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Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers
User’s Guide
Edition 1
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Table of contents
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Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Operating requirements ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Important operating notes .................................................................................................................................... |
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Safety warnings ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Quick tour ............................................................................................................................................................... |
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Special features ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Use the HP Embedded Web Server ........................................................................................................................ |
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Configure and load media ............................................................................................................................. |
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Configure media .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Work with the rigid media tables ........................................................................................................................ |
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Load rigid media .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Load roll-fed media with table-top roll holder ................................................................................................... |
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Load inks .................................................................................................................................................... |
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Load inks .............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Order ink supplies ................................................................................................................................................ |
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Printing jobs ............................................................................................................................................... |
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Available print modes .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Stored jobs ........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Position and eject options ................................................................................................................................... |
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Printing tips ......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Use white ink ............................................................................................................................................... |
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White ink option overview ................................................................................................................................... |
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Types of white ink printing .................................................................................................................................. |
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White ink maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Use the control panel ................................................................................................................................... |
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Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Home page ........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Printing page ....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Media page ........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Ink page ............................................................................................................................................................... |
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System page ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Menu tree ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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7 Calibrate the printer .................................................................................................................................... |
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When to calibrate ................................................................................................................................................. |
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AutoJet ................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Automatic calibrations ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Manual calibrations ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Unfixed Jets Report ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Linearization ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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8 Specialty printing options ............................................................................................................................ |
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How to print selective gloss ................................................................................................................................ |
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How to print relief texture ................................................................................................................................... |
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9 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. |
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Order accessories ................................................................................................................................................ |
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10 User cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Schedule of tasks ................................................................................................................................................ |
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Substitute cleaning procedures for air quality regulatory compliance ............................................................. |
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Clean and lubricate rail strips .............................................................................................................................. |
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Clean the carriage encoder strip ......................................................................................................................... |
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Clean the printheads ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Clean the carriage home sensor .......................................................................................................................... |
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Clean the service-station wiper rails .................................................................................................................. |
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Clean the service-station wiper .......................................................................................................................... |
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Clean the carriage wheels ................................................................................................................................... |
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Vacuum the bottom of the carriage .................................................................................................................... |
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Replace the UV lamp filters ................................................................................................................................. |
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Clean the electronics box filters .......................................................................................................................... |
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Replace the service station wiper ....................................................................................................................... |
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Clean ionizer needles ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Drain waste ink container .................................................................................................................................... |
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Clean the media thickness sensor ....................................................................................................................... |
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Clean the cover exhaust fans .............................................................................................................................. |
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Replace the UV lamp bulbs .................................................................................................................................. |
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Appendix A Specifications ............................................................................................................................. |
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Functional specifications .................................................................................................................................. |
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Physical specifications ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Power specifications ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Environmental specifications ............................................................................................................................ |
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Appendix B Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting checklist ................................................................................................................................. |
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Warranty claims ................................................................................................................................................. |
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CallMe@hp ......................................................................................................................................................... |
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HP Customer Care .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Appendix C Image quality tips ....................................................................................................................... |
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Startup and check jet health ............................................................................................................................. |
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RIP settings ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Color matching .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Index ........................................................................................................................................................... |
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1Introduction
●Operating requirements
●Important operating notes
●Safety warnings
●Quick tour
●Special features
●Use the HP Embedded Web Server
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Operating requirements
Electrical
●Make sure the line voltage meets the requirements. See Specifications on page 103 for details.
●Use the supplied power cord. Plug it directly into a grounded electrical outlet. Do not lengthen the power cord with an extension cord; the resulting drop in voltage could damage the printer.
●To maintain vacuum to the printheads during printer power-down or unexpected power outages, use the auxiliary 24 volt power supply (included in the accessory kit with universal power adapters). Connect the 24 VDC jack on the vacuum assembly to either of two options:
◦UPS — Customer-supplied uninterruptable power supply, output 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, minimum of 15 watts of power, provides battery backup to the vacuum system in the event of a power failure.
◦Wall outlet — 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, provides temporary power to the vacuum system when it is necessary to power down the printer for service. See Appendix A, Technical Specifications, for details.
●Connect printer to its own electrical circuit. Do not connect the RIP, auxiliary power supply, or UPS into the same circuit as the printer.
Environmental
●Make sure the room is well ventilated, with a temperature and relative humidity within specifications. Optimal printing occurs within these ranges. See Specifications on page 103 for details.
●The high power UV light emitted by the curing lamps reacts with oxygen and produces ozone. This formation tends to be greatest during lamp startup. The printer should be operated in a well-ventilated area to avoid minor effects such as headaches, fatigue, and dryness of the upper respiratory tract. Normal air movement will mix the ozone with fresh air, causing it to revert back to oxygen.
●Store media and ink in an area with similar temperature and humidity conditions as the printer.
●Locate the printer so that it can be connected to the RIP with the specified cable.
●Locate the printer on a flat, level floor.
●Locate the printer where its normal operating noise will not disturb quiet work areas.
●DO NOT install the printer near humidifiers, refrigerators, fans, water faucets, heaters or similar equipment.
●DO NOT install the printer in areas where the temperature changes abruptly, such as near air conditioners, in the path of direct sunlight, or near open doors or windows.
●DO NOT expose the printer to flames or dust.
RIP
The printer receives print jobs from a supported raster image processor (RIP). The RIP is installed and connected during the printer installation process.
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Important operating notes
●UV CURE INK IS PERISHABLE. Unlike other inks used in wide format printing, UV cure ink has a limited shelf life. White ink has a six month shelf life from the date of manufacture. Plan to rotate your ink stock and use it promptly by the date printed on the ink box.
CAUTION: When the UV lamps are switched off, they undergo a controlled cool-down cycle. Sudden removal of power from hot lamps, such as disconnecting the power cord or from a power outage, can result in overheating and permanent damage. The lamps should be switched off only via the printer software.
NOTE: A customer-supplied UPS will not support the UV cool-down cycle.
●The media supply may be wound either printed-side-out or printed-side-in, but the takeup must be loaded printed-side-in.
●The default head height is set to 2.2 mm (0.085 in) above the media. (The space below the carriage will measure 1.78 mm (0.070 in) due to the printhead protection frame around the outside of the carriage.) The head height can be adjusted up or down at the control panel (Printing > Options).
●The Media Wizard stores a set of operational parameters for predefined and user-defined media types. When you load a new media type, select an existing Media Wizard set, or create a custom set. Media Wizard parameter sets can be selected at any time from the control panel.
●Wear cotton gloves when loading media to prevent fingerprints that could show after printing. You can use a 90% solution of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to clean fingerprints and reduce static electricity on synthetic media (allow to dry five minutes before printing).
●DO NOT reprint over any output that has not completely cured (for example, due to a UV lamp malfunction).
●DO NOT rest or store a media roll on end, or you could cause edge creases that could strike the printheads during printing. To avoid bowing, store sheet-fed media flat, not standing on end.
●DO NOT set heavy objects on the power cord or printer cable; do not bend the cables or force them into contorted positions.
●DO NOT place heavy objects anywhere on the printer.
●Since automatic head maintenance cannot occur when the printer is powered down, keep the printer powered on at all times if possible. The printer will enter a power-saving Sleep Mode if idle for a userdefined period of time. If automatic head maintenance does not occur for an extended period, manual purging may be necessary to restore the printheads to working condition (see Startup and check jet health on page 114). If all power is lost to the printer, ink will drip from the printheads due to loss of printhead vacuum, collect on the bottom of the carriage, and drip into the printer or onto the media drive belt. Keep the printer connected to a UPS to prevent vacuum loss to the printheads (see Electrical on page 2).
●If the printer will be completely powered down for an extended period (such as over a long holiday period), all printheads should be emptied of ink (see Printhead Procedures under Maintenance menu on page 41) and the bottom of the carriage cleaned. To resume printing, the printheads must be refilled with ink, purged, and restored to working condition. See User cleaning on page 74 and Startup and check jet health on page 114 for instructions.
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Safety warnings
●UV light — The ultraviolet (UV) curing lamps emit high power UV light. The printer must be operated with all safety shielding installed to protect the operator from eye and skin damage. When operated according to manufacturer’s instructions, safety glasses or other protective clothing are not necessary.
●Mechanical hazards — Keep fingers away from carriage and media path. Do not exceed the maximum weight load of the input or output tables, as printed on the label.
●Ink — Read and practice safety guidelines as outlined in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the ink, and post the document in the work area as required by prevailing law. Avoid any contact with skin and eyes. Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors. Respirator protection may be required under exceptional circumstances when excessive air contamination exists. None of the component substances have established exposure standards per OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH. Collect waste ink in container provided. Dispose of ink according to MSDS and local regulations. Keep the waste-ink spigot closed during printing.
●Special ventilation is not required to meet US OSHA requirements on occupational exposure to VOCs from the HP UV-curable inks used with the printer. Special ventilation equipment installation is at the discretion of the customer; no specific HP recommendation is intended. Customers should consult state and local requirements and regulations.
●Electrical — WITH THE POWER SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, POWER MAY STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE PRINTER COMPONENTS. To completely cut power from the printer, you must unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
●Ozone — The high power UV light emitted by the curing lamps and ionizer bar reacts with oxygen and produces ozone. This formation tends to be greatest during lamp startup. The lamps include ozone filters to reduce ozone production. The printer should be operated in a well-ventilated area to avoid minor effects such as headaches, fatigue, and dryness of the upper respiratory tract. Normal air movement will mix the ozone with fresh air, causing it to revert back to oxygen.
●Hazardous waste — THE PRINTER ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A LITHIUM BATTERY DEVICE. THERE IS A DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. The battery must be replaced only by authorized service providers, and must be replaced only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of this lithium battery device in accordance with local, state (or province), and Federal (or country) solid waste requirements.
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Quick tour
Figure 1-1 Input side
1.Touch-screen control panel
2.UV-filtered observation windows
3.Exhaust vents
4.Rigid media alignment pins
5.Electronics box (inside enclosure)
6.Data ports
7.Main power switch
8.Main power, takeup system power inlet ports, serial number and regulatory label (on lower enclosure)
9.Media drive belt
10.Media input roller (inside cover)
11.Media alignment bar (inside cover)
12.Media output roller (inside cover)
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13.Profiler docking station
Figure 1-2 Ink supply compartment
14.Ink homogenizer power outlet
15.Ink supply rack
16.Ink connections
17.Vacuum system auxiliary power inlet
18.Vacuum adjustment knob (factory adjustment, do not change)
Figure 1-3 Output side
19.Service station and printhead carriage access door
20.Printhead maintenance vacuum (inside enclosure)
21.Waste ink spigot
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Special features
Printheads
●Printheads — variable drop size, piezoelectric printheads.
Ink system
●Off-Head System (OHS) — Bulk ink boxes with integrated filters. No-drip quick connectors simplify ink box replacement.
●Onboard vacuum system — Provides vacuum to maintain negative printhead pressure.
●Patented automated printhead service station — Fully maintains the health of the printheads while idle or in service, without operator intervention.
●HP White Ink Homogenizer — Part of the optional white ink upgrade accessory kit, keeps white pigments dispersed for optimal print quality. The white ink upgrade option and white ink cartridge are required to print with white ink. See Order accessories on page 73 and Order ink supplies on page 24 for ordering information.
Media handling
●Automatic head height — Printer automatically sets the correct head height above sheet-fed media.
●Automatic media width sensing — Automatically detects the width and position of sheet-fed media, for precise image placement (for detectable media, otherwise the manual method can be used).
●Built-in static charge abatement — Ionizer bars help dissipate static electric charge from synthetic media.
●Rigid media tables feature a flip-up top for space-saving storage: it flips up for use, and down for storage.
●Optional extension tables can be added to the ends of the standard tables to handle longer sheets of media. See Order accessories on page 73 for ordering information.
●Optional roll-fed media supply and takeup system with table-top roll holder is available for handling roll-fed media. See Order accessories on page 73 for ordering information.
Calibration
The printer uses a high-resolution digital imaging sensor (camera) and embedded software to align the printheads, and to detect and replace missing jets. Manual and automatic calibrations are available.
●AutoSet calibration — Automatically aligns printheads bidirectionally for precise positioning of inkjet pixels, and runs AutoJet.
●AutoJet calibration— Compensates for most lost or misfiring jets by locating them and using substitute jets without slowing printing speed.
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Performance and ease-of-use
●Media Wizard — Stores and recalls a set of operating parameters by media type and print mode, for optimal printing performance. Includes a set of predefined settings for standard media. You can also create and save custom settings for other media.
●Edge-to-edge printing — Provides the look of “full bleed” prints without trimming.
●Stored jobs — Stores print jobs on the printer's internal hard disk drive for subsequent reprinting without having to resend it from the RIP.
●Simplified control panel interface — Touch-screen control panel with graphical interface presents frequently-used functions. A menu provides access to less-frequently used functions and troubleshooting help.
●User assistance — Control panel features online help, interactive procedures, scheduled cleaning reminders, and diagnostics to assist the user, reducing training and troubleshooting time.
●HP Embedded Web Server — By entering the printer's IP address into the address bar of any web browser on your local area network, you can view printer status, change certain settings, upgrade the printer firmware, and download system log files.
Use the HP Embedded Web Server
When the printer is connected to your local area network (LAN), you can enter the printer's IP address into the address bar of your web browser to display printer status, set the internal date and time of the printer, download a log file, update the printer firmware, and transfer a custom Media Wizard definition.
Connect to the HP Embedded Web Server
To connect to the Embedded Web Server, open a web browser on any computer connected to the same network as the printer, and enter the printer's IP address into the browser (http://[ip-address]). The printer's IP address is displayed on the System screen of the printer's control panel. When the browser connects to the printer, the Embedded Web Server displays its home page.
Display the printer status
To display the printer status, including media type loaded and amount of ink remaining, select the printer status option from the Embedded Web Server menu.
Display the current control panel image
To display an image of the screen that is currently displayed on the control panel, select the option from the Embedded Web Server menu.
Set the date and time
To set the printer date and time, select this option from the Embedded Web Server menu. Enter the current date and time as specified on this screen, and click the Set Time button.
NOTE: To ensure the proper scheduling of automatic maintenance operations and times and dates in event logs, verify the correct local time on the printer, and adjust as needed for daylight savings time changes if observed at your location.
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Download a printer events file
The printer maintains a continuous log of its operations and settings in plain text files, which it stores on its internal hard disk drive. These files are useful for troubleshooting. To access these files, select the Get Printer Events Files option from the Embedded Web Server menu. From the list of files, click the link to the file you want to view or save to your computer.
Update the printer software
HP occasionally issues new versions of the embedded software (printer firmware). After obtaining an update file, you can use the Embedded Web Server to install it onto the printer.
From the Embedded Web Server, select the Update Printer Software option from the menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to upload and install the software update.
Transfer a custom media definition
The Media Wizard enables you to define custom media definitions, in addition to the standard definitions that are supplied with the printer. You can use the Embedded Web Server to download a custom media definition from a printer to your computer, then upload it to a different printer.
When you select Retrieve Custom Media File from the web server, the web server displays a list of custom media definitions that exist on the printer. Select one of these definitions, and it is saved to your computer.
To send a custom media definition to a printer, enter its IP address into the web browser. When you choose Select Custom Media File to Install from the web server, the web server prompts you to browse to and enter the name of the file you want to send to the printer. When you click Send, the file is sent to the printer. After the printer receives the file, it should be visible on the printer's control panel in the list of media.
Display job accounting information
Select Job Accounting to display information for each print job, such as date and time printed, and amount of media and ink used.
Display printer usage data
Select Printer Usage to display the cumulative amounts of sheet-fed media, roll-fed media, and ink used for the life of the printer.
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2Configure and load media
●Configure media
●Work with the rigid media tables
●Load rigid media
●Load roll-fed media with table-top roll holder
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Configure media
Before the printer will accept a print job, it must be configured for a specific media type. The currentlyconfigured media type, if any, is displayed on the Home page of the control panel.
1.If the control panel displays the media type you intend to load, press Load and go to Load rigid media on page 14. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
2.In the Activity Tray on the control panel, press the Media icon. The Media screen appears.
See Use the control panel on page 34 for a complete description of the control panel screens and options.
3.Press Configure.
The Select Media to Load menu appears.
4.Press a media name, or Create Media Type.
The list of media types ends with the option Create Media Type (page down to the end of the list by pressing the page down button).
●If you press a media name, a list of settings appears for you to review. See Media Wizard on page 11 for a description of the settings.
●If you press Create Media Type, the control panel prompts you to select a standard media type to use as a starting point for the new media type settings. After you select a standard media type, the control panel prompts you for a name for the new media type, then a list of settings appears for you to review and change if necessary.Media Wizard on page 11 for a description of the settings.
TIP: Start by using one of the standard media types. If you are not using a standard media type, select the standard media type that most closely matches the media you are using. Then only if necessary, create a new media type using the standard type you selected as a starting point, and adjust it as needed.
5.Review and change (for previously-created custom media types only) the media settings as needed.
6.Press Out or Proceed once or twice until the printer displays the prompt “Load media now?”
7.Press No to save your configuration and cancel the load process, or press Yes and proceed to Load rigid media on page 14 or Load roll-fed media with table-top roll holder on page 19.
NOTE: When you create a custom media type on the printer, in order to print on the new media type, you must also add the new media type using Media Manager for the Onyx RIP, or EasyMedia for the Caldera RIP. Refer to the documentation for your RIP for instructions.
Media Wizard
To view or delete settings for an existing media type, press Media > Wizard. The Media Wizard also lets you create a media type without configuring it as the currently-loaded media.
For each media type, the Media Wizard stores the following settings (as indicated, some settings apply to either roll-fed or sheet-fed media only):
●General Media Settings
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To change the general media settings, press Media > Wizard > closest media type > Proceed > enter media name > Proceed >
Settings.
Create Media Type > Proceed > select Proceed > Yes > Change General Media
◦Vacuum Fan Level — Adjusts the amount of vacuum at the media drive belt. Observe the media as the fan speed changes. If the media is lifting off the belt, increase the fan speed. If the media advance seems impeded by the vacuum, decrease the fan speed.
◦Feed Method — Roll-fed (with optional supply and takeup system installed) or Cut Sheet.
◦Weight — Sets the media belt drive motor and media advance amount to handle Light (up to 22 kg (50 lb)) or Heavy (22–113 kg (50–250 lb)) media.
CAUTION: The input and output tables are rated at a maximum load of 68.0 kg (150 lb). Do not exceed this maximum load.
◦Misc Settings
●Use Rollers — Sets whether the Input and Output media rollers are used (Yes) or not used (No) with the Flat Media setting (see Load rigid media on page 14). When set to Yes, the rollers will move up or down as needed to be just above the surface of the media. When set to No, the rollers will move to their highest point and remain there.
●Detectable to Printer — If Yes, the media sensor and image sensor will be used. If No, the media sensor and image sensor will not be used (with clear films, for example).
●Conductive — Sets whether the ionizer bar is used.
●Print Mode Specific Settings — For custom media types, this screen enables you to adjust the settings for each print mode and color set combination. See Available print modes on page 26 for a detailed description of print modes and color sets.
To change the print mode specific settings, press Media > Wizard > Create Media Type > Proceed > select closest media type > Proceed > enter media name > Proceed > Proceed > Yes > View Print Mode Specific Settings.
◦Print Mode — Select the print mode whose settings you want to change.
◦Color Set — Select the color set whose settings you want to change.
◦Change Print Mode Specific Settings — Change settings for the print mode and color set you selected.
●Select UV Lamp Power — A high lamp power setting increases ink curing power, important at high speeds and for older lamps that are losing their intensity; a low setting for newer lamps extends their life.
Closing the shutter on the trailing lamp blocks the UV light from the lamp, which allows the drop of jetted ink to spread out more before it is cured, resulting in a glossier look to the print. The color profile used must take this into account for accurate color matching.
●Select Print Delay — A longer printing delay helps dissipate heat from heat-sensitive substrates, while a shorter delay speeds printing throughput.
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Work with the rigid media tables
Figure 2-1 Output (1) and input (2) tables
The printer includes a set of standard input and output tables for rigid media handling: one for the input side of the printer, and one for the output side. These tables are assembled, installed and leveled when the printer is installed. The tables are designed to be used only when the tabletop is in the horizontal position and latched to the printer. The latches, see (1) Figure 2-2 Table latches and release cable on page 13, are needed for safety, print quality, and to provide a ground path to discharge the electrostatic charge from synthetic media.
The tabletop can be pivoted to a near-vertical position to save space during storage. After detaching the tables from the printer, release the tabletop latches by pulling the release cable, see (2) Figure 2-2 Table latches and release cable on page 13, under the tabletop. To return the tabletop to its operating position, pivot the table top down and press down firmly to engage the latches.
Figure 2-2 Table latches and release cable
Optional extension tables are also available as accessories. When properly assembled and attached to the ends of the standard tables, the extension tables enable safe and reliable handling of large media sheets. During use, the extension tables must be latched to the standard tables for safety, print quality, and to provide a ground path to discharge the electrostatic charge from synthetic media. When not attached to the
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standard tables, the extension table tops are designed to pivot into the storage position under their own weight.
CAUTION: The standard and accessory extension tables are intended for use only when attached to the printer as described in these instructions. When not in use, the tables should be stored with the table tops folded in the storage position. Use caution when operating the table tops and moving the tables, to avoid personal injury or damage to property.
NOTE: If the accessory tables were properly leveled when they were installed, they should not have to be leveled again. If sheet-fed media feed problems occur, make sure the accessory tables are securely latched to the standard tables, and verify that the tables are level. Check for level over the fixed support assembly first, then over the folding support, and adjust the table wheels up or down as necessary.
Load rigid media
NOTE: See Table A-2 Media sizes on page 104 for a list of supported media sizes.
1.If the rigid media tables are not already installed, position the input and output tables at each end of the media drive belt, and engage the attachment latches to the printer. Make sure that the pivoting table tops are securely latched in the operating position.
NOTE: If you have the optional roll-fed media accessory installed, remove the foam press rollers. The foam press rollers are not used with rigid media.
2.At the end of the Configure Media process (see Configure media on page 11), press Yes on the control panel; or press Home > Load Media.
Before you can load, you must configure the media as explained in Configure media on page 11.
3.Select one of the following media rollers options, then press Proceed:
●Flat Media — If the rollers were set to “Yes” in the media configuration (see Configure media
on page 11), the rollers will move up or down as needed to be just above the surface of the media. If the rollers were set to “No”, the rollers will remain at their highest point and will not be used. In either case, the full imageable length of the sheet is available for printing.
●Warped Media, Hold Down — When a sheet is loaded, the leading edge is advanced so that it is underneath the output roller. Printing is allowed only until the trailing edge of the sheet has reached the input roller. The imageable area of the sheet is reduced by 65.4 cm (25.8 in) from both the leading and trailing edges.
●Short Media — Enables printing on sheets that are not long enough to reach the output roller and thickness sensor at the same time. The media length must be at least 22 cm (8.5 in).
NOTE: The media rollers are lowered to just above the media with any force or pressure, other than their own weight. They are designed to hold down lighter weight media with at most a moderate amount of warping. They may have no effect on heavier, badly warped media. For best results, use the flattest available media.
4.Select the approximate thickness or enter the exact thickness of the media you are loading, then press
Proceed.
5.Load the sheet of media onto the input table, sliding it forward against the media alignment bar (under the printhead carriage rail), then left along the media alignment bar until the media touches the leftmost alignment pin.
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6.Press Sheet Ready on the control panel, or Cancel to cancel the media load process.
TIP: Before you press Sheet Ready, you can press Turn On Lamps on the control panel to initiate their warm-up cycle while you complete the subsequent steps in the load process. This will enable printing to begin sooner than if you allow the lamps to be turned on automatically. You can also change the head height at this time.
7.Enter the number of sheets:
●Single sheet
●N-UP Sheet Feed (Same Dimensions) — For two or more sheets of the same size loaded at once across the width of the printer
●N-UP Sheet Feed (Different Dimensions) — For two or more sheets of different sizes loaded at once across the width of the printer
8.Select the media length from the list, or enter a length manually, then press Proceed.
The printer measures the media, and the control panel displays a summary screen of the settings you specified.
9.Press Proceed to confirm that the media has loaded. The Home page appears.
10.Send a print job from the RIP or print a Stored Job from the printer.
For multiple copy jobs ejected to the output side of the printer, the printer control panel will prompt for the next sheet a short time before the previous sheet is done printing. Load the subsequent sheet against the media alignment bar, and press Sheet Ready on the control panel. The printer prints on the next sheet and will use the same option settings on all of the copies in the print job.
Use the camera to locate the sheets
The on-carriage camera is used to locate the position of each sheet as part of the load process. To specify load options:
1.On the Printing page, press Options.
2.From the Options menu, press Measure Media. The Measure Media Frequency menu appears:
●Measure only on first load — Only the first row is measured, and those measurements are used for all subsequent rows. Use the alignment pins to locate the sheets in subsequent rows. This speeds throughput by eliminating the measurement step for each row.
●Measure on all loads — Each sheet in every row of sheets will be measured, and reported to the server. This aids in accurate placement of edge-to-edge images. In this mode, use of the alignment pins is unnecessary.
●Don't measure media — Does not measure the sheets, for fastest throughput. Use only if there are wide margins on all four sides, or for transparent media, which the printer cannot detect. Use the alignment pins to locate the sheets.
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3.Press a Measure Media option.
When you select a Measure Media option, the Measure Media Type menu appears. This enables you to select a trade-off between image placement accuracy and throughput.
●Minimal — Measures the media width once, locates leading edge near the user side on subsequent loads.
●Standard — Measures the media width once, estimates skew by locating the leading edge near the user and service sides on subsequent loads.
●One Edge — On first load, measures both edges; on subsequent loads, measures the left edge only.
●Maximal — On every load, measures the media width at two points to estimate skew, finds the leading edge near the user side.
If the print job has wide margins, you can increase throughput with Minimal or One Edge. For edge-to- edge printing, increase accuracy by selecting Standard or Maximal.
4.Press a Measure Media Type option.
After you select a Measure Media Type option, a message appears to remind you to load the same number of sheets with every N-UP group, until they have all been printed. Press Proceed to dismiss this message and return to the printer options menu.
Quick Load
After printing is complete, you can reload a sheet of the same media type and dimensions without reconfiguring the media. Use Quick Load or Load:
NOTE: This option is available if you select Measure only on first load from the Measure Media Frequency menu (see Use the camera to locate the sheets on page 15).
1.Press Load on the Home Page screen.
The control panel displays a menu with a Quick Load and Load option.
●To load a sheet of media with the same media type with the same dimensions as the previous job, press Quick Load.
●To load a sheet of media with the same media type with the same dimensions as the previous job, but different flatness, thickness, or number of N-UP sheets, press Load. The control panel allows you to respecify these options.
2.Place the media onto the media drive belt, and push it flush against the media alignment bar, then left along the media alignment bar until it touches the leftmost alignment pin.
At this point, the control panel allows you to adjust the vacuum fans and head height off the media.
3.Press Sheet Ready on the control panel.
The printer is ready to receive the next job from the RIP or Stored Jobs on the printer.
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Multi-sheet N-Up
Multiple-sheet N-Up allows you to print more than one copy of a single job or multiple jobs on multiple sheets across the belt of either the same or different dimensions, using multiple rows of sheets until the job is complete. Use the built-in media alignment pins for quick positioning of the sheets across the printer’s width. Align the left side of each sheet with one of the pins, with a small space from the right edge of the sheet to the next pin, to allow for variations in sheet dimensions. Alternatively, if you position the pins with zero clearance between the sheets and each pin, before each print be sure to raise the pins over the thickness of the sheets; otherwise the sheets could become skewed.
NOTE: When printing multi-sheet N-Up on media that cannot be detected by the printer's media sensor (black, dark colored, reflective, or clear), the sheets in each row must be spaced equally.
This type of printing works best with an image that has wide margins on all four edges, but edge-to-edge printing is also possible by carefully matching the dimensions of the image(s) to the dimensions of the media sheets. Margins can be defined by the RIP or can be set and adjusted on the printer.
To enable, select one of the N-Up Sheet Feed options when loading media and have the number of sheets you intend to print across the width of the printer in position to be loaded. Sheets must not be more than 7.6 cm (3 in) apart from each other. Use the alignment pins if you will be printing multiple rows.
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Table 2-1 Supported sheet configurations
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Single image |
Multi-image |
Remaining copy |
2-sided |
Nesting |
Eject settings |
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Single sheet |
Yes (N copies) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Input, Output, |
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Off |
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Multi-sheet |
Yes (N copies) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Input, Output |
(same |
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dimensions) |
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Multi-sheet |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Output |
(different |
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dimensions) |
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Multi-sheet printing (same dimensions)
Multiple copies of a single image can be made by setting the quantity to a number equal to or greater than the number of the sheets you loaded. The printer prompts you to load more sheets until the number of copies you specified has been printed. You can print any number of copies in this configuration, even if the total number does not divide evenly into the number of sheets per row. Only the last row may have a different number of sheets.
The Multi-Image feature is enabled by selecting the Print 2-Sided / Multi Image N-Up button in the lower right corner of the Stored Jobs screen, then selecting Multi-Image N-Up in the following screen. Each of the jobs across the belt can be different jobs, but all jobs must have the same color set and resolution. Once the first job is selected, the printer displays jobs with a color set or resolution mismatch with a red border. If a different print mode is desired, or if separate jobs have different print modes but share the same resolution, a single print mode is changeable by selecting Print Mode in the summary screen. Enter the number of image groups or ‘rows’ to be printed and press Proceed.
Multi-sheet printing (different dimensions)
As with multi-sheet printing with the same dimensions, multiple copies of a single image can be made by setting the quantity to a number equal to or greater than the number of the sheets you loaded. Because
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sheets can be of different sizes, and the image of a single size, be careful about job alignment and overprinting onto the belt.
Again, as with multi-sheet printing with the same dimensions, the Multi-Image feature is selected from the Stored Jobs screen, following the same process. Because sheets can be of different sizes, and the images of various sizes, be careful about job size and alignment when selecting jobs.
Load roll-fed media with table-top roll holder
If the optional roll-fed media supply and takeup system with table-top roll holder is installed on the printer, you can print on roll-fed media in the following way.
NOTE: See Table A-2 Media sizes on page 104 for a list of supported media sizes.
1.If installed, detach the rigid media output table from the printer, and set it aside.
2.Install the table-top roll holders into the holes on the input table, allowing the media to be loaded centered on the printer.
3.Load media onto the table-top roll holder, spooling off the top, with the media centered.
NOTE: The table-top roll holder supports only print side out.
NOTE: To prevent fingerprints from showing on printed output, wear gloves while handling the media.
4.Configure the media as explained in Configure media on page 11. At the end of the Configure Media process, press Proceed on the control panel.
OR
If the media is already configured, from the Home page of the control panel, press Load.
NOTE: Be sure to enter the correct media thickness. The printer can detect the thickness of sheet-fed media only if the media is loaded under the media thickness sensor, which is located at the user end of the carriage rail. For roll-fed media (if enabled), use the manufacturer's specification or use a caliper to measure the thickness.
5.As prompted by the control panel, ensure that only a single foam roller is being used and is in the storage position. Pull media from the spool and feed it into the printer, use the forward and backward buttons and fans on and off selector on the control panel to assist. Then press Proceed.
6.Place the foam roller into its operating position and advance the media past the output roller. Then press Proceed.
7.Return the foam roller to its storage position, ensure that the vacuum fans are off and hold the Advance Media button for several seconds to assist in media tracking. Press Proceed to continue.
8.Place the foam roller into the operating position and make any final positioning adjustments. Press
Proceed.
9.On the Select Thickness Units screen, press the option that corresponds to the units you will use.
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10.Enter the media length or press Cancel for an undefined length. The printer measures the media width.
11.On the Front Page screen, press Proceed.
The Front Page screen appears on the control panel.
Use the camera to locate the media
For roll-fed media, you can choose between two levels of precision for finding the left (user end), and right (service end) edges of the media.
1.On the Printing page, press Options.
2.From the Options menu, press Measure Media.
The Measure Media Frequency menu appears. This enables you to select a trade-off between image placement accuracy and throughput.
●When loading — Locates the left and right edges only when loading a roll of media.
●Before each copy — Locates the left and right edges of the media before each print. This enables the printer to compensate for any “drifting” of the media, and print the image at the correct location.
Check Media Skew — the printer measures the skew of the media when measuring the width when the media is loaded or reloaded. The feature is disabled when Before each copy is enabled.
3.Press a Measure Media Type option. The Options menu reappears.
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3Load inks
●Load inks
●Order ink supplies
NOTE: UV inks have a limited shelf life. The Warranty Ends date listed on the ink box label should be taken into account when ordering inks, rotating ink in inventory, and planning print jobs. Printing with an ink supply after this date may result in substandard image quality.
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Load inks
The amount of ink in the ink supply box is tracked by the printer software and recorded on its corresponding profiler. The control panel displays a bar graph with the ink levels in each ink box. When the control panel shows that the ink is low, replace the ink box with a full ink box of the same color, and replace the profiler.
NOTE: You may want to wear gloves (latex or nitrile) and have a paper towel handy to catch the drops of ink that may fall from the ink tube connection during this procedure.
Figure 3-1 Ink boxes (both styles of connectors can be used with the printer)
Unload an empty ink box
1.Remove the profiler.
2.Lift the box out of its holder and turn the box upside down so the ink tube is pointing up.
3.Grasp the metal connector where the ink tube enters the printer, and push it up to release the ink supply tube.
4.Remove and dispose of the ink box (refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for proper disposal procedures).
Load a full ink box
1.Open the new ink box and locate the supply connector.
2.Locate and remove the profiler, and set aside until step 5.
3.Shake, invert and install the ink box into position in the holder, so the ink supply tube is at the bottom of the box.
NOTE: The pigments in the inks can settle to the bottom of the ink box during storage. To reduce inaccurate color in prints, invert and vigorously shake the ink box for at least one minute before installing it into the printer.
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4.Insert the ink tube connector into the metal connector on the printer.
The position for each ink color is shown on a label below each ink box and next to the profiler docking station. The white ink box has a split “Y” supply line that connects the box to two ink ports on the printer (Light Cyan/White and Light Magenta/White).
5.Install the profiler in the corresponding docking station slot.
NOTE: Printing with white ink requires you to install the optional White Ink Upgrade Kit and then perform a white ink conversion. See Order accessories on page 73 for ordering instructions.
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