuum zone to reduce dimple artifacts 3 Confirm that the underlay thickness is added to the media thickness and set correctly 102 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT Oc Arizona 550 XT Specifications and Features Oc Arizona 550 XT Specifications and Features Introduction The Oc Arizona 550 XT is similar to the Oc Arizona 550 GT in the following areas Gantry Carriage RMO capable White ink option The Oc Arizona 550 XT printer has a larger table and requires two single phase AC power circuits The second circuit is dedicated to two vacuum pumps These pumps provide vacuum for the three vacuum zones The zones and how they are used are described in the next section The unique features and specifications of the Oc Arizona 550 XT are documented in this chapter All other features and specifications for the Oc Arizona 550 XT are the same as those for the Oc Arizona 550 GT 104 Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT Oc Arizona 550 XT Specifications and Features 70 Arizo
50. minutes depending on the amount of air in the filter since the ink pump is only active for a brief period every 10 seconds Final Steps 260 ES Ne e oM Check the new filter to make sure there are no ink leaks Open any purge valves on the carriage that are still closed Use a felt pen or create a label to record the install date Replace the ink filter enclosure cover Perform routine printhead maintenance before printing Replace the ink filters every 12 months or after consumption of 11 bags 22 liters of ink Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb Introduction Your Oc Arizona printer uses two UV lamps one on each side of the carriage to cure the UV ink during printing The bulbs in these UV lamps have a limited lifetime and must be replaced by the operator if they fail or when they can no longer cure the ink at maximum available power When to do Although the functionallife of the UV lamps can be as high as 500 hours there are factors that can reduce the expected lifetime Operational practices such as turning the lamps off and on frequently using them at high intensity all of the time or touching the bulbs with your fingers can shorten their life Oc recommends that both UV Lamp bulbs be replaced at the same time to ensure that the curing effect is balanced when printing in both directions In the case of a premature failure or accidental breakage of on
51. mounted in the carriage The operator has the ability to refill the reservoir and to monitor the level of coolant at this location See Maintenance section for instruc tions Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 47 Operator Interface Hardware 48 Component 11 Ink Filters and Ink Bay 12 Control Station Panel 13 UV Lamps Function The ink filters ensure that ink flows easily and is free of partic ulate matter These filters must be changed periodically to ensure that they are working efficiently See the Maintenance section How to Change Ink Filters for a schedule and instruc tions The Ink Bay contains 2 liter bags of each color CMYK of ink The ink bay is located on the side of the table in the corner where media is loaded ID tags ensure the correct ink color is installed in the correct location and that expired ink is not installed A warning is issued to the operator when a specific ink bag is empty and needs to be replaced This panel contains all of the receptacles for connections from the printer to the Operator Control Station This includes power and video for the LCD display an Ethernet network cable plug for communication and data transfer from the host computer a cable to the Emergency stop and a USB cable for the mouse on the Control Station Two UV lamp are used to cure the ink UV lamps have a finite life and must be changed periodically The lamps contain mercury and must be d
52. new clean lint free wipe to remove any particles that could damage the nozzles in the printheads 173 Clean Suction Head Note In the next step start with the left printhead and work to the right as this limits the pos sibility that drops of ink will fall onto the coiled hose Also do not push up too hard on the printhead as you may dislodge it and this will require a service call to fix Slide the suction head slowly along the entire length of each printhead at a speed of ap proximately 8mm per second 8 seconds per printhead The suction head slides on stainless steel strips on the printhead It may be necessary to repeat this step in the following cases a Visual inspection of the printhead shows signs of ink remaining on the nozzle plate b Suction head was not kept level during travel across the nozzle plate c Suction head was pulled too quickly or unevenly across the nozzle plate 174 Swipe Printhead Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Printhead Maintenance Wipe the suction head on a clean piece of new lint free wipe before proceeding to the next printhead Note During maintenance be careful not to touch the nozzle plates as this can damage the printhead Slide the maintenance station drawer back to its closed position The carriage will move back to its previous print ready height Note Close the drawer slowly to avoid disturbing the ink vacuum Print a Nozzle Check to evaluate print q
53. no longer visible At this point fine tuning can be done if desired changing the correction factor by values ofaround 2 or 3 to determine the exact spot banding occurs this level of accuracy usually isn t necessary Record this value as the high end of your MACF range Procedure to Determine the MACF for Lower Limit Value 142 1 Enter a low media correction value say 15 and verify that noticeable understepping occurs in the form of dark lines spaced a swath width apart 2 Once understepping swaths have been verified increase the media correction value by 10 or 5 stopping when you no longer see dark lines Again finding the exact value where Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Determine Media Advance Correction i banding occurs can be performed though it is usually not necessary This is the low end of your MACF range Note With some media the more dense darker colors may still show thin lines when the correction factor is close to being correct due to edge of swath banding in this case it may be wise to use the lighter colors to calibrate the correction factor Apply the Optimal MACF to the Current Media Result The above procedure provides two values where neither white gaps nor dark lines are present The median value of this range is entered in the MACF field in the Roll Media Manager The given media profile media thickness tension MACF and lamp power settings can then be save
54. of ink will appear on the media if you print with purge valves closed Repeat the above procedures for any other new ink bags Perform routine printhead maintenance before printing Chapter 10 Ink System Management 219 How to Change Ink Bags 220 Chapter 10 Ink System Management Chapter 11 Error Handling and Trou bleshooting Troubleshooting Overview Troubleshooting Overview Introduction This section covers general problems that may occur with the printer Malfunctions that trigger system error messages can be caused by human error a system malfunction an interface cable malfunction mechanical printer malfunction and or printer firmware failure Definition Printer Errors Some errors are problems that interfere with the print process but do not shut down the printer completely Typically these errors are problems that prevent starting a printing job or that interrupt the current print You should be able to fix these errors without a service call Other errors stop the printer and prevent operation until the error is resolved The printer interface informs you as to what is wrong by displaying an error message on the LCD display If the error message has an obvious solution apply the appropriate remedy Otherwise note the exact error message and associated error number and what the printer was doing before the error then place a service call Basic Troubleshooting Troubleshooting helps you locate the source of er
55. of the ink filter you are going to change the cap that holds it in place indicates the color of the ink line into that filter 6 Wrap a lint free cloth around the end of the bleed tube of the ink filter to catch any ink that may spray out when you release the pressure in the next step 189 Ink bleed tube valve 7 Turn the bleed tube valve shutoff lever so that it is parallel to the bleed tube to open the valve and release any pressure then flip the shutoff lever back to the perpendicular closed position after about 30 seconds 258 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Change Ink Filters 10 11 12 13 Note The ink system is under pressure and so it is possible that some ink may spray out at first Keep the cloth wrapped around the end of the bleed tube so that any ink spay is contained Pull the target ink filter out of its metal retainer clip Unscrew the bleed tube cap from the old filter and thread it into the top connector of the new filter Unscrew the blue cap and ink tube at the top connection to the old filter and screw it into the top connection of the new filter Place the cap that came with the new filter on the old filter to prevent ink from leaking out of the old filter Repeat the previous step for the bottom connection Note Wipe off any spilled ink especially on the tubing as ink can damage the outside layer of the tubing Insert the new filter into the empty retainer clip and make
56. on the gantry During this procedure the operator suctions the printhead nozzle plates removing ink and possible contaminates in the process details of this procedure are available in the Maintenance section UV Flush UV Flush is used as a cleaning agent for the printheads or to flush the ink lines of ink for a printer relocation or long term storage Caution Uncured ink is a serious health and safety risk Avoid skin contact with ink and wear safety glasses with side shields and Nitrile rubber gloves when handling ink Chapter 10 Ink System Management 211 Arizona Printer Inks Attention A Do not install inks that are not certified by Oc Display Graphics Systems for use in this printer as this may result in poor quality prints uncured ink in the finished prints and permanent damage to the ink pumps filters ink lines or printheads Li Note The UV lamp power settings can be lowered to reduce warping of some media However set the lamp power as high as possible for each media to ensure that the ink cures prop erly This will minimize the risk of skin irritation and sensitization from exposure to uncured ink Wear nitrile gloves when you handle printed media if you suspect the ink is not properly cured Illustration 164 Ink Bay With Bags 212 Chapter 10 Ink System Management Arizona Printer Inks Ink Filters i The UV ink in your printer is protected from contaminants in the ink by means of ink f
57. printer has not been used The shut down procedure indicated here is for the end of a regular workday If the printer is shut down for longer periods of time than a few days then there are more considerations as documented in the previous section on How to Switch the Printer Off see the note on Extended Power Off Start up Procedure 1 Turn on the ink heater click on the Ink Temperature Control icon located on the Command Toolbar of the Job Control screen 2 Clean the carriage underside 3 Perform Printhead Maintenance after the ink temperature has reached at least 40 C 104 F Note Li Refer to the Maintenance chapter for details on how to perform these procedures Shut down Procedure 1 Turn off the UV lamps click on the lamp icon located on the Command Toolbar of the Job Control screen 2 Turn off the table vacuum Ifitis the end of the work week swab the printheads Ao Turn off the ink heater click on the Ink Temperature Control icon located on the Command Toolbar of the Job Control screen 5 Do not power off the printer unless the printer will not used for more than 14 days in that case call your service representative Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 83 How to Set Up a Print Job How to Set Up a Print Job Introduction This section explains how to select an image to print on the Oc Arizona 550 GT The basic steps are outlined here and explained below More detailed ex
58. purge of only the printheads with nozzles out To do this close the ink valves of the colors that don t require a purge then purge to remove excess inks If dropouts still persist you can also swab the printheads 224 Chapter 11 Error Handling and Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Maintenance Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines Introduction A The printer operator is responsible for the regular maintenance of the printer This section provides detailed information about what is required for proper printer maintenance While Oc Display Graphics Systems furnishes guidelines for periodic maintenance the optimum maintenance schedule evolves from careful observation of your printer over a period of use For example some specified maintenance may be required each time you use a particular media The type of print job can also determine the maintenance schedule If the printer produces a high volume of solid fill prints it requires more tending than if it prints low coverage images Oc Display Graphics Systems requires that the operator follows minimum cleaning and replacement guidelines as described in this User Manual A few minutes spent cleaning helps to ensure the highest quality prints Each production situation is different and involves different types of print jobs environmental conditions duty cycles and volume of work While we provide guidelines for periodic maintenance the optimum maintenance sche
59. slightly and then replace it At the control station click on Continue to finish the startup procedure I 0 57 AC Power Switch The splash screen will show initialization messages and then the Print Job Control module screen appears The initialization is complete when the top left panel of the display shows Ready Your printer is now ready for use Attention After powering the printer On leave it running continuously even when at idle Failure to leave the printer powered on may result in ink draining out of the ink reservoirs It may also result in damage to the printheads Leave the printer powered On at all times unless service to electrical components is required Note The printer is designed to be left powered ON at all times as only minimal power is consumed when the printer is idle 76 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Power the Printer On and Off How to Power Off A yay yp Attention To maintain optimal printer reliability leave the power on at all times However there are exceptions such as for ink flushes some service procedures or if the printer requires a reboot If you need to shut down the printer for just a few minutes follow this procedure However if you need to leave the printer idle for periods of 30 minutes to 14 days see the table below Turn off the UV lamps Wait for the lamps to cool down fans will stop Click on the Shutdown icon in the Tools a
60. the User Interface Print Job Control Module Ink Tempera ture Control This button controls the ink heater and also displays the ink tem perature The state of the button reflects the status of the ink heater The heater times out after two hours of inactivity time can be changed up to four hours by a service technician If the ink heater is turned off when the timeout period has expired the button changes its status to unchecked The print heads must be at operating temperature 47 C 116 F before a job will start printing Note If this button is flashing it indicates an error Click on the Ink Status button to check the ink system UV Curing Lamp Control Button This button controls the UV curing lamps The state ofthe button reflects the state of the lamps The UV lamps will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity time can be changed by a service technician Iflamps are extinguished when the timeout expired then the button change its status to unchecked If lamps are off before the print starts then lamps are turned on automatically and the button would reflect the state accordingly Table vacuum button This button controls the table vacuum and duplicates the function of the table vacuum foot switch The button reflects the actual state of the table vacuum There is an automatic timeout that will turn the table vacuum off The actual time is set in the Settings module under printer Note Once turned of
61. 226 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule 226 Maintenance Station Maintenance Station sss 46 231 Measurement Units Measurement Units eeeeee 64 Media Adhesion 279 Index Media Adhesion eere 99 Media shaft Media shaft i5saiionsmecisaino nime 114 Media Storage Media Storage eticiteniomee terrier 97 media thickness media thickness eee 85 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets 213 MSDS Ink Information MSDS Ink Information eene 213 N network connection network connection eeeeeeeeeeeee entente 80 network connection settings network connection settings 0 0 62 network name network Mame n dnce aspe ir redes 80 Nozzle Check Nozzle Checks ee 239 nozzle plate nozzle plate 45 55 2 noi eteeteinees 231 O Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard sss 50 Onyx Printer Driver Onyx Printer Driver notes 80 Operator Control Station Operator Control Station ween 46 Operator Interface Module Tabs Operator Interface Module Tabs 51 P piezoelectric piezoelectri ea caanatin or eene 18 Print button Print button 56i rsro nior rien 86 Print Job Control Print Job Control sess 52 print quality ptint quality iiieeciceeieeeem oce 239 Printer Driver Printer Driver 5c hn hte 80
62. EN12198 1 2000 Special restrictions and protective measures are essential when the ma chine is used in the workplace Wear Safety Gloves Located on the maintenance station as a reminder to always wear gloves when handling ink Risk of Eye Injury Wear Eye Protection Located on the maintenance station as a reminder that the UV curable ink is harmful to the eyes and skin Al ways wear glasses and gloves when handling ink Chapter 3 Safety Information Oc Arizona 550 GT Safety Labels Description Machine lockout a reminder to turn off and lock out the AC power switch before servicing any elec trical components Located on the mains power switch Warning Electric Shock Hazard Located on the door to the electronics enclosure the UV lamp power supply cover the carriage cover and the vacuum pump enclosure This area can only be accessed by a trained service technician General Warning Located on the AC enclosure cover This area can only be accessed by a trained service technician Pinch Point A reminder that horizontal movement of the carriage can create a pinch hazard as it moves along the gantry Located on both ends and the rear of the carriage Crush Hazard Keep hands clear while operating A reminder that vertical movement of the carriage can be a crush hazard if hands or objects are placed in these locations Located on the maintenance sta tion and both ends o
63. Ink a Configuration determines hove the Process Colors irkin your printer is used c V Process Colors ick the down arrow and select your Process Colors The Process Colors avaiable to you are printer specfic Define the printer settings for this media va dw After selecting a printer wth spot colors cick Spot Color Setup to Page Sizes choose your spot color s Page Size Name v Meda Options 2 50x1 25 Meter Ful Bleed Sheet Cicking this button wll open your printer media options dialog v Page Ses Select the available page sizes for your media 151 Set Quality Ink Configuration Note In order to make use of the multi layered print mode the Quality Layered Mode must be used It is also possible to generate white flood data with limited functionality in one layer using the Production Quality and Fine Art CMYKW modes The CMYKW print mode should not be used with files containing both white and CMYK data in a single layer print mode as the results will be of poor image quality 4 Select CMYK for the Process Colors option 5 Click gt Spot Color Setup Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Li 6 Click gt Insert to add Spot 1 to the Spot Color Setup dialog Spot Color Setup x Blspot 1 152 Insert Spot1 7 If you want to change the preview color of your spot layer highlight Spot 1 and click gt Edit N
64. Layer Tool Introduction 162 In this section you ll learn how to access and set up the Spot Layer Tool The tool provides a variety of options for generation of spot layers and you may want to explore them with a sample file of your own to familiarize yourself with the functionality Remember that any actions you set for this tool will only work successfully when used in conjunction with properly constructed layers The tool is located in Preflight on the Color Correction tab The Spot Layer Tool provides options for generating spot layers for your image in Pro ductionHouse rather than in image editing programs such as Illustrator or Photoshop The tool has many advanced options and this section will explain them so that you can set them up to best achieve your desired results The tool options and settings to use it for white spot data creation are listed here and are followed by instructions to access the tool The Spot Layer Tool Provides These Options Generation Options Set Media Set media color is optional and serves two purposes m Ifyou want to preview the media color in Preflight you can set the media color either from the image or from the color dialog menu m Ifyou have areas in your image that use the media color and you want that color to be handled with special consideration For example if you want the media color from the image to show through the design you must first define your fill options then set the media co
65. Note If the Enable checkbox won t activate the media you used to open the job has not been configured with the Quality Layered print mode Create or Edit your media to support spot ink in Media Manager before you open the job in Preflight or download a white ink media model from the web site ProductionHouse Preflight DiorMakeup SpotChannel E File View Window Help d D ve Aaa oen Printer and Media Preview and Size Tiling Setup Color Correction Pr a ar uum ene a SE G t Color Gray Levels E dedu esau White Black Limits Generation Options SetMask SetMediaColor eem E T Y au ae A l Sample Point Media Color Handling No Knockout v Set Extra Spot T Knockout Color Spot Chanel C Flood Fill Lock Sliders Underlay Fill Opacity 0 Mask Fill Opacity I conem 0 Choke 0 Spread Diffuse Edge Sj Filter Set Filter as Current 101 Spot Layer Tool 4 Check Enable Spot Layer Generation to activate the tool 5 Use the explanations of the Spot Layer Tool options at the beginning of this section to help you use the tool Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 165 How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop Introduction i Purpose This section explains how to prepare images that include white spot data with raster based image editing applications such as Adobe Photoshop In order to print
66. Note Ensure that the alignment holes in the overlay are on the same side as the two alignment pins on the flatbed Lower the upper end of the overlay slowly as you slide your hand inward to support the center to avoid bending until it is completely level with the flatbed Line up the two holes in the overlay with the two registration pins and square the overlay to the flatbed Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 95 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones 10 Completely cover all zones close the bleed valve turn on the vacuum and verify the closed system vacuum level is 20 inches of Hg Also verify that the time it takes for the vacuum to establish is less than 4 seconds 96 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Handle Media How to Manage Media How to Handle Media Introduction Oc Display Graphics Systems has conducted extensive testing of many media Since the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer is capable of imaging on a wide range of material we en courage you to explore various media so that you can establish your own criteria for achieving high quality images in your work environment Use ICC profiles to control ink density and to help achieve consistent color If an ICC profile is not available for a particular media and it is not possible or convenient to create one specifically for that media select an ICC profile for another media that is similar in composition and color and the results wil
67. Oc User Manual Oc Arizona 550 GT User Manual Version 1 1 Revision A Copyright 2010 Oc 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 Oc Oc 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 Further Oc 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 2010 3010110547 Contents Contents Chapter 1 IMtrOCUCEIOM mee 7 diris e 8 Product Compliance eeseseeeesess eese eene eene nennen nnne nnns 11 Chapter 2 dolia REOS 15 Printer Specifications isses esses eene eene nennen nnne nnns 16 Chapter 3 Safety Information tocan nes vuoi pega be ch es dove e ER e areas 19 Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials ccccccssccccceeseeceeeeeseeeseesessssessees 20 UV Curing System Safety sssssssssssssseseeen nennen 24 Interlock Safety System ssssssssssssesssesenee nennen nnn 26 Oc Arizona 550 GT Safety Label s cccccccccccceeeeessssessssessssneeanseeeeeeees 28 Safety AWAreNeSS cceeecesceeeeee
68. Oc 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 Oc 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
69. Overlay Sheet The vacuum overlay sheet produces a small gap between the sheet and the top of the table for air to flow Foam tape applied around the perimeter of the bottom of the sheet provides an edge seal Additional foam tape can be used within the perimeter to create up to three custom vacuum zones Default Vacuum Zones The printer is shipped from the factory configured with one large vacuum zone that ac comodates the maximum media size There are two suggested custom vacuum zone configurations one for Metric and one for Imperial units These zones can be set up for common media sizes and can be modified with additional foam tape The next section has more information on how to create custom zones Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer The Media Vacuum System Illustration 61 62 Vacuum Bleed Valve and Zone Controls 1 Bleed Valve partly open 2 Left Zone is Open 3 Top Zone is Open 4 Right Zone is Closed Vacuum Zone Control Handles These controls are meant for use with custom vacuum zones If you only use the factory default of one large zone make sure all three handles are left in the open position When you create custom zones the three control valves are used to control which zones of the printer table will have vacuum applied when the table vacuum pump is turned on To close a zone turn the control handle a quarter turn clockwise Vacuum Table Foot Pedal The vacuum foot pedal toggles
70. 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 Oc DGS on the Internet For further information and support for your printer or for information on other Oc 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 DGSTechnical Writer oce com 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 m Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials offers advice in the proper handling of UV inks m Interlock Safety System explains the safety features built into the printer that prevent or minimize access to Mechanical Electrical Thermal and UV hazards and m UV Curing System Safety presents warning about the dangers of exposure to UV light 8 Chapter 1 Introduction Preface Customer Service
71. Wait until ink cools to below 30 C then close off all purge valves on the carriage m Ifthe Automatic printer warm up was set in Printer Set tings turn it off m Remove or rewind any media from the RMO Longer than 14 days m Contact your local service representative if you need to prepare the printer for longer term storage How to Lock Out the Power Switch Attention A Some service procedures require locking out the On Off switch to ensure operator safety When the switch is locked out it is impossible to supply power to the printer 1 Refer to the Shutdown procedure How to Power Off at the beginning of this section 2 Turn the AC power switch to the Off position 3 Apply a lock and a tag out label to the Lock out area of the switch for the duration of any service or maintenance procedures 4 Perform service procedure generally this is done by a service technician 5 When maintenance or service is complete remove the lock and tag out label and turn the AC power switch to the On position 78 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Power the Printer On and Off Illustration 58 AC Power Switch and Lockout How to Use the Disconnect Device Attention A The AC power plug is the main disconnect device for the printer For maximum safety if the printer is moved the AC power plug must first be unplugged from the printer 1 Follow the Lock out procedure above 2 For additional safety al
72. a visual distraction This particular characteristic is highly subjective and will be appreciated by some customers but not all For more details on the characteristics of the two ink types and comparisons of their fea tures see Application Bulletin 28 Selecting Appropriate Oc Ink for Your Applications Oc IJC255 or Oc IJC256 on the customer support web site at www dgs oce com These inks have very little odor but for optimal safety some ventilation is needed The printer should operate in an area where a good standard of general ventilation is available at 5 to 10 air changes per hour Mechanical ventilation must be added where the air changes are under 5 per hour Refer to the Site Preparation Guide for minimum space working room volume for the printer Note Read the section on ink safety called Safety Guidelines for Ink Material before you handle the ink Chapter 10 Ink System Management Arizona Printer Inks The printer is optimized for the specific UV curable ink supplied by Oc Display Graphics Systems The ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter collapsible bags that are loaded into the printer by means of quick change connectors that are bonded into the top corner To install on the printer the bags are inverted and the quick connect couplers are pushed into their corresponding female coupling This opens up the flow path for the ink The bags contain tags that identifies them to the printer when they are loade
73. able item so see your local sales representative to order it Li Note Be sure to keep the maintenance drawer closed except when you do the printhead maintenance so that exposure to light does not cure any accumulated ink How to Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad 1 Slide the maintenance door out from under the carriage 252 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad 2 Reach under the end of the door and pull on the spring loaded knob while you hold the spit catcher metal base in place x 183 Open Spit Catcher 3 Swing the metal base on its bracket part way down to reveal the pad 4 Remove the spit catcher foam pad and replace it with a new one 184 Change Spit Catcher Pad Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 253 Clean Gantry Rails Clean Gantry Rails Introduction Dust and debris can accumulate on the gantry rails which run along the length of the table The bearings that run on the rails are equipped with shields that are designed to keep debris from entering the bearing housing After a period of time and use debris can accumulate on the outside of the bearing shields as the gantry travels along the table 185 Dust on the runner bearing block shields 254 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Clean Gantry Rails 186 Dust on the gantry rail When to do If you notice any dirt or ink on the gantry rails or an accumulation of debris on the grey rail bearing shields
74. ade the vacuum effect If the vacuum gauge for an active zone reads below 10 Hg 34 kPa and you have ensured that the area is properly masked and taped off you may have a leak in the vacuum system Place a service call only if you determine that the zone is correctly masked and the gauge reads consistently low How to Maintain the Vacuum Overlay Sheet 90 If an overlay sheet is damaged replace it The overlay is an optional commercial item and can be ordered from your local sales representative You may want to purchase multiple overlays if you need multiple common material sizes or a regular repeating job that is non square or unusually sized Ifink build up occurs on the overlay sheet remove the ink If it is not removed the print gap could be affected and this may affect the vacuum table s ability to secure the media properly To remove ink we recommend that you use a paint scraper containing a straight edge razor blade these can be found at a local hardware store Refer to the Maintenance section for more detailed instructions Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones Introduction A fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the printer table is used to create a vacuum field that is divided into zones When the printer is installed a single zone equal to the maximum media size is available Vacuum zones can be configured in the fi
75. afety in the operation of this printer Chapter 3 Safety Information 41 Roll Media Safety Awareness RMO Residual Risks Crushing Shear Hazard Do not place your hand near the shaft drive motors when the printer is printing or when the dual foot controls are pressed Do not place your hand on the Media Roll motor enclosure when the green bea con light is On as the gantry may move at any time 42 Chapter 3 Safety Information Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Operator Interface Hardware Operator Interface Hardware Introduction The Operator interacts with printer components to print maintain and monitor the state of the printer This section identifies and explains the functions of the hardware 41 Printer Hardware 1 Main Power Switch 9 Maintenance Station 2 Operator Control Station 10 Coolant Reservoir Level 3 Vacuum Zone Control Handles 11 Ink Filters 4 Vacuum Table Foot Pedal 12 Control Station Panel 5 Vacuum Bleed Valve 13 UV Lamp Housing 6 Print Button 14 Carriage Guard 7 Printer Status Light 15 Ink Purge Valves 8 Emergency Stops 16 UV Lamp Filter 44 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Operator Interface Hardware Illustration 42 Oc Arizona 550 GT Carriage Hardware Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 45 Operator Interface Hardware 43 Vacuum System Hardware Operator Interface C
76. ailed than the material found in the section titled Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials in this document Read and periodically review this safety information to ensure optimal safe handling procedures and proper emergency responses are followed when using UV inks and flush Chapter 10 Ink System Management 213 How to Change Ink Bags How to Change Ink Bags Introduction The ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter bags The bags have a non spill coupler bonded into the top corner When installing onto the printer the bags are inverted and the quick connect couplers are pushed into their corresponding female coupling opening up the flow path for the ink If a bag of ink with an invalid serial number expired use by date incorrect color or expired tag is connected to the printer then the operator is alerted When to do i An ink bag can be replaced at any time Ink bags should be replaced if m The printer displays an Error ink fill timed out message This does not necessarily mean that the ink bag is empty but if you see it check the level of ink remaining and change the bag if needed If you see the message and there is still ink in the bag place a service call m The operator sees that the bag is empty m An ink bag is nearly empty and the operator wants to leave the printer unattended during a long print and does not want the ink to run out The nearly empty bag can be reconnected and used up later when th
77. ain network settings If Use DHCP is selected the only thing you might want to change is the network name of the printer The settings are displayed to troubleshoot possible network connection problems One situation that would require changes is if your network does not use DHCP to automat ically obtain network settings In this case network settings have to be entered manually If you don t know how to do this bring in a network consultant to determine what the setting must be for the network alternately you can purchase a DHCP router for your network that will automatically supply the network settings Network Name Printer Description Network Adapter Name MAC Address Network Status Use DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Note A network name for the printer cannot consist of numeric characters only it must be a mix of alpha numeric characters If the Printer name is changed the printer must be restarted for the change to take effect If any settings require a printer restart a reminder will be displayed when that settings is selected Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 63 Settings Module User Interface Settings ecg SETTINGS e ae Date and Time Network connection User interface Screen saver timeout min 15 Specffies how much idle time must elapse before the selected screen saver is displayed User interface Language English US English US J specfies user int
78. annel allows RIP Queue to determine that the data in the source image needs to be output to the spot white channel In preparing your file only you can define what you want to print with white ink as part of your design and assign the color as described in this document Using your graphic application program the white ink data can be simple or complex and can range from vector shapes and text to halftone bitmap images Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop How to Prepare an Image in Photoshop Use the following steps to create a new spot channel layer 1 Open the desired file in PhotoShop if the file is in RGB mode then convert it to CMYK mode 2 Use the desired selection tool e g the Magic Wand to select the area of the image you wish to print with white ink Note Li The image file used in this example is for illustration purposes only For best results when working with text we recommend that you use a vector based program such as Adobe Illustrator 3 In PhotoShop ensure that the Channels tab is visible under the Window menu click Channels to view the panel 4 Click the arrow on the Channels tab to display the Channels menu 5 Select New Spot Channel from the Channels menu to open the Add Spot Channel dialog Ltayers Channels x ipathsi New Channel e Duplicate Channel Delete Channel New Spot Channel Merge Spot Channel Channel Options
79. annel where image data exists The fill will be generated anywhere image data does not match the mask For example if your image is on a white background and the default white mask is used this option will create a fill for all non white data Mask Fill Opacity This option generates a fill in the selected spot channel where mask data exists The fill will be generated anywhere the image data matches the mask color For example if your Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 163 How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool i image is on a white background and the default white mask is used this option will creates a fill for all white data Choke and Spread Choke reduces the outer edge of the underlay Use choke when you want to eliminate white from peeking out of the edge of your image Spread increases the outer edge of the underlay fill Use spread when you want a deliberate halo around the edge of your image Choke and Spread work in tandem Each mark on the slider represents 1 pixel width of choke or spread up to 10 pixels The actual preview in Preflight is exaggerated from what is printed This exaggerated display makes it easier for you to see the results from moving the slider When you use the Spot Layer Tool for masks we recommend a choke value of 3 ticks Diffuse Edge Use this option when you want a gradual transition from the underlay to the mask to create a soft edge for the fill We do not recomme
80. ant level is low in the sight window If it is near the top it is not necessary to add coolant Required tool m Syringe supplied with Starter kit a Wear gloves coolant will not harm the skin but gloves are recommended m Coolant Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 249 Fill the Coolant Reservoir Attention A When the coolant level is below the center of the sight window the printer software will display a warning and shut down any print jobs Make sure that you keep the coolant level near the top at all times to avoid stopping in the middle of a print job Illustration 182 Fill the Coolant Reservoir Fill the Coolant Reservoir 1 Remove the cap from the coolant reservoir located next to the green beacon light on top of the carriage 2 Open the container of coolant fluid 3 Insert the syringe into the fluid and draw back the plunger until the syringe is almost full 4 Insert the hose into the coolant reservoir 250 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Fill the Coolant Reservoir 5 Press on the syringe plunger to inject the fluid Inject the entire contents of the syringe Repeat if necessary until the coolant level shows full on the sight window Li Note Do not overfill the coolant as this can cause temperature variations 6 Remove and store the syringe and the coolant fluid container until it is needed again 7 Replace the cap on the coolant reservoir Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 251 Replace t
81. ape part 3010106699 Do not use the gray foam tape part 3010106701 as it is used only to create custom zones and this feature is not available with this printer model Note that the tape is a not a commercial item and is not available for direct sales to customers Please see your local service representative for this tape Purpose The vacuum system holds the media in place on the printer table The zones are arranged to accommodate common media dimensions If a zone is activated you must mask off any part of it that is not covered by the media If an image is larger than a single zone both vacuums must be On before you can print that image Before you begin Turn the vacuum on for the zone where media is placed Make sure all unused areas of an active vacuum zone are masked off Use the vacuum gauge to determine if a zone is properly masked When the active zone is properly masked the gauge will read at 20 Hg 68 kPa or higher Small leaks can reduce this number and therefore the efficiency of the vacuum Porous media can also degrade the vacuum effect Note Li If the vacuum gauge for an active zone reads below 10 Hg 34 kPa and you have ensured that the area is properly masked and taped off you may have a leak in the vacuum system Place a service call only after you determine that the zone is correctly masked and the gauge reads consistently low How to Activate a Zone 1 Place the media on the table 2 The media can oc
82. apter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT 111 How to Print With Dual Origins Dual Origin Print Jobs i 112 1 2 3 Add your image to the active print job queue and then select it Enter 2 or more copies in the Job Parameters Copies field Click on the Enable Dual Origin box when it appears to make it active Note If the dimensions of your image are greater than the size of vacuum Zone 1 Dual Origin printing is not possible The option to select it will not appear on the Print parameters menu When Dual origins is enabled a scaled view of the image appears on the screen preview in Zone 1 and a gray scale box that represents the image appears in Zone 2 Both images are displayed at their respective origin points If you move the primary image in Zone 1 to a new origin or enter new offsets both images will then print from that changed relative origin point Place media in Zone 1 mask off any unused areas and then turn On the vacuum Press the Start button to begin the print in Zone 1 Place media in Zone 2 mask off any unused areas and turn On the vacuum The printer will pause over the Center Zone after the Zone 1 print is complete and then start to print in Zone 2 Note The printer will not print in Zone 2 if the vacuum is not On It will display Waiting for Table Vacuum and wait in the Center Zone until the vacuum is On and then will also require that you press the Start button The vacuum must
83. arameters Mode Quality Layered layers Layers Direction Bidirectional Fei Overprints 0 135 Day Night Parameters Select the Layers button in the Job Control module to activate a graphical representation of the Print Layers that allows you to verify the layer order Print Layers Job name Tomato_spot 2 Top Four color image Middle White flood fill Bottom Four color image ClearSubstrate DayNightApplication Media WhiteInkUsageMedias Close 136 Day Night Layers Two White Ink Layers on Black Substrate Download file Oce Arizona 350 GT WhiteInk BlackSubstrate OML This media model was built using a media with a black print surface In this instance black Polystyrene was used Due to the darkness of the media it is possible that the media color will show through Therefore this media model makes use of two white ink layers to achieve opaque white coverage followed by a CMYK image layer and the result is a 3 layer media model In this media model the white ink layers are designated as Spot layers so spot data must be either created in an image editing program prior to opening Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 185 How to Use Media Models in Production House or it can be set up with Onyx Preflight Spot Layer Tool To re purpose the model for use with flood fill access che drop down menu and change from Spot to Flood Data If a Flood Fill layer has been defined no additional fi
84. at any time 18 Line Voltage Present 19 Moving Gantry Chapter 3 Safety Information Oc Arizona 550 GT Safety Labels Description No Step Do not step on the table strut If pressure is put on the table strut it can bend and thus affect the level of the printer table and therefore print quality 20 No Step on Strut PE K GND Protective Earth Identification SLSOL COM No PE K 21 PE K Chapter 3 Safety Information 31 Safety Awareness Safety Awareness Introduction A This section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating your Oc Arizona printer The first set uses negative examples to show you things to avoid in order to prevent injury to the operator The second set of principles illustrates some of the residual risks that are inherent in the operation of the printer These are situations or physical aspects of the printer that may present a potential danger to the operator but would compromise the capabilities of the printer if changed Therefore they are pointed out as a precaution the operator must be aware of when using the printer Attention The photos in the following table illustrate situations that must be avoided when operating your printer Situations and Actions to Avoid 32 How NOT to use the printer Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety Do not place your hand in th
85. at can be ordered as part 3010106603 If you are experiencing static related imaging problems this op tional upgrade kit contains an ionizer bar that provides a solution to reduce static Some rigid media can have a large static surface charge If the charge is high enough ink can be repelled from the media This ink mist can show up as cloudy areas in white sections of the image Static not only causes these printing artifacts but can also result in excessive ink accumulation on the bottom of the carriage i Note You must have at least printer software revision 1 7 or greater installed to support the static suppression ionizer bar Purpose Ionization is a solution to the problem of static A common print industry method of controlling static electricity is the use of ionization For the Oc anti static bar to be ef fective it must be close to the media The bar uses AC current to create positive and negative ions which are attracted to the unbalanced surface of the material This neutralizes the media and ink is more readily accepted It is important to note that static electricity cannot be entirely eliminated only reduced To eliminate static electricity something physically would have to be done to the conductivity of the material Humidity is also important to control static Static related print issues can be greatly re duced by an increase in print environment humidity While most media will print without difficulty at humidi
86. ated over the maintenance tray every few minutes in order to keep the white nozzles clear When to do Daily m Perform printhead maintenance every day for all colors including white Weekly m Agitate the white ink bag as described on the ink bag label even when white is not actively used m Swab all printheads As Needed m Purge the white printheads as required i e if there are too many nozzle dropouts This may be necessary multiple times per day Before you begin Make sure you wear eye protection and nitrile gloves when handling or cleaning ink Also when working around the maintenance station take measure to protect your clothing and any exposed areas of skin Attention A Failure to properly maintain the white ink as described here can result in damage to the printheads Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 267 How to Maintain White Ink How to Agitate the White Ink Bag 268 If you do not agitate the white ink bag at least once a month you will see a message on the printer display that reminds you to agitate it You will not be able to use the printer until this is done This ensures that the white ink pigment does not settle in the bottom of the bag and thus reduces the chance of sludge being released into the ink reservoir 1 Open the clear plastic door of the Ink Bay Ao Press the quick release coupler button at the bottom corner ofthe white ink bag to release It Unhook the bag from the top
87. ating on the print head nozzle plates Turn On Table Vacuum Click on the Vacuum button in the top right corner of the UI display to activate the table vacuum Also a vacuum foot pedal switch is provided to help secure the media on the table vacuum Step on the foot pedal to toggle the table vacuum on or off i Note When the vacuum is switched off wait a few seconds before you switch it on again Adjust Vacuum Bleed Valve If Required A bleed valve can be adjusted to reduce or increase the amount of vacuum suction on the media Less suction reduces artifacts caused by the suction when imaging on flexible media In most cases when printing on rigid material full vacuum suction is desired Clean Media If Required If the media is dusty or dirty clean it with an appropriate cleaner If using a liquid like isopropyl alcohol allow sufficient time to dry prior to imaging Start Print The Print button is located at the corner of the table where media is loaded Press the Print button to start the print job If the job was selected the media thickness confirmed and the vacuum is turned on printing will start after the ink and lamps reach operating temperature 86 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Set Up a Print Job Note When the ink is at a low room temperature it may take up to 20 minutes for it to warm up to operating temperature The printer will not print until the ink warms up Also when the print
88. be handled The term Knockout means to remove from the selection If you ve set a media color chances are you want some portion of the design to be removed to use the media color These are the option you have to choose from m mNoKnockout If you ve set a media color to help you visualize your output choose this option This will print the image and spot data with no knockout m m Spot Knockout If you choose this option RIP Queue removes the spot data any where the image data matches the media color that you set Use this option when you want to knockout the spot data but still print the image data that matches the media color m mFull Knockout If you choose this option RIP Queue removes the spot data and the image data anywhere the image data matches the media color that you set Use this option when you want to knockout the spot data and the image data allowing the media to fully show through Spot Channel The Oc Arizona 550 XT has only one spot channel available The name that appears here should be the one you used to create the media in Media Manager Flood Fill This option generates a flood fill for the entire image by combining the underlay and mask fills together When you check this option the underlay and mask fill sliders lock together and are set at 10096 You can change the opacity for the flood fill by moving either of the sliders Underlay Fill Opacity This option generates a fill in the selected spot ch
89. ber 2009 us c E Es Senior Vice President Research amp Development 1 CE Declaration Noise Measurement Test Summary Tested according to EN13023 2003 EN11204 1S03744 1994 E ISO3746 1995 E and declared according to 15O4871 1984 E Measurements taken at the sample in 5 different locations Printer in normal operation with Vacuum Pump s does not exceed 8odB For all locations provide a noise protection enclosure or remove the pump from the printer location 12 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Compliance Manufacturer Oc Display Graphics Systems ODGS 13231 Delf Place Building 501 Richmond British Columbia Canada V6V 2C3 http www dgs oce com Telephone 604 273 7730 Fax 604 273 2775 Representatives Marketing the Oc Arizona 550 GT in Europe Oc Technologies B V St Urbanusweg 43 Venlo The Netherlands P O Box 101 5900 MA Venlo Telephone 31 77 359 2222 Fax 31 77 354 4700 E mail info oce com Oc Deutschland GmbH Solinger Strafe 5 7 45481 Miilheim Ruhr Germany Telephone 49 2084 8450 Fax 49 2084 80950 E mail ves oce de Web site http www oce de Oc UK Ltd Langston Road Loughton Essex IG10 3SL United Kingdom Telephone 44 870 600 5544 Fax 44 870 600 1113 E mail salesinformation oce co uk Web site www oce co uk Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements in the Product Mercury Cadmi Hexava Polybro pb Hg um Cd lent miated
90. ble When to do If the suggested custom zones on your printer do not match with media sizes that you use frequently it is possible to change the layout of the zones to suit your particular purpose This helps to minimize the use of tape and placement of media that will not be printed on when the media size does not match exactly with the zone size Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 91 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones Required tool m Foam tape part 3010106701 use only to create custom zones Do not use it on the perimeter of the printer table for the perimeter use part 3010106699 Note that these tapes are not available for direct sales to customers Please see your local service representative to purchase tape Note Li Make sure you clean the area with isopropyl alcohol before you apply foam tape to create a new zone Illustration i 1 4 3 i 1 40 12192 1016 1 2 y Li l i 0 0 4 6 7 1524 a 24984 63 Imperial Vacuum Zones 64 Legend for Zone Illustrations 0 0 Print Origin 1 Left Vacuum 2 Right Vacuum 3 Top Vacuum Zone Zone Zone Legend for Zone Illustrations 4 Vacuum Bleed 5 Left Zone 6 Top Zone 7 Right Zone Valve Control Control Control 92 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones i 4 3 i 1250 _ 1 2
91. bracket back into position to lock the lamp housing in place Reconnect the UV power cable connector to the top of the UV lamp housing Repeat the above two sets of procedures to change the bulb in the other lamp housing Note We recommend that both UV Lamp bulbs be replaced at the same time to ensure that the curing effect is balanced when printing in both directions Replace the safety fence onto the carriage base Unlock the AC power switch and power on the printer 9 Dispose of the old UV lamp bulbs according to local environmental regulations Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Maintain White Ink How to Maintain White Ink Introduction Printers with the White Ink Option require care and maintenance to ensure that the white printheads function properly White ink is re circulated in the system to limit any settling of the ink For this to take place the printer must be left powered On at all times If the printer is powered down for maintenance or service once it is powered on again and the ink reservoirs are full agitate the white ink bag and perform several purges A new white ink bag must be gently agitated before it is connected and then at least once a week thereafter Daily maintenance is essential with the white ink option as it will purge out a small amount of white ink in order to keep the printheads clear and operating reli ably Printers with the white ink option will spit into the spit catcher loc
92. capabilities of theOc Arizona 550 XT Advanced Quick Set Options To access the Advanced Quick Set Options click the Advanced button The tabs you need to access for white ink workflow are m Postscript In this window ensure that 2 stage processing is turned off in order for Rip to success fully process your white ink data Note that the default setting is to not use Two Stage Processing so it is not necessary to check this each time you create or edit a Quick Set based on the defaults as long as it has not been enabled in the Default Quick Set m Color Correction This area will link to an existing Filter that has been exported from Preflight s Color Correction area From Preflight you can export all the settings made using the Spot Layer Tool or any other Color Correction parameters as a Filter for use on files to be prepared for white ink printing When you link to a Filter the Quick Set will use the same set of parameters that were present when you exported it from Preflight Note Many of the Quick Set and Filter settings for a job can be overridden in RIP Queue or Preflight if desired Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create and Use Quick Sets How to Create or Edit a Quick Set for White Ink 1 In ProductionHouse RIP Queue select your printer and click on the Configure Printer button This opens the Configure Printer dialog From the Quick Sets tab select the Quick Set you want to edit or copy or select Ne
93. ce For operations that require operator input the mouse is used to select either numeric characters from a virtual keypad or alphanumeric charaters from a virtual keyboard These virtual input screens are displayed on the interface LCD monitor when data entry is required Illustration Roll media manager H aala Load Unload Initialize Print Side Out Status Use foot pedals to load media IO Paper 1 Lamp power is synchronized You can change this behavior on the Settings page Cose 44 Virtual Keyboard 50 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Printer Interface Software Operator Interface Module Tabs Service and Tools and sg i pat E ganes i E maios i Diagnostics Utilities E Upgrade 45 Interface Tabs Interface Modules Component Function Print Job Control Provides management of all aspects of working with print jobs Print tab It also controls some features of the printer and provides access to Roll Media print controls if that option is installed Printer Counters Provides information about the amount of ink consumed the Counters Tab amount of media printed and the number of print jobs started Also provides counters for the UV lamp bulbs use Printer Settings Displays information about and also allows you to change Settings tab various aspects of the printer Date and Time Network Con nections User Interface Printer S
94. ce of the platen is populated with vacuum holes The underside is relatively closed in order to maintain a negative pressure inside the platen A series of fans on the bottom of the platen create the negative pressure that helps to hold the media in place while an image is printed Maintains alignment of the media on the take up shaft It is spring loaded to prevent drift or skewing of the me dia The gimbal is located between the platen and the take up shaft 116 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option Roll Media Theory of Operations Roll Media Theory of Operations Introduction The Roll Media Option system operating specification is described in terms of the follow ing states Media Load Media Unload Media Initialization Media Printing Media Manual Feed Media Idle Media End of Roll For each user state software control of the roll of media and consequent media movement is achieved using one of the following two control modes m Non Initialized Control mode m Initialized Control mode Non Initialized Control Mode The default control mode for the Roll Media Option motion system is the non initialized control mode This mode is active When the printer first powers up During the Media Load function During the Media Unload function After a Media End of Roll has been detected Initialized Control Mode In order for printing to occur the printer must be in initialized control mode Initialized cont
95. cupy more than one zone but if a zone will be active all of the area not covered by the media must be masked so that all vacuum holes are covered Note Li If the Center Zone is not occupied by media it can be turned Off with the manual valve located at the Zone 1 end of the printer Also if you use a full bleed in your print job use material of the same or less thickness as the media to mask off any exposed vacuum areas Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT 109 How to Use the Oc Arizona 550 XT Vacuum System 3 Activate the zone or zones you wish to use either with the icon on the command bar of the Print Job module or with the matched foot switch 1 or 2 on the floor 4 Start the print job either with the Start icon on the command bar or with the Start button located near the vacuum gauges 5 De activate the zone with either the icon or the foot switch once the image is printed 6 Remove the media 110 Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT How to Print With Dual Origins How to Print With Dual Origins Introduction Due to the larger table size and the vacuum zone arrangement of the Oc Arizona 550 XT printer it is possible to print with Dual Origins on alternate multiple panels up to 1 25m x 2 5m 4 x8 in size When you print the same image on multiple panels the table design and the software interface allows you unmount media and then mount another piece of media while the printer c
96. currently loaded If media is already loaded first read the section How to Cut and Unload Media Required tool m 5mm hex key Note Li Check that the media is evenly rolled on the core with no bumps or extrusions Also check that it is aligned to avoid telescoping lateral displacement as it winds onto the take up shaft Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 125 How to Load Media A Load Supply Media Roll On a Media Shaft 1 Place an empty media shaft on a suitable flat work area positioned as shown so that the hex key is inserted on the right side of the shaft to lock and unlock the core locks 76 Unlock the Media Shaft Core Locks 2 To unlock the media shaft core locks 1 turn counter clockwise with the supplied 5mm hex key 2 3 Slide a new roll of media onto the supply shaft Note Li Determine first whether you need the roll to be print side out or in Print side out means that the media unrolls from the bottom of the shaft Print side in means that the media unrolls from the top of the shaft see the diagram in section C Thread the Media 4 Roughly center the roll on the shaft and then insert the shaft into the Supply bottom position on the printer 126 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Load Media 5 Accurately center the media using the supplied ruler Media should be centered within 1mm on the ruler or smm if you use the edge detector sensor se s
97. d This allows the printer to ensure that the correct ink is loaded This method of ink delivery has several benefits over bottles or cartridges The self collapsing bags make it easy to see how much ink remains in each bag without having to reference the user interface m Virtually all the ink is successfully extracted from the bag by the printer reducing the otherwise costly waste of usable ink m Ink changes are performed without mess or spills keeping the environment around the printer clean m Ink changes can be performed during printing this prevents wasted prints and lost time Only qualified inks can be used If a bag of ink with an invalid serial number expired use by date incorrect color placement in the ink bay or if an expired tag is connected to the printer then the operator is alerted and an error message is displayed The ink delivery system provides the printheads with ink at the appropriate temperature and pressure Each printhead has a corresponding ink reservoir on the carriage Pumps supply ink to the reservoirs on demand Float sensors in the reservoirs control the level of ink and initiate demand when required Ink temperature control is achieved by pumping a coolant fluid through the ink reservoir block and printheads An internal thermostat on each printhead and one on the reservoir block provides temperature feed back The condition of the printheads is maintained by periodic cleaning at the maintenance station
98. d callouts and the rest of this section explains each of these areas in more detail The Print Job Control display is divided into functional and status areas The functional areas supports all operator input necessary to operate maintain and service the printer The status areas are used to report image and printer status Illustration 1 2 J J 3 gt Ready 7 153538757 e llil 4 5 Ed X2 a n Ee 5p Pre Delete Flatbed Flatbed Settngs Rol Rol Manager 428 UV Lamps Vacuum m 6 Active Job Total Jobs 4 Held Jobs 2 Size 7 4 1 sii aee T7 2d un Onyx Quality Test Status v 8 Inactive Jobs Total Jobs 147 7 Job Name Size Time Y Horizontai 0 us versal 0 x Print parameters Quality on Bidirectional 9 s0 x Job parameters 7 Flatbed Meda Defaut Quality NoXCC V1 Default Group 11 10 46 Print Job Control Components of the Print Job Control Module Job Control Panels Component 1 Job and Printer Status 2 Printer Messages Panel Function Displays the status and progress of print jobs Displays the last four lines of the log click in this area to see more of the log 52 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Print Job Control Module Component 3 Pause Resume and the Ink System Status 4 Command Toolbar left 5 Command Toolbar right 6 Active Jobs List 7 Job Placement Preview Function To
99. d in the Roll Media Manager and used whenever that type of media is present Open the Roll Media Manager Enter the media value in the MACF field Click on Create new media from current settings Note You can either save the media with the same name or create a new name for the media When you use the same media in the future it will always have this media advance cor rection factor associated with it Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 143 How to Use Media Edge Protectors How to Use Media Edge Protectors Introduction Some media tend to have dust and fiber that clings to the edge of che media roll When released near the RMO Roll Media Option unit platen these particles can find their way into the printhead nozzles and cause dropouts that reduce image quality and produce banding When to do i When you use roll media that has fibers on the edge of the roll use the media edge pro tectors to stop this material from entering the active print area where the carriage moves across the platen The edge protectors are disposable and are intended to extend the time between printhead cleanings when fibrous media is used Note Ifyou use media that is known to have to have fuzzy edges you can sometimes minimize the problem by cutting or burning the debris off Required tool m A package of edge detectors is included in the Accessory kit that ships with the RMO unit If you run out you can purchase
100. d stores Carriage Collision Recovery If something on the table is higher than the media or if the media is thicker than what is actually set in the print job settings a carriage collision may occur If a collision occurs the carriage will stop and display a message on the User Interface panel After the operator clears the offending media from the table and before the next print is started printhead maintenance must be performed See Printer Maintenance section How to Handle Media with Uncured Ink 98 If the UV ink is not properly cured wear nitrile gloves when you handle prints To help ensure that the ink cures fully set the UV lamp power as high as possible for the particular media you are using This will minimize the risk of skin irritation and sensitization from possible exposure to uncured ink Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Handle Media Media Adhesion Some media have better adhesion quality than others Factors such as the amount of ink used and the amount of curing energy from the UV lamps can affect adhesion For more information on media adhesion see Application Bulletin 6 on the customer support web site Media Related Application Bulletins For additional information on various aspects of handling and managing media refer to the Customer Support web site See Appendix A of this document for a list of available bulletins or visit the web site to download bulletins www dgs oce com
101. d thus reduce print quality When to do As part of the daily maintenance at the start of the day or as needed clean any ink that has accumulated on the underside of the carriage i Note The accumulation of ink on the carriage underside is caused at least in part by static particles from the media Dust particles and other debris from the media surface tend to attract ink mist when they have a static charge To remove particles and to reduce the static charge buildup on the media use a tack cloth and lightly rub the media surface before you print You may also need to install a humidifier if humidity is below the re quired minimum defined in the Oc Arizona 550 GT Site Preparation Guide 30 to 7096 Non condensing is the suggested range for operating the printer Before you begin Make sure the carriage is in the parked position The carriage and gantry automatically return to this position after an image is printed It is not necessary to turn off the UV lamps as they are shuttered However they will be hot if they are on so avoid touching them Required tool m Cloth Poly Wipe 10cm x 10cm i Note Safety glasses with side shields nitrile gloves and a protective apron must be worn when you handle ink 223 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Clean Carriage Underside Caution A The underside of the UV lamps may be hot avoid touching them Illustration 171 Ink Removal Technique How to Clean the Car
102. dels be created for one or two layer white ink usage To make a copy and edit a media 1 Within Media Manager View Media Library Select the media and click Copy and rename the media Highlight the media and click Edit Conversely to keep the size of the OMLs down you may want to select and copy the print mode only rather than the entire media folder This method requires that you bring jobs into Preflight to change the print modes rather than simply choosing a different Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 203 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs media from Rip Queue Remember that changes to the layer order and ink color usage may also be made on a per job basis from Rip Queue Right click on the desired file then choose Edit Printer Settings A dialog box opens allowing you to re define the layers here 204 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create and Use Quick Sets How to Create and Use Quick Sets Introduction This section describes how to create and use Quick Sets A Quick Set contains a set of printer configuration parameters that are defined and then saved for use with print jobs that will benefit from that particular set of parameters When you edit and or create a Quick Set you can customize it to meet your print setup needs Quick Sets can dramatically increase your productivity since they can be designed to offer a predefined set of configurations to support the white ink wor
103. derlay thickness Table vacuum timeout min 10 Specifies table vacuum timeout in minutes End of swath delay ms 0 Specifies end of swath delay in milliseconds Full carriage travel No Specifies that the carriage should travel the full table width Automatic warm up days Weekdays SS specifies which days automatic warm up is active Automatic warm up time 05 50 A Specifies time printer starts warming up automatically Ionizer bar Off Controls whether the ionizer bar is on when printing 52 Printer Settings Allows you to set the following Flatbed print gap Underlay thickness Table vacuum timeout End of swath delay Full carriage travel Automatic warmup day Automatic warmup time Ionizer bar static suppression On or Off Roll Module ocd SETTINGS E GSS Date and Time Network connection User interface Printer Roll module Roll module Top margin mm 10 2 Default image margin for roll media jobs Bottom margin mm 10 2 Default image margin for roll media jobs Media move on unload mm 50 34 Specifies the amount of media automatically moved on unload 53 Roll Media Settings Top Margin Specifies the distance left unprinted above the image Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 65 Settings Module Bottom Margin Specifies the distance left unprinted below the image Media Move on Unload Specifies the amount of media moved on unload in the selected measu
104. dule depends on operator observation of the printer over a period of use Attention Keeping the printer clean especially all parts associated with the printheads assures that your printer performs at its optimum and makes it easier to diagnose a problem such as a leak Daily cleaning of all mechanical parts on the printer is highly recommended Who Should Do Maintenance If your site has a technician in charge of machine maintenance that person is the optimal candidate While routine maintenance may be performed by any trained operator the best maintenance results from familiarity with the printer s internal operation and history Operator Maintenance Schedule 226 Your printer requires regular maintenance Periodic cleaning should be scheduled for some components during the week A few minutes spent cleaning ensures the highest quality prints Several areas require maintenance to ensure the highest print quality and the printer design gives you easy access to all these areas Diligent application of the maintenance schedule ensures optimum performance from your printer Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Maintenance Guidelines i Note Do not bump the carriage or gantry as this can cause dropouts in the printhead nozzles A hard bump can break the miniscus vaccum in the ink lines and thus allow air into the lines which blocks the nozzle until a purge is performed Also some procedures such as Printhead Maintennce requi
105. dvance me dia from sup ply shaft Advances me dia Media Forward Unlocks take up shaft 122 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option Unload be Important Don t touch the pedal switches fore media Media is positioned for cut when you click on the Unload icon cut Cut the media then proceed with unload Unload after Unwinds me Rewinds me Winds media Winds media media cut dia from the dia and un back onto the and unlocks take up roll locks the sup take up shaft the take up ply shaft shaft Media End of Rotates the Rotates the Rotates the Rotates both Roll supply shaftin supply shaft to take up shaft supply and reverse unlocked posi to wind media take up shafts tion for re onto the shaft to unlocked moval position for re moval Roll Media Manager Roll Media Manager Introduction The Roll Media Manager is the area of the printer software where you prepare to print on roll media With this menu you can load and unload media change media type and parameters and initialize the printer to prepare it to print on roll media This section introduces the icons in the Roll Media Manager that are necessary to load and initialize a roll media print job How to set the Media parameters and print the job is explained in the section How to Print on Roll Media How to Access the Roll Media Manager Click on the Roll Manager icon in the command toolbar
106. e Leader Waste 560mm 22 inches Leader waste is the amount of media that cannot be printed between the roll media platen and the take up media roll This waste is produced every time media is loaded taped to the take up core and initialized in preparation for the first print Trailer waste is the media that cannot be printed at the end of the supply media roll This will vary slightly depending on the attachment method that was used to secure the media to the media core End of Roll Waste minimum possible 920mm 36 inches End of roll waste is the media that cannot be printed at the end of the supply media roll This will vary slightly depending on the attachment method that was used to secure the media to the media core Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 121 Foot Pedal Switch Functions Foot Pedal Switch Functions Introduction The foot pedal switches are used to control the forward and reverse movement of media shafts Summary of Dual Foot Pedal Switch Functions The following table indicates the foot pedal functions for various RMO states It may help to think in terms of how you drive a car left foot on the brake holds back while right foot on the accelerator moves forward Actions for foot pedals in various states Load Media Initialized Media Reverse Left Hold Rewinds me dia onto sup ply shaft Rewinds me dia Unlocks media supply shaft A
107. e For instructions on how to do this see document provided on the Onyx web site Printing From a Mac which also contains information on printing from Win dows based systems 170 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Introduction This section explains how to prepare images that include white spot data with vector based image editing applications such as Adobe Illustrator In order to print with white ink you must first have a media properly configured for the use of white spot data How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink on page 156 This media model will include at least one layer configured as a white spot color To add spot color data to your image in Illustrator you need to create one layer within the image as a new spot channel It is possible to have more than one spot element in an image but each element must be on the same spot channel and therefore have the same opacity level or else ProductionHouse will treat the saved document as a separation file CMYK is the preferred mode as the actions required for spot data creation are simpler than those for RGB i Note You can use vector based image editing applications other than Illustrator as long as it has the Overprint feature and the ability to create a spot color When to do The first step in the white ink workflow is to prepare your source image to use the w
108. e Ink Introduction How often you need to perform these procedures will vary depending on printer usage and work habits Remove ink from the table and other metal surfaces Remove ink from the table whenever necessary If the ink is not cured you can wipe it up with a paper towel or lint free cloth Once UV ink is cured the best method for re moving it from the table is to use a scraper it is also possible to achieve good results with a razor blade that is set into a handle holder but not on painted surfaces Be careful not to scratch the aluminum surface of the table when scraping off the cured ink Unplug vacuum holes The vacuum holes in the table surface may become plugged with ink and thus reduce the efficiency of the vacuum To clear the holes use an 1 5 mm diameter rigid material e g a paper clip to ream them out as required this is not likely a daily task but must be performed as needed Required tool m Lint free absorbent clothes m Nitrile Gloves and wrap around safety glasses m Isopropyl alcohol 9596 pure Note Li When scraping ink off the table be sure to remove all of the dry ink particles Use a portable vacuum and then a wet lint free cloth to ensure no debris is left on the table that could be picked up by a printhead How to Remove Uncured Ink from the Table Caution A Avoid skin or eye contact with uncured ink as it will cause irritation and sensitization If a nitrile glove is contaminated with i
109. e Job Using White Ink 1 Open an image of your choice using the media with a Quality Layered print mode Take the printer offline in ONYX RIP Queue so the job will not be automatically sent to the printer e 3 Process rip the job 4 Define one of the data layers as a white flood layer 158 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink QuickStart To define a white flood layer modify the printer settings of a processed job in RIP Queue right click the job edit printer settings select Quality Layered for the Printer Print mode then select Define Layers Mode Options R Device Oce Arizona 350 GT Media Backlit pplication Whitelnk Mode Backlit Print Direction a Overprint Count fo ax Printer Print Mode Quality Layered a Define Layers Top Layer CMYK Channel v Middle Layer White Flood Fil v Bottom Layer MISE v CMYK Channel x CMYKW Channel Media White Spot Data White Flood Fill If you want to print first surface e g opaque media the bottom and middle layers can be configured to be white flood layers and the top layer to be a CMYK data layer If you want to print second surface e g transparent media viewed from side that does not have ink on it then the bottom layer should be a CMYK data layer and the middle and top layers white flood layers 5 Put the printer back online in ONYX RIP Queue and send the job to the printer Note To preview the layer order in the image click Layers in t
110. e an Oc Arizona printer with the white ink option included Due to the nature of the white ink regular maintenance is required to keep the white printheads functioning properly This is important even when white ink is not ac tively used In printers with this option the white ink is re circulated in the system to limit any settling of the ink For this to take place the printer must be left powered on at all times Daily maintenance is even more essential with the white ink option as it will purge out a small amount of white ink in order to keep the printheads clear and operating reliably White ink may require additional purges Before you begin A If your printer includes the white ink option all 5 ink bags must be present and all must contain ink in order for the printer to function properly Attention Daily maintenance is important even when White ink is not being actively used Failure to perform daily maintenance even when white ink is not used can result in nozzle dropouts or even printhead damage Important How to keep white ink operational 152 1 Agitate the white ink bag gently as described on the bag label at least once a week 2 Perform Printhead Maintenance at least one time every workday even if the printer is not used Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink White Ink Workflow Overview White Ink Workflow Overview Introduction Oc Arizona printers with the White Ink Option provide under printi
111. e carriage pathway when printer power is on Do not leave any objects on the table printing sur face except for media that you will print on Also make sure the media is 48 mm 1 89 inches or less in thickness 22 Keep the table clear Chapter 3 Safety Information Safety Awareness Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety Do not push or force the carriage to move manually if it is al ready in motion If you do move the car riage a Motion Error message will display and you will have to use the mouse to click Reset on the user inter face LCD display Do not push or force the gantry to move manually if it is al ready in motion If you do move the gantry a Motion Er ror message will dis play and you will have to use the mouse to click Reset on the user interface LCD dis play 24 Do not push gantry Chapter 3 Safety Information 33 Safety Awareness Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety When the Mainte nance Station is open to perform printhead maintenance do not touch the UV lamp assembly as it can be hot Also be aware that the carriage will move up or down when the Raise Car riage switch is pushed 25 Hot UV Lamps Avoid placing fingers hands or other objects in the IGUS track unless power is off and the printer is locked out A A 26 IGUS Hazard 34 Chapter 3 Safety Information Safety Awareness Avoid these Situatio
112. e lamp the operator can decide to replace only one lamp but should confirm image consistency after the replacement Uneven curing can cause gloss banding in the printed image We also recommend that you change the lamp filters when the bulb is changed i Note The Flatbed Settings icon on the printer interface allows the operator to control the power output of each UV lamp independently To extend lamp life use the lowest setting that provides adequate curing for a particular media However avoid handling media with insufficient curing as partially cured UV ink on your skin can cause irritation and sensitization Before you begin 1 Turn off the ink temperature 2 Turn off UV lamps 3 When the ink temperature is below 40 C 104 F and the UV Lamps are cool click on the Shutdown button in the Tools and Utilities module 4 Turn off the printer power see How to Power the Printer On and Off for proper proce dure 5 Apply a lockout to the AC power switch Caution A The UV lamps and the carriage guard may be hot if the printer has been active Avoid touching the guard and the lamp assembly until it is cool Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 261 How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb Caution A These UV lamp bulbs contain mercury and if they are broken the vapor is toxic if inhaled The lamp bulbs must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations How to Remove the Lamp Housing 1 Remove the safety fence by lifting
113. e operator is present Note An ink bag can be changed during a print job It is not necessary to stop the printer When you replace an ink bag you must also bleed air out of the ink filter for that color Before you begin A 214 Safety Information Use appropriate safety equipment nitrile gloves and eye protectors Take precautions to avoid ink on your skin or in your eyes Caution Be sure to read the section on Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials before handling UV inks Also read the MSDS sheets available from the Customer Support web site for more detailed information on ink safety and handling Chapter 10 Ink System Management How to Change Ink Bags How To Change an Ink Bag Attention A For personal safety we recommend that the operator always wear nitrile gloves a protective apron and safety glasses with side shields when handling inks 1 Open the sliding maintenance station door to disable the ink pumps 2 Open the clear plastic door on the Ink Station 3 Identify the the ink bag to be replaced 4 Press the quick release tab and disconnect the ink bag coupler at the bottom corner of the ink bag 165 Remove Ink bag coupler Chapter 10 Ink System Management 215 How to Change Ink Bags s Lift the empty the bag out of the ink station 166 Detach ink bag coupler 6 Replace with a new ink bag ofthe same color but do not connect the ink bag coupler yet 7 Bleed the air from the
114. e preferred preventative maintenance method is to bleed the ink filters on a regular basis especially when you install a new ink bag Before you begin IMPORTANT Open the sliding maintenance station door to disable the ink pumps Close all of the purge valves on the top of the carriage Required tool m Philips screwdriver only if enclosure thumb screws are too tight m Lint free cloth 256 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Change Ink Filters Attention A A clogged ink filter can result in damage to your printer s ink system Particulate matter buildup in the ink can cause problems that will require a service call Be sure to change all ink filters every 12 months to avoid such problems How to Change an Ink Filter 1 Open the sliding maintenance station door to disable the ink pumps 2 Close all of the ink purge valves they are located on the top of the carriage 3 Disengage the ink bag for the color of filter you will replace To do this press the release tab on the left side of the quick release ink bag coupler and then pull it out to disconnect the ink bag 187 Remove Ink bag coupler Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 257 How to Change Ink Filters 4 Remove the two screws that hold the ink filter enclosure cover in place thumbscrews can be loosened by hand or use a Philips screwdriver if they are too tight 188 Remove Ink Filter Enclosure Cover 5 Locate the bleed tube valve on the top
115. e print the image again on the same piece of media Copies use the mouse to increase or decrease Type Print Method Flatbed or Roll Media Media that was selected in ProductionHouse Notes Appears only if a note was specified for the job Notes are entered in ONYX ProductionHouse 10 Printer Interface Module Tabs These tabs allow you to switch between different functional modules of the printer Click on a tab to display the screen associated with each of the modules available 11 Software Version Number and Image Upload Progress Displays the version of the currently installed printer software The image upload progress panel indicates the name of a job that is currently uploading to the printer This panel only displays information while an image is transferred from the ProductionHouse computer 60 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Counters Module Counters Module Introduction The Counters module displays counters that are of interest to the operator It shows counters for each color of ink and the total ink used It also shows the number of hours a UV lamp was used since last changed Some of the counters can be reset Illustration 14 06 03 POT 6c CoUNTERS Cumulative Counters Counter Flatbed Units Prints Completed 2072 Cons 1 199 Mers Magenta Ink Consumed 1437 Mers Yellow Ink Consumed 1271 ters Black Ink Consumed 0 808 Mers White Ink Consumed 0 02 Mers Total
116. e printer sits idle for an extended period of time e g overnight or longer or if debris has been picked up from the media or table by a printhead If this happens perform the Printhead Maintenance procedure to clear the affected printheads If banding is evident print a nozzle check to identify which nozzles of a particular print head are not firing After you perform the printhead maintenance print another nozzle check to confirm whether the problem has been fixed Ifa print shows banding and a nozzle check print shows more than three separate nozzles out or two or more adjacent nozzles out the following procedures for recovering clogged nozzles is recommended to improve image quality i Note Keep the table surface clean and ensure the media is clean and free of dust to help reduce banding Use an anti static brush if necessary Also use a micrometer to accurately measure the media thickness so the proper printhead gap between the printhead and the media is used If the printhead gap is less than it should be there is a greater proba bility of picking up debris on the printheads Recovering Clogged Nozzles When banding appears in an image and nozzle dropouts appear in the Nozzle Check print we recommend that printhead maintenance is performed In some cases it may be beneficial to print an image file after maintenance to exercise the firing of the nozzles then run the Nozzle Check again If some nozzles are still out perform a
117. e two UV light shields located at both ends of the UV lamp by rotating them fully in the counter clockwise direction ee 196 Rotate light shields 264 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 6 How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb Disconnect both UV lamp cables by first loosening the screw lock and then pulling the lock away from the connectors 197 Remove connectors Ease the bulb out of the retainer clips one end at a time and then remove it from the housing 198 Remove UV lamp bulb Place the used bulb in a container for recycling Wipe the new bulb with the supplied alcohol wipe Ensure that the UV shutters are still open rotate the motor dampener if they are not Pick up the new bulb by its ceramic ends Insert the bulb into the retainer clips one at a time ensuring that the bulb is centered and seated firmly into the clips at both ends Reconnect the bulb connectors and tighten the screw locks Rotate the two UV light shields clockwise back to the closed position so that they are parallel to the end plate Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 265 How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb How to Replace the Lamp Housing 266 1 am Ro HM oo Wipe both sides of the quartz window in the bottom of the UV lamp housing bucket with an alcohol wipe Place the housing back into the carriage bucket Replace the old filter that was removed from the top of the housing with a new one Rotate the interlock safety
118. e yet 6 Slide the protector towards the media edge until the inside edge of the height adjustor is positioned over the media edge see figure below Note Do not let the plastic edge near the arc butt up against the media edge or the device may not let the media pass smoothly The vacuum in the platen will hold the main part of the protector in place while the image is printed Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 145 How to Use Media Edge Protectors 7 Press down on the tape to fasten the protector in this position Cut guide 91 Edge Protector in Position Note Li The adhesive on the edge protector can be re used approximately ten times If you find that it is not holding the protector in place then use a new one Result The media edge protectors will reduce the amount of fiber and other debris However it is important to keep the platen and cutting guide areas clean as indicated in the Roll Media maintenance section How to Deal with Wide Media If you use media of the maximum width for the RMO 2 2m or 7 2 feet that requires media edge protection you can cut the protectors in half in order for them to fit 146 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option Chapter 8 How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit Introduction The Oc Static Suppression Upgrade Kit is a Commercial Product th
119. eacon Light Status The green beacon light is mounted to the top surface ofthe printer carriage The purpose of this light is to indicate basic printer status to the operator Beacon off indicates the printer can be approached without caution The machine cannot initiate movement since the interlock Safety System has disabled all motion to the electrical control system Beacon on indicates the Machine is powered up and ready to initiate motion This tells an operator to approach the machine with caution because it could initiate motion at any moment Chapter 3 Safety Information 27 Oc Arizona 550 GT Safety Labels Oc Arizona 550 GT Safety Labels Introduction AN The safety labels are placed at strategic locations on the printer to warn the operator of possible dangers and hazards It is important to be aware of the meaning of these labels to ensure safe operation of the printer Caution Read and understand all of the safety label descriptions in the table below before operating the printer Safety Labels 28 Safety Labels Description Label Warning UV Light Hazard Avoid looking directly at UV lamps Located on carriage cover to remind the operator that looking at the UV light source is dangerous Wear protective eye wear with side shields gloves and long sleeves when using this printer Ultraviolet Light Radiation Hazards Emission Ef fective UV irradiance Emission Category according to 7 1 of
120. eation of media models and profiling is a complex procedure that is partly explained elsewhere in this document If you are not comfortable with the procedure you can use the pre defined media models posted on the DGS web site These media models can be found at www dgs oce com in the Customer Support area Note that the names of these models contain a specific printer model although they will work for all printers with the white ink option The media models provide a good start point for the white ink workflow Generally we advise that you create a new media model or edit an existing one with your oncsite printer and the specific materials you use for print jobs However for your conve nience we have provided a set of default White Ink Workflow media models that cover a few different common print scenarios and media types This section includes descriptions of each media model and provides an illustration of how print jobs generated with them in ProductionHouse will look in your printer s software interface There is also some ex planation of how they are to be used If you edit the models you can save them with a different name that reflects your changes i Note The term media can be confusing as it really has two meanings in the context of your ONYX workflow In general use it refers to a physical material that you can print on ONYX uses the term media to refer to how a particular material is used and included within a media definiti
121. ed to prevent ink from partially curing gelling on the printhead nozzle plates Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 231 Printhead Maintenance Before you begin Make sure the carriage is in the parked position The carriage and gantry automatically return to this position after an image is printed Do not move the carriage or gantry from this position as this will disable the ink pumps and thus prevent the performance of an ink purge which is necessary for printhead maintenance Note Li The UV lamps will turn off when you open the Maintenance Station drawer However the lamps will be hot so avoid touching them Ink must be at the operating temperature of at least 40 Centigrade 104 Fahrenheit before you perform printhead maintenance The Job Control module displays the ink temperature If the temperature is low activate the ink heater by clicking the icon and then monitor the temperature display Required tool m 3010104959 Cloth Poly Wipe 10cmX10cm Note Li Safety glasses with side shields a protective apron and nitrile gloves must be worn when performing maintenance Caution A The underside of the UV lamps may be hot avoid touching them Also be aware that the carriage moves up and down during printhead maintenance and there is a crushing hazard if your hand or arm are placed in the area above the three switches Attention A Do NOT press up too hard on the printhead while you swipe it with the suction head as
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123. eld to meet specific customer requirements for media sizes This section describes the procedure to re configure the vacuum overlay sheet to use custom zones These rec ommended zones shown below are either in Metric or Imperial dimensions according to operator preference The vacuum control handles are used with the custom vacuum zones When you create custom zones the three control valves control what zones will have vacuum applied when the table vacuum pump is turned on The left handle controls the Left zone the middle controls the Top zone and the right controls the Right zone The vacuum zones are open when the handles are vertical To close a zone turn the control handle a quarter turn clockwise i Note The Oc Arizona 550 XT does not have vacuum relief valves to adjust the intensity of the vacuum so it is either On or Off Because of this lack of relief valves it is not possible to create custom zones as you can with the other models However the table has three pre set vacuum zones that are described in Chapter 6 Purpose The vacuum system holds the media in place The three suggested custom zones described in this section and illustrated below are arranged to accommodate common media dimen sions If you create custom zones they can be turned off or on according to where media is placed If you have additional aluminum overlays you can quickly change the configu ration of the vacuum zones by placing another overlay on the ta
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125. els and Application Notes Application Bulletin 8 How to Hold Media Flat on the Printer Table Application Bulletin 9 How to Handle Media after Printing Application Bulletin 10 How to Deal with Static Application Bulletin 11 Printing Backlit Materials Application Bulletin 12 Printing Multiple Pieces of Media Simultaneously Application Bulletin 13 Printhead Maintenance Revised Version Application Bulletin 14 New Ruler Guides Available in Special Prints Application Bulletin 15 How to Print Lenticular Images Application Bulletin 16 Media Model and ICC Profile Creation Guidelines Application Bulletin 17 Managing Arizona 250GT Ink Inventory Application Bulletin 18 How to Bleed Trapped Air from an Ink Filter Application Bulletin 19 Reduce Static with an Oc Static Suppression Kit Application Bulletin 20 How to Print on Backlit Materials Using Quality Density Mode Application Bulletin 21 More Media Models Added to Support Web Page Application Bulletin 23 Double Sided Printing on the Oc Arizona Roll Media Option Application Bulletin 24 Printer Shutdown Procedures Application Bulletin 25 Use a White Ink Underlay to Improve Image Quality Application Bulletin 26 Variable Reduced Density in White Spot Data for Raster Images Application Bulletin 27 Ink Filters Must be Changed Every 12 Months Application Bulletin 28 Selecting Appropriate Oc Ink for Your Applications Oc IJC255 or Oc IJC256 Application Bulle
126. ent thickness than the one shown then change that value in the Printer section of the Settings module Lamp Power Control Allows the operator to control the power output of each UV lamp independently To extend lamp life use the lowest setting that provides adequate curing for a particular media Leading and Trailing Edge are relative to the direction of carriage travel When enabled this feature automatically matches the power of the trailing UV lamp when power of the leading UV lamp changes It is still possible to adjust the power of the trailing UV lamp individually when this setting is enabled To enable or disable this setting see the User Interface section of the Settings page Roll enable Click on the Roll icon to enable or disable the Roll Media Option print queue this allows you check media parameters before the job actually prints Roll media print jobs will not print unless this icon is selected Note Roll media print jobs do not require explicit user actions to start the print job once Roll module is initialized see Roll Media Manager If this icon is selected and the job status is not on Hold roll media print jobs will start auto matically when the printer receives the job Roll Media The Roll Media Manager allows the operator to load and unload Manager media and to initialize the Roll module so that the tension on the roll media is set and the job is ready to print 56 Chapter 4 How to Navigate
127. ently saved values Step 2 Choose a Value for each ink for that channeKs cv Use Darkest Level Only 78 cyan rogerta vetow mack set em manent 4 Ink ca 1009s Spotl A Ink Restrictions WI 10098 WI i wio wahoo wafioo czlow 5 ca 100 ca 1009s c5 100 Mode Created wolio v Set All to 100 w D This button sets al levels to 100 oes for the displayed channel s V Print Swatch olo a 0 e 0 gt las las las las o alla lalaa e ce f100 Set Alto 100 v Measurement Tool Chick this button to configure your v 161 Set Ink Restrictions 3 Ifyou are printing on clear materials make sure the opacity is acceptable as well as exhibit ing no over inking artifacts You may find that you will need to configure multiple layers as described earlier to get the coverage you desire Determine the ink restriction values for your color channels as usual using either the density or chroma method Depending on the swatch you reprint to verify your results the spot channel may not be printed 4 Click gt Next to continue Calibration Linearization To print the calibration swatch 1 Click gt Print Swatch and select a manual hand held strip device or spot color sampling device and click gt Print Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 201 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs i 2
128. er is idle it will maintain the ink at operating temperature for two hours Note The image is printed towards the print origin instead of away from it i e the last data line to be printed is the line at the print origin The reason the image is printed in this direction is to allow the gantry to lead the image in the print direction so it does not block the image when it starts printing Also it reduces the time it takes for the gantry to start the print Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 87 The Media Vacuum System How to Manage the Media Vacuum The Media Vacuum System Introduction 88 The Oc Arizona 550 GT uses a low flow high vacuum system to secure rigid media for printing on the printer table A fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the table creates the vacuum field The overlay sheet is pin registered to the table A rotary vane vacuum pump is used to evacuate the chamber of air between the sheet and the table Three air feed ports connect the chamber to the vacuum pump through a series of manually operated flow valves These valves are used to activate or shut down the dif ferent vacuum zones In order for the system to work effectively during printing all the circular pockets on the top surface of the overlay sheet connected to an active vacuum chamber must be covered This creates a closed vacuum system A bleed valve is provided to adjust the level of vacuum if so desired Vacuum
129. erface language Measurement units Metric SG Specifies in what measurement units to display offsets and dimensions Date format MM DD YYYY specifies date representation format Time format 12 hour format JG specties time representation format Display job date time Last printed time SG Specfies what date and ume is displayed Tie lamp controls together Yes SG Specfies whether to set trailing lamp power automatically Hold on activate Do not change SG Specfies whether to hold job when job is added to the active list Job delete confirmation Do not confirm deletion SG Specfies whether to confirm job deletetion Screen saver None SG Specifies the screen saver that should activate when printer is idle Monitor power off timeout min 180 51 User Interface Settings e Specifies the period of inactivity that you want to elapse before the monitor turns off Settings Available The user interface allows you to change the following features Language Measurement Units Date format Time format Display job time Tie lamp controls together Hold on active Job delete confirmation Screen saver Screen saver timeout Monitor power off timeout 64 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Settings Module Printer Settings Date and Time Network connection User interface Printer Roll module Je Flatbed print gap mm 1 4 Specifies default print gap for flatbed Underlay thickness mm 6 5 Specifies un
130. erstepping on the other the banding is not the result of an incorrect correction factor rather it is possibly due to an improper media load How You Determine the MACF In the Roll Media Manager menu you can select the Media Advance Correction Factor MACF and enter a value from o to 100 The default value is 50 You can enter a lower value to correct for white gaps or raise the value to correct for dark lines To arrive at the MACF for a given media a Special Print is used The print images a series of colors that are used to identify a range where no white gaps or overlap dark lines are evident Depending on the given media some ofthe colors may be more susceptible than others to this banding this is why more than one color is present on the test print The test print used for the calibration of the MACF can be found in the Special Prints module It is called the Media Advance Correction Factor print Procedure to Determine the MACF for Upper Limit Value 1 Click the Roll Media icon to bring up the Roll Media Manager 2 Enter a large value for the media advance correction factor say 75 and print the image Verify that white gaps are present spaced a swath width apart if they aren t enter a larger value and reprint continue until the white gaps are noticeable 3 Once gaps are verified reduce the correction factor value by 10 or 5 and reprint Continue reducing the value and reprinting the test image until white gaps are
131. ettings oO Am mw S Date and Time Network connection User interface Printer Roll module Date and Time Date Tue Mar 11 2008 Current date Time 10 03 21 PDT x Current time Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Tijuana Select your time zone from the list 49 Date and Time Date display only cannot change the date Time change the time of day if required Whether Daylight Savings Time is set Time Zone select the time zone for the printer location 6c Settings e USS Date and Time Network connection User interface Printer Roll module Network connection 1 Network name CALGARY7 A name used to identify the printer on the network Printer description Arizona 250GT Printer Printer description for exemple Working printer Network adapter name Intel R 82566DC Gigabit Network Connection Network adapter name MAC address 00 16 76 D1 4A 77 Network adapter MAC address Network connection stetus Connected Indicates status of network connection Use DHCP Use DHCP Specifies whether to obtain network address automatically P address 10 6 1 130 Required only if not using DHCP Subnet mask i Required only if not using DHCP Default gateway Required only if not using DHCP 50 Network Connections 62 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Settings Module Network Connection Settings i Note Typically DHCP is used to automatically obt
132. ettings and Roll Media Set tings if that option is installed Service and Diag This area is reserved for use by trained field service technicians nostics only Tools and Utilities Provides access to the Shutdown Job Manager Special prints Tools and Utilities Ink Flush Procedure Spit Catcher Alignment and System Log tab files Shutdown properly closes the printer software in preparation for powering down the printer Job Manager allows you to perform a bulkcleanup of print jobs e g select all jobs then delete them Special Prints provides various special adjustment prints table ruler images a quality control Reference print image and the Nozzle Check print Ink Flush clears the selected color ink line Spit Catcher Alignment is used to align the carriage over the spit catcher to support white ink or IJC256 ink System Logs allows the operator to generate log files for service diagnostics and troubleshooting Software Upgrade Allows you to update the printer to the latest version of the Upgrade tab printer software and firmware Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 51 Print Job Control Module Print Job Control Module Introduction Print Job Control is the first module displayed when the printer software is loaded From this module you can manage all aspects of working with print jobs and also control many features of the printer The table Job Control Panels documents the numbere
133. f vacuum cannot be turned on again for approximately 5 seconds Start Button This icon can be used to start a flatbed print job same function as the physical button on the table Nozzle check This button populates the active job list with a job that prints a nozzle check pattern The nozzle check print is used to identify nozzle dropouts that can cause banding and other print quality problems i Note For information on how to use the nozzle check to trou bleshoot nozzle dropouts see the Printhead Maintenance section in the Maintenance chapter Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 57 Print Job Control Module 6 Active Print Job List The active job list consists of a table job count summary on top and job order control buttons on the left A job count summary displays total number of active jobs and number of jobs put on hold Job order control buttons can be used to change order of jobs queued for printing The active job list has the following features m All incoming jobs issued from the ONYX ProductionHouse workflow go directly into the active job list m After a job is printed it automatically moves from the active to the inactive job list m The operator can drag and drop jobs to move them between the active and inactive job lists except for a job that is being prepared to print m All the jobs are stored locally on the printer hard drive m Selecting a job highlights the job and u
134. f the gantry Thermal Hazard Radiated heat from the UV lamps can cause burns Located on the carriage near the two UV lamps Caution For Continued Protection Against Fire And Electric Shock Replace Only With Same Type and Ratings of Fuse Caution Disconnect Power Before Changing Fuse Refer to the section How to Power the Printer On and Off iie ca al al 13 Disconnect Power Chapter 3 Safety Information 29 Oc Arizona 550 GT Safety Labels 30 Description Electrical Shock Hazard Equipment Powered by two power cords Turn off power switch or remove both power cords before servicing Refer to the section How to Power the Printer On and Off Warning High Leakage Current Earth Connec tion Essential Before Connecting Supply Refer to the Arizona Printer Site Preparation Guide Label 14 Electrical Shock Hazard 15 High Leakage Current Danger High Voltage Warning that High Voltage is present behind marked panel Warning Isolate Power Before Servicing Refer to the section How to Power the Printer On and Off and sub section How to Lock Out the Power Switch 16 High Voltage 17 Isolate Power Warning Line Voltage Always Present Warning that High Voltage is present behind marked panel at all times even when machine is turned off Warning Moving Gantry If the green beacon light on top of the carriage is on the gantry may start moving
135. ficial eye damage and burning of the skin can occur with even brief exposure to UV light Serious injuries can result from prolonged exposure especially if unshielded UV lamps operate at very high temperatures approximately 800 Centi grade For this reason never touch a lamp which has been in operation Let the lamp cool before attempting any maintenance and then use extreme care in handling the lamp cartridges The UV bulbs contain a small amount of metallic mercury which is toxic when ingested handled or breathed Therefore if bulbs are broken care should be taken to clean up the spill immediately and then disposed of according to local regulations con cerning Mercury disposal Bare skin contact with the UV lamps must be avoided Compounds from the skin when heated on lamps operating at 600 to 850 C will form permanent etching on the quartz surface that can decrease UV energy transmission A contaminated lamp eventually may overheat causing premature failure Ozone Ozone is a toxic gas which all medium pressure UV lamps create As the lamp warms up it briefly passes through a section of the light spectrum which excites oxygen molecules enough to create ozone Once a UV lamp has completely warmed up only very minute amounts of ozone are present Note A high concentration of ozone can cause irritation headaches or nausea Provide adequate ventilation as indicated in the Site Preparation Guide Note The printers have a buil
136. figurations are used by the RIP Help 156 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink 3 In your Quick Set or in Preflight Job Properties Postscript turn off two stage processing make sure the box is not checked Edit Quick Set Advanced Options Printer Oce Arizona 350 GT Quick Set Name lt Default gt Output I Tiles Marks IL Crop Postscript Halftone Postscript File Postscript Workflow Display Color Correction Page Size C Only Use Bounding Box C Iwo Stage Processing C Antialiasing Pixel Duplication Sample 2 Spot Color Replacement Triangle Filter C Use Color Table Box Filte Helo 98 Turn off Two Stage Processing Result ProductionHouse is now prepared to accept print jobs with white ink data Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 157 QuickStart QuickStart Introduction This section shows you how to print a simple job with a white flood fill Purpose This exercise will help you get familiar with some of the basic concepts involved when you print images with white ink Before you begin Obtain and import a media model that is set to Quality Layered print mode Note Li Sample Media models for white ink are available for download from the DGS website www dgs oce com These media are documented later in this chapter see How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink How to Print a Simpl
137. g How to Change the Height of the Bar The Ionizer bar is mounted by default to accommodate media up 13mm o 5 inches in height If you need to use media that has a thickness of greater than 13mm you will have to reverse the mounting brackets When the brackets are reversed the maximum thickness of media that can be used with the ionizer bar is 38mm 1 5 inches 1 Turn off the printer power switch 2 Press down on the ionizer bar first from one end and then the other to release the bar from all four brackets 92 Remove Static Bar Chapter 8 How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit 149 Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit 3 Loosen the bracket mount screw and then slide the bracket up in the keyed slot to remove it 93 Bracket Mounted Low 4 Turn the bracket 180 degrees and then fit the other keyed slot over the bracket screw 5 Slide the bracket mount until the screw is located in the smaller end of the keyed slot 94 Bracket Mounted High 6 Make sure the bracket is level an then tighten the bracket mount screw 7 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 until all four mounts are reversed Result The printer can now use media with a maximum thickness of 38mm 1 5 inches 150 Chapter 8 How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink Operator Guidelines for White Ink Operator Guidelines for White Ink Introduction This chapter is necessary only if you hav
138. g mode for rigid media See How to Print With Dual Origins for details m The large flatbed table ships in two sections that are joined on site enabling easy in stallation m Table supports media up to 2 50m x 3 05m 8 2 x 10 feet 106 Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT How to Use the Oc Arizona 550 XT Vacuum System How to Use the Oc Arizona 550 XT Vacuum System Introduction The Oc Arizona 550 XT uses a low flow high vacuum system to secure rigid media for printing on the printer table The vacuum field is created by three fabricated aluminum overlay sheets placed on the surface of the table Two vacuum pumps are used to evacuate the chamber of air between the aluminum sheets and the table For best results all of the holes on the top surface of the overlay sheet connected to an active vacuum zone must be covered by media The table surface of the Oc Arizona 550 XT is divided into 3 vacuum zones Two inde pendent vacuum pumps provide vacuum to the table Pump 1 provides vacuum to Zone 1 and the Center Zone The operator can control vacuum flow to the Center Zone with the manual On Off valve Pump 2 provides vacuum to Zone 2 The independent control of the zones allows the operator to print in a Dual Origin configuration with minimal down time For example you can remove a printed panel and register a new panel in Zone 1 while printing continues in Zone 2 In this example you would turn the Center Zone valve
139. h as banding appears 84 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Set Up a Print Job Measure Media Thickness Use a digital slide caliper or micrometer to accurately measure the media thickness of the media An error in measurement of media thickness will affect bi directional alignment and can contribute to the amount of graininess in the printed image or cause a car riage printhead crash with the media Set the Printer to Flatbed Select the Flatbed button on the toolbar to prepare the printer This is required only when the printer is initially started or if it is reset due to an error condition Select Job To Be Printed Check Print Parameters And Verify Media Thickness Click on the job to be printed from the active job list to select it After it is selected the parameters on the job information and parameters panel will be displayed and may be modified if desired Refer to the section Graphical User Interface Display for details on what is displayed and how to modify the job information Select Print Icon Print Mode and Confirm Media Thickness Prepare When you select the Print toolbar icon it will gray out the icon and the hand icon to the left of the job to be printed will turn green When printing Flatbed mode and Flatbed icon on the command toolbar is not selected select it Similarly if printing in roll mode and the Roll icon is not selected select it The print job s icon should change to red orange
140. h as clothing tools and cleaning materials are not interfering with the printer mechanisms Position the power cord so that it does not pose a hazard when walking around or moving media or other objects near the printer The printer has an AC power switch that turns the printer On or Off The switch also functions as an AC power lock out switch It is located at the end of the printer as seen below Note Some printer models may have a different type of AC power plug than what is shown in the photo See the Site Preparation guide for a photo of the two types of power plugs Caution THESOCKET OUTLET MUST BEINSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE Ensure that you follow the guidelines in the Site Preparation Guide before plugging the printer AC power plug into the socket Attention Unplug the AC power cord from the printer to completely isolate the electronics of the printer especially when you move or service the printer How to Power ON 1 Ensure that the AC power plug is properly seated 2 Turn on the AC power On Off switch 3 Ifitis not already on turn on the power of the Control Station LCD monitor Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 75 How to Power the Printer On and Off 4 During the boot up procedure the printer software is automatically started The software displays a splash screen followed by a screen that requests you to raise and then lower the carriage guard Lift the carriage guard
141. hapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs drop down menu and click on the Custom tab to the right of this This action will bring up the Define Single Layer window Define Layers Top Layer Custom ball Middle Layer CMYK Channel v Bottom Layer White Flood Fil v Media Cancel 158 Define Define Single Layer 159 Define Single Layer Note The data used in the white spot layer needs to comes from the spot data found in the image you have created in an image editing program such as Adobe Illustrator If you want to auto generate spot data from your image use the Spot Layer Tool in Preflight to create the data for the white layers To generate white flood or any color flood it is not necessary to set up files in any special way prior to opening in Production House simply choose a media configuration that has Flood Fill enabled Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 199 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Configure White Flood Layers If you want to create linearizations and ICC profiles with a white underlay we recommend you configure one or more flood fill white layers for white based on the desired opacity for your application and one layer for CMYK data 1 Configure your layers for the white layer to print closest to the media Define Layers Top Layer CMYK Channel v Middle Layer White Flood Fill v Bottom Layer
142. he Spit Catcher Foam Pad Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad Introduction The Spit Catcher consists of a slotted cover for the Maintenance Station drawer and a foam pad that is held in place under the drawer The Spit Catcher is necessary for IC255 5 white ink and also for all five of the newer Oc IJC256 inks These inks require a small jetting actions spitting between printing times to keep the printheads in a ready to print state This spitting action uses very little ink but does require that the operator clean the maintenance tray cover more frequently Purpose Over time and with use the inks can develops particles that can interfere with the internal jetting action of the nozzles in the printheads If the flow of ink is restricted print quality can be reduced Therefore for the inks that require it spitting happens on a regular basis A foam pad located on the underside of the maintenance drawer absorbs this small amount of ink Li Note Although the carriage is oriented so that the nozzles spit into the slots in the spit catcher some ink will find it way onto the flat surface of the maintenance station drawer Check the surface of the maintenance station when you perform the daily printhead mainte nance If you see any ink wipe it up with a clean cloth or paper towel When to do Spitting only jets a small amount of ink but eventually it will accumulate in the foam pad to a point of saturation This is a consum
143. he printer software 6 Print the job Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 159 How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer How to Prepare White Ink Print Jobs How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer Introduction When working with white ink you can choose the workflow that best fits your needs There are three main approaches to white ink workflow with your printer m Flood Fill Layer uses the Flood Fill Layer Configuration m OnyxSpot Layer Tool generate the white spot data in ProductionHouse m Spot Data pre defined spot data is created in image editing application such as Adobe Illustrator or PhotoShop This section documents the Flood Fill Layer approach The next two sections document the other two approaches Purpose The Flood Fill Layer allows you to print an image with a white flood fill as an underlay an overlay The edges of the image bounding box the outer perimeter of the image will determine the extent of the flood fill area When to do This approach is used when an image to be printed is rectangular in shape and requires a white flood fill The printer itself provides the white flood fill rather than the ONYX Spot Layer Tool or an image editing application so no additional data preparation is re quired Note Li If jobs are nested in the ONYX software white is printed between jobs when you use this technique because the outer extent of the entire nested job is used to define the flood area
144. her print side out or print side in Note For optimum printing results it is recommended the media be aligned such that no more than a 1mm offset exists between the supply and take up media rolls The Roll Media Option design does not have a media drive pinch Therefore all printing requires the media to be taped to the take up media core Once the media has been taped to the take up core the operator selects the icon Initialize Media Initialization A media supply roll must be installed and media threaded and taped to the take up core before you can initialize the media The media initialization process prepares the printer for printing after the operator selects the Initialize icon in the Roll Manger When the initialization is complete the system will switch to the initialized control mode and is ready for printing Introduction to Media Unloading 118 Select the Unload Media icon from the printer software to change the control mode from initialized to non initialized At this point the supply shaft pays out a small amount of media until the media tension bar is in the zero position stationary sitting on the media ramp This is required so the media tension bar does not fall down if the media cannot be held stationary by the vacuum platen during the cutting process The Unload Media command changes the functionality of the foot pedal switches to the following During this mode the system monitors the position of the media tensio
145. hite ink channel The white ink data must be designed entirely on a separate channel either as a spot channel layer or a custom spot color to be recognized by the Onyx RIP The name you assign to this spot channel layer or custom spot color must be Spot 1 and is the most important part of preparing the file This named channel allows RIP Queue to determine that the data in the source image needs to be output to the spot channel in this case the white ink channel In preparing your file only you can define what you want to print with white ink as part of your design and assign the color as described in this document In Illustrator the white ink data can be simple or complex and can range from vector shapes and text to placed bitmap images How to Prepare an Image in Adobe Illustrator Use the following steps to configure an Adobe Illustrator file for use with white ink 1 In Illustrator ensure that the Swatches tab is visible under the Window menu dick Swatches to view 2 Click the arrow on the Swatches tab to display the Swatches menu 3 Select New Swatch from the Swatches menu to open the Add Swatch dialog Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 171 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator 172 4 Within the Add Swatch dialog enter the following information 1 On 111 New Swatch New Swatch Save Swatch Library as Al Ereren New Color Group Select All Unused Add Selected Co
146. hite Ink 155 How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink Introduction This section describes how to configure ProductionHouse to recognize white ink workflow elements and thus allow you to apply the approach that is best for your print job applica tion In order for ProductionHouse to successfully address white ink work flow data there are options in the software that must be configured How to Configure ProductionHouse 1 Within Rip Queue access the Configure Rip Options Palette amp ProductionHouse RIP Queue File IET Help eq Edt Quick Sets Quick Sets GP Configure Printer A R Configure Printer Ea zi py Venger atus Complete Elapsed 1 Recalibrate onfigure Proofing I lt Customize Toolbar ript 3 Color Matching Table Y N Font Manager JobsReadyloP nt Send Font to RIP x f tacobell2 Configure RIP 4h Barqs Root Beer2 Hol a fy FireAntKiller On Hold Oce Arizona 3 96 Set up Onyx RIP 2 Once here ensure that Overprint is turned on checked Configure RIP Nae va a FIXSPOTTRANS OFF C MALLOCPAGES 49152 Edit C MAXFLAT 10000 0 C MESSAGES ON Remove C MINFLAT 0 00001 ZB OVERPRINT ON QUICKSPOTREPLACE ON SPOTRENDERINTENT 0 iv TRANSPARENCY ON CO USECUTSPLINES OFF CO USEPDFCROP ON W VMSIZE 256000000 E lt gt Note Only checked con
147. ia Option Oc Arizona 550 GT Specifications 16 The Oc Arizona 550 GT and Oc Arizona 550 XT are part of a complete printing solu tion that includes ONYX workflow software ONYX ProductionHouse recommend ed optional Roll Media Option for flexible media printing Oc ProCut flatbed cutter Oc inks and other consumables Oc media and Oc Professional Services See Chapter 7 for Roll Media Option specifications Note The printers must be operated in accordance with the environmental conditions specified in the Oc Arizona Site Preparation Guide and also the safety requirements noted in this document All specifications in this document are subject to change without notice Chapter 2 Product Overview Printer Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Printing Technology Piezoelectric inkjet using Oc VariaDot technology The Oc Arizona 550 GT and Oc Arizona 550 XT have two variable dot printheads per color 8 in total 10 in total with the white ink option installed Format True flatbed printer for rigid media with Roll Media Option for flexible media Ink System Oc IJC25 5 and Oc IJC2 56 UV curable inks available in Black Cyan Magenta Yellow and White if installed Packaged in quick change 2 liter ink bags Maximum Media Size 2 5m 98 4 x 1 25m 49 2 or 3 050m 120 1 length for the XT model Media Thickness Maximum 48mm 1 890 Maximum Print Size Media
148. ia and prepares the RMO to print on that media Print Side Operator can select either Print Side In or Print Side Out Print Side In allows you to print on the back side of the media The default setting is Print Side Out Normal Move Normal Move is the default state When you click on this icon Slow Move in the top right corner it changes to Slow Move Use Slow Move when you want to advance or rewind media and stop it ata more precise position It causes the dual foot pedal switches to move the media more slowly How to Use the Roll Media Manager The procedures to use these icons to load and unload media is explained in the next two sections How to verify or change media parameters and to actually print a roll media job is explained in the section How to Print on Roll Media 124 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Load Media How to Load Media Introduction This section explains all of the actions associated with loading a new roll of media when the Roll Media Option is installed It also specifies in detail how to perform particular actions Load Media The following actions are associated with loading media A Load Supply Media Roll On Media Shaft B Load Take up Empty Core On Media Shaft C Thread media D Initialize Roll Media To Prepare For Printing E Select Existing Or Create New Media Parameters When to do This section explains how to load new media when none is
149. ia model with all of the necessary configurations You can also edit an existing media model to change some of the settings and then save it with a new name Note ONYX ProductionHouse uses the term media to refer to what is called a media model in this manual The creation of media models and profiling is a complex procedure that is only partly explained here If you are not comfortable with the procedure you can use the pre defined media models posted on the DGS web site in the Customer Support area at www dgs oce com These media models provide a good start point for the white ink workflow However we recommend that you create your own new ones to ensure optimal success with your particular white ink workflow If you want to skip the media creation process you can go directly to the How to Print with White Ink section for instructions on how to use the media models supplied on the web site However you will be limited by the particular white ink workflow and the media that those models support Also unless you simply want to use a white flood fill you will need images that are prepared with white spot data see the nearlier section How to Prepare Images for White Ink Note Most of the media settings can be overridden in Preflight or RIP Queue if desired The media you create for white ink use is actually a description of how you will use that media in the white ink workflow It includes a white spot color channel and a descrip
150. ied m Backlit Application The backlit application involves printing onto a transparent or translucent material and mounting the finished piece onto a light box or location where illumination from behind is possible In the backlit application white ink is intended to provide a light diffusing layer This application is possible using either 2 or 3 layers a Day Night Application Similar to backlit the day night application also involves printing onto a transparent or translucent material A day night print can be viewed either front lit or backlit This is achieved by printing color data on two separate layers with a white diffusing layer in the middle Opaque Application The opaque application involves printing CMYK data onto non white media For this application white ink is required both to enable the printer to produce images where white forms part of the image content as well as to act as a base for the CMYK color set White Ink Layer Options Bottom Middle Application Backlit First Surface printing on the front side of the media CMYK layers contain same data Backlit Second Surface Reverse Reverse printing on the back side printed printed of clear media CMYK CMYK Day Night First or Sec CMYK White CMYK data is printed reverse ond surface or right read ing 3 layers Opaque White Opaque lt empty gt 2 layers Chapter 9 How to Work With W
151. ill that is done by the printer where white data fills the entire bounding box the rectangular area that defines the total perimeter of the image m White Spot data can be defined in image editing applications such as Adobe Illustra tor or with the Spot Layer tool in Onyx ProductionHouse All of these methods to create white ink output will be explored and explained in this chapter White Ink Workflow Data Preparation White ink print job output can be accomplished in a variety of ways depending on the desired results and preferred working process There are three primary methods and they can be used either independently or all at the same time The workflow options are Flood Fill Layer Configuration ProductionHouse s Spot Layer Tool and White Spot Data Image Preparation Flood Fill Layer Configuration in an Onyx Media Model does not require any pre rip file preparation and is the easiest method of achieving white ink output All that is required is to set up the Layer Configuration to include a flood layer Spot data cannot be processed in this way as functionality is limited to creating a flood layer which encompasses the bounding box the outer border of the image of the file being processed ProductionHouse s Spot Layer Tool offers many options to process an image and thus allows various possible configuration choices You can save these configurations as Filters and place them in a Quick Set and this makes it possible to re crea
152. ilters These are easily accessed and can be replaced by the operator when they become blocked with debris see the Maintenance section How to Change Ink Filters The expected average lifetime for a filter is approximately 12 months or 11 bags of ink 22 liters However some filters can last longer and some will require more frequent replace ments due to the ink color pigment and varying rates of use Note A loss of pigment when printing a nozzle check indicates that a filter is clogged and must be replaced How to Store and Handle UV Ink To ensure good quality images and to extend the life of printheads in your printer it is important to have good UV ink management procedures UV inks must be properly handled and stored correctly m Inks must be stored within a temperature range of 15 to 40 C 59 to104 F Exposure to extreme temperatures will reduce the expected life of the ink m Do not use ink that is past the expiry date displayed in the Ink System Status menu click the Ink icon in the Print Job Control module to view the ink menu Perform Printhead Maintenance every day before printing Swab the printheads with UV Flush at least once a week and as needed to dislodge any potential buildup of particles or ink Access to MSDS Ink Information MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets for each color of ink and the UV Flush are available on the customer web site at www dgs oce com The information on these sheets is more det
153. in eoo DiorMakeup SpotChannelClippin psd 66 67 CMYK Overprint Preview Documentinfo gt Attributes x C overprint it am image Map None ip Browser Layers x S jj x DorMakeup spot o S dE og 2 Layers lal all Swatches x Brushes Symbols SB T amp ole als How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator How to Name Your Spot Data 1 2 In order for ProductionHouse to correctly distinguish and address Spot data naming conventions for this data must be adhered to both in the image editing creation stage and the Rip While using the default name Spot 1 is the simplest route requiring the fewest number of steps there may be instances when using something other than this is desirable For instance when data is created by one individual and printed by another naming spot data may make desired output results more clear As well if English is not your native language use a name that is more meaningful in your language to be more effective Please do not use the name White as this color flags ProductionHouse to be treated in a particular manner not desired for this workflow When you create a new Spot Swatch in Illustrator edit the name and replace it with your preferred name New Swatch Swatch Name Spotink 9K 34 OK Color Type Spot Color B Cancel v Global Color Mode CMYK HJ ML 96 Yg 10 96 129
154. in 98 Carriage Guard Cartiage G atd uiia trier tetigi 46 Carriage Interlock Carnage Interlock 5 0 26 Change an Ink Bag Change an Ink Bag eee 215 Clogged Nozzles Clogged Nozzles 5 rte 224 Coolant Reservoir Coolant Reservoir eee 249 Custom Vacuum Zones Custom Vacuum Zones eee 91 E Emergency Stop buttons Emergency Stop buttons sss 49 Emergency Stop Function Emergency Stop Function wo 26 Emergency Stops Emergency Stops siiis iais 46 Emergency Stop button Emergency Stop button see 26 Extended Power Off Extended Power Off sss 77 F Flatbed button Flatbed button senes 85 foot switch fOOt SWItCh iiic E eet ie ea 114 G Gantry Rails Gantry Rails cene rre rae 254 Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface sss 50 l ICC profile ICO prone i noeteaneroewesrittaiiien 97 Ink Bag Ink Bap eraa RR OEI 214 Ink Consumption Ink Consumption eere 18 ink delivery ink delivery uos Bet edite 210 Ink Filters Ink Filters eee tenete tnn 46 213 ink safety iieri M HR 210 Ionization Ionization ccccccecccesseceessecessecesseceestecssseeesees 148 Ionizer bar Ionizer bar eeeeeee 148 L Lock Out Lock Qut ieetieieene iier rette oet 78 M Maintenance Maintenance s sesssesscsscescascsscsseeseeseessaassosssoases
155. inearizations Not utilizing these components will result in inaccurate color output and without an ICC profile your usable file color space is limited to CMYK As well not restricting your ink levels correctly may result in an increase in ink droplet misting issues Note Most of the steps for creating a media with a white spot are similar to the regular workflow Please do not attempt these steps unless you have experience creating media profiles The profiling steps and color theory are not explained in detail and are not covered in this document For the best quality output results we recommend that you continue building your media model as described below How to Configure Layers and Print Order 196 If order to make use of the multi layered Quality Layered print mode in your printer you must configure your layers and also set what inks will print on each of the layers Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs 1 In Basic Mode Settings click on Mode Options ICC Workflow Define the basic settings for this mode lt Hide Help w Mode Name s Mode Name Enter a name for your Mode This Dot Pattern v Resolution Stochastic Click the down arrow and select your Resolution Resolution determines the quality of the image Higher resolution means Define the printer settings for this mode mmm measured values to calculate the Scale factor N
156. inner than shown here m A Understep can result in dark lines where the media has not advanced enough and the placement of a swath overlaps the prior swath m B Overstep can result in white gaps where the placement of a swath is displaced a significant distance away from the prior swath m C Perfect Step where media advances correctly The Media Advance Correction Factor MACF is a value that you can associate with media that exhibits this banding to eliminate the effect This section documents the procedure to arrive at the ideal MACF for a particular media When to do The MACF is only required when this particular banding occurs If you don t see any banding in your images there is no need to change the value from its default setting of 50 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 141 How to Determine Media Advance Correction Before you begin If roll media is not correctly loaded banding that looks like under over stepping can result If a media shows significant tension deviation across its width or if it telescopes signifi cantly identifiable by the edges of the media on the Take up roll it is difficult to accu rately find the correct MACF If the media telescopes reload it before you start the cor rection procedure One tell tale indicator of telescoping and significantly varying tension is to look at the Media Advance Correction Print near the sides if under stepping banding occurs on one side and ov
157. intenance Station A bleed valve can be adjusted to reduce or increase the amount of vacuum suction on the media Less vacuum reduces artifacts caused by suction when imaging on flexible media The print button is located at the corner where media is loaded on the table After positioning the media and activating the vacuum press the button to start the print The green colored beacon light is mounted on the top surface of the carriage The purpose of the light is to indicate basic machine status to the operator See the table after this section for the significance of the different states of the light If a situation requires an immediate shutdown of all printer activity press one of the three Emergency Stop buttons To recover from an emergency shutdown resolve the problem that prompted the shutdown and then release the Emergency Stop by twisting it slightly clockwise Restoring functionality to all disabled systems can only occur through an operator command at the Control Station See below for the parts of the hardware interface affected by an Emergency Stop Daily printhead maintenance consists of an ink purge and suction cleaning of the printheads The maintenance station cover is slid open to access the printheads and the suction nozzle The maintenance station is located under the carriage Maintenance is performed when the carriage is parked at the end of the gantry 10 Coolant Reservoir The coolant reservoir is
158. ion However this is not a substitute for formal ProductionHouse training Operators of the Oc Arizona 550 GT should be fully versed in the operation of Onyx ProductionHouse For any operator unfamiliar with its operation Onyx Production House training is required Training courses are available contact your local represen tative for an Onyx certified training program Note Li PosterShop is not capable of producing profiles for color management with the Oc Arizona 5 50 GT and also does not have the layout editor capabilities of ProductionHouse Also if you use PosterShop the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer driver must be purchased it is included at no cost with ProductionHouse Therefore we recommend that cus tomers not use PosterShop with this printer 74 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Power the Printer On and Off How to Power the Printer On and Off Introduction This section describes how to switch the printer On and Off When the printer is switched On the interface software is displayed on the LCD monitor that is located on the Oper ator Control Station From there the operator can access and control the printer We recommend that you leave the printer powered on at all times However if the printer is switched Off for extended periods there are procedures to follow that are documented here Before you begin A Before you apply AC power to the printer make sure that loose objects suc
159. ioned with a high resolution media encoder as it moves past the carriage printheads This ensures accurate and high quality prints on various core media Roll Media Hardware Component Function 1 Dual Foot Pedal The dual foot pedal switch is located on the floor under Switch the RMO unit It is used to control media feed in both forward and reverse directions Function varies depending on whether media is loaded or unloaded 2 Media Drive Couplers The couplers keep the media shafts in place and engaged to the drive motor In the open horizontal position they allow the media shafts to be removed 3 Supply Shaft Motor Drives the supply media shaft 4 Take up Shaft Motor Drives the take up media shaft s Media Shafts The shafts hold the roll media core in place This can be an empty core for take up or a core with a roll of media for supply The media shaft has a large track roller at one end and a drive coupler at the other The media shaft is designed to slide inside a roll of media with a 3 cardboard core It uses spring loaded core locks to lock the roll of media to the shaft The locks are engaged or released with a smm hex key The media shaft supports the media roll provides aligned positioning of the media roll in the printer and drives the transport of material on the media roll 6 Media Access Door This door opens to provide access to the roll of media for media loading It also eliminates a possible shea
160. ions as appropriate for the situation m Check for media that is buckling or sitting too high on the table a If you just changed ink in the printer review the procedures in this manual and check for successful installation m Try printing a test print m If the printer is not receiving print jobs check the network cable connection Note If you still have problems contact your Oc Display Graphics Systems service represen tative Call for Service Try to eliminate simple problems before you call your service representative However it is important to know when to call for service Without training servicing the printer yourself may cause further damage When you have determined that a service call is re quired call as soon as possible Have the following information ready Printer serial number located near the AC power plug Error message displayed on the control panel if any The exact circumstances when the error occurred such as during printing or mainte nance m Note any unusual phenomena such as peculiar printing noises and smells associated with the failure Chapter 11 Error Handling and Troubleshooting 223 How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs Introduction Banding can occur in an image for a number of reasons Typically it occurs due to neighboring nozzles that do not fire or multiple nozzles that fire with poor directionality This can occur if th
161. ions as it will be used m Store media flat to reduce tendency to bow Do not use creased damaged torn curled or warped material a Do not leave material loaded in the printer for an extended period of time The mate rial may curl resulting in misalignment jams or decreased printing quality m Some material has a printable side and a non printable side If you print on a non printable side adhesion and color may be affected m Handle media with lint free gloves Oil deposits from fingers will degrade print qual ity Do not touch the printable side of material m Media must be free of lint dust oil or other debris Use techniques and solutions that are appropriate to the manufacturer s recommendations m Usea tack cloth to clean media as it will reduce static buildup Press lightly when you use a tack cloth to prevent residue deposit on the media Note Dirty media can affect image quality and reliability of printer output If you wipe the media with a tack cloth before printing it will reduce ink buildup on the carriage under side The tack cloth removes static and also removes particles that tend to attract stray ink drops that result in ink buildup Tack cloths are used by auto body shops to clean cars before painting Oc does not provide additional tack cloths beyond what is in the Accessory kit If you did not receive a cloth or if you wish to purchase additional tack cloths they are available at local hardware or auto oriente
162. ired in order to achieve the correct ink viscosity which affects the jetting velocity of the ink and thus the quality of printed images The coolant is pumped through a heated manifold and then through all of the print heads and then returns to the coolant reservoir Each printhead has an internal sensor that provide temperature feedback The coolant reservoir contains a sensor to alert you if the level is too low A sight window on the side of the carriage displays the reservoir coolant level The operator must maintain this level at or near full Purpose If the coolant level is low the ink and printheads cannot be maintained at the proper temperature Periodically check the level of coolant and add more if it is below the center of the sight window When to do Check the coolant level sight window located at the side of the carriage at least once a week to see if the level is low When filled to the proper level the fluid will be at the top of the sight window If the level of coolant is lower than the center it is time to fill it Keep the coolant at the full level to maintain the proper ink temperature as the coolant is important to that process i Note Change the coolant fluid at least one time every 12 months with new coolant Over time and with use crystal deposits build up in the coolant and can impede the flow and result in pump damage Consult your service representative for details Before you begin Verify that the cool
163. is area unless the printer power is off 29 Carriage Guard and Gantry Rails 36 Chapter 3 Safety Information Safety Awareness Residual Risk Area A high risk crush ing pinch hazard is created by the table and the gantry A high risk crush ing pinch hazard is created by the table and the carriage 31 Table Carriage Pinch Hazard Chapter 3 Safety Information 37 Safety Awareness 38 Residual Risk Area Hazard A high risk crush ing pinch hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry when the Z Axis is moving carriage moves up or down A high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom Chapter 3 Safety Information 33 Shear Hazard Safety Awareness Residual Risk Area A high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame Entanglement hazard A medium risk of fin ger or material entan glement is created by the web assembly IGUS track 35 IGUS Impact Hazard Chapter 3 Safety Information 39 Safety Awareness 40 Residual Risk Area A medium risk impact hazard is created by the carriage when cy cling from left to right Heat hazard the UV lamp assembly and the surrounding guard can be hot Chapter 3 Safety Information 37 UV Lamp Heat Hazard Roll Media Safety Awareness Roll Media Safety Awareness Introduction This
164. isposed of according to local environ mental regulations 14 Carriage Guard The Carriage Guard protects the Operator from exposure to UV light and it also protects the lamps and the carriage by stopping all motion if it encounters an obstacle in the path of the carriage 15 Ink Purge Valves 16 UV Lamp Filter On top of the carriage are ink purge vacuum shut off valves that can be shut off to avoid ink drips when the printer is turned off They also allow longer purges to select printheads those not shut off If the UV lamp filters get clogged with dust and debris the lamps can overheat Change the filter each time you change the UV lamp bulb Check the filters at least one time every week and clean as needed See How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter in the Maintenance chapter 17 Waste Tray The waste ink tray is located below the printhead maintenance station A manual valve allows the operator to drain the waste ink to a portable container for disposal Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Operator Interface Hardware Status of Beacon Light States The status light indicates the following printer status to the operator Status Light Definition Possible Conditions Beacon Status Light Green Off Printer interlock system or Maintenance station door the emergency stop but has been opened or one tons have been triggered the emergency stop but No motion
165. ithout the need to save that media Roll media manager X y a Load Unload Initialize Print Side Out Status Use foot pedals to load media IO Paper 1 Lamp power is synchronized You can change this behavior on the Settings page Cose 87 Roll Media Manager Keyboard Note Li If you have used a media before it will be listed in the Media Type pull down menu in alphanumeric order If the list contains less than 10 media types a drop down list is dis played If there are more that 10 media types they are displayed in a dialog with a scroll bar If you make any changes to the media name or parameters the advisory pane will change color to indicate that there are unsaved changes and will display relevant com mands Note Li There is always at least one media in the list that is called Default Media It cannot be deleted but you can change its parameters if you want to use it If you choose to delete it the parameters will go back to its original values but the item will still appear in the list 7 Select the Media Tension Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 139 How to Print on Roll Media i 10 Result Note The Media tension option allows you to choose the amount of force placed onto the media shafts to keep it tightly drawn as it moves through the RMO unit The low tension setting is usually fine however if the media shows significant puckering across its entire
166. k it will gradually cure from exposure to light and thus become very difficult to remove How to Unplug Vacuum Holes 1 Identify any vacuum holes that are plugged with ink 2 With an 1 5mm diameter rigid material e g a paper clip ream out any of the holes that have been plugged 3 Clear any resulting debris with a vacuum cleaner or a wet lint free cloth 246 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Empty the Ink Waste Tray Empty the Ink Waste Tray Introduction The waste tray is located below the printer carriage and Maintenance Station It accumu lates ink that has dripped from the printheads The ink drops throught the slots onto a sloped drain plate at the base of the Maintenance Station and drains from there into the waste tray When to do Check the waste tray periodically and empty when needed When you perform Printhead Maintenance it is a good practice to visually examine the sloped drain plate at the bottom of the Maintanance Station If ink starts to pool on the drain plate it is time to empty the waste tray if you can see ink it means the the waste tray is full and is now backing up into the maintenance station The capacity of the waste tray is approximately 1 4 liters Required tool m Cloth or paper towel m Empty semi transparent plastic container use only LDPE HDPE or PP pastic m Nitrile Gloves and safety glasses How to Empty the Waste Tray 1 Puta cloth or paper towel on the floor to catch any drip
167. kflow Once you create a Quick Set you can copy and then edit it to create as many variations as required to support various workflow options Use Quick Sets to manage your jobs more efficiently A Quick Set is a RIP Queue tool that automatically applies your selected set of settings when you choose it for your print job Quick Sets are convenient when working with white ink because they can be used to predefine the ink layer configurations and optionally can reference Filters that contain pre defined Color Correction and Spot Layer Tool settings think of the Filter as a group of particular Color Management settings that can be contained within a more general group of settings the Quick Set Once you create and apply Quick Sets to a print job the job will have the appropriate settings automatically selected Quick Set Options Specific to White Ink Workflow In the Quick Set dialog you can click on any of the tabs to modify any of the Advanced Options The options shown here are the ones that will provide the most benefit to white ink workflow productivity Quick Set Name The Quick Set Name is the name that will appear in the RIP Queue menu If you edit the default Quick Set you cannot change the Quick Set Name Use identifying features in your Quick Set Names to help you pick the appropriate Quick Set later on For example if your Quick Set indicates 2 layers of white flood including the term 2 Layer Flood in the name will help you correc
168. l very likely be acceptable Profiles are much less media dependant for UV ink printers like the Oc Arizona 5 50 GT than for solvent based printers For access to Onyx ProductionHouse profiles please consult our web site at www dgs oce com Definition A The term media covers a wide range of possible materials for the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer Essentially any material that is less than 45mm 1 9 inches thick and less than the maximum size of 1 25m wide x 2 5m long 49 2 in x 98 4 in can be considered viable media Some materials will hold the ink better than others so we encourage you to exper iment with media to determine what works best for your purpose Attention When printing on reflective media we advise that you monitor the nozzle check and printhead nozzle plates Perform additional printhead maintenance if required to prevent ink from partially curing gelling on the printhead nozzle plates How to Handle Store and Clean Media See material specific documentation for recommended handling and storage requirements General material storage and handling suggestions follow m Store media in a dry environment avoiding high temperature high humidity or direct sunlight The size of the material can change according to the temperature and or Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 97 How to Handle Media humidity changes of the working environment Ideally store media in the same envi ronmental condit
169. le supported media size and thickness and the amount of waste associated with the use of roll media are indicated in this section Note Li The Oc Arizona 550 GT and the Roll Media Option must be operated in accordance with the environmental conditions specified in the Oc Arizona 550 GT Site Preparation Guide and all safety requirements noted in this document Media Size Supported Width Max 2 2m 86 6 Width Min o 9mm 36 Roll Diameter Max 240mm 9 45 Core Inner Diameter 76 2 mm 3 Print Size Supported 2 190m 86 2 This allows for a minimum 5mm 0 2 border This is necessary to ensure the platen is not contaminated with ink due to possible media tracking errors Cured and uncured ink on the platen will have a serious effect on printer performance Any spilled ink must be removed immediately See RMO Maintenance section If an image exceeds the 5mm border requirement printing will not be allowed to proceed Maximum Media Thickness This value is not officially specified It is theoretically possible for the RMO system to accommodate media up to 3mm 0 11 inches However most media at or near that thickness will have problems in the transport mechanism of the RMO unit Maximum Supported Weight Media Width mm Max Weight kg Ibs IIT isa 1480 x 1780 45 100 120 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option Roll Media Option Specifications Leader amp End of Roll Wast
170. le preparation is required to activate white printing Define Layers Top Layer CMYK Data Middle Layer White Spot Data w Bottom Layer White Spot Data v Media 137 Define Layers When you process a print job in ProductionHouse with this media model as provided the job information displayed in the Arizona 350 GT Print Job Control module will appear as follows Offsets millimeters Horizontal 0 vertical 0 Print parameters Mode Quality Layered layers Layers Direction Bidirectional Overprints 0 D 138 Parameters Select the Layers button in the Job Control module to activate a graphical representation of the Print Layers that allows you to verify the layer order Print Layers Job name Tomato spot lt Top Four color image Middle White channel image data Bottom White channel image data Media BlackSubstrate WhiteInkUsageMedias Close 139 Print Layers 186 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Use Media Models Backlit Application on Clear Substrate Download file Oce Arizona 350 GT WhiteInk ClearBacklit OML This media model is intended for use when you print data for backlit viewing on clear materials Clear materials do not provide any light diffusion which is often desired for more pleasing presentation on non diffused light sources Therefore this media is built using 2 layers of CMYK data for color density followed by a layer of white f
171. le shown in the figure below indi cates that multiple nozzles are out i Note This is an extreme example to illustrate the problem In most cases you will likely see only two or three nozzles out M6 Package B 175 Nozzle Check Print Magenta 236 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Printhead Maintenance 2 In the above example Magenta printhead 7 Package B is the printhead with nozzles that are not firing properly The illustration below shows the relationship between the actual printheads as viewed when looking up from below the maintenance station and the Y9 output of the nozzle check print 176 Nozzle Print Orientation Note Li Based on the perspective shown in the illustration Package A is always the row of nozzles on the left side of a printhead and Package B is always the row of nozzles on the right side of a printhead 3 Once you have identified the particular printhead that has nozzles out as indicated by the nozzle check print you can perform the following procedure to correct the nozzle dropouts How to Correct Nozzle Dropouts 1 Ifthere are only a few nozzle dropouts per printhead try suctioning the affected printheads again without purging
172. lood data for diffusion Since a Flood Fill layer has been defined no additional file prep is required to activate white printing Because this media is built for second surface backlit viewing it will be necessary to set Print Reflection in Print Setup in order to have the image correctly oriented when it is viewed Define Layers 3 Top Layer White Flood Fil w Custon Middle Layer CMYK Data MI Bottom Layer CMYK Data v Media 140 Define Layers Process Print Setup Printer Oce Arizona 350 GT Device ce Arizona 350 GT Last Linearization No Linearization gt Workflow Marks Output Output Image Color 7 Print Reflection O Grayscale O Separations Perform image processing during print stage Rip amp Print on the Fly Calculate Ink Usage 0 141 Print Reflection Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 187 How to Use Media Models If you want to re use this media model for images to be viewed from the front or print surface simply re order the layers with flood fill at the bottom and turn off Print Reflec tion When you process a print job in ProductionHouse with this media model as provided the job information displayed in the Arizona 3 50 GT Print Job Control module will appear as follows Offsets milimeters orizontal 0 vertical O Print parameters Quality Layered Layers Bidirectional T 0 is 142 Parameters Select the Layers b
173. lor and define the Media Color Handling Options as either Spot Knockout or Full Knockout Note The generation options are used in combination with the fill options except when the media color handling is set to No Knockout If you want to use the Spot Layer Tool to create flood fills underlay fills or mask fills it is not always necessary to set a mask or media color to get the desired results To set the media color Click the sample box to activate the color picker or use the drop down arrow to access the Color Dialog menu Generation Options Set Mask The mask allows you to determine the area that you wish to print with white ink Setting the mask color is optional The default mask color is white so if white is the color you want to mask then setting this is not a required step If the image you are printing contains Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool white data in more than the mask area you will need to set up a different background color not used anywhere else in the file to use as your mask This must be done in an image editing program prior to bringing the image into the Spot Layer Tool To set the mask color Click the sample box to activate the color picker or use the drop down arrow to pick the color from the preview Generation Options Media Color Handling If you have set a media color you have three options for how you would like the media color to
174. lor of ink an expiry date ink type code ink bag status fill status whether ink is being pumped into the reservoir and whether the reservoir is full The dialog also shows the current printhead temperature the meniscus vacuum level and the purge pressure 4 amp 5 Command Toolbar The printer toolbar contains buttons that allow you to interact with the printer listed in the table below in the order they are displayed on the command toolbar Note that some of the buttons have a checked and unchecked state with a different appearance of the icon image to reflect their state 2 XIS Z y AK e5l t Print Delete Flatbed Flatbed Settings Roll Roll Manager 27 4 UV Lamps Vacuum Nozzle check 47 Command Toolbar Print job This command can do the following actions depending on context m Activates a selected inactive job by moving it to the active list m Un holds a held job m Un holds an job that had an error currently 54 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Print Job Control Module Hold job The command can do following actions depending on context m Puts an active job on hold m Waits until the printer finishes a currently printing copy and puts the job on hold Cancel job The command can do following actions depending on context m Deactivates a selected active job by moving it to the inactive list Note that Special Prints will not move to the inactive list m Cancels a cur
175. lors Sort by Name Sort by Kind Show Find Field v Small Thumbnail View Medium Thumbnail View Large Thumbnail View Small List View Large List View Spot Colors Open Swatch Library Save Swatch Library as ASE Swatch Name Spot 1 Color Type Spot Color E Vi Global r Color Mode CMYK PA C een 0 ME Y o K ae Cancel 112 New Swatch Name m Name Enter the name Spot 1 Note For instructions on how to use a naming convention other than Spot 1 refer to the sub section at the end of this section Naming Your Spot Data m Color Type Use the drop down menu to select Spot Color m Swatch Color Use the sliders to adjust the swatch color It is best to choose a color similar to the spot ink in your printer Since white can be hard to distinguish you can make this color any value that will help you see the design better 5 Click OK to save your changes and close the Add Swatch dialog You should now have a new Spot color in your swatch palette which is indicated with a small dot on bottom right side of swatch Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Color x Color Guide c Swatches x Gradient 7 Lh 100 x ZEPPI Spot 1 u p 1 a Saeco als 113 Color Swatch 114 Spot Swatch 6 Use the new swatch for any objects or fills which need to be printed wi
176. me curve as black Continue on to the Ink Limits step 202 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Set Ink Limits To print the Ink Limits swatch Click Print Swatch and determine Ink Limits as usual Look for bleed in the columns and choose a value where you can eliminate waste ink Click Read Swatch and enter in the values in the recommended Advanced tab Click Next to continue on to the ICC step Spot colors are NOT used in ICC processing so continue as usual if you want to create a profile To print the ICC swatch 1 Click Print Swatch and select your color sampling device ICC 2 3 4 5 6 Result Click gt Setup gt Options if you want to choose a larger number of swatches for profile accuracy otherwise click gt Print Click gt Read Swatch and read in the ICC data Click gt Options to modify the settings or click gt Build to use the default build options Create a test Print and click gt Next to continue Click Finish This completes the media profiling workflow and you can now use this media in ONYX ProductionHouse How to Use the Media You Created Now that you have a media model with white ink you may wish to edit and configure this media with different layer options Keep in mind that using one or two layers of white will affect the output color rendering and overall density It is suggested that separate media mo
177. media onto the core The media should have a clean straight edge prior to taping First tape the center of the media to the core and then tape both ends of the media qu 82 Tape Media to the Take up Roll Core i Note Ensure that the media is flat along the core If the media is not flat it can create an uneven roll that affects the motion of the media past the printheads and therefore the quality of the image 10 Use the supplied ruler to check that the take up roll is centered within 1mm or 5mm if you use the edge detection sensor D Initialize Roll Media To Prepare For Printing 1 Select the Initialize icon from the Roll Media Manager to properly tension the media and to prepare for printing E Select Existing Or Create New Media Parameters 1 From the Roll Media Manager select the media to be printed on or create a new set of media parameters for the media loaded Refer to the Roll Media Manager section for details Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 131 How to Load Media Result You are now ready to print Refer to the How to Print on Roll Media section for instruc tions 132 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Unload and Cut Media How to Unload and Cut Media Introduction This section explains all of the actions associated with how to cut and unload media when there is still some media left on the supply roll i Note If the media supply roll is em
178. n bar and the supply roll If upward media tension bar motion or forward supply roll motion is detected the move is interrupted motion stopped and the user is notified to cut the media or otherwise remedy the situation Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option Roll Media Theory of Operations The Cancel command returns the media tension bar to its original position this is assum ing the media has not been cut to be ready for printing The Load Media command as sumes the media has been cut and therefore goes through the full Load media function Media Manual Feed This enables the operator to advance or rewind loaded media using the foot pedal controls in the initialized control mode This allows the operator to rewind media in order to view previously printed images on the printer and to advance back to its original media position Press a foot pedal switch to move the media at the lowest possible speed Release the switch to decelerate the media to an idle state Media End of Roll The control system automatically detects an end of input roll condition independent of media to core attachment method Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 119 Roll Media Option Specifications Roll Media Option Specifications Introduction The Roll Media Option available for the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer allows the use of various flexible media that are supplied on a roll Specifications such as the print area availab
179. n dick on the Quality parameter in the Print Job menu and select Quality Density before you ini tialize the job This mode increases the density of ink for this image as it prints and therefore improves the appearance of backlit images Before you begin Media must be loaded and initialized as explained in the section How to Load Roll Media Attention A The red Emergency stop buttons do NOT stop the media transport when you print on roll media they only stop gantry and carriage movement If you encounter a situation where the roll media runs continuously without operator input the only recourse is to shut off the printer s AC power switch Prepare a Roll Media Print Job 1 Click on the Roll icon in the menu bar of the Job Control module to disable the RMO print queue this allows you to check media parameters before the job actually prints in case the job was not given a Hold status when it was generated in Onyx ProductionHouse E 6 F Dow x 4 s 4 Ae a 3 Print Delete Flatbed Flatbed Settings Roll Roll Manager 27 4 UV Lamps Vacuum Nozzle check 85 Roll Icon 2 In the Print Job Control module transfer a print job from Onyx ProductionHouse Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 137 How to Print on Roll Media 138 3 Click on the Roll Manager icon to enter the Roll Media Manager dialog window Job Name Size Time Jl Roll media manager M aala JJ Load Unload Initialize
180. na 550 XT Hardware Arizona 550 XT Hardware Description Hardware Description Center Zone Vacuum Manual Valve Vacuum Gauges for Zones 1 and 2 Print Start Button Foot Switch 1 for Zone 1 and Center Zone Foot Switch 2 for Vacuum Zone 2 Operator Control Station Emergency Stop Gantry Emergency Stop Roll Media Option 9 Carriage Emergency Stop Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT 105 Oc Arizona 550 XT Specifications and Features Definition The Oc Arizona 550 XT isa four or five color flatbed inkjet printer capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media The printer consists of a flatbed vacuum table and moving gantry The Oc Arizona 550 XT printer supports media up to 2 50m x 3 05m 8 2 x 10 feet This allows you to print on 2 5m x 3 05m media or on multiple panels of 1 25m x 2 5m 4 x8 in size The table is designed so that two pieces of media can be mounted in separate vacuum areas of the flatbed table and while one is being printed the other can be changed see the section How to Print with Dual Origins for more details Maximum Media and Print Sizes Maximum Width Length Bleed 2 50m 98 4 3 05m 120 1 n a Print Size 2 51m 98 8 3 06m 120 5 Allows for a max 5mm 0 2 bleed all edges Features Unique to the Oc Arizona 550 XT m The extra width of the Oc Arizona 550 XT flatbed printer enables it to be used in a continuous imagin
181. nd Cut M ia ccccccccceeceeesscesssenesssncsnseeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 133 How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse 135 How to Print on Roll Media eere eene nnns 137 How to Determine Media Advance Correction 141 How to Use Media Edge Protectors c cccccceseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaees 144 Chapter 8 How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit 147 Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit ssuus 148 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink eeeeeeeeeee eene nnn nnn 151 Operator Guidelines for White Ink eesssessssssseseeee 152 White Ink Workflow Overview eeeeeeeeee nennen 153 How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink 156 QuiCKOtart ii aue cetero uc cans etate a a eoo E o ca chen e una edu da ne nu a edid 158 How to Prepare White Ink Print Jobs eeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnn 160 How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer sssssssss 160 How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool 162 How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop 166 How to Create White Spot Data in lllustrator 171 How to Print With White Ink eene 183 How to Use Media Models
182. nd Utilities tab to exit the printer software Turn the AC power switch to the OFF position Turn the power back on when the service or procedure is complete Note Avoid Extended Power Off If the power is switched off for only a short period for example when the printer is shut down and then immediately restarted to correct an electrical problem or other trou bleshooting no special action is required at startup However if it is necessary to leave the printer idle for an extended period refer to the table below Also perform Printhead Maintenance and Swab the printheads when you start to use it again We recommend that you leave the printer powered On at all times except for maintenance or repair How to Prepare the Printer for Idle Periods A Attention Do not turn off the printer during these idle times 15 to 30 minutes m Turn off lamps 30 minutes to 24 hours m Turn off lamps m Turn off ink heater Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 77 How to Power the Printer On and Off 24 to 72 hours m Turn off lamps Perform printhead maintenance when the ink temperature is at least 40 Centigrade 104 Fahrenheit Swab print heads Turn off ink heater If the Automatic printer warm up was set in Printer Set tings turn it off 3 to 14 days m Turn off lamps Perform printhead maintenance when the ink temperature is at least 40 Centigrade 104 Fahrenheit Swab printheads Turn off ink heater
183. nd 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 7o0onm Blue Light 300nm 7oonm Effective Irradiance respective the Effective Radiance Emission Category of Oc Arizona 550 GT according to 7 1 of EN12198 1 2000 Category 1 Note Li Always wear protective eyewear with side shields when you work around UV lamps Chapter 3 Safety Information 25 Interlock Safety System Interlock Safety System Introduction The Oc Arizona 550 GT printer has an integrated safety interlock system that stops all machine motion when a situation that might compromise operator safety occurs The printer has three Emergency Stop buttons one on each end of the gantry and one on the Control Station podium Activating an Emergency Stop button will switch the Safety Monitoring Relay input circuits This causes the system to isolate the power to the motion control motors and also turns off the Oc Arizona 550 GT curing system UV lamps The Maintenance Station and the Safety Gate on the carriage also have an interlock function Beacons lights indicate the status of the safety system as explained in this section How the Interlock System Works 26 All system Interlock circuits operate as one This means that any open interlock switch and or Emergency Stop switch kills motion ability in all system electronics Drive s needed fo
184. nd use of this option Filter Once you ve defined your settings save them by exporting a Filter to use on similar jobs Filters are a global color correction that can be applied to Quick Sets to automate the printing process for multiple jobs that use the same settings How to Create and Use Quick Sets on page 205 Note Many of the Quick Set and Filter settings for a job can be overridden in RIP Queue or Preflight if desired How to Use the Spot Layer Tool 164 This manual assumes that you have some experience with graphics applications and with Onyx software If you prefer a self guided and hands on tutorial Customer Application Bulletin 22 How to Use the Spot Layer Tool for White Ink Workflow provides a simplified method to print with white ink It guides you through a simple tutorial that shows how to prepare an image for quick and easy white ink print pro duction with spot data You will learn how to isolate the white area of your image in Illustrator so that it will be recognized by the Spot Layer Tool and then printed as white by the printer Download Application Bulletin 22 from the Customer Support web site www dgs oce com Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool How to Access the Spot Layer Tool 1 Open a print job in Preflight 2 Select the Color Corrections tab 3 Click on Tools and select Spot Layer Tool This will open the feature set i
185. never re dip a used swab in the flush Required tool Foam Tipped Swabs 3010105434 Swab Foam Flex Tip Flush 3010106646 Flush UV 1 Liter Bottle HDPE 125ml for flush 3010105433 Nitrile Gloves Safety Glasses with side guards Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 239 Swab Printheads Attention A Never scrub the printhead with a swab as this will drag debris into other nozzles Always slowly move the swab across the printhead with the swab at a slight angle and not perpendicular to the printhead Never use Isopropyl alcohol to clean the printheads Do not allow swabs to be contaminated with any dust or dirt prior to use Note that the swab has a seam that can damage the printhead nozzles use only the semi curved foam sides of the swab Caution A Use appropriate safety equipment nitrile gloves an apron and safety glasses with side shields to protect your eyes Illustration Correct swab orientatic note ind lee 178 Proper Swab Orientation 240 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Swab Printheads How to Swab a Single Printhead i Note Swab one printhead at a time to reduce ink waste during the purge and also to minimize ink spill on your hand and arm In order to achieve the most effective swab it is best to swab immediately after a purge while the ink is still dripping from the printheads Close the ink valve so that the ink is under slight pressure to help clear debris from around the nozzles
186. ng for non white media or objects over printing for backlit applications on transparent media and or printing white as a spot color This section describes how the printer provides white ink support gives a summary of the workflow data preparation and also shows some of the ways white ink can be used in print applications Definition When the white ink information is properly prepared according to the methods described in this chapter and the print job is sent from ProductionHouse to the printer you have an opportunity to verify that the layers are properly embedded in the job With the white ink print job selected in the Job Control module of the printer software click the Layers button to activate a graphical representation of the Print Layers that allows you to verify the layer order ChannelClippinDCS2 2 1 257 9 x 351 4 10 06 2008 09 42AM ID DNC a NR GNINC Channe Print Layers Banner Job name CliniqueCoolers c Top Four color image Middle White channel image data Bottom White channel image data 8 2 a Media White FloodFloodCMYK Training Close 4 1 609 7 x 304 8 10 03 2008 02 48PM 95 Preview Layer in Printer UI Copies a z ES a NB Spot Versus Flood Layers White layers can take two forms Flood Fill layers and Spot Data layers Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 153 White Ink Workflow Overview a A Flood Fill layer is like an autof
187. nk replace it within a few minutes 1 Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with an absorbent cloth 2 Wet anew absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink 3 Continue to wet and wipe the surface until the cloth does not show any sign of ink color Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 245 How to Remove Ink How to Remove Cured Ink from the Table 1 Scrape any cured ink from the surface of the table with a scraper or a razor blade in a holder i Note Do not use a scraper on any of the printer skin surfaces or the Maintenance Station as this will scratch the finish 2 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the scraped particles of ink and any other debris on the table surface 3 Use a lint free cloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol to ensure that the table surface is clear of any remaining particles How to Clean Ink from the Maintenance Tray During regular daily printhead maintenance observe the grid on the top of the mainte nance station when the drawer is open If you see any accumulation of ink clean as follows 1 Slide the door out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station 2 Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with an absorbent cloth 3 Pour some alcohol on a lint free cloth and wipe away any ink deposits 4 Ona new cloth apply some alcohol and remove any residual flush or other debris Note Li If you leave the maintenance door open and do not wipe away any deposited in
188. notch An alternate method to change parameter values is to click on the field and this brings up an onscreen keyboard so you can click on the numbers required You can also use Preview to drag an image to the desired position Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 59 Print Job Control Module Print Parameters Displays information about the print job that is currently selected m Mode Print quality mode Select Production Quality or Fine Art mode in ProductionHouse When Quality mode is set this field will have a pull down box that allows you to select Quality Matte or Quality Density or Quality Layered if the White Ink option is installed Quality Matte provides a matte finish to the entire image This is helpful on some media such as FomeCore GatorPlast or Styrene as a glossy image tends to have a matte line at the end of each swath with these media Quality Matte resolves this issue Note This mode is not available on 5xx printers Quality Density provides more density for backlit media This is most useful when you print on roll media since Overprint is only possible on flatbed jobs Also for flatbed media that may warp or move slightly from the heat of the lamps the Density mode will reduce that because it is done in one pass m Direction Bidirectional and Forward or Reverse unidi rectional printing m Overprints If the Overprint count is set to greater than o zero the printer will r
189. ns For Your Personal Safety Keep a distance of at least 1 m 3 ft to the UV light when print ing Avoid looking at the UV lamps especially if you are seated at the same level as the car riage Do not sit within 5 meters 17 feet of the carriage path Also do not touch the UV lamp assembly or 27 UV Lamp Hazard the surrounding guard as they will be hot and may result in burns of the skin Residual Safety Risks Your Oc Arizona printer is engineered to minimize machine components and operating procedures that may compromise operator safety However in order to maintain some machine operations and functionality certain compromises are required The following table documents some of these residual hazards By making the operator aware of the potential risks we hope to ensure maximum safety in the operation of this printer Caution there may be a time lag between when a print job is issued and when the gantry movement actually begins as the UV lamps must warm up first Movement can start many minutes after a print job is sent Chapter 3 Safety Information 35 Safety Awareness Arizona Printer Residual Risks Residual Risk Area Hazard A high risk crushing hazard is created by the movement of the carriage and gantry supports Keep hands away from this area unless the printer power is off A crushing hazard is created by the move ment of the carriage along gantry rails Keep hands away from th
190. of the Print Job module 6c Ready g Print x zi 4 Delete Flatbed Flatbed Settings Active Jobs 74 Roll Manager icon N Roll ut Roll Manager Total Jobs 0 The Roll media manager is displayed in the center of the screen Job Name Size NM Roll media manager 1 gas Load Unload Initialize Print Side Out Status Not ready Default Media Media width mm 1500 3 Media thickness mm 0 25 fy 4 _ Media tension Medium Fei Media advance correction factor 30 22 A Leading lamp Max 7 RS fir The media parameters displayed below are taken as current reate new media based on curren gg it settings Media parameters Tension changes require re initialization Suggested range is from 0 to 100 Lamp power settings Trailing lamp Max 7 Y Lamp power is synchronized You can change this behavior on the Settings page Close T TBS71 X9 9 09 22 2008 02 07PM 1 840x5941 09 22 2008 12 58PM 75 Roll Media Manager Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 123 Roll Media Manager Roll Media Manager Menu Roll Media Manager Icons Allows the operator to load new media Set the foot pedal switches to the Load state Prepares the RMO to allow the operator to cut the existing media remove it and replace it with a new roll Initialize Sets up tension on the loaded med
191. of the ink station Agitate the white ink bag according to the illustration on the bag Note You must agitate the white ink bag for at least 5 seconds or the message will remain on the screen Replace the bag in the Ink Bay Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance RMO Maintenance Guidelines Roll Media Option Maintenance RMO Maintenance Guidelines Introduction i The Oc Arizona 550 GT operator is responsible for the regular maintenance of the printer and if it is installed the roll media option When the RMO unit is kept clean and free of blemishes and defects you will be ensured of accurate media transport and optimal print quality This section provides information about what is required for proper RMO maintenance and cleaning Note Any time there is any foreign matter or debris on the platen or the capstan it must be removed immediately Any spilled UV ink must be removed immediately before it can cure from exposure to light RMO Maintenance The following table provides our recommended maintenance activities This is a minimum requirement and frequency will depend on environmental conditions and operator work habits How to clean the capstan is explained in detail in the next section Maintenance Action Contaminant Clean the platen Ink Glue release liner Silicon release liner Clean the capstan Paper dust Coffee tea lemonade milk etc Ink cured uncured Glue release line
192. oll or a flatbed Sheet job in Production House The specification of either type of job can also be changed after the print job is transferred to the printer in the Print Jobs module Purpose The operator can choose the type of desired print job and also put a hold on it so it will not print automatically Set up the Roll Job Option in ProductionHouse 1 When you set the page size for your print job click on Type Roll to make it a roll media option job Add Page Size Standard Page Sizes Name Name Width Height Custom 1 Width Height Letter ANSI 4 8 5 T eich Letter Landscape n 85 98 818897638 49506289213 Width Margin i Height Margin Legal B5 14 z Legal Landscape 14 Bb Tabloid ANSI B n 17 0 0 foo Ledger 17 11 m cr ANSIC 17 22 Type Units ANSI D 22 34 amp OPoll English in ANSI E 34 44 i vi BE O Sheet O Metric mm Note All measurements represent the actual page size Edit the margins to represent the printable area 83 Onyx Page Size Roll Option ADrU A o Set a Hold on a Roll Job 1 To ensure that your roll media print job is held and not automatically printed click on the box in front of Hold for printer operator when you set the print options in Produc tionHouse Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 135 How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse Note Li If you don t set a hold in ProductionHouse it
193. omponents Hardware Interface Components 46 Component 1 Main Power Switch 2 Operator Control Station 3 Vacuum Zone Control Function The Oc Arizona 550 GT has an AC power switch that turns the printer On and Off The switch also serves as a lock out device It also has an AC power connector All of these power related items are located on the end of the electronics enclo sure The operator control station consists of a podium stand an LCD display monitor a mouse and an emergency stop but ton The station allows the operator to control the printer s onboard computer system by way of the Operator Interface software displayed on the LCD monitor Print jobs are sent to the printer s hard drive from the host computer over an Ethernet network The three vacuum zone control handles determine which of the three print zones on the printer table will have vacuum applied when the vacuum pump is switched on The vacuum zones are opened or closed by the handles Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Operator Interface Hardware Component 4 Vacuum Table Foot Pedal Function A vacuum foot pedal switch is provided to facilitate the process of securing the media on the vacuum table The foot pedal toggles the table vacuum on off The vacuum must be turned on prior to starting a print 5 Vacuum Bleed Valve amp Gague 6 Print Button 7 Printer Status Light 8 Emergency Stops 9 Ma
194. on Their use ofthe term media refers to the model that you define and then use when you open a print job Oc uses the term media model to make the definition distinct from the physical media Another point of confusion is that media models are sometimes called Profiles In fact ICC Profiles are only a part of the media model that is associated with color management and are not the whole media model How to Use a Media Model ONYX RIP Queue ProductionHouse and PosterShop all use a media format known as an ONYX Media Library oml To install an oml select your printer and open the ONYX Media Manager In Media Manager select Media Import and browse to the media Once imported the media will be available to any print jobs that you open Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 183 How to Use Media Models Note Li ProductionHouse also allows you to create Media Groups that contain various Media Models You can create a group that contains media models with different settings for the same physical material Or you can group together various media models that have something in common for example the five media described in this section belong to the group WhiteInkUsageMedias Day Night on Clear Substrate Download file Oce Arizona 350 GT WhiteInk DayNigh OML This media model was built for the creation of 3 layer Day Night Application prints on clear materials This method of printing is used to provide pleasing output for image
195. ontinues to print on a second piece of media in the other zone This is referred to as Dual origin printing and this section explains how it is done on the Oc Arizona 550 XT printer Purpose If you need to print more than one copy of a specific print job and the image is not larger than Zone 1 you can enable Dual Origin printing This will reduce the amount of time the operator s attention is required to manage a multi copy print job TI Illustration oc Ready 2 e Xia 4 ug o Pret Comcel Delete Flatbed Flatbed Settings 46 8 UV Lames Vacuum 1 Vacuum 2 Job Name Size Time 5 Baas O El Onebeergorie3s0 Inactive Jobs Job Name isbotht 0 1 bhaenetst0o channelsbothi00 1 68 2channelst tomato soot Total Jobs 9 08 414M 200 5H 9i Nozze eck zu T vector3 by karenbak Status On Hold Last status New Dimensions 2438 Semm x 1219 2mm Submited 03 04 2009 10 16AM Last preted 03 04 2009 10 16AM Offsets milimeters vereal 0 z Print parameters Worontai O Ox Mode Production Drecton Bidirectional oeps 0 TR Job parameters Copies 2 TE WW Enadie duel origin tye Flatbed v EE The_Flower_Market Media Generic Production WT Ink v Beco Notes V Bowe aquanior es 1 v Bets v Fel Once Quality Test 4 Version 3 2 0 3 V ome E aA Setngs Service and Upgrade 72 Dual Origin Print Diagnostics Ch
196. or Remove Take up Shaft 1 If there are only a few images on the take up roll and you want to remove them without removing the take up roll from the printer you can press the left pedal to rotate the take up media shaft in the reverse direction You can then roll up the media by hand as comes off the take up roll 2 The other option is remove the take up roll from the printer and then remove the roll of unused media from the media shaft To remove the take up roll tap the right pedal mo mentarily to rotate the take up shaft one revolution to the unlocked position in the forward direction D Remove the Supply Shaft From the Printer 1 If you want to change the supply shaft momentarily press the left pedal to rotate the supply shaft four complete revolutions This rewinds excess media back onto the supply roll if is not empty to the unlocked position 2 Remove the supply shaft from the printer by pulling it up and out of the drive coupler E Remove Media Roll Or Empty Core From the Media Shaft 1 Place the media shaft on a suitable work surface 2 Unlock the media shaft core locks using a 5 mm hex key 3 Slide the media core off the shaft Result Roll Media unit is now ready for you to load new media 134 Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse Introduction Print jobs can be specified as either a roll job R
197. ote If you change the name of your Spot color to anything other than Spot 1 the data file you prepare for this media must also make use of the exact same spot color name Also this name must be set up in Color Management Edit Profiles Spot Channel Replacement Do not use the name White as that name will prompt ProductionHouse to treat it in a particular manner not desired for the white ink workflow The preview color chosen here will be used as an indication of Spot color layer usage in the Preflight preview We suggest that you select a color that is easily recognized as non image data such as a fluorescent or pastel color Also if you use the same color for all your media configurations it will provide quicker identification of the spot data in Preflight 153 Spot Preview Color Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 195 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs i Note The printer only has one available white ink spot channel so do not insert a second spot or the Rip will treat files using this configuration as separations Click gt OK At this point the media you have created can be used in Preflight to view and Rip files for white ink output You will be able to see where Spot white has been used in prepared files and work with Preflight s Spot Layer Tool However media at this stage is without those components of a media model that determine the optimal ink usage such as ink restrictions and l
198. ote IF your selections aren t available you might need to 154 Mode Options 2 In the Mode Options window select the Quality Layered Print Mode Click OK to save these settings and close the window Mode Options Device OceArizona3506T Media Backlit pplication Whitelnk i Mode Backlit Pin Diecton verprint Count Printer Print Mode 155 Define Layers Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 197 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs 3 Once you select a mode the Define Layers button appears under the Printer Print Mode Mode Options t3 Device ce Arizona 350 GT Media Backlit pplication w hitelnk Mode Backlit Print Direction I x Overprint Count o B Printer Print Mode Quality Layered E v Define Layers 156 Define Layers 4 Click on Define Layers to open this dialog and the following window should appear Define Layers Top Layer CMYK Data Middle Layer White Flood Fill Bottom Layer MERTE v CMYK Data White Spot Data Media White Flood Fill Custom 157 Define Layers 5 This is where you can set up how you want the ink to behave in each layer It is not nec essary to use all 5 available layers it is also possible to build a media using only one or two layers The ink usage options for CMYK White Spot and White Flood Fill data are set to default values If you want to edit these layer options choose Custom from the 198 C
199. ow to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator md CEDT amp IBTICTSIS 124 Select Clipping 125 Copied Path 2 Then move the new layer outside of the group it is in to un link it from the clipping path 3s s aic ec 3 126 Moved Channel 3 Once outside the group make sure path is selected and fill it with your Spot 1 color 178 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator 4 Once that is done replace path in the group above the image and clipping layers Ensure that Overprint is turned on Mlustrator File Edit Object Type Select Filter Effect View Window Help cometa EIE E oeem s Te Be BE fees v fpe ffe e gm Rea DOR AQUADIOR Flood 100 Spot100 eps 34 CMYK Qveravint Preview L p D i Uomo An lel olcas 127 Replace path in Group 5 Save the file Note Li In testing we have found the eps file format to be the best However Postscript and PDF files will work as well but may require some additional setup Make sure that when you save the file Preserve Overprints is enabled It is also possible and sometimes preferable to print directly from Illustrator to Rip Queue For instructions on how to do this see the Onyx web site for a document called Printing From a Mac it also contains generic information on p
200. pdates the job information area m Jobs can be moved up down in the active list using the button on the left Jobs can either be printed held canceled or deleted Jobs canceled from the active list are moved to the inactive list m Deleted jobs are removed from the hard drive and are no longer accessible except for Special Prints which cannot be deleted m The current job being printed can be paused or canceled A canceled job will move from the active to the inactive print job list m A job count summary displays the total number of active and inactive jobs and the number of active jobs on hold 7 Job Placement Preview The table placement preview shows the print location and a proportional representation of the image in relation to the table The zoom button in the bottom right corner activates a popup preview window If a preview image is not available an approximately sized white box is used as a placeholder and the zoom button is not displayed The preview image can be positioned by dragging it around the window this will auto matically update the offsets fields When an image is out of bounds in the actual table area that area in the table preview is marked in red When an image is out of bounds in the bleed region that area of the table preview is marked in yellow Roll media print jobs will display only the middle part of the image if it does not fit in the window They can t be repositioned by dragging in the window
201. perior print quality and ink economy through the use of Oc VariaDot imaging technology the next evolution in piezoelectric inkjet technology that enables a print head to produce droplets of varying volume This differs from the current piezoelectric print head technology that is restricted to the use of fixed droplets The use of variable sized droplets results in dots on the media of varying size area and density which in turn allows the use of four color CMYK printing for all image features Using Oc VariaDot imaging technology results in excellent print quality and a superior ink economy over 6 color printing systems Oc VariaDot imaging technology allows piezoelectric print heads to produce droplets of varying volume on demand This allows che ONYXTM ProductionHouse software to specify the appropriate droplet size for each specific image feature When imaging fine detail such as small type or fine lines very small droplets can be used when imaging areas of tonal transition or quarter tone values such as skin tones drops of medium volume can be used and when printing areas of high density such as solid colors large droplets can be used Oc VariaDot for Improved Image Quality Oc VariaDot imaging technology can be compared to painting a room in your house You use a large brush size for quick coverage over large areas and a much smaller finer brush for detailed areas Trying to paint a large wall with a tiny brush would result in
202. persist perform the swab procedure on the affected printhead see the next section 238 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Swab Printheads Swab Printheads Introduction To ensure optimal print quality it is important to periodically clean the printheads with a swab to remove any excess ink or any debris that was not removed by Printhead Main tenance Purpose Important Caution To maintain print quality it is very important to swab the printheads at least once a week or more frequently if required Failure to do this may result in permanent printhead damage When to do At the end of each week clean the printhead nozzle plates using the swabbing procedure This procedure may also be used when regular printhead maintenance fails to fix blocked or misfiring nozzles or to remove debris from the bottom of the printhead Note Li If UV ink has fully cured on a printhead it must be replaced Contact your Oc service representative Before you begin Print a Nozzle Check to determine if any nozzles are not firing properly This will help to determine whether some or all of the printheads must be swabbed You can also do a visual inspection of the nozzles use a flashlight if the ambient room light is not adequate A small bottle 125ml is supplied with the printer accessory kit Label this bottle as Flush and use it only to hold flush for use during the swab procedure To prevent contamination of the flush in the bottle
203. planations for some of these steps are available in Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Prepare A Digital Image Using Onyx ProductionHouse Print The Job From Onyx ProductionHouse To The Oc Arizona 550 GT Printer Perform Printhead Maintenance If First Print Of The Day Select Job To Be Printed and Check Print Parameters Measure Media Thickness Select Print Icon select Print Mode and Confirm Media Thickness Prepare Media for Printing Place And Register Media On The Printer Vacuum Table Select Active Print Zones Mask Active Vacuum Zones Not Covered With Media Turn On Table Vacuum Adjust Bleed Valve If Required Clean Media If Required m Check the table to make sure that there are no obstacles that can interfere with the travel of the gantry or carriage Start the Print Prepare a Digital Image with ProductionHouse Operator must be trained to use ProductionHouse documentation and training provided by Onyx Print The Job From Onyx ProductionHouse When the job is sent from ProductionHouse the job transmission progress is indicated in the lower right corner of the User Interface display After the transmission has completed it will appear in the list of Active print jobs in the Job Control Module Perform Printhead Maintenance if this is the first print of the day Refer to the Maintenance section in this manual for details This must be done at the beginning of the work day or when image quality problems suc
204. portant safety aspects of the MSDS that are common to all UV inks Hazards Identification Dangers for people and environ ment Avoid expo sure Proper Cur ing Irritating to skin Risk of serious damage to eyes May cause sensitization by skin contact Possible risk of impaired fertility Harmful to aquatic organisms may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Inks are not suitable for food related or children related applications Avoid contact with uncured ink Set the lamp power as high as possible for each media to ensure that the ink cures properly This will minimize the risk of irritation and sensitization of the skin from uncured ink First aid Measures General in formation After in halation After skin contact After eye contact Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids Immedi ately remove any clothing soiled by the product Supply fresh air consult doctor in case of complaints Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly If skin irritation continues consult a doctor Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water Then consult a doctor Accidental Release Measures Dealing With Spilled Ink Personal Precau tions and Equipment Wear protective eyeglasses with side shields and use nitrile gloves Keep unprotected persons away Ensure adequate ventilation Measures for environ mental pro tection Measure
205. pot Layer Tool Define the basic settings for this media Ink Configurations Process Colors CMYK a in Spot Color Setup Css 78 e WhitelnkUsageMedias ProductionModeWhiteFloodFill 147 Setup Spot Color Mode Options Device ce Arizona 350 GT Media ProductionModeWhiteFloodFill Mode Production Print Direction Bi directional vi verprint Count gt Printer Print Mode vl Define Layer 148 Mode Options When you process a print job in ProductionHouse with this media model as provided the job information displayed in the Print Job Control screen will appear as follows 190 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Use Media Models Offsets millimeters Horizontal 0 E ER bs Vertical o o Y Print parameters Mode Production Direction Bidirectional 5 Overprints 0 is Job parameters Copies 1 m Type Flatbed le Media ProductionModeWhiteFloodFill WhiteInkUsageMedias Notes 149 Parameters Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 191 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Introduction i Purpose 192 You must have a media model that is configured for white ink with the Quality Layered print mode selected before you can successfully generate white ink output from Produc tionHouse This section will explain how to create a new med
206. pty simply remove the empty supply shaft and the take up shaft Then replace the roll of media from the take up position with a new roll and put the shaft into the supply position Then you can use the empty core from the supply position as the take up shaft Unload Media Summary The following actions are associated with unloading media A Move the Media to Cut Position B Cut the Media C Remove Media from Take up Shaft in Printer or Remove Take up Shaft D Remove Supply Shaft From Printer E Remove Media Roll Or Empty Core From Media Shaft When to do This procedures details the actions required to unload media when there is still some media left on the supply shaft When the supply shaft is empty there is no need to cut or rewind the media Required tool m 5mm hex key A Move the Media to Cut Position 1 Use the right foot pedal to advance the media so that the area where you want to perform the cut is positioned over the media cut guide if you advance too far you can rewind it with the left foot pedal Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 133 How to Unload and Cut Media B Cut the Media 1 Click on the Roll Manager icon to bring up the Roll Media Manager 2 Select the Unload icon in the Roll Media Manager to release the tension on the media so it can be cut Cut the media with a blade along the cut guide Click on OK to proceed A o C Remove Media from the Take up Shaft in Printer
207. r Silicon release liner e g Avery control tag 180 Clean the media loading bay Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 269 How to Clean the Rubber Capstan How to Clean the Rubber Capstan Introduction The capstan is a rubber coated roller that helps to track and guide the media position It has an encoder at one end and a brake at the other The capstan must be kept clean and its rubber surface free of blemishes or defects to ensure accurate media transport and op timal print quality When to do Any time there is any foreign matter or debris on the capstan it must be removed imme diately Required tool 270 Swiffer Brush or equivalent dust remover Lint free absorbent clothes Rubber gloves Mild detergent Lint free cloth Isopropyl alcohol 9596 pure Note Always wear safety glasses with side shields and nitrile gloves when working with ink or liquid solvents If a significant amount of ink has spilled consider donning an apron or smock Attention The only way to remove cured ink is if the area can be scraped without causing damage therefore do not allow ink to dry on the platen or the capstan Partly cured ink can be removed with alcohol Make sure that any spilled ink is removed immediately before it has a chance to cure due to exposure to light The longer it is left exposed the more dif ficult or impossible it will be to remove the ink Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Clean the R
208. r hazard to the operator between the carriage and the roll unit endplates The door has a safety interlock switch If the door is open no carriage or gantry motion can be initiated at the printer 7 Media Cut Guide A gutter slot between two pieces of sheet metal that serves to guide a blade to cut the media Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 115 Roll Media Option Hardware Component 8 Media Core Locks 9 Media Tension Bar Function These locks hold the media core in place on the media shafts Use the supplied 5mm hex key to lock and unlock the media core at the right end of the media shaft Provides constant tension for loaded media located be hind the lower media shaft The bar provides tension to ensure steady movement of the media 10 Carriage Guard 11 Capstan The Carriage Guard protects the Operator from exposure to UV light and it also protects the lamps and the carriage by stopping all motion if it encounters an obstacle in the path of the carriage The capstan is a large roller that is coated in precision ground rubber A high resolution encoder is mounted at one end A brake is installed at the opposite end to stop media drift while imaging Note The capstan must always be clean and smooth Always clean any kind of debris that might collect on it especially UV inks See Maintenance sec tion for cleaning instructions 12 Platen 13 Gimbal The top surfa
209. r media loading purposes are exempt from this requirement Both System PCB s contain the same Safety Interlock Circuit that functions as a single unit However an over current condition in the Drive circuit on one PCB can disable itself without the knowledge action of the other PCB s Emergency Stop Function There are three Emergency Stop buttons one is located at the Operator Control Station and one at each end of the Gantry The fourth Emergency Stop is the AC power Supply Disconnect Motion Motors that are disabled include the Gantry Drive Carriage Drive Z Axis Drive Carriage up and down movement all Ink and Maintenance Pumps Heaters Table Vacuum Pump and UV Lamps not UV Cooling Fans Upon release reset of an Emergency Stop no motion may be initiated without acknowl edgment of the Operator i e User interface message on the LCD display with Operator intervention acknowledgment To re activate the printer after you press an Emergency Stop button turn the button counter clockwise If the printer has encountered an error you must correct that error first Errors are displayed on the LCD panel that is part of the Control Station When the error is corrected release the Emergency Stop button acknowledge the User interface message and continue printer operation Maintenance Station Interlock Function The Maintenance Station is located under the carriage and provides access to clean the printheads Carriage and Gantry motion motor
210. re that you slide open the door to access the maintenance station Do not bang the door hard when you close it after maintenance The following table provides our recommended maintenance schedule This is a minimum requirement and some procedures may need to be done with greater frequency Each of the procedures is explained in detail in this section in the order of frequency required as presented in this table Maintenance Frequency Procedure Frequency Clean Carriage Underside Daily and as needed Printhead Maintenance Daily and as needed Swab Printheads Weekly and as needed Clean UV Lamp Filter Weekly and as needed Remove Ink from Table As needed Empty the Waste Tray Monthly and as needed or when ink overflows Refill Coolant Monthly and check weekly Clean Gantry Rails Monthly and as needed Change Ink Filters Yearly or after 11 bags of ink or if pigment looks weak Reprint the Rulers When the rulers become unreadable Change both UV Lamps When curing is insufficient Change Coolant Yearly requires a service call Maintain White Ink Daily Weekly and as needed Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 227 Clean Carriage Underside Maintenance Procedures Clean Carriage Underside Introduction To maintain optimal print quality it is important to periodically clean the underside of the carriage to remove any excess ink If the buildup of ink is excessive it can be transferred to media an
211. rection Factor print Special Prints of Interest to the Operator m the Reference print is used to determine that the printer output meets quality stan dards A reference print that is printed at the factory is shipped with each printer It can be used as a comparison with one printed at the customer site m The Table Rulers are meant to be printed on the table to assist you to place media These images are set up to print on the horizontal and vertical axes of the table They are available in metric or imperial measure m The Nozzle Check is used to determine if there are any clogged nozzles that can affect print quality note that it is also available on the command toolbar in the Print Job Control module m the Media Advance Correction Factor print used for roll media only This print is used to correct a certain type of banding related to incorrect media advance see How to Determine Media Advance Correction The list on the right shows all active jobs that are currently in the print queue Add a special print from the left into the right list to make it active in the Print Job Control module If you remove a job from this list it is also removed from the Active job list and is not available to print Special print instances that are removed from the Active list do not go to the Inactive list they are deleted Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Tools and Utilities Module Add test prints from the left list to the
212. rement units Note Li This setting icon is displayed only if the Roll Media Option is installed 66 Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Tools and Utilities Module Tools and Utilities Module Introduction The Tools and Utilities Module has six sub modules Shutdown Job Manager Special Prints Ink Flush Spit Catcher Alignment and the System Logs When you click on the Tools and Utilities tab Special Prints always appears first Click on the other icons to access the sub modules Shutdown provides a clean way to properly power down the printer Job Manager allows you to perform batch delete print jobs Special Prints provides special prints for various purposes such as reference adjustment and alignment etc Some are for operator use and others are for service technicians Ink Flush clears the selected color ink line This is used when you change to a different kind of Oc approved ink and need to flush out all of the existing ink use only a a catcher after you install it a troubleshooting purposes Illustration 6c TooLs AND UTILITIES Spit Catcher Alignment allows you to adjust the carriage position over the spit System Logs allows the operator to generate log files for service diagnostics and 12 11 56 POT 9 O amp 3 amp Spit Catcher Alignment Shutdown Job Manager Special Prints Ink Flush gt c 2 D EB V wx Select All Unselect All iwert Show S
213. rently printing job and moves it to the inactive list Note that the first click cancels the print but the carriage will continue to apply curing passes so that the ink cures prop erly A second click terminates the print job immediately and gives a warning about uncured ink Delete job Flatbed icon Deletes a job from the printer However you cannot delete a job that is currently printing Process flatbed jobs toggle command Allows printer to process flatbed jobs This must be selected to enable flatbed printing when the printer is booted or after re setting the printer due to an error Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 55 Print Job Control Module Flatbed Set tings A dialog window automatically appears when confirmation is re quired If it is closed before you select Confirm it can be reopened by clicking on this button Media Parameters Enter or confirm the thickness of the media The printer will auto matically adjust the carriage height to media thickness and also the print gap Media thickness confirmation is required only for the first copy of a print job unless it is changed during printing If the media thickness value is changed while printing confirmation is requested before printing the next copy If you use a media underlay Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts on page 101 click on that box to add its thickness to the overall media thickness If the underlay has a differ
214. riage Underside 1 Slide the maintenance station cover plate out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station 2 Press switch 2 to raise the carriage to its maximum height 3 Wrap a clean poly wipe cloth around your index finger Attention A In the next step make sure that you do not touch the nozzles of the printheads If you happen to touch one with the cloth you must perform a printhead maintenance Note that contact with the printhead by any object other than the suction head used for maintenance can cause damage to the nozzles and result in poor image quality or possibly require a printhead replacement 4 Slide the cloth along the metal plate between the first two printheads to remove any ink that has accumulated s Reposition the wipe so that a clean area is wrapped around your finger Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 229 Clean Carriage Underside 6 Proceed to the next space between printheads and slide the clean area of cloth along the metal plate 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 until all ink is removed from the spaces between printheads Use a new cloth wipe if necessary 8 Slide the maintenance station cover to the closed position 230 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Printhead Maintenance Printhead Maintenance Introduction Purpose The Maintenance Station is located below the carriage Printhead Maintenance takes place while the carriage is parked The station is covered by a sliding drawer
215. right then switch to the Print page Available test prints Active jobs and selected test prints Name Name Nozzle Check merian 1650 venice b Gantry Diagonal Test Print lpixel box Carriage Angular Alignment Test Head Alignment Gantry Direction 1 Head Alignment Gantry Direction 2 Scanner Alignment Print Add gt gt lt lt Remove 55 Special Prints How to Load a Special Print 1 Click a special print to select it in the left window 2 Click the Add button to place it in the print queue on the right That special print is now available in the Active job list of the Print Job Control module How to Print a Special Print Go to the Print Job Control module to actually print the special print It will appear in the active job list and is printed like any other print job Note Li Refer to the sections that document the special prints for details on printing For example the Nozzle check and the Reference print are printed on I O paper while the Ruler Guide Print is printed directly on the table Note that some of the special prints are meant for service technicians only and are not for use by the printer operator The Ink Flush Procedure The Ink Flush Procedure is used when the printer is switched from one type of ink to another that is not compatible with the first ink It requires a special ink flush kit and Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 69 Tools and Utilities Module i
216. rinting from Windows based systems 6 Open the file in ProductionHouse How to Set Up a File for Preflight s Spot Layer Tool The Spot Layer Tool in Preflight can also make masks for data and in some cases may be the preferred method of spot layer creation To ensure that mask selection is made in Preflight without selecting those parts of your image that are of the same color it is nec essary to create a layer in Illustrator to serve as the mask Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 179 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Result Illustrator File Edit Object Type Select Filter Effect View Window Help 128 Red Mask 180 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 1 Create a box around your image using the Rectangle Tool or other appropriately shaped box tool 2 Make sure this new box is selected and select Fill swatch located at the bottom of the Il lustrator toolbar This will fill the box with color By double clicking on this swatch a dialog box will open allowing for color changes Ensure that the chosen color does not appear anywhere in your image For this example we have used red composed of 100 Cyan and 100 Yellow 3 Place this rectangle behind your image data either underneath or in a new layer below It is not necessary to choose Overprint attributes for this layer The prepared file should look similar to the below example m Wi zb sec eren eh swe omex es Pox AI A B88 xfeecuem fees fe
217. roductionHouse with this media model as provided the job information displayed in the Arizona 3 50 GT Print Job Control module will appear as follows Offsets milimeters Horizontal Q vertical 0 Print parameters Mode Quality Layered Layers Layers Direction Bidirectional zz Overprints 0 145 Parameters Select the Layers button in the Job Control module to activate a graphical representation of the Print Layers that allows you to verify the layer order Print Layers Job name Tomato spot Top Empty layer lt Middle Four color image Bottom White flood fill Media MidtoneSubstrate WhiteInkUsageMedias Close 146 me White Flood Fill in Production Mode Download file Oce Arizona 350 GT WhiteInk ProductionFlood OML This is the only media within the provided White Ink Workflow Media Model set that is not in Quality Layered mode This media is to be used as either a pre print or post print flood fill when the speed of application is foremost and fully opaque white coverage is not necessary This mode is not intended for 4 color CMYK plus white print jobs it is simply a means to lay down white ink First you must create a file that is sized at the final output dimensions required Then fill it with either Spot 1 data or leave it as a single Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 189 How to Use Media Models color and then subsequently address it with white Spot data within Preflight s S
218. rol mode can only be achieved after a successful media initialization This mode is used during the following states Media Advance Media Idle Media End of roll detected Media Manual Feed Introduction to Media Loading Loading and threading roll media is a manual process A media shaft is required for both the supply and take up media rolls The function of the shaft is to provide additional core support and a non slip drive condition between the drive motors and the media Chapter 7 How to Operate the Roll Media Option 117 Roll Media Theory of Operations rolls The media shafts must be inserted in to the supply media roll and take up media core before they can be loaded The media shafts are inserted manually and are automat ically locked in place by a spring loaded media shaft drive couplers In order to thread media from the supply roll to the take up roll the operator uses a foot pedal to control the take up media drive The foot pedals allow the supply media to be driven forward or reverse in non initialized control mode While media is being driven forward the operator can manually guide the media under the media tension bar then up and over the platen The forward and reverse drive directions can be used to help position the media to facilitate taping to the take up media core Refer to media threading label on the Roll Media Option for details on how to thread the media when loading The media roll can be threaded to print eit
219. rors and fix common problems that can arise during printing Troubleshooting Areas m Printer behavior m Print quality m Data transfer Example 1 If There is No Power Is the printer connected to a working power source The service should be a dedicated supply that is not susceptible to voltage fluctuations This service must be provided via an independent double pole fused circuit breaker and a circuit ground computer grade located near the machine The service should meet all local and national standards for this type of installation The circuit breaker should be clearly labeled indicating the On and Off positions such as 1 for On and o for Off A suitable air gap should be maintained for safe electrical isolation when in the Off posi 222 Chapter 11 Error Handling and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overview tion The printer relies on this service for primary branch protection If the printer is without power check the local supply voltage and verify that it is set correctly Example 2 Drops of Ink Appear on the Media m Check that the ink valves on top of the carriage are all open If an ink valve is closed there is no vacuum pressure to hold the ink and it will drip out of the printhead m Check that there is no hair or other debris on the underside of the carriage Objects can accumulate ink mist and result in small drops of ink If Problems Persist i If problems persist perform the following act
220. rt Customer Access There is a Media Notes document that contains useful information about printing on the following media Card Stock Clear Acrylic or Polycarbonate Plastic Coated Aluminum Sheet such as DiBond Fluted Polypropylene Foam Cored Clay Coated Paper Capped Board Foamed PVC such as Forex or Sintra Glass Heavyweight Outdoor Poster Paper such as IJM 601 or HPSTERSOL Irregularly Shaped Materials Opal White Acrylic or Polycarbonate such as Lexan Polystyrene Pre Stretched Canvas Textiles Un Documented Materials Variable Height Materials There is also a link to the Oc Media Guide web site that contains useful information about all Oc recommended media and consumables Appendix A Application Information Application Resources on the Web Site The Customer Application Bulletins posted on the web site deal with many aspects of handling and managing media and printing with your Arizona printer At the time of this publication the following bulletins were available to view or download Application Bulletin 1 New Media Profiles Available Application Bulletin 2 How to Select A Media Model and ICC Profile Application Bulletin 3 How to Achieve Optimal UV Lamp Power Application Bulletin 4 ONYX ProductionHouse Anti Virus Software Issues Application Bulletin 5 How to Handle and Prepare Media for Printing Application Bulletin 6 How to Improve UV Ink Adhesion Application Bulletin 7 About Media Mod
221. s 70 The System Logs are raw data log files for service diagnostics and troubleshooting purposes They are meant for service technicians only Generate system logs only when requested by an Oc service technician and follow the instructions they provide for retrieval of the files Note When System Logs are generated any previously saved log files are deleted Therefore do not generate a second batch if you have just recently generated log files unless re quested to do so by a service technician Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface Installation and Upgrade Module Installation and Upgrade Module Introduction As we are committed to improve and refine the quality and functionality of the Oc Arizona 550 GT printer there will be periodic upgrades to the underlying firmware and printer software Software updates are available only to customers with a service contract Your local service representative will either install the upgrade or provide you with the upgrade file in some circumstances Share Unshare install Delete Instaed frnvare sure 1 1 1 6 Installation share name CALGARY7 PrinterUpgrade Installation share status Closed Dosmlonded soffre frmvare vogrde packages Description Name Sie Version Oce Arzona 2506T 1 1 1 2 Setup colgory 1 1 1 2 setup ere 37989952 1 4 12 Oce Arizono 250GT 1 1 14 Setup colgar 1 14 80p 6u 6756028 LLLA Oce Arizona 2506T 1 1 1 5 Setup algo 1 115 09 0u seen nius Oce
222. s for clean ing collect ing Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course In form respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system Do not allow to enter sewers surface or ground water Absorb with liquid binding material sand diatomite acid binders universal binders sawdust Dispose contaminated material as indicated in table Disposial Considerations see below Chapter 3 Safety Information 21 Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials 22 Handling amp Storage Handling Information for safe handling Store in cool dry place in tightly closed receptacles Keep away from heat and direct sunlight Ensure good ventilation exhaustion at the workplace Storage Store in accordance with current national regulations Conditions Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles Store between 5 30 C Protect from heat and direct sunlight Storage Fa Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials Do not store cility together with alkalis caustic solutions Personal Protection Area Strategy ic measures Personal The instructions and information provided by the manufacturer of Protection the personal protective equipment on use storage maintenance and replacement must always be followed General Keep away from foodstuffs beverages and feed Immediately remove protective all soiled and contaminated clothing and hygien
223. s when viewed under front or back lighting conditions Day Night output is obtained by first laying down a CMYK image layer followed by a white layer in this media the white is a flood fill layer but a properly setup Spot layer may provide the same desired effect and finished with another CMYK image layer Since a Flood Fill layer has been defined no additional file preparation is required to activate white printing If you print second surface print on the back side of clear media it may be necessary to choose Print Reflection in Print Setup in order for the images to read correctly when viewed from the front side of the media Define Layers Top Layer CMYK Data Middle Layer White Flood Fil v Bottom Layer CMYK Data Media Cancel 133 Day Night Define Layers 184 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Use Media Models Process Print Setup Printer Oce Arizona 350 GT Device ce Arizona 350 GT Last Linearization No Linearization gt Workflow Marks Output Output Image Color Z Pint Reflection O Grayscale O Separations Perform image processing during print stage Rip amp Print on the Fly 134 Day Night Print Reflection When you process a print job in ProductionHouse with this media model as provided the job information displayed in the printer s Print Job Control module will appear as follows Offsets millimeters Horizontal 0 vertical 0 Print p
224. s are disabled and UV lamps are turned off if they were On when the station sliding door is open This includes the Gantry Drive and Carriage Drive Interlock system is automatically reset when sliding door is closed No User interface message with operator acknowledgment is required to re enable function of the printer Safety Guard Interlock Function The Safety Guard is an aluminum fence around the perimeter of the carriage Motion Motors disabled when it is not properly seated include the Gantry Drive and Carriage Chapter 3 Safety Information Interlock Safety System Drive Also UV Lamps switch Off Not UV Cooling Fans and Z Axis drive initializes Carriage drives to Top Position and Holds there Carriage Interlock must be cycled to ensure the Interlock is functional and that the Car riage Safety Guard is in place User interface message with user intervention acknowledg ment is required to re enable functioning Power up Interlock Test for Carriage On power up the Interlock System will not permit the motion motors to be turned so the machine will be unable to initiate motion To satisfy the requirements for Machinery Directive the Carriage Interlock must be cycled to ensure the Interlock is functional and that the Carriage Safety Guard is in place Upon cycling of Carriage Interlock no motion may be initiated without acknowledgment of the Operator i e User interface message with operator intervention acknowledgment B
225. s are located to the right of the AC power switch at the electronics end of the printer around the corner from the ink bags When to do The ink filter for each color of ink must be replaced at least every 12 months or after 11 bags 22 liters of ink have been consumed If an ink filter becomes clogged it will trap color pigment and affect the color balance of printed images It can also cause damage to the ink system It is important to change the filter before this occurs If the Nozzle Check print shows one color weaker than normal this is an indication that the ink filter for the affected color is clogged and the filter must be replaced Also If you notice that an ink reservoir takes a long time to fill check your records for when the filter for that color of ink was last changed Make sure that the ink tubing from that filter is not kinked Note Li New ink filters will contain air that must be released Air in the ink filter can affect the vacuum and result in dripping ink and deteriorated image quality as a result of nozzle dropout Bleeding the ink filters is a strategy to avoid persistent nozzle dropout You must bleed any trapped air out of the ink filters to prevent an overflow of ink into the 0 2 micron ink purge filters associated with the purge valves located on the top of the carriage If any of the 0 2 micron purge filters shows signs of ink contamination you will need to place a service call to have them replaced However th
226. s below shows white spot data with knockout and overprinting In this case the spot data is meant to knockout in order to appear as white in the final document 119 Text Overprinting 118 Knockout White Flood Fill Layers If a white flood layer were required in this file it would be necessary to place flood data above the image data layer in order for the Rip to properly process the Spot data In this case you would need to select Overprinting in order for image data not to be obliterated by white flood To properly view the image ensure that Overprint Preview is selected See images below for a representation of how this will appear Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 175 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Note i When processing this file in ProductionHouse media layers must be set up with a spot layer to represent this data as Illustrator identifies this as a Spot rather than a flood layer 120 Pixel Preview Flood How to Place Raster Images in Illustrator 1 Begin by placing the desired file We recommend using PSD files Illustrator File Edit Object Type Select Fi New 3N New from Template TEN Open 0 Open Recent Files gt Browse X360 Device Central Close W Save 36S Save As THES Save a Copy KES Save as Template Check In Save for Web amp Devices XO S Revert F12 Save for Microsoft Office Export
227. s must be set up using a spot layer to represent this data as program identifies this as a Spot layer rather than a flood 168 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop 106 Flood 50 PSD 9 In some cases it may be easier to select the area in which you don t want any white ink data and then select the inverse 109 Select Inverse 10 It is also possible to edit the spot channel much as you would any other data in a Photo Shop document making use of such tools as the Eraser 11 Save your image as a either a TIFF or PSD format file see the points below to determine the best format 110 Save with Spot Option Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 169 How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop m Ifyou intend to use this file in a vector based program such as Illustrator save it as a PSD file in order for all channel information to be carried over The white spot color is printed in the order it appears in the Channels palette with the spot channel printing underneath CMYK data However when exported as a PSD to Illustrator this data will appear above the image data This is the correct format protocol for Il lustrator m Save as TIFF and ensure that the spot colors option is enabled if you plan to bring this image directly into ProductionHouse m tis also possible and sometimes preferable to print directly from PhotoShop to Rip Queu
228. s while the tray is emptied Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 247 Empty the Ink Waste Tray 2 Place a suitable empty container that holds at least 2 liters under the waste tray drain valve hw 181 Empty Waste Tray Note Use only type 2 4 and 5 plastic containers LDPE HDPE or PP as the UV ink will attack other kinds of plastic and this can result in an ink spill Turn the valve on the waste tray until it starts to drain the waste material Shut off the valve when ink waste no longer drains out or if the container become full Note Use a piece of cloth or paper to wipe the valve clean as some ink can remain inside and drip out later when the printer is in motion Warning 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 ink 5 Dispose of the waste material in a suitable environmentally friendly manner 248 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Fill the Coolant Reservoir Fill the Coolant Reservoir Introduction The coolant is a thermal fluid used to maintain the temperature of the ink in the printheads and ink reservoirs on the carriage Temperature control of the ink is requ
229. section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating the Roll Media Option RMO for your Arizona printer The first image uses a negative example to show you a situation to avoid in order to prevent injury to the operator The following images illustrate some of the residual risks that are inherent in the operation of the printer These are situations or physical aspects of the printer that may present a potential danger to the operator but would compromise the capabilities of the printer if changed Therefore they are pointed out as a precaution the operator must be aware of when using the printer with the Media Roll Option Situation and Action to Avoid How NOT to use the Roll Media Option Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety Do not place your hands near any of the media shafts or the media tension bar when the printer is printing Residual Safety Risks A Attention The photos in the following table illustrate residual risks that must be avoided when op erating the RMO with your printer The Roll Media Option is engineered to minimize machine components and operating procedures that may compromise operator safety However in order to maintain some machine operations and functionality certain compromises are required The following table documents some of these residual hazards By making the operator aware of the potential risks we hope to ensure maximum s
230. so disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet 3 When the printer is successfully moved or the repair work is complete re connect the power plug and unlock the AC power switch Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 79 How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver Introduction Purpose This section explains how to install and configure the Onyx ProductionHouse Oc Arizona 550 GT printer installation file The printer installation file configures the Onyx software so that it knows how to com municate with the Oc Arizona 550 GT This prepares the printer so that the operator can manage print jobs Before you begin i Make sure that the Onyx ProductionHouse application software is installed before you install the printer driver Note The Onyx Printer Installation Driver File can be installed as the final step in the instal lation of the Onyx ProductionHouse software application or it can be downloaded sep arately and installed later However it must be available for the software to communicate with the printer Installation Procedure 80 1 Power on the printer Select the Setup tab in the printer software to access the printer s network name 3 Verify that there is an Ethernet network connection between the ProductionHouse computer and the printer To do this click on the Windows Start button the select My Computer My Network Places and ensure that the net
231. st be placed consistently away from the table rulers These PVC adhesive backed card can be placed anywhere on the table to set new coordinates for print origin to enable consistent registration of media in that location Make sure that you set the offsets to match the lo Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 99 How to Handle Media cation of the cards Note these cards can be stacked but if more than two of them are stacked the carriage will collide with them if you print at zero media height Always check the height if you use multiple stacked cards so that they match the height of your media and the set the carriage height accordingly 100 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts Introduction When printing on thin flexible or porous media the holes in the vacuum table of the printer can cause print artifacts sometimes referred to as dimpling If you encounter this problem when printing you may need an underlay board between the media and the table to reduce the problem Purpose To reduces print artifacts dimples on thin or flexible media When to do If you use a thin media that shows dimples that correspond to the holes in the vacuum table then you may need to use the underlay board beneath your media to avoid this problem The underlay is made of a porous material that will allow the vacuum system to hold the media
232. sure the flow arrow on the filter points downward Be careful not to pinch the ink lines Proceed to How to Bleed an Ink Filter How to Bleed an Ink Filter 1 2 Open the ink purge valve of the target color to bleed and make sure the valves of the three or four other colors are closed FT7T x1 91 e 65 eS eS e 190 Yellow Purge Valve Open Click on the ink status icon located in the top right corner of the Print Job Control screen of the printer software to monitor the ink status Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 259 How to Change Ink Filters 3 gt See on Press the Purge button switch 1 on the right to initiate an ink purge Repeat this step until the ink status window shows an Ink Low condition for the target color 191 Maintenance Station Buttons Press the Raise Carriage button switch 2 middle and then use the maintenance suction nozzle to remove any excess ink from the printhead that you purged Close the maintenance station door In the ink bay reconnect the ink bag coupler of the target ink bag to re initiate ink fill Place a lint free cloth below the bleed tube of the target ink filter to catch any ink Turn the valve shutoff lever so that it is parallel to the bleed tube to open the valve Keep the cloth close as you watch the open bleed tube As soon as you see ink appear in the open end of the bleed tube flip the shutoff lever back to the perpendicular closed position this may take a few
233. t in interlock safety system that shuts down the motion motors if the interlock is tripped This ensures that the operator is not exposed to any hazards The interlock system includes an aluminum safety gate around the perimeter of the carriage that reduces the UV light exposure and also stops carriage motion if it is not properly seated See the section Interlock Safety System on page 26 for more details on how it works Chapter 3 Safety Information UV Curing System Safety Caution A Warning for Seated Individuals The UV Emissions and Blue Light Emissions profile of the Oc Arizona 550 GT is at its worst for individuals in a seated position Table Height of 90cm Remove all chairs within 5 meters 16 feet of the printer Attention A The UV Lamps contain Mercury Dispose according to local environmental regulations UltraViolet and Blue Light Hazards Categories UltraViolet Light Radiation Hazards Emission Effective UV irradiance Emission Category of Oc Arizona 550 GT 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 Note Li Wear Industrial Protective Eyewear with lenses that block both UVA and UVB Gloves a
234. te with minimal effort settings that are often used All work with the ProductionHouse Spot Layer tool requires a media with spot layers enabled in the layer options in order for it to work as expected White Spot Data Image Preparation requires that the white data be prepared in image editing programs such as Adobe Illustrator or PhotoShop You must use specific naming conventions and image use protocols in order for the Onyx RIP Queue software to process the data as desired This method may be the best choice if the desired white ink spot data includes complicated selections or if data is being created for outsourcing A reasonable level of proficiency in these programs is recommended to use this technique All of these methods can also be used either alone or in conjunction with each other to create the desired output results For example you may generate the spot layer information for parts of an image in PhotoShop and then go on to specify a Flood Layer Configuration in Production House This can result in a Flood Layer and a Spot Layer followed by a CMYK Layer The spot data and the flood will occupy two layers of white density and the CMYK image data can occupy the third layer You can determine the print order of these layers in ProductionHouse 154 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink White Ink Workflow Overview White Ink Applications The following are some specific examples of the ways that the white ink workflow can be appl
235. th white ink Clicking on new spot color swatch will make this the default fill color for this document Select element you would like to be treated with Spot information and choose the fill swatch See the example below ilustrator Fie Edit t Type Select Fiker Effet View Window Help n eA Hm mein PIT BI ELM ions Seay N 25 PONE ENE EW RS FON Ne ao RN s feag 115 Select Spot Fill 7 Once you ve configured your source image with white ink as your new spot color save your work How to Overprint Spot Data in Illustrator By default when you print opaque overlapping colors the top color knocks out cuts a hole in the area of colored image underneath Overprinting prevents knockout and allows the colored image data to print over top of the other color being used which in this case is white You will want to overprint when the artwork needs to be printed over top of white usually if the substrate material is non white and therefore white is required to accurately render image data Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 173 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator 174 1 Select the white ink object or objects that you want to overprint and place these above the image data layer that you would like to print Or if you want them on the same layer the white ink objects should be in front of the image data Miustrator File Edit Object Type Select Filter Effect BITS window Help EJ AAA D me we o Outline
236. the right is the print job Pause Resume button and the Ink System Status icon click to view an ink status report Displays icons for actions related to the print jobs and control of the printer Displays icons for ink temperature lamp control start print jobs and print a nozzle check Displays a list of all Active print jobs Displays the selected print job with a preview that shows the placement of that job on the printer 8 Inactive Jobs 9 Job Information and Parameters panel 10 Interface Tabs 11 Software Ver sion Number and Image Upload Progress Displays a list of all Inactive print jobs This panel shows the parameters of the currently selected print P P y job and also allows changes to the parameters associated with that job Use these tabs to select the different modules of the printer user interface Displays the current installed version of the printer software The image upload progress panel indicates the name of a print job that is currently uploading to the printer This panel is not always visible and appears only when an image is loading to the printer It is located below the software version number when it is active Job Control Components Explained 1 Job and Printer Status Panel The job status panel is in the top left corner of the display screen It shows information about the current state of the printer or job activities Printer Status Job name currently prin
237. the table vacuum on or off It helps the operator to secure the media on the vacuum table since it allows hands free operation The vacuum must be turned on prior to starting a print and the vacuum cannot be turned off until a print is completed Vacuum Bleed Valve amp Gauge The bleed valve handle is located to the left of the three vacuum control handles This bleed valve can be adjusted to control the amount of vacuum suction on the media Less suction reduces artifacts caused by the suction when imaging on flexible media If you Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 89 The Media Vacuum System see dimples on the media that are the same size and location as the vacuum table punched holes introduce bleed until the dimples disappear from the media The bleed valve is off when its handle is in the horizontal position To activate the bleed valve turn the handle to the vertical position The closer the handle is to the vertical po sition the more vacuum pressure is reduced The vacuum guage is located on the side of the table above and to the left of the bleed valve handles It provides a visual representation of the actual pressure in the vacuum table system Note Use the vacuum gauge to determine if a zone is properly masked When the active zone is properly masked the gauge will read at 20 Hg 68 kPa or higher Small leaks can re duce this number and therefore the efficiency of the vacuum Porous media can also degr
238. they are too tight 169 Remove Ink Filter Enclosure Cover Close the maintenance station door to enable the ink pumps In theInk Station reconnect the ink bag coupler of the new ink bag to re initiate ink fill Locate the bleed tube valve on the top of the ink filter you are going to change the cap that holds it in place indicates the color of the ink line into that filter Wrap a lint free cloth around the end of the bleed tube of the ink filter to catch any ink in the next step 170 Ink bleed tube valve Turn the bleed valve shutoff lever so that it is parallel to the bleed tube to open the valve Chapter 10 Ink System Management How to Change Ink Bags 11 12 13 14 Note The ink system is under pressure and so it is possible that some ink may spray out at first Keep the cloth wrapped around the end of the bleed tube for about 20 seconds so that any ink spay is contained Unwrap the cloth but keep it close as you watch the open bleed valve As soon as you see ink in the open end of the bleed tube flip the shutoff lever back to the perpendicular closed position this may take a few minutes depending on the amount of air in the filter since the ink pump is only active for a brief period every 10 seconds Open the other ink purge valves that were closed in Step 1 Note If a purge valve is left closed there is no vacuum pressure to hold the ink and it will drip out of the printhead Drops
239. this can dislodge the printhead and require a service call to re seat the printhead 232 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance Printhead Maintenance Maintenance Station Switches There are 3 switches inside of the maintenance station They can be operated in any order For example you can press the second switch to raise the carriage to remove debris from the underside of the carriage even when a purge is not required 1 Switch 1 to purge ink 2 Switch 2 to raise carriage 3 Switch 3 to activate suction pump Illustration 172 Maintenance Station Switches How To Perform Maintenance 1 Verify that the ink temperature is at least 40 Centigrade 104 Fahrenheit before you begin printhead maintenance 2 Slide the maintenance station drawer out from under the carriage 3 Press and release switch 1 to initiate a purge The carriage will lower to its purge height 4mm above the table surface Watch the ink as it falls from the heads After a few seconds most of the ink stops dripping and you can then raise the carriage 4 Press switch 2 to raise the carriage to its maximum height Attention A Be careful not to snag the coiled suction head hose when removing the suction head from the holder Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 233 Printhead Maintenance 234 Press switch 3 to turn on the suction pump Pick up the suction head from the tray at the left end of the maintenance station Wipe the suction head with a
240. three months to avoid overheating If you receive a lamp overheat error check for dust or debris If you get a lamp overheat error and there is no dust on the filter call for service immediately i Note When you change a UV lamp bulb replace the filter Before you begin 1 Turn off the ink temperature 2 Turn off UV lamps Required tool m small hand vacuum cleaner Note Li Always wear cotton gloves and protective safety glases when handling UV lamps and the reflecting shutters Attention A Failure to clean the filters can lead to overheating of the lamps and result in a shorter lamp life Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 243 How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter Clean the UV Lamp Filter 1 Wait for the lamp fans to stop to ensure the housing has cooled down 2 Remove the lamp filter by first lifting one corner then bend it in the center by placing your finger under the filter and lift it away from the power connector and off the lamp housing 180 Remove Lamp Filter Move away from the printer and use a vacuum cleaner to remove any debris or dust 4 Replace the lamp filter by inserting one long edge into the channel on top of the lamp housing and then squeeze the filter so that the middle bulges and allow the other edge to slide into the other channel 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the filter in the other UV lamp assembly Ww 244 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Remove Ink How to Remov
241. tin 29 Recommended Media for Use With the New Oc IJC256 Inks Application Bulletin 3o How to Create Reduced Density White Ink Output Application Bulletin 31 How to Print White Ink Gradients Application Bulletin 32 How to Work Safely in a UV Ink Environment Application Bulletin 33 Improve White Ink Reliability When Printing Small Amounts of White Application Bulletin 34 Oc Arizona 200 250 300 350 GT amp 350 XT Software Revision Highlights Application Bulletin 35 Oc Arizona Printer Care and Use Poster Appendix A Application Information 277 Application Resources on the Web Site Customer Support The information found on the Oc Customer support web site is based on our experience with the Oc Arizona printers It is offers suggestions or solutions for dealing with various situations Since this information is subject to change and more new material is added as it becomes available please check the web site occasionally for the most current informa tion 278 Appendix A Application Information Index Index AC power AG POWER 75 AC power plug AG power plugins ii npn annais 75 Alphanumeric input Alphanumeric input eee 52 B Banding Bandinpg ouo ceniiemeosenanmedinai 224 Beacon Light States Beacon Light States sss 49 Beacon Light Status Beacon Light Status eee 27 C Carriage Collision Carriage Collisi nziozuon ceo irereetrtriton
242. ting Total copies number of printed copies and copy progress Overprint progress and number of overprints if more than zero Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface 53 Print Job Control Module All incoming jobs go directly into the job list or job queue Selecting a job in the list highlights the job and updates the job information area The job information area contains offsets print quality mode information number of copies and overprints and the name of the ProductionHouse profile used and the image to be printed is also displayed Jobs can be moved up or down in the list and can either be printed held or canceled 2 Printer Messages or Log Panel The printer status panel is in the top right corner of the display It shows the last four lines of the printer log that contains printer errors warnings and information messages To see more of the log click on the panel to bring up a new window that allows you to scroll through the log 5 Pause and Ink Status Pause Resume print button This button can be used to pause or resume a print job It is active only while a job is printing i Note Use of the Pause Resume button may cause artifacts in a print because of the uneven curing of the ink if the job is paused Do not use this unless it is essential that the print job is paused Ink System Status Click the icon to open an ink system status dialog that displays ink related information This includes for each co
243. tion of the layers in the image and the order those layers will print The media you create is actually part of a media model sometimes referred to as a profile that contains other specific information such as ink restrictions linearization ink limits and ICC profiles This section will look briefly at how to create and use a media model but the main focus is on how to create the media The media is essential to white ink workflow and the rest of the media model creation simply ensures optimal image quality Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Note The term media can be confusing as it really has two meanings in the context of your Onyx workflow In general use it refers to a physical material that you can print on ProductionHouse uses the term media to refer to the definition of how a particular material is used and included within a media model that you define and then use when you open a print job Before you begin i Before you create a new media you must set up your printer to enable white ink configu rations in Onyx Media Manager 1 In the RIP Queue highlight your printer and click gt Media Manager 2 Click Configure Devices Configure Printer Capabilities and enable the white ink configurations CMYKW from the ink configuration menu ProductionHouse Media Manager File Go Help a iz ur x Configure Printe e Page Sizes
244. tly identify and use that Quick Set Note Li We recommend a standard Quick Set Naming Convention that helps to identify the print order of your layers in the following order Top Layer Definition Middle Layer Definition and Bottom Layer Definition You can use shortcut terms like 4c wf ws or 4c ws 4c You can also use longer terms like 4color whitefill whitespot or wspot wfill CMYK to remind you of the order Media Media includes the following settings Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 205 How to Create and Use Quick Sets 206 m Get Media and Page Size from Printer Unselect Get Media and Page Size From Printer so that you can select the media print mode and layer definitions to be associated with the Quick Set First select a media name that contains a Quality Layered Printer Print Mode then verify select a Print Mode that contains a Quality Layered Print Mode Media Options m Media Configuration Name Choose the Media Configuration Name that best matches the media or ink configu ration of the media you will use m Media Options Allows you to verify the Printer Print Mode is Quality Layered From here you can select Define Layers to specify the layer definitions m Media Name Select the name of the Media that you want to use for this Quick Set See section xxx for information on how to create a media m Print Mode Always select Quality Layered Printer Print Mode if you want to use the layered printing
245. to the Off position The printer ships with a vacuum field configured to support the maximum allowable media size European Configuration 2 5 x 3 05 meters At the time of installation or later the perimeter of the vacuum field may be reconfigured to the maximum media size for a North American installation 4 x8 if necessary Note Li Unlike the vacuum tables of the Oc Arizona 550 GT models the Oc Arizona 550 XT does not have vacuum relief valves to adjust the intensity of the vacuum so it is either On or Off Because of this lack of relief valves there is no possibility to create custom zones as you can with the other models Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT 107 How to Use the Oc Arizona 550 XT Vacuum System 1250 49 213 49 213 Primary units Millimeters Secondary units Inches 71 Arizona 350 XT Vacuum Zones European Configuration Vacuum System Zones Description Center Zone On Off Valve Print Origin 1 Zone 1 Print Origin 2 You can change the outer perimeter of the vacuum table with perimeter foam tape However we recommend that you keep the original perimeter of the vacuum table and mask off areas to achieve a different dimension for the working table area if required 108 Chapter 6 How to Operate the Oc Arizona 550 XT How to Use the Oc Arizona 550 XT Vacuum System i Note For the perimeter of the printer table use only the black neoprene foam t
246. ty levels between 30 and 50 thermoplastics will print more success fully when humidity is above 40 Some locales such as desert areas frequently deal with very low humidity while other regions only experience this at certain times of the year If a printer is installed in a low humidity area and or a large volume of printed work is on media that is prone to static we recommend the installation of a humidity control system When to do Why Static is a Problem Many standard print materials such as PVC and acrylic are electrical insulators and the static charge generated and held by these materials can provide some printing challenges Thermoplastic materials are the most common static laden print media Static prone materials tend to attract dust and hair and release charges that can be felt and seen 148 Chapter 8 How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit How to Activate the Static Suppression lonizer Bar 1 Press the Settings tab on the printer interface screen 2 Click on the Printer icon 3 If the Ionizer Bar option is set to Off set it to ON this option is not displayed if the ionizer bar is not installed i Note Once you have set it to On it will always automatically turn on at the beginning of a flatbed job Unless you use media that you are certain does not require static reduction there is no need to turn if Off as the bar is only active when the printer is printin
247. uality Note If the Nozzle Check print shows that a printhead still has a few nozzles out you can slide the suction head over that printhead again Then print another Nozzle Check and if there are still nozzles out you can perform printhead maintenance on that printhead only See Maintenance for Select Printheads below How to Print a Nozzle Check The Nozzle Check print fires each nozzle individually in a manner that allows clogged nozzles to be easily identified by a visual inspection of this special print The Nozzle Check has been designed to fit on a piece of media that is 42 96 cm and is 4 25 10 8 cm wide Since you are likely to print more than one when you diagnose nozzle problems make sure your media is wide enough Calculate the required offset when you print multiple consecutive nozzle checks and add the offset to each consecutive print 1 Place a piece of Oc I O paper on the printer table or use the RMO if available Ao Select the Nozzle Check icon at the right end of the Command Toolbar to place the nozzle check into the Active Print Job list you can also add a Nozzle Check to the active print list when you select it from the Special Prints module Confirm media thickness Activate the table vacuum if printing on the table Click Print to start Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 235 Printhead Maintenance How to Evaluate a Nozzle Check 1 The Magenta section of the Nozzle Check print examp
248. ubber Capstan Removing Solid Debris 1 Dust the surface of the capstan using a Swiffer or other lint free brush or cloth Surface may be brushed in any direction 199 Remove lint dust paper particles and debris Removing Stains coffee tea soda pop etc Supplies Needed Rubber gloves soap hot water and lint free cloth 1 Put on nitrile gloves 2 Mixa deaning solution that is 50 1 hot water to soap Note Li Use a mild detergent such as Ivory avoid soaps that have dies moisturizing oils or per fumes as they may damage the capstan Read the label Our R amp D Lab has tested only Ivory Detergent If you are uncertain about a detergent try it out in a 50 1 solution on a small area at the end of the capstan 3 Wet the cloth in the cleaning solution and wring out excess liquid Scrub the surface of the capstan using the cleaning cloth 4 Allow adequate time for the capstan to dry Note Li If scrubbing action leaves debris on the surface wait for the surface to dry completely then follow the procedure listed above for Removing Solid Debris Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance 271 How to Clean the Rubber Capstan Removing Uncured Ink Supplies needed Nitrile gloves safety goggles with side shields several absorbent clothes and Isopropyl Alcohol 9596 pure 1 Put on gloves and goggles 200 Ink Spill on Capstan 272 Chapter 12 Printer Maintenance How to Clean the Rubber Capstan
249. upright position on the Control side edge of the table NS 67 How to Handle the Overlay Note Li Make sure that you support the middle parts of the overlay so that you don t bend or warp it as shown in the photo If it does warp you may have to turn it over and leave it to settle for a while until it is completely flat 3 With one hand on the top and the other on the bottom carefully flip the overlay over and lay it down flat on the table or another clean flat surface 94 Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer 4 s 6 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones Remove any old foam tape that is no longer required in the new configuration Clean the area of the overlay sheet where the new foam tape is to be applied with isopropyl alcohol Measure and add tape part 3010106701 gray silicone foam tape in the desired locations to create zones When you create a zone we recommend that active vacuum holes are a minimum of 15 mm from the outside edges of the media This optimizes the sealing effect between the media and the table e Gray silicone custom tape 68 Join the tape with no gaps Note Make sure there are no gaps at any of the places where tapes join at a right angle Also make sure the gray custom tape does not overlap the black perimeter tape Carefully lift the overlay back to its original position and rest the edge on the Control side of the table in the vertical orientation
250. utton in the Job Control module to activate a graphical representation of the Print Layers that allows you to verify the layer order Print Layers Job name Tomato_spot Top White flood fill lt Middle Four color image lt Bottom Four color image ClearSubstrate_BacklitApplication Media WhiteInkUsageMedias Close 143 Layers One White Layer on Mid tone Grey Surface 188 Download file Oce Arizona 350 GT MidtoneSubstrate OML This media model is intended for a mid tone grey print surface Due to the relative lightness of the media it is not necessary to place two layers of white ink to provide opaque white coverage before your CMYK image data As two layers of white are not necessary this media model contains only one white layer followed by the CMYK color data Since a Flood Fill layer has been defined no additional file prep is required to activate white printing To re purpose for Spot usage just access the drop down menu and change from Flood Fill to Spot Data and ensure that the file has been properly built for this type of output or appropriately edited with the Spot Layer Tool A 2 layer configuration will result in faster print speeds than those configured for 3 layers Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink How to Use Media Models Define Layers Top Layer Empty Middle Layer CMYK Data Bottom Layer White Flood Fill B Media Cancel 144 Define Layers When you process a print job in P
251. ved 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 Chapter 1 Introduction 11 Product Compliance DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Oc Technologies B V St Urbanusweg 43 5914 CA Venlo declare under our sole responsibility that the products Model Number HYB192 Oc Arizona 550 GT and HYB198 Oc arizona 550 xT Print Systems Option HYBR2R to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 60204 1 2006 EN 55011 2007 A2 2007 EN 61000 6 4 2007 Class A EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 EN 61000 6 2 2005 EN 300 330 1 2 V1 3 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 3 V1 4 1 EN 1010 1 2004 EN 1010 2 2006 EN 13849 1 2008 AC 2009 EN 14121 1 2007 EN 12198 1 2000 A1 2008 EN 12198 2 2002 A1 2008 EN 12198 3 2002 A1 2008 following the provisions of Directives 2006 42 EC Machinery 2004 108 EC EMC and 1999 5 EC R amp TTE First year of labelling 2009 Venlo The Netherlands Name 9 2 UO wf ev aol Novem
252. vicing Chapter 1 Introduction Product Compliance 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 Oc Arizona 550 GT and Oc Arizona 550 XT conform to It 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 appro
253. w to build one from defaults If you are going to edit an existing Quick Set Click on Edit This opens the Edit Quick Set dialog Make any modifications to the Quick Set that you want to make and click OK Note As a shortcut click the Edit Quick Set button on the toolbar to edit a Quick Set How ever you cannot change the Quick Set Name when you use this method Use the reference material in the start of this section to guide you in the Quick Set con figuration To use any of the Quick Sets that you created when you open a file in ProductionHouse you can select a Quick Set from the File Open dialog box You can also create a Filter that will save any of the current Spot Layer Tool settings The Filter will also include any of the other current setting under the Color Correction menu The Filter will be available for future use with Color Correction or it can be used in a Quick Set Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink 207 How to Create and Use Quick Sets 208 Chapter 9 How to Work With White Ink Chapter 10 Ink System Management Arizona Printer Inks Arizona Printer Inks Introduction i 210 Oc Arizona printers use two types of UV curable inks referred to as Oc IJC255 and Oc IJC256 Both inks are easy to maintain requiring daily maintenance with a vacuum suction device and a weekly physical cleaning swabbing The newer Oc IJC256 inks also require small jetting actions
254. with white ink you must have a media properly configured for the use of white spot data see the section How to Create a Media for White Ink This media model will include at least one layer configured as a white spot color To add spot color data to your image in PhotoShop you need to create one layer within the image as a new spot channel It is possible to have more than one spot element in an image but each element must be on the same spot channel and therefore have the same opacity level or else ProductionHouse will treat the saved document as a separation file CMYK is the preferred image mode as the actions required for spot data creation are simpler than those for RGB Note You can use raster based image editing applications other than Photoshop as long as it has the ability to create spot channels When you have a raster based image and need to have select areas of that image show up as white when the media is non white or clear or translucent you can prepare a spot channel for the white data in Photoshop When to do 166 The first step in the white ink workflow is to prepare your source image to use the white ink channel The white ink data must be designed entirely on a separate channel either as a spot channel layer or a custom spot color to be recognized by the Onyx RIP The name you assign to this spot channel layer or custom spot color must be Spot 1 and is the most important part of preparing the file This named ch
255. work name for the Oc Arizona 550 GT is on the list Install the Oc Arizona 550 GT Printer Installation File on the ProductionHouse com puter if you have not already done this during the installation of the ProductionHouse software To install click Start All Programs then ProductionHouse and select Add Printer Select the media to be installed and continue with the installation Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Arizona Printer How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver 6 After the printer driver is installed the Configure Printer Port window will launch auto matically Select TCP IP Printer then click on Configure Configure Printer Port Oce Calgary Selectthe partthatthe printer uses for receiving data If your printer uses the parallel port then choose LPT1 If your printer is connected via the network choose TCP IP After selecting the port click Configure to modify its properties Printer Port TCP IP Printer Print Forwarding Printto File 59 Configure Printer Port 7 Enter the Network name of the printer as displayed in Step 3 and make sure Port 9100 is selected for the port Configure TCP IP Printer Host Name or IP Address E Enter the IP Address or Host Name ofthe device or print server Example 123 456 789 012 Data Type or Port Name Choose a selection from the pull down menu or type in a new name Use raw for HP devices and Ipti passthru or Ipt2_passthru for

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