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Arizona 500 Technical Specifications

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Arizona 500 Technical Specifications

Writing Technology .......................Piezoelectric inkjet with 504 nozzles per

color, six colors (K, C, LC, M, LM, Y)

Resolution..................................... 600 dpi apparent (309 dpi addressable)

Print Mode/Speed .........................• Up to 500 square feet (46.5 metres

) per

hour in 2-pass mode
• Up to 250 square feet (23.2 metres

) per

hour in 4-pass mode
• Up to 125 square feet (11.6 metres

) per

hour in 8-pass mode

Inks .............................................. Océ Display Graphics Systems 500 Inks in

Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light
Magenta, and Yellow solvent-based
pigmented inks, packaged in 32-ounce (0.95-
liter) bottles

Color Handling .............................. ColorBlend Technology for overall

smoothness and increased detail in light to
midtone colors

Image Processing .........................Accepts proprietary bit-level image data,

Onyx PosterShop



Server Color Production

Software (RIP) available as an option

Media Type ................................... Variety of uncoated vinyl films and inkjet

paper-based media

Media Handling............................. Roll-fed, reel-to-reel direct imaging process,

or reel-to-sheet with the Print & Go feature

Media Specifications

Width ..................................... • Minimum: 36 inches/91.4 cm

• Maximum: 75 inches/190.5 cm

Thickness .............................. • Minimum: 5 mils (.005 inches/.13 mm)

• Maximum: 30 mils (.030 inches/.76 mm)

Supply roll diameter ..............• Maximum: 7.00 inches/17.8 cm

Image Width ................................. Width of media less 1.04 inches/2.64 cm

On Board Hard Drive .................... One 18-Gigabyte hard drive

Connectivity ..................................LVD-SCSI-2 for long-length communications

(40 feet/12 meters)

Power Requirements .................... 200-240 VAC, 45 amps, 50/60 Hz, dedicated

single-phase circuit

Print & Go Power Requirements .. 100-240 VAC, 0.4 amps, 50/60 Hz

Summary of Contents for Arizona 500

Page 1: ...Oc Arizona 500 User Manual Revision F July 26 2004 Using ColorBlend six color printing technology...

Page 3: ...e at any time without notice Arizona 500 and ColorBlend are trademarks of Oc Display Graphics Systems PosterShop is a registered trademark of Onyx Graphics Inc Plexiglas is a registered trademark of R...

Page 4: ...printer must meet Oc Display Graphics Systems qualifications and must be purchased from Oc Display Graphics Systems or its authorized agent The use of any unauthorized ink and or media is not support...

Page 5: ...cial 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 i...

Page 6: ...Oc vi...

Page 7: ...cifications 3 1 Media Handling 3 1 Opening the Door 3 2 Closing the Door 3 2 Media Support System 3 3 Mandrel Assembly 3 4 Roll to Roll Media Installation 3 5 Installing Supply Media 3 5 Loading New S...

Page 8: ...rotection 5 2 Operator Maintenance Schedule 5 2 Warm Up Maintenance Idle Purge 5 4 Start of Print Maintenance 5 5 Color Start Up Maintenance 5 5 During Print Maintenance 5 5 Operator Performed Mainten...

Page 9: ...nt External View 1 7 Figure 2 1 Ink Tray 2 1 Figure 2 2 Cleaning Solution Fluid 2 2 Figure 2 3 Waste Bottle 2 2 Figure 2 4 Waste Bottle Cap and Gasket 2 3 Figure 2 5 Supply Ink 2 4 Figure 2 6 Scanning...

Page 10: ...3 Figure 4 10 Nozzle Print 4 10 Figure 5 1 Cleaning the Media Drive Roller 5 6 Figure 5 2 Take up and Supply Dancer Bar and Nylon Support Bearing 5 6 Figure 5 3 Press Fresh Tape on the Encoder Wheel 5...

Page 11: ...Menu Part 1 A 5 Figure A 5 Maintenance Menu Part 2 A 6 Figure A 6 Prewarm Menu A 7 Figure A 7 Media Menu A 8 Figure A 8 Ink Menu A 9 Figure A 9 About Printer Menu A 10 Figure A 10 Units Menu A 11 Fig...

Page 12: ...Oc Table of Contents xii...

Page 13: ...gmented inks The printer can print on a variety of roll based uncoated vinyl and paper based inkjet media Some of the uses for this printer include Outdoor backlit kiosks Exhibit graphics Banners Post...

Page 14: ...ing the printer On Board 18 GB Hard Drive Enables the reprinting and printing of multiple copies without reprocessing Low Voltage Differential SCSI 2 Communication from a host computer enables fast da...

Page 15: ...MEDIA function Oc strongly recommends that only a small amount of media be rewound using the ADVANCE MEDIA button because the exposed media may not track smoothly back through the printer When in Prin...

Page 16: ...e printer is to be powered On Off only by a trained and qualified service technician see Figure 1 2 Position the power cord so that it does not pose a hazard when someone walks around or accesses the...

Page 17: ...ased detail in light to midtone colors Image Processing Accepts proprietary bit level image data Onyx PosterShop Server Color Production Software RIP available as an option Media Type Variety of uncoa...

Page 18: ...me Arizona 500 Printer Model Number 3012000770 Agency Compliance UL C UL CE FCC CB Scheme and AS NZ 3548 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital d...

Page 19: ...lf mask organic vapor respirator and Safety glasses with side shields when handling inks Risks Associated with Handling Inks The Arizona 500 printer uses solvent based inks the liquid and the fumes ar...

Page 20: ...tor What to do with Ink Spills on Persons Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water Get immediate medical attention Skin contact Flush skin with large amounts of water If irritati...

Page 21: ...y gear when handling inks Butyl rubber gloves Protective apron NIOSH approved respirator half mask organic vapor respirator Safety glasses with side shields The liquid ink and its fumes are combustibl...

Page 22: ...eplace or refill the cleaning solution fluid container located on the ink supply tray Figure 2 2 Cleaning Solution Fluid 2 1 3Waste Container Anytime you access the ink supply doors check the waste co...

Page 23: ...uce unwanted air bubbles into the ink system Follow these steps to correctly replace the ink supply bottles 1 Follow the control panel message and or go to the Ink Menu to select the color ink to inst...

Page 24: ...Figure 2 5 Supply Ink 3 The barcode on each bottle must be scanned each time a new bottle of ink is added to the printer Scan the ink bottle barcode see Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Scanning the Ink Barcode...

Page 25: ...no liability when ink other than Oc Display Graphics Systems ink is used Customers voluntarily using ink not supplied by Oc Display Graphics Systems assume all risk of damage that might result Custome...

Page 26: ...Oc Ink System 2 6...

Page 27: ...ed on the take up core The supply media is mounted from the rear of the printer while the take up is located at the front just behind the IR heater door Dancer rollers are positioned between the vacuu...

Page 28: ...revious models Begin by releasing the black clips on both sides of the door see Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Left Clip Closed Figure 3 2 Left Clip Open Grasp the door using the two handles and pull the door...

Page 29: ...a rolls The customer s media support system should be able to support the weight of a full media roll Position the media support system as close as possible to the printer to limit lifting by the oper...

Page 30: ...crews are properly seated in the mandrel index holes The Arizona 500 printer accepts media from 36 inches to 75 inches wide Specifically the printer can handle 75 72 70 68 66 64 62 60 54 50 48 40 and...

Page 31: ...media encoder errors the misreading of the media width media rippling and or head strikes 3 3 1Installing Supply Media Follow the steps below to install a new supply media roll 1 Install the supply me...

Page 32: ...low for loading a new supply media roll 1 Press the Load Media button You then see Load Media new supply roll 2 Press the ACCEPT button You then see Print label Off Use the button to toggle between OF...

Page 33: ...to the vacuum platen area To keep the media from falling back gently feed the media down between the back wall and the supply dancer assembly see Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Feeding Media Over the Platen 5...

Page 34: ...Use the buttons to add more or less media during installation Figure 3 9 Feeding Media Over the Drive Roll 8 Work the media over the front dancer and around the back of the take up roller see Figure 3...

Page 35: ...the right side the far left side and in three more places equally spaced at the middle see Figure 3 11 Figure 3 11 Align and Tape the Media 10 Turn the take up core with the taped media one revolutio...

Page 36: ...the buttons to turn media conditioning OFF ON The default value is OFF Condition Media assists in accurate two sided printing where the printed media surface tension of the first side affects the pri...

Page 37: ...rom 10 to 10 The default value is 0 This feature enables the adjustment of media stepping to compensate for variation in media lots and environmental factors The plus direction lengthens each media st...

Page 38: ...tons to enter the correct core diameter The value is increased or decreased in 01 inch increments If you do not know the diameter use a ruler and measure the outside diameter of the core and enter the...

Page 39: ...ion shortens each media step For additional information see Firmware 2 2 Notes on page C 12 9 Press ACCEPT You then see WRITING GAP Other head gap optimal wide Use the buttons to set optimal or wide T...

Page 40: ...edia reattach takeup 3 Press the ACCEPT button You then see Use keys attach takeup press ACCEPT The take up dancer moves automatically up and out of the way 4 To unload the full or semi full roll of i...

Page 41: ...h the taped media one revolution see Figure 3 12 Disengage the pinch roller handle so that the left and right pinch rollers only touch both the media and the drive roll Flip up all others 11 Close the...

Page 42: ...the mandrel is seated properly on the gear and steel rollers see Figure 3 6 3 Lock the mandrel on both sides of the frame 4 Gently close the rear door completely 3 4 2Loading New Supply Roll Follow th...

Page 43: ...media during installation 7 Route the media under the dancer arm around the bottom of the rubber feed roller and out over the top of the pinch roller assembly by lifting the metal roller see Figure 3...

Page 44: ...g up the bottom of the media and aligning both edges exactly to the edges of the media coming off the rubber drive roller see Figure 3 15 Figure 3 15 Media Edges Aligned 9 Close the pinch rollers and...

Page 45: ...ia Installation 7 26 04 3 19 10 Close the IR door fully and open the small paper feed access door below the heater using the handle see Figure 3 16 Figure 3 16 Open Paper feed Access Door Door open Ha...

Page 46: ...rough the paper feed access door with at least one foot of media exposed and close the door see Figure 3 17 Figure 3 17 Closed Paper feed Access Door Note Turn the handle clockwise while closing the p...

Page 47: ...ing the EMTU is square to the printer Lock the front wheels see Figure 3 18 Figure 3 18 Correct Position of the Left Side of the EMTU 13 Load an empty take up core the same width as the supply media A...

Page 48: ...e 15 Turn the take up core with the taped media one full revolution 16 Close the top cover and the front and rear doors and press the ACCEPT button on the control panel You then see PRINT SIDE print s...

Page 49: ...D 3 10 4 0 Use the buttons to enter the correct core diameter The value is increased or decreased in 01 inch increments If you do not know the diameter use a ruler and measure the outside diameter of...

Page 50: ...ons to select Print Go 25 Press ACCEPT You then see Stabilizing media please wait When stabilizing is complete printer status information is displayed Media Types Other Selecting Other enables additio...

Page 51: ...Use the buttons to change the temperature setting 6 Press ACCEPT You then see MEDIA MENU 8 pass servo target temperature 135F The temperature increments or decrements by 1 degree The maximum temperatu...

Page 52: ...ware 2 2 Notes on page C 12 10 Press ACCEPT You then see Sizing media please wait The printer sizes the media If an error occurs check the alignments along the media path from the supply to the take u...

Page 53: ...media until you are able to get it over the top of the empty take up core Secure the media firmly with tape along the core in five places Tape the leading edge of the media to the core at the right s...

Page 54: ...Oc Media System 3 28...

Page 55: ...e Figure 4 1 sends and returns information to and from the Arizona 500 printer Through the control panel you set up the user controllable options These are organized into three major sections Copies R...

Page 56: ...n Print 0 1 1Control Panel Buttons The MENU button see Figure 4 3 steps through the available submenus in the menu tree without selecting them Starred items indicate current settings When you locate t...

Page 57: ...n in any submenu Figure 4 6 Load Media Button The ADVANCE MEDIA button see Figure 4 7 enables you to move media forward or backward with the buttons Figure 4 7 Advance Media Button The ONLINE button s...

Page 58: ...ls the drying process and begins the print process for the queued print job Pressing the button continues the drying process You then see drying image name 0 1 3Status Lights Status lights provide inf...

Page 59: ...y Printed Image Copies of a previously printed image can be reprinted using the following steps 1 Navigate to MAIN MENU copies reprints 2 Press the ACCEPT button You then see COPIES REPRINTS XX job na...

Page 60: ...re warm up time submenu see Maintenance Menu Part 2 on page A 6 Media Menu Contains menus for supply media selection and setup see Media Menu on page A 8 Ink Menu Contains menus for ink installation s...

Page 61: ...e stripe may generate a media too narrow error when a reprint is selected with dual stripes For additional information see Firmware 2 1 Notes on page C 2 7 Press ACCEPT You then see PRINT PARAMETERS q...

Page 62: ...ely align the media for the second print This feature is applicable for very dark images where the media is not able to hold and dry the volume of ink required to produce acceptable output When enable...

Page 63: ...ors PZ aux 89F IR Sensor 155F Version IR 2 2 Height 0 30 ft Width 64 in Printed 27 Aug 01 16 58 Received 27 Aug 01 08 34 Print Time 05 16 SN 751001 If the following options are set to ON additional li...

Page 64: ...The Nozzle Print menu provides you with information on missing nozzles see Figure 4 10 The pattern may indicate that maintenance might be required No gaps occur between the color sets on an actual Noz...

Page 65: ...EPT The Nozzle Print begins printing Configuration Print The Configuration Print menu provides the operator and Oc Display Graphics Systems service technicians with machine settings data if the unit m...

Page 66: ...T PRINTS color bars 3 Press ACCEPT You then see COLOR BARS overlap 2 4 or 8 pass Use the buttons to select the number of passes 4 Press ACCEPT You then see COLOR BARS dir bidir L R unidir L R unidir L...

Page 67: ...tervention Refer to the Operator Maintenance Schedule Guidelines on page 5 2 for additional information and routine maintenance required on the Arizona 500 printer Several maintenance functions can be...

Page 68: ...eave the carriage away from the home position over the capping station for long periods of time The ink dries and causes the nozzles to be blocked Follow these steps to access the carriage 1 Navigate...

Page 69: ...the capping station High Purge Nozzles The carriage is moved to the capping station directly above the drain holes The purge pressure is elevated This process may take as long as 30 seconds The purge...

Page 70: ...ressure is used No multi purge capability is available with the low purge A blot at the maintenance station is performed after the purge to clean the nozzle plate If the printer is idle a nozzle print...

Page 71: ...INKS TO MINI PURGE B C M Y LC LM Use the buttons to select the required color or colors to mini purge 4 Press ACCEPT to begin purging The Cleaning Nozzles please wait message is displayed during the p...

Page 72: ...purging You then see Cleaning Nozzles please wait Pump Cleaning Solution Fluid Cleaning solution fluid is automatically pumped to the sponges in the capping station The waste pump is turned On during...

Page 73: ...color XXX press CANCEL to stop The filling process automatically stops when the ink reservoir is full If you cancel before the reservoir is full you then see FILL RESERVOIR color Another color can be...

Page 74: ...y across the width of the barcode including some portion of the white space Go to the next step to enter it manually when scanning is unsuccessful 6 Press ACCEPT You then see BAR CODE For manual entry...

Page 75: ...Press ACCEPT You then see PRE WARM ACCEPT to begin 6 Press ACCEPT You then see WARMING Pre warmup You then see PREHEAT Pre warmup You then see HEATING Pre warmup 0 4 5Media The Media menu enables an o...

Page 76: ...en see MEDIA MENU print side second side 7 Press ACCEPT You then see SECOND SIDE supply core OD 3 10 4 0 Use the buttons to enter the correct core diameter The value is increased or decreased in 01 in...

Page 77: ...mize waste before printing the next image When set to OFF the printer does not rewind the substrate before printing This setting should be used for media that is very thin or adhesive backed which may...

Page 78: ...10 4 00 Use the buttons to enter the correct core diameter The value is increased or decreased in 01 inch increments If you do not know the diameter use a ruler and measure the outside diameter of th...

Page 79: ...d adjustment from 10 to 10 The default value is 0 This feature enables the adjustment of media stepping to compensate for variation in media lots and environmental factors The plus direction lengthens...

Page 80: ...view the Ink menu 1 Navigate to MAIN MENU operator 2 Press the ACCEPT button You then see OPERATOR print parameters 3 Press the MENU button five times You then see OPERATOR ink menu 4 Press ACCEPT Yo...

Page 81: ...symbol or letter as shown below the bar code on the ink bottle and press ACCEPT Repeat this process until all symbols and letters are entered The non Oc ink barcode is 8 characters beginning with the...

Page 82: ...perator 2 Press the ACCEPT button You then see OPERATOR print parameters 3 Press the MENU button six times You then see OPERATOR about printer 4 Press ACCEPT You then see ABOUT PRINTER Printed XXXXX 5...

Page 83: ...seven times You then see OPERATOR units 4 Press ACCEPT You then see UNITS english or metric Use the buttons to select a unit type 5 Press ACCEPT You then see OPERATOR units 0 4 9Set Clock The Set Clo...

Page 84: ...set date Press MENU to set the time and go to step 8 5 Press ACCEPT You then see SET DATE 01 JAN 1997 WED Use the buttons to change each element the date the month the year and the day of the week Pr...

Page 85: ...ACCEPT button You then see CONFIGURE I O active parallel If the current setting is SCSI you will see CONFIGURE I O active SCSI Use the buttons to select parallel Configuration for SCSI is described be...

Page 86: ...ter to the host system Use the buttons to select an address 0 6 as required 4 Press ACCEPT You then see SCSI Port timeout XXX seconds This option enables you to specify a time period in seconds 1 600...

Page 87: ...parameter should be set to On so that the host PC and the printer can negotiate the highest transfer speed If the cable is too long causing transfer problems this parameter should be set to Off Use t...

Page 88: ...Oc Control Panel 4 34...

Page 89: ...rint jobs environmental conditions duty cycles and volume of work While Oc furnishes guidelines for periodic maintenance the optimum maintenance schedule evolves from operator observation of the print...

Page 90: ...nce to ensure the highest print quality and the printer design gives you easy access to all these areas Diligent application of the Arizona 500 Printer Operator Maintenance Schedule Guidelines ensures...

Page 91: ...as required Ink Supply Bottles Replace when empty or as indicated by con trol panel messages see Ink Supply Changes on page 2 3 As required Ink Waste Container Empty when control panel message indicat...

Page 92: ...zzle Recovery Procedures on page B 1 Use the Operator Maintenance Menu to purge print heads Note Media must be installed prior to performing a purge Daily As required System Air Filters Periodically i...

Page 93: ...d When the number of any color s fires exceeds 30 million megafires a mini purge maintenance cycle is performed The machine also performs spits every 40 swaths 5 4Operator Performed Maintenance 5 4 1W...

Page 94: ...done after each media roll change This is especially important when using medias with adhesive backing They have a coated layer that comes off easily and accumulates on various areas of the printer M...

Page 95: ...use masking tape or similar tape to pick debris off the wheel Rotate the wheel and use fresh tape until the entire surface of the wheel is clean see Figure 5 3 and see Figure 5 4 Figure 5 3 Press Fres...

Page 96: ...cap and preserve the print head nozzles when the printer is idle between images The cleaning solution fluid is pumped up to the plate to provide continuous saturation to the pads to prevent the solven...

Page 97: ...s to replace the capping station pads 1 Soak new pads for at least 10 minutes in cleaning solution fluid so they expand to seat correctly 2 Move the carriage using the Access Carriage menu to expose t...

Page 98: ...ance Cloth Station 5 6 1Blotting Cloth Installation Follow these steps to install the blotting cloth 1 To lower the maintenance station pull the release handles found on the left and right sides see B...

Page 99: ...ndles 8 Swing back both lever arms which may be metal or plastic and remove the used blotting cloth roll see Figure 5 9 Figure 5 9 Lever Arms Warning Never reinstall a used blotting cloth roll It cont...

Page 100: ...et and support foam before replacing the blotting cloth see Figure 5 10 Figure 5 10 Blotting Cloth Sheet and Support Foam 10 Wipe down any ink that may have accumulated along the surface of the Teflon...

Page 101: ...lever arm Install the empty notched take up core on the upper hub with drive pins and capture the left end with the lever arm see Figure 5 11 Figure 5 11 Drive Hubs 12 Feed the leading edge of the clo...

Page 102: ...the empty take up core Figure 5 13 Feeding the Cloth Step 2 14 Attach the cloth onto the empty core see Figure 5 14 Figure 5 14 Attach the Cloth to the Take up Core 15 Rotate the supply roll to take...

Page 103: ...a 500 printer Each filter should be inspected every two months The filter should be replaced when the filter fabric begins to discolor from the original condition or once every twelve months whichever...

Page 104: ...very two months The drying system filter replacement Dim 15 in x 11 in x 2 in is OIN 3011874189 These filters require tool access 4 mm Allen wrench Remove the capture bracket at the top of the heater...

Page 105: ...The filter is located in the front of the printer inside the lower right bay doors near the air tanks The replacement is OIN 3011695043 The filter is transparent and must be replaced when the clear cr...

Page 106: ...Oc Printer Maintenance 5 18...

Page 107: ...control panel Check these common error messages and apply the appropriate remedy see Table 6 1 Error Message Explanations and Actions on page 6 3 Insufficient Media The following message is displayed...

Page 108: ...isolation when in the Off position The Arizona 500 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 se...

Page 109: ...side the tube of the roll 6 2System Errors System errors stop the printer and prevent operation until the error is resolved Many system error messages indicate the source of the problem and state that...

Page 110: ...ting the media encoder wheel properly Perform the follow ing steps before you press ACCEPT 1 Lower the media encoder pinch roller 2 Verify the supply and take up core notches are engaged into the mand...

Page 111: ...ss ACCEPT Magenta ink is out Replace ink and press ACCEPT ADD YELLOW INK then press ACCEPT Yellow ink is out Replace ink and press ACCEPT ADD LIGHT CYAN INK then press ACCEPT Light Cyan ink is out Rep...

Page 112: ...bs If the error does not clear call your authorized service representative SYSTEM ERROR press ACCEPT to restart FEED MOTOR or ENCODER Check for a possible media jam If the error does not clear call yo...

Page 113: ...lean the print head nozzle plates Check if the blotter cloth is loose and take up any slack by turning the supply roll of the blotting cloth Press ACCEPT to restart the printer If the error does not c...

Page 114: ...Oc Error Messages and Troubleshooting 6 8...

Page 115: ...the Print Menu Tree menu see Print Menu Tree on page 4 13 Images of the following menus can be found in this appendix Menu Page Copies Reprints Menu A 2 Print Parameters Menu A 3 Test Prints Menu A 4...

Page 116: ...Oc A 2 Figure A 1 Copies Reprints Menu...

Page 117: ...7 26 04 A 3 Figure A 2 Print Parameters Menu...

Page 118: ...Oc A 4 Figure A 3 Test Prints Menu...

Page 119: ...7 26 04 A 5 Figure A 4 Maintenance Menu Part 1...

Page 120: ...Oc A 6 Figure A 5 Maintenance Menu Part 2...

Page 121: ...7 26 04 A 7 Figure A 6 Prewarm Menu...

Page 122: ...Oc A 8 Figure A 7 Media Menu...

Page 123: ...7 26 04 A 9 Figure A 8 Ink Menu...

Page 124: ...Oc A 10 Figure A 9 About Printer Menu...

Page 125: ...7 26 04 A 11 Figure A 10 Units Menu...

Page 126: ...Oc A 12 Figure A 11 Set Clock Menu...

Page 127: ...7 26 04 A 13 Figure A 12 Configure I O Menu...

Page 128: ...Oc A 14...

Page 129: ...aning Solution Fluid Usage The cleaning solution fluid is used for cleaning and flushing print heads the carriage face plate and the platen The cleaning solution fluid is also used to supply and prese...

Page 130: ...rocedure before accessing the carriage over the maintenance blotting cloth station Swab each print head nozzle plate after every four hours of printing and at the beginning and end of each work day Ma...

Page 131: ...e menu 2 Retract lower the maintenance station to expose the print head nozzle plates and carriage face plate as shown in Photo 2 3 Continue using the protective butyl gloves when handling the ink res...

Page 132: ...on fluid onto the nozzle plates Gently move the swab across each head nozzle plate one time to moisten the ink on each head surface as shown in Photo 4 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each color beginning...

Page 133: ...ng a Print Head This procedure is not performed daily It is performed as a last resort to clear blocked nozzles It should only be performed by a trained operator Contact your field service representat...

Page 134: ...for an extended time such as overnight or on weekends The only recommended material for use is polyethylene plastic film If the printer is not going to be used for more than one week the ink lines and...

Page 135: ...of each work day Removing the plastic film several hours before printing could adversely affect print quality 1 Open the right end cap assembly 2 Manually move the carriage off the capping station by...

Page 136: ...Oc B 8 The printer is now ready to receive the first print of the day Photo 1...

Page 137: ...7 26 04 B 9 Photo 2 Photo 3...

Page 138: ...Oc B 10 Photo 4 Photo 5...

Page 139: ...e information to enhance the usability of the Arizona 500 printer The following application notes are contained in this appendix Application Note Page Firmware 2 1 Release Notes C 2 Two sided Printing...

Page 140: ...RAMETERS menu to accommodate this situation When this option is turned ON an image will print once rewind back to the beginning and reprint the same image Prior to the second print the Oc Arizona 500...

Page 141: ...help maintain the print heads by adding a second spit stripe on the blotting station side of the print Utilizing this function on all prints will not generate any negative effects except for a nomina...

Page 142: ...made easily and accurately using the unique capabilities of the Oc Arizona 500 This feature requires user input at the control panel and direct marking of the media to determine starting points from...

Page 143: ...B L These lines accurately reflects where your Oc Arizona 500 begins Figure B printing in 8 and 4 pass modes and will be used to line up the image on the reverse side Step 2 Printing the first side of...

Page 144: ...rizona 500 control panel Y When prompted specify Second Side in the control panel and complete loading the substrate Z Send the job to be printed to the Oc Arizona 500 AA Prior beginning the second si...

Page 145: ...de images and roll it like it would be rolled on the printer Note that the second side image must be rotated to match the first side For example if printing a two sided banner bottom to top the second...

Page 146: ...C 8 However if the two sided banner is printed from left to right no rotation is required As the second side will also be printed from left to right and share the same lower edge see Figure H Figure...

Page 147: ...he ink will not be able to drain into the sponges If this possibility exists follow these steps 1 Use a long sheet of polyethylene plastic film see Fig 1 2 Place paper towels directly below the drip p...

Page 148: ...With PAUSE ON POWER UP OFF the printer will automatically refill the ink reservoirs after a power failure and may be susceptible to additional ink loss if other power failures occur Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3...

Page 149: ...w bottle of ink This will teach the printer at what level of activity the ink bottle was empty Do not reduce the threshold ink low level to less than 35 until the printer has learned the levels of all...

Page 150: ...With this selection OFF each new image will begin printing without rewinding the substrate The amount of unused media will vary from 8 inches when operating in the roll to roll printing and a job is...

Page 151: ...of the first side can affect the printing of the second side When set to ON the Oc Arizona 500 will advance the media the length of the print and rewind back to the beginning of the image prior to pri...

Page 152: ...Oc C 14...

Page 153: ...dia installation 3 23 Print Go media type other 3 25 Roll to roll media installation 3 11 Roll to roll media type other 3 12 Selecting media type 4 23 Selecting media type other 4 25 Control panel But...

Page 154: ...3 Media Aligning 3 9 Cutting above take up 3 14 Feeding over the drive roll 3 8 Handling 3 1 Installing Print Go supply media 3 16 Installing roll to roll supply media 3 5 Insufficient 6 1 Menu 4 21 O...

Page 155: ...4 24 Menu structure tree print 4 13 Mini purge nozzles 4 17 Nozzle print 4 10 Park carriage 4 15 Pump cleaning solution 4 18 Replacing capping station pads 5 9 Reprint copies of a previously printed i...

Page 156: ...Oc Index Index 4...

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