Océ ½LightJet 500XL User Guide - Oce Display Graphics Systems Inc.
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1. 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 United States Of America FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause Canada ICES 003 This Class A B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Cet appareil numerique de la classe A B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada European Community EMC This device complies with Class A B emission limits in accordance with EN 5 5022 89 336 EEC 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic compatibility Emissions Electromagnetic compatibility Immunity Electrical Safety This equipment has been2. Control panel oo cece ss 2 2 Figure 2 2 Attaching spool flanges to a media roll 2 4 Fe Gi MAIO Re a a a 2 de 2 5 e a PROS a 2 6 List of Tables Table 1 1 LightJet 500XL laser specifications 1 1 Table 1 2 Supported media dimensions 1 3 Table 2 1 Functions of the control panel keys 2 3 ii see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B gt Copyright Company Information and Laser Safety Standards Compliance Copyright 2002 Oc Display Graphics Systems All rights reserved This document contains information proprietary to Oc to its subsidiaries or to third parties to which Oc may have a legal obligation to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure use or duplication Any disclosure use or duplication of this document or of any of the information contained herein for other than the specific purpose for which it was disclosed is expressly prohibited except as Oc may otherwise agree to in writing Due to continuing research and product improvements features or product specifications may change at any time without notice Document History March 25 2002 Production 48080 oo laining a er outfeed rolls are provided with printer Product Support Documentation and Service For further information on documentation and support for your LightJet sooXL or for inf
3. duplication information on pg iii 2 9 LightJet 500XL User Guide K Motor Control Motor Control is used primarily by service engineers This function operates the media transport motors either forwards or backwards by a set number of inches It is important to remember that Motor Control operates with no regard for the placement of the media guides and lightshield or whether or not media is loaded For this reason use of this function requires extreme care to avoid damage to internal components Video Control Video Control turns on each laser independently at different power levels This function is used for test purposes by service engineers only Internal Plot Internal Plot allows you to print an image without input from a host computer This can be useful in determining if a problem originates with the host computer or the LightJet sooXL To print the internal image 1 Enter the Setup Menu and activate Internal Plot The LightJet s00XL immediately begins printing the internal image and the control panel displays Internal Plot Activated Once initiated there is no way to stop the print When the print is complete the control panel displays PRINTER OFF LINE 5 Press the ON LINE key to put the printer on line Debug Mode Debug Mode allows control panel functions to be controlled by a terminal interface at the host computer for test purposes by service engineers only Download Firmware The Download Firmware function
4. is used to put the LightJet 500XL in an operational mode that allows new firmware to be downloaded from the host computer Once the printer is put in this 2 10 see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B gt Operating the LightJet 5 00XL mode it will not respond to any other commands until the new firmware is downloaded To put the LightJet sooXL in Download Firmware mode enter the Setup Menu and activate Download Firmware The control panel goes blank Cleaning Mode Cleaning Mode allows you to access and clean specific parts of the machine It presents you with the following options Clean Output Rollers Clean Drum Clean Light Shield Refer to the LightJet s00XL Maintenance Manual 45 574 for instructions on performing these cleaning procedures End of Section Notes If firmware is not downloaded after the printer is put in the Download Firmware mode the machine must be powered down and then back up to recover 48080 B see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 2 11 LightJet 500XL User Guide K THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2 12 see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B
5. tested and found to comply with the following electrical safety standards North America CSA 950 UL 1950 European Community Canada United States of America EN6o950 EN6o0204 1 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC Low Voltage Directive Machinery Directive 48080 B see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii v LightJet 500XL User Guide K Laser Safety This equipment is a Class 1 laser product which is safe under all operating conditions The following standards were used to evaluate compliance United States of America Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH 21 CFR 1040 Canada and European Community Safety of Laser Products EN608 25 1 End of Section vi see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B gt Introduction to the LightJet 500XL 1 Introduction to the LightJet 500XL Important Safety Information For All Users This is a Class 1 laser product meeting laser safety requirements of 21 CFR 1040 and EN60825 1 as applicable Laser devices contained within this equipment are hazardous All procedures necessary to perform user functions are outlined in this document Internal lasers have the following output characteristics under maximum conditions Laser Type Wavelength Output Power Beam Divergence me E Helium Neon HeNe Red Laser Neon Helium Neon HeNe Red Laser Red Laser Helium Neon HeNe Green Laser Argon A
6. that you can use as media takeup cores at the outfeed They are marked with stickers saying DO NOT DISPOSE and 72 OUTFEED TAKEUP CORE Supported Media Specifications The LightJet s00XL can image on the following media types and sizes Supported RA4 Media Types SE e HS a Supported Length maximum so m 164 30 5 m 100 30 5 m 100 for 50 width for 50 76 widths for 50 76 widths 30 5 m 100 for 60 76 widths Supported Widths for All Three Media Types 127 0 cm 50 152 4 cm 60 193 0 cm 76 Table 1 2 Supported media dimensions Oc Display Graphics Systems and or the respective media manufacturer have tested and authorized the use of certain media materials These materials have been certified to perform at acceptable levels on a properly functioning system Please consult the FIP site at http www cymbolic com ftp html for a current list of qualified media End of Section 48080 B see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 1 3 LightJet 500XL User Guide K THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 1 4 see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B gt Operating the Light et 5 00XL 2 Operating the LightJet 500XL Powering On and Off The LightJet 500XL has an AC power circuit breaker switch located on the left hand side of the printer To power on 1 Ensure the LightJet sooXL is properly plugged int
7. Jet 5 00XL 193 cm 76 183 cm 72 152 cm 60 127 cm 50 Figure 2 3 Loading media The LightJet 500XL has one pinch lever located as shown in Figure 2 4 Ensure the pinch is closed by pulling it toward you see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 2 5 LightJet 500XL User Guide K Pinch Lever Figure 2 4 Pinch lever 4 Enter the Media Menu and activate Load New Roll The control panel displays Media Width to Load is Scroll for Options Enter Accept ESC Quit 5 Scroll through the supported media widths using the UP and DOWN keys The current Width is displayed instead of the XX shown above When the correct width is displayed press ENTER The control panel displays Media Type to Load is Scroll for Options Enter Accept ESC Quit 2 6 see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B gt Operating the LightJet 5 00XL 6 Scroll through the supported media types using the UP and DOWN keys The current Type is displayed instead of the XXXX shown above When the correct type is displayed press ENTER The control panel displays Preparing system to load media and then Load media into infeed pinch Press ESC to quit 7 Press the BACKLIGHT key to turn off the control panel light 8 Turn the lights out in the room 9 While in the dark remove the media from its container 10 Attach a spool flange to each end of the medi
8. Oce LightJet s500XL User Guide Wide Format Digital Photo Printer Revision B March 2002 Oce Display Graphics Systems 2002 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Table of Contents Copyriehtand Document SO ete ne tente ae iii Product Support Documentation and Service iii Product Complance and Sandards s2s ns ur E E tee ea N v 1 introduction to the LightJet 500XL 1 1 Important Safety Information For All Users 1 1 Getting Familiar With Your LightJet 500XL 2 1 2 VCIVICW fear DRM NN PR PRE pe fs tr N 1 2 Mf CANIN CS ae tee it ie OU 1 3 Supported Media Specifica H ONS erra Muni nee en 1 3 2 Operating the LightJet 500XL re 2 1 Poncin Ofna Oe ater alas da cdlo un netetata bate 2 1 Fore Fe eles Vota LS uaer meee perenne ete nner nn earn ee ee eer ree 2 1 Goat ceo Ul cx ba ol eee earn mnt an aaa A ae eae E EOE PERE PRE DEED 2 2 ACUVAURE AD PU ONS mme cc de tete eine 2 3 Medik ICAU Sanya zs cncticnas E a a outset a a A 2 4 Load New Rollers de 2 4 PAV AINCE Med deira E 2 8 Sire ato el ii Cer rc EEE ee tern unr ey HinvE ate Urs IAA en tee mt 2 8 SSN MER eee es eee 2 9 Motor OTN lisesi se a a eos 2 10 Vide Cond olera E E a ee ee 2 10 liema PO a 2 10 Debi MOS oE RE TEE TENERNE CRER RNET nne 2 10 Download Firmware sise 2 10 CCAP UTS Mod ration trie 2 11 LightJet 500XL User Guide K List of Figures Pene ees 0 6 1 OR WCW ARR eee nae eaeiet aseeaeececacacaceeana 1 2 Figure 2 1
9. a roll 11 With the emulsion side down the roll feeding from the top place the left spool flange of the media roll in the appropriate media roll guide as shown in Figure 2 4 12 Remove any tape from the leading edge of the media roll being loaded 13 Place the leading edge of the media squarely onto the input shelf Press down and forward pushing it along until it reaches the first set of Infeed pinch rollers You will feel the media being pulled into the media transport 14 After about 30 seconds the media will be driven out of the output pinch and stop The control panel will beep 1 beep every 2 seconds indicating that the media is ready to be taped to the empty media roll 15 Verify that the leading edge of the media is centered between the output spool flanges If the media is not centered Open the output pinch by pushing the pinch lever forward Center the media grab the sides of the media with your fingers and shift it side to side Do not pull on the media Close the pinch lever The LightJet 500XL will beep 1 beep per second if the pinch lever is not closed 16 Attach the end of the media securely to the output roll using a piece of adhesive tape Ensure the media is fed onto the outfeed roll such that the emulsion is facing in on the roll Notes There is a 30 second time out on feeding the media If the LightJet ooXL times out you will be returned to the main media functions menu 48080 B see
10. copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 2 7 LightJet 500XL User Guide K 17 Close the media door You may now turn the room lights on 18 Press the BACKLIGHT key to turn on the control panel light The control panel should read Tape Media to take up roll Press Enter to confirm 19 Press the ENTER key to confirm that the media has been taped to the output roll the printer will automatically go on line Advance Media Although media is advanced after every image unless otherwise specified by the host software there are some cases where you may wish to advance the media manually To manually advance media 1 Enter the Media Menu and use the UP and DOWN keys to locate Advance Media The control panel displays MEDIA MENU Advance Media lt ENTER to advance v gt 2 Enter the length of the advance in inches the control panel displays the entered value 3 Press the ENTER key to advance the media The media advances the prescribed length then the printer automatically goes on line Cut and Unload Cut and Unload allows you to cut the media and remove the images on the output role for storage or processing After cutting is complete you may either Continue using the currently loaded media by advancing the role for taping or Re wind the loaded media onto the infeed roll to unload it 2 8 see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B
11. ed environment Photo printers are classified as information technology equipment ITE and are subject to applicable ITE test and working environment standards Deployment of this equipment in an environment or under conditions other than specified and or recommended may result in degradation of machine performance Overview The LightJet sooXL is a wide format digital photo printer capable of producing large photographic quality images on various paper and film materials from several data formats The LightJet 500XL is a self contained unit Figure 1 1 that must be located in a darkroom to allow for loading and unloading of photographic media Once the media is loaded the printer can operate in a normally lighted environment It functions as a computer peripheral and therefore must be configured as part of a computer system similar to a standard printer Figure 1 1 Exterior view 1 2 see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B gt Introduction to the LightJet 500XL Features The main features of the LightJet 500XL include Simple operation maintenance and repair Daylight operation except when loading or unloading media Standard Resolutions 200 and 300 dpi Maximum Image Length of 306 cm 120 5 On the fly image size interpolation and sharpness control Definable borders or full bleed printing NOTE Oc Display Graphics Systems has included two 72 black pipes
12. gt Operating the Light et 5 00XL To cut and unload 1 Enter the Media Menu and activate Cut and Unload The control panel displays Advancing Media and then Cut media now Press Enter when finished 2 The machine beeps 1 beep then 2 beeps repeating when the media is to be cut Cut the media and then press the ENTER key to confirm The control panel displays Next Media State Tape to Roll lt Enter gt Unload Media lt Esc gt 3 Unload the imaged media Replace the outfeed roll with an empty roll 4 Press the ENTER key to advance the media and tape it to the outfeed roll Press ESCAPE to rewind the infeed roll for unloading Setup Menu The Setup Menu options provide a tool for testing subsystems and setting up certain operational parameters The customer is not expected to use the Setup Menu on a day to day basis The options in the Setup Menu are Motor Control Video Control Internal Plot Debug Mode Download Firmware Cleaning Mode Notes Error conditions may be reported by the control panel while performing this function If errors do occur press the enter key to view the error s and then refer to Control Panel Error Conditions in the LightJet ooXL Maintenance Manual part 48058 for detailed information and corrective actions Maintenance procedures may only be performed by qualified maintenance personnel 48080 B see copyright disclosure use and
13. indicates keys and or functions that are currently available active The v and A characters represent the UP and DOWN scroll keys 48080 B see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 2 3 LightJet 500XL User Guide K Media Menu Options in the Media Menu Load New Roll Advance Media Cut and Unload Use the UP and DOWN keys to toggle between the options Load New Roll Load New Roll is used to load a new roll of media This Load New Roll instruction assumes that all previously loaded media has been unloaded To load a new roll of media 1 Obtain an empty media spool of the correct size and attach a spool flange to each end as shown in Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Attaching spool flanges to a media roll 2 Open the media door and place the empty media roll on the outfeed drive rollers Ensure the left flange is in the appropriate media roll guide Figure 2 3 Notes Error conditions may be reported by the control panel while performing this function If errors do occur press the enter key to view the error s and then refer to Control Panel Error Conditions in the LightJet ooXL Maintenance Manual part 45574 for detailed information and corrective actions Maintenance procedures may only be performed by qualified maintenance personnel 2 4 see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B 3 48080 B gt Operating the Light
14. ngland Asia Pacific Customers Oc Display Graphics Systems Service 8 1 3 5 484 8033 Grand Palace Tamachi 601 Fax 81 3 5 484 2071 4 9 18 Shibaura Minato ku Tokyo Japan 108 0023 Other Your regional distributor When you call one of our customer service numbers you will be provided with telephone technical support Outside of office hours you can leave a message and your call will be returned the next working day When you call identify yourself as a LightJet customer and provide the following information The serial number of your LightJet sooXL Your telephone number Your company name Nature of the problem Your name If we are unable to resolve your problem over the telephone field engineers can be dispatched to your site to conduct repairs Service visits are paid for by the customer either under a maintenance agreement or 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 the customer care center engineer The more information you can provide initially the more quickly the problem can be corrected iv see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B gt Copyright Company Information and Laser Safety Standards Compliance Product Compliance and Standards Electromagnetic Compatibility
15. o the correct wall outlet 2 Turn on the AC power circuit breaker The control panel will display OFF LINE after the printer completes its power up testing This may take as long as 20 minutes 3 Press the ON LINE key to place the printer on line To power off 1 Unload and remove all media from the printer 2 Turn the power circuit breaker off system cooling fans and blower should remain on 3 Ensure that the internal blower continues to operate for about 10 minutes to allow the blue laser to cool down In the event that the blower does not continue to operate turn the power circuit breaker back on and contact Oc see Product Support Documentation and Service on page iii Media Handling Media handling can impact image results Adherence to the following recommendations will help ensure consistent image quality Check expiry dates Media used after the expiry date will yield poor results Store in a refrigerator for short term storage such as over the weekend and in a freezer for long term storage Exposed media should be stored in a refrigerator if it is not processed for a few days such as over a weekend Media removed from the refrigerator or freezer must be allowed to thermally stabilize reaching room temperature before use Handle media with clean hands and lint free gloves Oil deposits from fingers will degrade image quality Before loading the media prepare a table surface in the printer ro
16. om with everything you will need to perform the task including lint free gloves tape supply of media media roll flanges and media transfer tube 48080 B see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 2 1 LightJet sooXL User Guide K A light tight room is essential to prevent the media from becoming fogged It may not be immediately apparent if the media has been fogged Unexplained variations in density and color casts could be the result of slight fogging Loading and unloading media is performed through a single access door at the front of the machine A set of moveable guides are used to guide the media along the inside surface of the imaging drum The media is held against the drum surface by a small compressive load Control Panel The LightJet 500XL operator control panel is illustrated in Figure 2 1 LIGHTJET F1 BACKLIGHT F2 ESCAPE F3 up F4 J Dow 2 ONLINE Ey MEDIA SK setup 2 HELP 2 3 8 e e F E There are 10 function keys on the control panel that operate as follows BACKLIGHT Toggles the display light on and off ESCAPE Allows you to go back to a previous menu or abort an operation The display will indicate when this key is active by listing it in the option line Used to scroll up through the options Figure 2 1 Control panel DOWN Used to scroll down th
17. ormation on other Oc Display Graphics Systems products please contact Oc Display Graphics Systems 13231 Delf Place 501 Richmond British Columbia Canada V6V 2C3 Phone 604 273 7730 Fax 604 273 2775 Web http www dgs oce com Tech Support Site http www des oce com rei tech index html Comments on this manual Please forward to the above address marked Attention Technical Writer Oc maintains a comprehensive support structure for its LightJet customers Upon installation of your printer you will be provided with the name of the sales and service office responsible for your account Record this information along with the serial number of your LightJet 500XL Always report service problems to the office assigned to your account at installation Contacting the factory directly may cause unnecessary delays in resolving your service issue 48080 B see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii iit LightJet 500XL User Guide K US and Canadian Customers Oc Display Graphics Systems Service 1 800 456 3473 13231 Delf Place Building 501 Fax 604 232 3154 Richmond British Columbia Canada Parts Orders 1 800 295 6433 ext 4 V6V 2C3 European Customers Oc Display Graphics Systems Service Tel 44 0 1628 519720 6 Waltham Park Service Fax 44 0 1628 519750 Waltham Road Parts Inquiries 44 ola 1628 5 19736 White Waltham Parts Orders Fax 44 0 1628 519751 Berkshire SL6 3 TN E
18. r Blue Laser Table 1 1 LightJet 500XL laser specifications CAUTION DANGER LASER RADIATION THIS EQUIPMENT WILL EMIT LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK SWITCHES DEFEATED AVOID EYE EXPOSURE TO DIRECT AND SCATTERED LASER RADIATION DANGER RADIATIONS LASER CET EQUIPEMENT PEUT EMETTRE DES RADIATIONS LASER LORSQU IL EST OUVERT ET EN CAS DE DEFAILLANCE DES INTERRUPTEURS DE SECURITE EVITER TOUT CONTACT DES YEUX AUX RAYONS DIRECTS ET INDIRECTS DES LASERS GEFAHR LASERSTRAHLUNG IM OFFENEM ZUSTAND UND MIT UBERBRUCKTEN SICHERUNGSSCHALTERN WIRD VON DIESEM GERAT LASERSTRAHLUNG EMITTIERT VERMEIDEN SIE DIE BESTRAHLUNG DER AUGEN DURCH DIREKTE ODER GETREUTE LASERSTRAHLUNG CAUTION CAUTION USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION EXPOSURE ATTENTION LE CONTROLE ET L AJUSTEMENT AINSI QUE LA MODIFICATION DES PERFORMANCES AUTRES QUE CEUX STIPULES DANS CE MANUEL PEUVENT CREER DES EFFETS IMPREVUS DE LA RADIATION LASER VORSICHT ANDERE ALS HIER VORGESCHRIEBENE BENUTZUNG VON KONTROLLSCHALTERN JUSTIERUNGEN UND DURCHFUEHRUNG VON VORSCHRIFTEN KANN ZU GEFAEHRLICHER BESTRAHLUNG FUEHREN 48080 B see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 1 1 LightJet s00XL User Guide K Getting Familiar With Your LightJet 500XL NOTE The LightJet 500XL is a digital photo printer intended for operation under conditions of a controll
19. rough the options ON LINE Used to toggle between on line and off line modes When on line all key functions are disabled except for the backlight key MEDIA Opens the Media Menu which provides the options required for everyday operation of the LightJet 500XL 2 2 see copyright disclosure use and duplication information on pg iii 48080 B gt Operating the Light et 5 00XL SETUP Opens the Setup Menu which is primarily a service tool that performs various activities normally used for test purposes HELP Currently not in use DEL ETE Deletes numerical entries from the control panel ENTER Activates opens the selected option or confirms that activities have been performed Table 2 1 Functions of the control panel keys Activating Options With the printer off line press the MEDIA or SETUP key to enter the Media or Setup menus as follows 1 If the printer is on line press the ON LINE key to take it offline The control panel displays1 PRINTER OFF LINE 2 Press the MEDIA key to enter the Media Menu The control panel displays MEDIA FUNCTIONS Load New Roll 3 Press the SETUP key to enter the Setup Menu The control panel displays SETUP FUNCTIONS Motor Control 4 Scroll through the options using the UP and DOWN keys 5 Press the ENTER key to activate the currently displayed option Notes Text that appears between the lt and gt characters on the second line of the control panel display
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