Oce Colorado 1640 Operation Manual

Operation guide

Océ Colorado 1640

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Language

Original instructions that are in American English.

Trademarks

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Edition 05-2017

Software version 1.0

Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction.........................................................................................................................7

About this guide .............................................................................................................................................. 8

About the users................................................................................................................................................ 9

About the Océ Colorado 1640....................................................................................................................... 10

Safe use...........................................................................................................................................................11

Notes for the reader....................................................................................................................................... 12

Available documentation...............................................................................................................................14

Chapter 2

Explore the system........................................................................................................... 15

The components of the printer - media output side....................................................................................16

The components of the roll winder...............................................................................................................17

The components of the printer sides............................................................................................................18

The components of the printer - media input side...................................................................................... 19

The components of the media drawer......................................................................................................... 20

The components of the printer - top cover open.........................................................................................22

Chapter 3

Handle the media..............................................................................................................23

General workflow for using media............................................................................................................... 24

Configure media in the RIP............................................................................................................................25

Download an Océ Colorado 1640 media profile....................................................................................25

Manage media profiles in Onyx..............................................................................................................26

Manage media profiles in Caldera..........................................................................................................33

Choose a media category........................................................................................................................42

Change the media settings......................................................................................................................44

Select a print mode .................................................................................................................................47

Prepare media for printing............................................................................................................................ 48

Load a media roll (position 1)................................................................................................................. 48

Load a media roll (position 2)................................................................................................................. 54

Calibrate the media..................................................................................................................................60

Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder........................................................................................ 61

Print with or without winding........................................................................................................................63

Winding options.......................................................................................................................................63

Print and wind without a tension bar.....................................................................................................64

Print and wind with a tension bar...........................................................................................................67

Print and wind with a locked tension bar ..............................................................................................71

Print without winding.............................................................................................................................. 75

Cut and unload media....................................................................................................................................77

Cut the media........................................................................................................................................... 77

Cut the media (manual)...........................................................................................................................79

Unload a take-up media roll from the roll winder.................................................................................81

Unload a media roll from the drawer.....................................................................................................84

Chapter 4

Print a job.......................................................................................................................... 87

General workflow for printing a job..............................................................................................................88

Contents

Print a job........................................................................................................................................................89

Pause, resume, cancel or stop a job............................................................................................................. 90

Status on the operator panel.........................................................................................................................91

Chapter 5

Maintain the system.........................................................................................................93

Maintain the printheads.................................................................................................................................94

Guidelines for printhead maintenance...................................................................................................94

Start automatic maintenance..................................................................................................................96

Start manual maintenance......................................................................................................................97

Clean the maintenance station, wiper and clean wall.......................................................................... 99

Clean the matrix plate............................................................................................................................103

Maintain the printer......................................................................................................................................108

Refill ink.................................................................................................................................................. 108

Replace the maintenance tray...............................................................................................................111

Replace the wiper...................................................................................................................................117

Replace the knife....................................................................................................................................120

Replace the filters (optional)................................................................................................................. 123

Refill the chiller.......................................................................................................................................126

Vacuum the chiller................................................................................................................................. 131

List of Océ Colorado 1640 maintenance materials.................................................................................... 134

Chapter 6

Improve quality............................................................................................................... 137

General workflow for solving quality problems........................................................................................ 138

Print a quality check chart............................................................................................................................140

Analyze the printhead quality check chart................................................................................................. 141

Calibrate the printhead................................................................................................................................ 142

Calibrate the printhead carriage..................................................................................................................143

Solve specific quality problems.................................................................................................................. 144

Solve misaligned colors........................................................................................................................ 144

Solve color banding...............................................................................................................................145

Solve gloss banding.............................................................................................................................. 146

Solve wrinkles in black.......................................................................................................................... 147

Solve graininess.....................................................................................................................................148

Solve unsharp lines and text.................................................................................................................149

Solve fisheye.......................................................................................................................................... 150

Solve smudges.......................................................................................................................................151

Prevent media touches..........................................................................................................................152

Chapter 7

Configure the network and security settings.............................................................. 153

Configure the network................................................................................................................................. 154

Open the settings editor.............................................................................................................................. 156

Log in as a System administrator .............................................................................................................. 157

Change the System administrator password.............................................................................................159

Configure a mail server for password recovery........................................................................................ 160

Troubleshoot the mail server configuration.............................................................................................. 162

Recover the System administrator password............................................................................................163

Security in the system..................................................................................................................................164

Certificates overview....................................................................................................................................165

Import a trusted certificate.......................................................................................................................... 166

Enable the use of HTTPS............................................................................................................................. 167

Install Windows updates..............................................................................................................................169

Make a backup..............................................................................................................................................170

Restore a backup.......................................................................................................................................... 171

Enable system installation from USB......................................................................................................... 172

Contents

Chapter 8

Troubleshooting and support........................................................................................173

General support............................................................................................................................................174

Change the regional settings................................................................................................................ 174

Move the printer.....................................................................................................................................175

Turn the printer on and off....................................................................................................................176

General troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................177

Stop the printer...................................................................................................................................... 177

Restart the printer.................................................................................................................................. 178

Turn the printer on after a power cut...................................................................................................179

Remove media from the paper path.................................................................................................... 180

Cancel the replacement of a maintenance tray...................................................................................184

Clean ink pollution on the printer............................................................................................................... 185

Guidelines for cleaning uncured ink.....................................................................................................185

Clean the media cover...........................................................................................................................186

Clean the platen..................................................................................................................................... 188

Clean the guide plate and replace the foams and roller assy............................................................ 190

Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction

About this guide

Introduction

The guide addresses the Océ Colorado 1640 and is written for the printer operator.

It describes the complete workflow of the printer: from setup to the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the machine.

Process Actions Reference

Before using the sys‐ tem

Daily use

Maintenance

Network and security

Troubleshooting

Operator skill level

Components of the printer

Use the RIP software

Load, wind, and cut media

Print a job

Improve quality

Clean and maintain the printheads

Maintain the rest of the printer

Network and security options

Clear jams, stop the printer

Clean polluted parts

Explore the system

Configure media in the RIP

page 25

Handle the media Print a job

on page 89

Improve quality Maintain the printheads

Maintain the printer

on page 15

on page 23

on page 137

on page 94

on page 108

Configure the network and security settings

General troubleshooting

page 177

Clean ink pollution on the printer

page 185

on page 153

This guide describes safeguards for the protection of an instructed person. Instructed person is a term applied to persons who have been instructed and trained by a skilled person, or who are supervised by a skilled person, to identify energy sources that may cause pain and to take precautions to avoid unintentional contact with or exposure to those energy sources.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

About the users

Introduction

There are various types of users who can use the Océ Colorado 1640 each with its own role in the complete workflow.

The various roles can be filled in by the same person or by multiple people. This manual is mainly written for the Printer operator.

Prepress operator

• Receives and prepares job

• Uses design suites and RIP front ends to prepare the specific jobs

• Delivers 'ready to print jobs' to the printer operator

Media specialist

• Creates media profiles for new media or applications

• Manages media types and media profiles

Printer operator

About the users

• Operates the RIP to process and print jobs

• Manages the jobs, such as pausing, resuming and deleting jobs, loading, winding and cutting media etc.

• Operates the printer and takes care of the daily use

• Maintains the printer, such as cleaning the matrix plate, maintenance station, refilling ink etc.

System administrator

• Configures and manages the network

• Configures and manages the security settings

• Keeps the system up-to-date and secure

• Controls access

NOTE

Chapter 1 - Introduction

About the Océ Colorado 1640

Introduction

The Océ Colorado 1640 is a 64 inch roll to roll production printer that uses a unique UV gel ink technology.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Safe use

Introduction

When you operate the Océ Colorado 1640 you have to take note of the safety precautions and follow the guidelines.

Safety documents

Before you operate the printer read the following documents and follow the instructions:

• The safety manual

• The MSDS - safety data sheets

Safe use

For more information, see

Stickers

Take note of the safety and precaution stickers in and on the machine. You can find an explanation of all the stickers in the safety manual.

Working with UVgel ink

The Océ Colorado 1640 UVgel ink needs to be handled with care. Follow the instructions in this manual to work with ink safely and read all the warnings before you start the procedure. When you have to clean ink protect yourself and follow the prescribed procedure. For more information,

Guidelines for cleaning uncured ink

see

Available documentation

on page 185.

on page 14.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Notes for the reader

Typography

This manual uses the following typography to indicate elements that are part of the user interface.

Typography Indicates

[Text between square brackets] Name of a button, tile, setting, value, or other

<Text between angle brackets> • Name of a key on a keyboard

option of the user interface

• Name of a variable: item that varies according to the context

Text displayed in courier font

[Text]→[displayed in]→[menucascade] Names of options to be used in a fixed order

Safety symbols

Before you use this product, make sure you read and understand the safety information that belongs to the product. Find the safety information on follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

This manual uses the following safety symbols to indicate hazards and precautions.

Symbol Type of symbol Indicates

WARNING

CAUTION

• File path

• Command Prompt comment

http://downloads.oce.com

Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions. This indication can concern hazards that have a specific CAUTION symbol. The 'hot surface', 'electric shock', 'moving parts' and 'laser beam' cautions are listed below.

. Also be sure to

Chapter 1 - Introduction

CAUTION Hot surface

Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

CAUTION Electric shock

Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

CAUTION Moving parts

Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

Symbol Type of symbol Indicates

CAUTION Laser beam

Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

Notes for the reader

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Body protection symbols

This manual uses the following body protection symbols to indicate that it is important to protect yourself before performing a specific task or action.

Symbol Type of symbol Indicates

IMPORTANT Hand protection

IMPORTANT Eye protection

IMPORTANT Body protection

Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the machine correctly and to avoid damaging the machine or property.

Indicates a clarification of an operation or contains additional explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended.

Wear the mentioned type of gloves when you perform this task or action.

Use the mentioned type of eye protection when you perform this task or action.

Wear the mentioned type of body protection when you perform this task or action.

IMPORTANT Foot protection

Wear the mentioned type of safety footwear when you perform this task or action.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Available documentation

Introduction

This manual is part of a complete documentation set. The following table shows a complete overview of the available documentation.

Available documentation

NOTE

For up-to-date documentation: visit the Océ downloads website select your printer and language, and find all the support information.

Documentation Available

Operation guide - User manual • On the downloads website under the prod-

Online help • Embedded in the application via a weblink.

"http://downloads.oce.com"

uct name.

• Available as a PDF file in multiple languages.

• Available in multiple languages.

Safety guide • On the downloads website under the prod-

uct name.

• Available as a PDF file in multiple languages.

MSDS - Safety data sheet • On the downloads website under the prod-

uct name.

• Available as a PDF file.

Care and Use poster • On the downloads website under the prod-

uct name.

• Available as a PDF file.

Videos • Available via the online help.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2

Explore the system

74 65321

The components of the printer - media output side

Introduction

From the media output side you can access the operator panel, access the roll winder, collect your print, or replace the knife.

Number Component

1 Knife compartment

2 Guide plate

3 Take-up media roll

4 Power switch

5 Roll winder

6 Operator panel

7 On/off button

Chapter 2 - Explore the system

The components of the roll winder

21 3 4

Introduction

The roll winder is located on the media output side and can be used to wind the printed media.

The components of the roll winder

Number Component

1 Power switch winder

2 Guide plate

3 Take-up media shaft

4 Tension bar

Chapter 2 - Explore the system

21 4

23 4

The components of the printer sides

Introduction

On both printer sides you can perform maintenance actions.

Filter configuration (optional)

Exhaust configuration

Number Component

1 Filter fan (filter configuration)

2 Chiller

3 Exhaust (exhaust configuration)

4 Ink bottle

Chapter 2 - Explore the system

5 64321

The components of the printer - media input side

Introduction

From the media input side you can load media, open the top cover, get access to the maintenance tray and printhead maintenance.

Number Component

1 Manual maintenance door

2 Top cover

3 Media cover

4 Media drawer

5 Maintenance drawer

6 Maintenance tray

Chapter 2 - Explore the system

1 2 3

The components of the media drawer

Introduction

You can open the media drawer on the media input side to load your media rolls.

Number Component

1 Roll loading station

2 Media roll (position 1)

3 Media roll (position 2)

Number Component

1 Locking mechanism

Chapter 2 - Explore the system

Number Component

2 Feed media shaft

3 Roll clamp

The components of the media drawer

Chapter 2 - Explore the system

1 32 4 5 6

The components of the printer - top cover open

Introduction

When you open the top cover you can access the carriages, the platen area and perform several maintenance actions.

Number Component

1 Filter (optional)

2 Knife

3 Curing carriage

4 Platen

5 Printhead carriage

6 Maintenance station

Chapter 2 - Explore the system

Chapter 3

Handle the media

General workflow for using media

Introduction

Use the following workflow to handle the media correctly.

Step Action

Configure media in the RIP

manage the profiles in the RIP.

Prepare media for printing

core on the roll winder and calibrate your media.

Print with or without winding

take-up roll core to wind media, with or without a tension bar.

Cut and unload media

the media drawer.

on page 25. Download and install a media profile, and

on page 48. Load a media roll in the media drawer, a

on page 63. Print without winding or tape media to the

on page 77. Cut media and unload a roll from the winder and

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Configure media in the RIP

Download an Océ Colorado 1640 media profile

Introduction

When you install an Océ Colorado 1640 supported RIP and driver a set of media profiles is automatically installed. Next to that, you can also download the available Océ Colorado 1640 media profiles via the website.

NOTE

Ask your local representative for more information on local arrangements made regarding media profiles.

Configure media in the RIP

Procedure

Open a web browser.

Type in

Select Océ Colorado 1640 in the list and click on [Show downloads].

Click on the [Manuals & Media profiles] tab.

Select your language.

In the list click on [Media profiles database].

Download the preferred media profiles.

"http://downloads.oce.com"

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Onyx

Introduction

You can use Onyx as the RIP software to manage media profiles. You can:

• Install a downloaded media profile

• Copy and edit an existing media profile

• Create a new media profile

NOTE

In order to get the best results it is strongly advised to use the Océ Colorado 1640 media profiles.

Install a downloaded media profile

You have to download a Océ Colorado 1640 media profile before, saved in a media library file (*.OML) for Onyx. For more information, see

page 25.

Step Action

1 Open the Onyx RIP queue.

2 Select the Océ Colorado 1640 printer name.

Download an Océ Colorado 1640 media profile

3 Click on [Configure printer].

The [Configure printer] menu opens.

4 Select the [Media] tab and click on [Import].

A window opens.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Step Action

5 Under [Files and Type] select Media Library Files

(*.OML).

6 Click on [Open] and browse to find your media li-

brary files (*.OML).

7 Click on [Ok]. The window closes.

Manage media profiles in Onyx

8 In the RIP queue you can see that the media pro-

files are installed and can be used.

Copy and edit an existing media profile

Step Action

1 Open the Onyx RIP queue.

2 Click on [Media Manager].

The Media Manager application opens.

3 Click on the Océ Colorado 1640 printer icon and

click on [Media library] above.

4 Select the media profile from the list and click on

[Make Copy]. A new window opens.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Onyx

Step Action

5 Fill in the new media profile name and click on

[Ok] for the new ICC workflow. A new window opens.

6 Follow all the steps. For more information on the

general steps use the Onyx documentation.

7 You can change the Océ Colorado 1640 specific

media category and media settings under [Basic Media Profile Settings]. Click on [Media options].

8 Click on the three dots. In the new window, se-

lect a media type and click on [Edit].

9 A new window opens. You can choose a new

media category and or change the media settings. For more information, see

category tings

on page 42,

on page 44.

Change the media set-

Choose a media

10 Click on [Ok] the window closes.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

NOTE

• When you make a copy of the media profile and you edit the media type, the media category should already be correct for the media type.

• When you still want to change the media category, note that the media settings automatically change to the default values used for that media category.

Step Action

11 Follow the steps. You can change the Océ Colo-

rado 1640 specific print mode settings under [Basic Print Mode Settings]. You can change the print mode and fill in the print mode. For more information, see

print mode

on page 47.

Select a

NOTE

Fill in the same name as the selected print mode to avoid confusion.

12 Click on [Mode options] and change the mode

options. For more information, see

media settings

on page 44.

Change the

Manage media profiles in Onyx

13 Click on [Ok] the window closes.

14 Finish all the steps to create the media profile.

Create a new media profile

NOTE

Only experienced users or color experts can create a new media profile.

Step Action

1 Open the Onyx RIP queue.

2 Click on [Media Manager].

The Media Manager application opens.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Onyx

Step Action

3 Click on the Océ Colorado 1640 printer icon and

click on [Create profiles] above.

4 Click on [Create a new media profile].

A new window opens.

5 Click on [Ok] for the new ICC workflow.

A new window opens.

6 Fill in the new media profile name.

7 Follow all the steps. For more information on the

general steps use the Onyx documentation.

8 Change the Océ Colorado 1640 specific media

category and media settings under [Basic Media Profile Settings]. Click on [Media options].

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Step Action

9 Click on the three dots and click on [Add ] in the

new window.

Manage media profiles in Onyx

10 A new window opens:

on page 42 and page 44.

11 Click on [Ok] the window closes.

12 Follow the steps. Change the Océ Colorado 1640

specific print mode settings under [ Basic Print Mode Settings]. Fill in the print mode name and

on page 47.

mode

Change the media settings

Choose a media category

Select a print

NOTE

Fill in the same name as the selected print mode to avoid confusion.

13 Click on [Mode options] and change the mode

options. For more information, see

media settings

on page 44.

Change the

14 Click on [Ok] the window closes.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Onyx

Step Action

15 Finish all the steps to create the media profile.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Introduction

You can use Caldera as the RIP software to manage media profiles. You can:

• Install a downloaded media profile

• Create a new media profile

• Copy and edit an existing media profile

NOTE

In order to get the best results it is strongly advised to use the Océ Colorado 1640 media profiles.

Install a downloaded media profile

You have to download a Océ Colorado 1640 media profile before, saved in a calpatch file for Caldera (*.calpatch). For more information, see

page 25.

Step Action

1 Open Caldera.

2 Click on the [EasyMedia] icon in the Application-

Bar. A window opens.

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Download an Océ Colorado 1640 media profile

3 Select the printer icon and click on [Next].

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Step Action

4 Select your printer and click on [Next].

5 Click on [Import...].

6 Click on [Install patch].

The file selection window opens.

7 Browse to your calpatch file (*.calpatch) and

click on [Load]. A window with profiles opens.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Step Action

8 Select the profiles you want to install and click

on [Install selection].

9 A message appears with the number of installed

profiles, click on [Ok].

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Copy and edit an existing media profile

Step Action

1 Open Caldera.

2 Click on the [EasyMedia] icon in the Application-

Bar. A window opens.

3 Select the printer icon and click on [Next].

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Step Action

4 Select your printer and click on [Next].

5 Select the media profile you want to copy and

edit.

6 Click on [Dup..].

A window opens.

7 Fill in the values in the media window. For more

information on the general settings use the Caldera documentation. You can change the Océ Colorado 1640 specific settings:

• Under [Parameters]:

on page 42 or

Choose a media category

Change the media settings

page 44.

• Under [Vacuum Power]:

settings

on page 44.

Change the media

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Step Action

8 Click on [Ok].

The window closes.

9 Click on [Next].

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Step Action

10 You can change the Océ Colorado 1640 specific

settings:

• Under [Resolution]:

page 47.

• Under [Parameters]:

tings

on page 44.

Select a print mode

Change the media set-

11 Click on [Ok].

Create a new media profile

NOTE

Only experienced users or color experts can create a new media profile.

Step Action

1 Open Caldera.

2 Click on the [EasyMedia] icon in the Application-

Bar. A window opens.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Step Action

3 Select the printer icon and click on [Next].

4 Select your printer and click on [Next].

Manage media profiles in Caldera

5 Click on [New..].

A window opens.

6 For the Océ Colorado 1640 specific settings:

Choose a media category

7 Click on [Ok].

8 Fill in the values in the media window. For more

information on the general settings use the Caldera documentation. For the Océ Colorado 1640 specific settings:

• Under [Parameters]:

tings

on page 44.

• Under [Vacuum Power]:

settings

on page 44.

on page 42.

Change the media set-

Change the media

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Step Action

9 Click on [Ok].

The window closes.

10 Click on [Next].

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Step Action

11 For the Océ Colorado 1640 specific settings:

• Under [Resolution]:

Select a print mode

page 47.

• Under [Parameters]:

on page 44.

tings

Change the media set-

Manage media profiles in Caldera

12 Click on [Ok].

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Choose a media category

Introduction

You must choose a media category when you create a new media profile in the RIP.

When to do

Only when you edit an existing media profile or when you create a new media profile you can change the media category. It is advised to use the Océ Colorado 1640 media profiles and not change the media category. Only experienced users should edit or create new media profiles and have to choose a media category.

Before you begin

The location of the media category differs, depending on the RIP you are using. For more information, see

on page 33.

Media categories

Use the information on the sticker of the media box, to choose the right media category. When it is difficult to decide, use the overview to choose the correct category.

Manage media profiles in Onyx

on page 26,

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Media category Characteristics

Paper 120-200gsm • Can be torn by hand

• Is humid sensitive: will deform permanently after exposure to water

Light paper <120gsm • Can be torn by hand

• Is humid sensitive: will deform permanently after exposure to water

Heavy paper >200gsm • Can be torn by hand

• Is humid sensitive: will deform permanently after exposure to water

NOTE

As an exception, wallcovering (solid vinyl with non-woven backing), wallcovering (solid vinyl and blown vinyl with paper backing), wallcovering (solid vinyl with textile backing), wallcovering (non-woven glassfiber), wallcovering (Woodchip - Raufaser) are classified under this media category.

Monomeric self-adhesive vinyl

• Smooth surface

• Usually have a liner

• Self-adhesive

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

NOTE

As an exception, wallcovering (embossed self-adhesive vinyl) and wallcovering (self-adhesive textile) are classified under this media category.

Media category Characteristics

Choose a media category

Polymeric & cast self-adhesive vinyl

• Smooth surface

• Usually have a liner

• Self-adhesive

NOTE

As an exception, wallcovering (polymeric and cast selfadhesive vinyl), perforated media (with liner) and transparent media (with opaque liner) are classified under this media category.

Light banner <200gsm • Smooth surface

• Is flexible

• Cannot be torn by hand

Heavy banner >400gsm • Smooth surface

• Is flexible

• Cannot be torn by hand

Film • Smooth surface

• Is difficult to tear by hand

Thick film>200um • Smooth surface

• Is difficult to tear by hand

Canvas • Made of cotton

• Rough surface

• Heavy media weight

• Cannot be torn by hand

Textile • Made of polyester

• Soft and flexible

• Low level of stiffness

• Cannot be torn by hand

NOTE

Textile wallcovering is classified under this media category.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Change the media settings

Introduction

You can change the media settings of a media profile in the RIP.

When to do

Only when you edit an existing media profile or when you create a new media profile you can change the media settings. It is advised to use the Océ Colorado 1640 media profiles and not change the media settings. Only experienced users should edit or create new media profiles and have to change the media settings.

Before you begin

The location of the media settings differs, depending on the RIP you are using. For more information, see

on page 33.

Media settings

Manage media profiles in Onyx

on page 26,

Manage media profiles in Caldera

[Media setting ] Description

[Automatic advance correction]

Prints yellow markers on the media that the printer can read to optimize the media step accuracy. Select [normal] or [enhanced] to print the yellow markers. Select [none] when you do not want to print yellow markers. The use of markers has influence on the width of the print: [none] adds no width but uses the 5.3mm default margin, [normal] (11mm margin), [enhanced] (20mm margin).

NOTE

This setting is enabled for the print modes [High quality ], [Specialty], [Backlit], and [Reliance].

[Vacuum power] Controls the suction of the media on the platen. For each of the five zones

available you can change the suction, for example increase it in case of media buckling.

[Winding tension]

[Automatic media jogging ]

Controls winding. For printing without winding or for winding without tension bar select [no tension bar]. For certain media types it is necessary to wind the media with a tension bar in order to let it run smoothly. Select [tension bar] for media that is weak and buckle-sensitive but not too stiff. Select [locked tension bar] for media that is very stiff . Depending on what is selected here, the operator panel will display a request for taping media, locking, or placing a tension bar.

Controls automatic media jogging. Enable automatic media jogging to prevent dents on your media made by pinch wheels, especially used for sensitive media.

[Carriage elevation ]

[Manual loading] Controls the feeding of media. When you load new media, the media is au-

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Controls the height of the carriage. It is advised to select [automatic] as this will result in the best print quality. Only select [highest] when you are experimenting with new media that can touch the carriage.

tomatically fed and transported in the printer. Enable this setting to manually feed and transport the media.

[Media setting ] Description

Change the media settings

[Suitable for printer cutter ]

[Outer core diameter ]

[Media thickness ]

[Moist protection]

Controls the use of the printer cutter. Disable the use of the automatic cutter when it is not suitable for the media type, for example with textile, canvas or heavy banners. When disabled the printer will request the operator to cut the media manually.

Fill in the outer core diameter of the media roll in millimeters. With this information and the [Media thickness ] the printer can calculate the remaining media length.

Fill in the thickness of the media. With this information and the [Outer core diameter ] the printer can calculate the remaining media length. Next to that, in order to perform the printhead carriage calibration the media thickness must be correctly set.

Controls the time the printer waits to retract the media back in the drawer, where 1 is the longest time and 5 the shortest. The retraction of media protects the media from humidity and moisture when not printing. Moist protection is disabled when the value is set to 0.

CAUTION

Changing the following curing settings can result in insufficient curing of the UV-ink layer. When you have changed the settings, wear Océ Colorado 1640 approved nitril gloves the first time you handle the printed output to prevent any possible contact with uncured ink.

IMPORTANT

Changing the following curing settings can result in insufficient curing of the UV-ink layer. Especially in combination with the [Moist protection] setting there is a risk the printer can get polluted. When the machine is polluted make sure you clean it or call your local service representative.

Media settings Description

[Printer platen temperature]

[Precure power ] Controls the curing intensity of the LED for the first part of the curing zone.

Controls the temperature of the platen. Tune by decreasing or increasing the temperature to decrease the visibility of swath boundary artifacts or to improve ink adhesion. In case of gloss banding, which cannot be fixed via the pre-cure power setting, optimize the printer platen temperature.

Default value is 0. Tune by decreasing or increasing the setting and minimize gloss banding, especially in dark areas. The LED is off when the value is set to -5.

CAUTION

Changing the settings can result in insufficient curing of the UVink layer.

[Postcure power ] Controls the curing intensity of the LED for the subsequent part of the curing

zone. Default value is 0. Increase to get rid of smudges or not fully cured ink. Decrease to minimize the appearance of a white haze on dark areas. Decrease to limit heating of the media. The LED cannot be turned off.

CAUTION

Changing the settings can result in insufficient curing of the UVink layer.

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Change the media settings

Media settings Description

[Advance correction]

Controls the average step size for the selected media and print mode. Only change this setting when media calibration and [Automatic advance correction] do not help enough in improving the print quality. Decrease, smaller step, to minimize light lines. Increase, bigger step, to minimize dark lines. When both light and dark lines are present, you cannot correct it via this setting.

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Select a print mode

Introduction

You can select a print mode that best suits your application. Select the print mode in the RIP software.

The location of the print modes differs, depending on the RIP you are using. For more information, see

on page 33.

Print modes

NOTE

The available print modes can differ, depending on the media category that is used.

Manage media profiles in Onyx

on page 26,

Select a print mode

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Print mode Passes

[Max speed ] 1 159 1709 Maximum speed of the printer

[High speed] 1 114 1229 High speed printing typically

[Production] 2 57 610 Optimal balance between speed

[High quality ] 4 40 427 High quality printing typically

[Specialty] 8 20 222 High quality printing typically

[Backlit] 8 20 222 High quality printing typically

m2/hr ft2/hr

Description

typically used for low demanding outdoor applications.

used for outdoor applications.

and quality. Typically used for high quality outdoor applications, while it can also be used for indoor applications.

used for standard media allowing to use the maximum color space.

used for special and sensitive media, such as special film.

used for with a higher density of ink especially used to optimize the quality of backlits.

[Reliance] 16 10 107 Special print mode for experi-

menting with new, unknown media.

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Prepare media for printing

Load a media roll (position 1)

Introduction

You can load multiple media rolls on your printer for optimal productivity.

Before you begin

Before you load a roll on the printer:

• Make sure you have added a media profile with the correct media type via the RIP. For more information, see

• Check the media width of your roll before loading. When your media width is not present in the list on the operator panel, you can type it in.

• Put on gloves to avoid pollution of the paper by your fingerprints.

CAUTION

• Watch your fingers when you handle the media roll.

• Loading heavy media, 25 kg or more, has to be done by two people or with the help of external lifting tools.

Configure media in the RIP

on page 25.

IMPORTANT

• Do not use dented or damaged media rolls to prevent damage to the printheads.

• Only open the media drawer when the indicator light on the drawer is on. Do not open the

Procedure

Pull firmly to open the media drawer.

Place the new media roll, with the media flap on the bottom and towards you, on the roll loading

station.

drawer when the light is off, you can damage the machine.

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Pull the lever and open the clamp.

Load a media roll (position 1)

Take the feed media shaft out of the drawer.

Pull (1) the handle of the locking mechanism towards you.

Slide (2) the media shaft into the side of the core of the new media roll.

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Accurately align the roll on the media shaft. Place it on the corresponding media size with the

help of the ruler. Check on the left and right side of the roll if both are aligned on the same size.

Release the handle of the locking mechanism.

Remove the tapes from the new media roll, if present.

Place the media roll in the media drawer.

Close the clamp firmly.

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IMPORTANT

Make sure you close the clamp completely until you hear a click, otherwise the roll can come loose and can damage the machine.

Load a media roll (position 1)

Use both hands to turn the media roll backwards (1) until the media flap has passed the metal

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Load a media roll (position 1)

Use both hands to move the media forward and slide the media under the metal paper guide (2).

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Make sure the printer takes the media and transports it automatically. It has worked when you hear a beeping sound.

Close the media drawer carefully. The operator panel displays the message that new media is

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detected.

IMPORTANT

Do not open the media drawer when the indicator light is off, you can damage the machine.

On the operator panel, select the correct media type and fill in the media width.

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first time. For winding with a tension bar or with a locked tension bar the clean cut is neglected.

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Tap on Save.

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Load a media roll (position 1)

NOTE

For the highest output quality, it is advised to always perform a media calibration when you load a new media type or a new media width. For more information, see

the media

on page 60.

Calibrate

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Load a media roll (position 2)

Introduction

You can load multiple media rolls on your printer for optimal productivity.

Before you begin

Before you load a roll on the printer:

• Make sure you have added a media profile with the correct media type via the RIP. For more information, see

• Check the media size of your roll before loading. When your media size is not present in the list on the operator panel, you can type it in.

• Put on gloves to avoid pollution of the paper by your fingerprints.

CAUTION

• Watch your fingers when you handle the media roll.

• Loading heavy media, 25 kg or more, has to be done by two people or with the help of external lifting tools.

Configure media in the RIP

on page 25.

IMPORTANT

• Do not use dented or damaged media rolls to prevent damage to the printheads.

• Only open the media drawer when the indicator light on the drawer is on. Do not open the

Procedure

Pull firmly to open the media drawer.

Place the new media roll, with the media flap on the bottom and towards you, on the roll loading

station.

drawer when the light is off, you can damage the machine.

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Pull the lever and open the clamp.

Load a media roll (position 2)

Take the feed media shaft out of the drawer.

Pull (1) the handle of the locking mechanism towards you.

Slide (2) the media shaft into the side of the core of the new media roll.

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Accurately align the roll on the media shaft. Place it on the corresponding media size with the

help of the ruler. Check on the left and right side of the roll if both are aligned on the same size.

Release the handle of the locking mechanism.

Remove the tapes from the new media roll, if present.

Place the media roll in the media drawer.

Close the clamp firmly.

IMPORTANT

Make sure you close the clamp completely until you hear a click, otherwise the roll can come loose and can damage the machine.

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Load a media roll (position 2)

Use both hands to turn the media roll backwards (1) until the media flap has passed the metal

10.

paper guide.

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Load a media roll (position 2)

Use both hands to move the media forward and slide the media under the metal paper guide (2).

11.

Make sure the printer takes the media and transports it automatically. It has worked when you hear a beeping sound.

Close the media drawer carefully. The operator panel displays the message that new media is

12.

detected.

IMPORTANT

Do not open the media drawer when the indicator light is off, you can damage the machine.

On the operator panel, select the correct media type and fill in the media width.

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Select if and what type of clean cut you want the printer to make, when you use the media for the

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first time. For winding with a tension bar or with a locked tension bar the clean cut is neglected.

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Tap on Save.

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Load a media roll (position 2)

NOTE

For the highest output quality, it is advised to always perform a media calibration when you load a new media type or a new media width. For more information, see

the media

on page 60.

Calibrate

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Calibrate the media

Introduction

It is advised to calibrate media:

• When you have loaded a new media type or media width.

• When you want to improve the quality.

NOTE

Media calibration is type and width dependent. When you have two different sizes of the same media type you must perform calibration for each size.

Procedure

On the operator panel tap on the [Media] icon on the right.

Tap on the arrow to select the roll you want to calibrate and tap on [Calibrate].

The printer starts the calibration. Two small prints are made that can be disposed. This process can take several minutes. When the calibration is finished a message will appear on the operator panel, tap on [OK].

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Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder

Introduction

When you want to wind media, you must load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder first.

IMPORTANT

Make sure you use the core of an empty media roll with the same width or wider as the media you are printing on.

Procedure

Locate the winder on the media output side.

Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder

Push the green levers on both sides of the take-up media shaft. Remove the take-up media shaft

from the winder.

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Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder

Pull the handle of the locking mechanism inside the core towards you. Take the empty media roll

core and slide it on the media shaft.

Center the core on the media shaft.

Push to place the media shaft back on the winder. Make sure it clicks in place.

After you finish

You can now wind media onto the core, for more information see

tension bar locked tension bar

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Print and wind without a

on page 64,

Print and wind with a tension bar

on page 67,

Print and wind with a

on page 71.

Print with or without winding

Winding options

Introduction

For the Océ Colorado 1640 there are several winding options depending on the type of media you are using.

Overview

In a media profile a media category is used that corresponds with the loaded media type. Each media category uses default media settings. One of the media settings is the [Winding tension] that best fits the media type.

Print with or without winding

For more information, see

Options Media category [Winding ten‐

Print and wind without a tension bar

page 64

Print without winding

on page 75

Print and wind with a tension bar

page 67

Print and wind with a locked tension bar

page 71

Change the media settings

sion] value

Polymeric & cast vinyl Monomeric vinyl Film Light paper Paper

Heavy banner Light banner Textile

Thick film Heavy paper Canvas

[no tension bar] The media can be transpor-

[tension bar] The media is weaker and

[locked tension bar]

on page 44.

Media characteristics

ted well and is not too weak.

sensitive for buckling, but not too stiff.

The media is stiff.

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Print and wind without a tension bar

Introduction

Winding media without a tension bar, loose winding, is used for most media that can be transported well and is not too weak.

Before you begin

• The use of the tension bar is set in the media type configuration in the RIP software. For winding without a tension bar you must select [no tension bar] under [Winding tension]. For more information, see

• Make sure you have loaded a take-up roll on the roll winder. For more information, see

take-up roll core onto the roll winder

• The printer is ready to print.

IMPORTANT

Use the stop switch, to stop the winder immediately. Do not forget to switch it on again.

Change the media settings

on page 61.

on page 44.

Load a

Procedure

On the operator panel tap on the [Output] icon.

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Print and wind without a tension bar

Make sure [Wind the output] is set to [Yes].

Start a print job.

The printer will continue printing. The clamp closes when the media reaches the tape position, and the operator panel gives a message indicating you can tape the media. Move the media guides to the sides.

Take the leading edge of the media and align it on the core.

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Print and wind without a tension bar

Tape first the center and then the sides of the media to the core.

Move the media guides towards the middle to align with the media.

On the operator panel tap on [Ready].

The printer continues printing while winding the job.

After you finish

When you want to stop winding you have to cut the media. For more information, see

media

on page 77,

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

Cut the media (manual)

Cut the

on page 79.

Print and wind with a tension bar

Introduction

Winding media with a tension bar, tight winding, is only used for weaker media in order to prevent media transportation issues. Media that is weak and sensitive for buckling, but not too stiff, can be wound with a tension bar in unlocked position.

Before you begin

• The use of the tension bar is set in the media type configuration in the RIP software. For winding with a tension bar, you must select [tension bar] under [Winding tension]. For more information, see

• Make sure you have placed a take-up roll core on the roll winder. For more information, see

Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder

• Make sure you have tape ready.

• The printer is ready to print.

IMPORTANT

Use the stop switch, to stop the winder immediately. Do not forget to switch it on again.

Change the media settings

Print and wind with a tension bar

on page 44.

on page 61.

Procedure

Start a print job.

The printer spools the media until it reaches the tape position. The clamp closes and the operator panel gives a message indicating you can tape the media. Move the media guides to the sides.

IMPORTANT

Make sure you move the media guides out of the way as they can damage the media.

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Print and wind with a tension bar

Make sure the media is flat on the platen.

Take the leading edge of the media and align it on the core.

Tape first the center and then the sides of the media to the core.

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Place the tension bar lever in unlocked position.

Lift up the tension bar and place it correctly on top of the media.

Print and wind with a tension bar

On the operator panel tap on [Ready].

The printer starts printing while winding the job. Make sure the tension bar follows the media when the blouse is formed.

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Print and wind with a tension bar

After you finish

When you want to stop winding you have to cut the media. For more information, see

media

on page 77,

Cut the media (manual)

on page 79.

Cut the

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Print and wind with a locked tension bar

Introduction

Winding media with a locked tension bar is only used for stiff media, in order to prevent media transportation issues.

Before you begin

• The use of the tension bar is set in the media type configuration in the RIP software. For winding with a locked tension bar, you must select [locked tension bar] under [Winding tension]. For more information, see

• Make sure you have placed a take-up roll core on the roll winder. For more information, see

Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder

• Make sure you have tape ready.

• The printer is ready to print.

IMPORTANT

Use the emergency stop button, to stop the winder immediately. Do not forget to switch it on again.

Change the media settings

on page 61.

Print and wind with a locked tension bar

on page 44.

Procedure

Start a print job.

The printer spools the media until it reaches the tape position. The clamp closes and the operator panel gives a message indicating you can tape the media.

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Print and wind with a locked tension bar

Move the media guides to the sides.

Make sure the media is flat on the platen.

Take the leading edge of the media and align it on the core.

Tape first the center and then the sides of the media to the core.

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Place the tension bar lever in locked position.

Lift up the tension bar and place it correctly on top of the media.

Print and wind with a locked tension bar

On the operator panel tap on [Ready] and move the media guides towards the middle to align

with the media. . The printer starts printing while winding the job. Make sure the tension bar falls into the locked position.

NOTE

Make sure you align the media guides with the media, otherwise winding can go wrong.

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Print and wind with a locked tension bar

After you finish

When you want to stop winding you have to cut the media. For more information, see

media

on page 77,

Cut the media (manual)

on page 79.

Cut the

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Print without winding

Introduction

You can also print without winding. Media that is printed without winding can be transported well and is not too weak.

Before you begin

• Check the media category of your media. Media categories that need a tension bar cannot be printed without winding.

• Printing without winding is set in the media type configuration in the RIP software. For printing without winding you must select [no tension bar] under [Winding tension]. For more

• The printer is ready to print.

Procedure

On the operator panel tap on the [Output] icon.

Make sure [Wind the output] is set to [No].

information, see

Change the media settings

Print without winding

on page 44.

Start a print job. The printer continues printing without winding.

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Print without winding

After you finish

When you want to stop printing without winding you have to cut the media. For more information, see

Cut the media

on page 77,

Cut the media (manual)

on page 79.

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Cut and unload media

Cut the media

Introduction

When you cut media, the printer uses the embedded knife.

You can also cut the media manually with your own knife. How the media is cut depends on the media type configuration in the RIP. For more information, see

page 44.

Procedure

On the operator panel tap on the [Cut] icon on the top right.

Cut and unload media

Change the media settings

Move the media guides to the sides.

When a tension bar is present, a window telling you to remove the tension bar opens. Remove

the tension bar from the media path and tap on [Completed]. The embedded knife cuts the media. Tape the trailing edge to the take-up media roll in case of winding.

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Cut the media

After you finish

You can now remove the take-up roll from the roll winder. For more information, see

take-up media roll from the roll winder

on page 81.

Unload a

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Cut the media (manual)

Introduction

When you manually cut media, the printer does not use the embedded knife but you have to use your own knife or pair of scissors.

How the media is cut depends on the media type configuration in the RIP. For more information,

Change the media settings

see

Before you begin

Use a knife or pair of scissors that is sharp enough to cut the media.

Procedure

On the operator panel tap on the [Cut] icon on the top right.

The printer transports the media automatically. The operator panel displays a request to make a manual cut.

Cut the media (manual)

on page 44.

Move the media guides to the sides.

When a tension bar is present, a window telling you to remove the tension bar opens. Remove

the tension bar from the media path. Use a knife to cut the media. Cut the media as close as possible to the take-up roll.

IMPORTANT

Cut as indicated in the illustration. Check that nothing is blocking the cutting path.

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Cut the media (manual)

Tape the trailing edge to the take-up media roll in case of winding.

After you finish, tap on [Completed] on the operator panel.

After you finish

You can now remove the take-up media roll from the roll winder. For more information, see

Unload a take-up media roll from the roll winder

Chapter 3 - Handle the media

on page 81.

Unload a take-up media roll from the roll winder

Introduction

When you want to collect the printed output you have to unload the take-up media roll from the roll winder.

Before you begin

Make sure you have cut the media. For more information, see

the media (manual)

CAUTION

Lifting heavy media, 25 kg or more, has to be done by at least two people or with the help of external lifting tools.

Procedure

Locate the winder on the media output side.

on page 79.

Cut the media

on page 77 and

Cut

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Unload a take-up media roll from the roll winder

Push the green levers on both sides of the take-up media roll. Remove the take-up media roll

from the winder.

Place the take-up media roll on a sturdy surface.

Pull the handle of the locking mechanism inside the core towards you. Remove the media shaft

from the core of the media roll.

You can place a new empty take-up roll core, for more information see

onto the roll winder

on page 61.

Load a take-up roll core

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Unload a take-up media roll from the roll winder

Push to place the media shaft back on the winder. Make sure it clicks in place.

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Unload a media roll from the drawer

Introduction

Unload a media roll from the drawer when you want to load a new media roll.

CAUTION

• Watch your fingers when you handle the media roll.

• Loading heavy media, 25 kg or more, has to be done by at least two people or with the help of external lifting tools.

IMPORTANT

• Handle the media roll with care. A dented media roll can damage the printer.

• Only open the media drawer when the indicator light on the drawer is on. Do not open the drawer when the light is off, you can damage the machine.

NOTE

Put on gloves to avoid pollution of the paper by your fingerprints.

Procedure

Pull firmly to open the media drawer.

Use both hands to turn the media roll backwards (1) and remove the media from the metal paper

guide.

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Pull the lever and open the clamp.

Unload a media roll from the drawer

Lift up and take out the media shaft with the media roll, and put it on the roll loading station.

Pull (1) the handle of the locking mechanism towards you.

Remove (2) the media shaft from the core of the media roll.

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Unload a media roll from the drawer

Load a new media roll, for more information see

Load a media roll (position 1)

on page 48. Or put

the feed media shaft back into the drawer and firmly close the clamp. Make sure you close the clamp completely until you hear a click.

Remove the media roll from the roll loading station.

Store it in a safe place, so that it cannot fall over or roll away. Close the media drawer carefully.

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Chapter 4

Print a job

RIP Operator Panel Printing

General workflow for printing a job

Introduction

There is a general workflow for using the Océ Colorado 1640 explained in this manual.

RIP

Prepare and submit a job in one of the supported RIP software applications. You can install media profiles and also add or change media profiles and types here. For more information, see

Configure media in the RIP

documentation.

Operator panel

Check your job and other jobs in the queue here. Pause, resume and remove a job, or cut the media after a certain job. You can also perform special actions via the operator panel, such as starting maintenance actions or configuring the printer's system and connectivity settings.

Printing

Once your job has been submitted and passed the queue the printer prints your job in sheets or roll-to-roll.

on page 25 or check the website of your RIP supplier for

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Print a job

Introduction

You can submit and print a job via the RIP.

When to do

Make sure you have one of the supported RIP applications installed and connected to the printer.

Procedure

Open the RIP.

Load one or more files you want to print.

Make sure you use a correct media profile for the media you want to print on.

For more information, see supplier for documentation. Submit the job.

Make sure the [page size], [printable width] and [physical width] settings comply with the media you are using.

Print a job

Configure media in the RIP

on page 25 or check the website of your RIP

NOTE

Select the correct page size including _AAC_NONE, _AAC_NORMAL, or _AAC_ENHANCED. You can check the value that is used for the [Automatic advance correction] setting in the RIP.

Collect your output at the printer.

If requested, tape the media for winding. For more information, see

tension bar locked tension bar

on page 64,

on page 71.

Print and wind with a tension bar

on page 67, or

Print and wind without a

Print and wind with a

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Pause, resume, cancel or stop a job

Introduction

On the operator panel you can control your job.

Procedure

Submit a job to the printer.

On the operator panel, you see the job appearing in the queue, at the top of the screen. The job

on top is the active job.

Action

Pause Tap the [Pause] icon. The

printer pauses the job when the image has been printed.

Cancel Tap the job in the header.

The [Cancel] icon appears. Tap [Cancel] to cancel the job.

Resume

Stop When the printer is paus-

When the printer is pausing, the [Resume] icon appears. Tap [Resume] to continue printing.

ing, the[Stop] icon appears. Tap [Stop] to stop printing. The image that has been printed is cured. The queue is stopped.

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Status on the operator panel

Introduction

The operator panel indicates when an operator attention is required via colors and symbols.

Colors on the operator panel

When you see an orange or red color indication on the operator panel, tap the tile with the color to see what action is required. You can take action if necessary.

Color Example Description Status

Status on the operator panel

Light-blue Operator action is coming up in the

Orange Operator action is possible or re-

Red Operator action is required now, e.g.:

Indicators on the operator panel

Indicators on the operator panel want to get your attention to make you aware of an operator action that is coming up (typically used in the queue).

Color Example Description Status

future, for some actions you can already prepare, e.g.: 'You can refill ink', 'A cut is planned'.

quired to keep the system running, e.g.: 'You should refill ink', 'You should perform maintenance', 'You should load the correct media type'.

'You must refill ink to continue printing', 'You must remove media from the paper path to continue printing'.

The system is operational.

The system stays operational and can continue its action for now.

The system is blocked and will only continue when the indicated action has been performed by the operator.

Media (request)

Cut (request)

Attention (indication)

Load required media for this job. When the indicator is or-

ange and this job becomes the active job, the system is paused until you solve the issue.

Cut the media after this job. When the indicator is or-

ange and this job is finished, the system is paused until you solve the issue.

Operator attention is required. When this icon appears in the queue you have to be aware that most likely the media will run out during this job.

The system continues the action if possible.

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Status on the operator panel

Chapter 4 - Print a job

Chapter 5

Maintain the system

Maintain the printheads

Guidelines for printhead maintenance

Introduction

To keep the printer in optimal condition it is very important to perform printhead maintenance regularly. Next to that, printhead maintenance can be performed at any time to solve quality issues.

You can start printhead maintenance from the operator panel. There are different ways to perform printhead maintenance:

NOTE

Automatic, manual and periodic maintenance use a more intense purge and wipe to clean the nozzles, which consumes more ink than the purge and wipes taking place during operation .

Automatic maintenance

Start automatic maintenance in case of quality issues. For more information, see

on page 137.

Initiated by Performed by Action

Operator Printer 1. The printer performs a purge and wipe to clean the noz-

Manual maintenance

Start manual maintenance in case of quality issues. For more information, see

page 137.

Initiated by Performed by Action

Operator Operator 1. The operator can clean the maintenance station, includ-

For more information on how to start automatic and manual maintenance, see

maintenance

on page 96,

zles.

2. Option to print a nozzle classification chart to automatically optimize the nozzles.

ing the wiper and clean wall.

2. The operator can clean the matrix plate.

3. The operator can clean the platen.

4. Option to print a nozzle classification chart to automatically optimize the nozzles.

Start manual maintenance

on page 97.

Improve quality

Start automatic

Periodic maintenance

Periodic maintenance has to be done once a month. The operator panel gives a warning.

IMPORTANT

You must perform all periodic maintenance once a month when indicated, otherwise the printer functions are not guaranteed.

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Initiated by Performed by Action

Guidelines for printhead maintenance

Printer Printer and oper-

ator

1. The operator must clean the maintenance station, including the wiper and clean wall.

2. The operator must clean the matrix plate.

3. The operator can clean the platen.

4. Vacuum the chiller.

5. Option to print a nozzle classification chart to automatically optimize the nozzles.

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Start automatic maintenance

Introduction

Start automatic maintenance in case of quality issues.

The printer performs a purge and wipe and optionally you can print a nozzle classification chart to optimize the nozzles.

Procedure

On the operator panel tap on the [Tools] icon on the right.

Tap on [Automatic maintenance].

When you want to print a nozzle classification chart to optimize the nozzles:

1. Make sure [Automatic nozzle optimization] is selected.

2. Select a roll to print the nozzle classification chart on.

Tap on [Start].

The printer starts the purge and wipe and then prints the chart in case you selected it.

NOTE

The nozzle classification chart can only be printed on smooth, white, opaque media. Any other media will deteriorate the optimization.

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Start manual maintenance

Introduction

Start manual maintenance in case of quality issues.

You can clean the maintenance station, wiper, clean wall, matrix plate and you can print a nozzle classification chart to optimize the nozzles.

Start manual maintenance

Procedure

On the operator panel tap on the [Tools] icon on the right.

Tap on [Manual maintenance].

When you want to print a nozzle classification chart to optimize the nozzles:

1. Make sure [Automatic nozzle optimization] is selected.

2. Select a roll to print the nozzle classification chart on.

Tap on [Start].

Perform any or all of the listed actions:

NOTE

The nozzle classification chart can only be printed on smooth, white, opaque media. Any other media will deteriorate the optimization.

Clean the maintenance station, wiper and clean wall Clean the matrix plate Clean the platen

on page 103

on page 188

on page 99

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Start manual maintenance

IMPORTANT

Wait until the [Completed] button turns black and the printhead carriage is in maintenance position, before you open the top cover and start cleaning.

Chapter 5 - Maintain the system

Clean the maintenance station, wiper and clean wall

Before you begin

Use Océ Colorado 1640 prescribed:

• Nitrile gloves for handling ink

• Lint free cloths and swabs

• Cleaning liquid (Methyl benzoate)

NOTE

For information on the prescribed maintenance materials, see

maintenance materials

on page 134.

CAUTION

Wear the Océ Colorado 1640 prescribed nitrile gloves. You can only wear the gloves for ten minutes. After ten minutes you must put on new gloves to prevent contact with the ink.

IMPORTANT

Use the prescribed cleaning liquid. Do not use any other cleaners.

List of Océ Colorado 1640

Procedure

Start the maintenance action via the operator panel. For more information, see

maintenance

Put on the Océ Colorado 1640 approved nitril gloves.

Open the top cover from the media input side.

Locate the maintenance station with the wiper and the clean wall on the right hand side.

Start manual

on page 97.

Take a lint free cloth and clean the wiper until all residue ink is gone.

If necessary, dampen a swab with the cleaning liquid to remove any remaining ink.

CAUTION

Be careful to touch, the wiper can be hot.

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Clean the maintenance station, wiper and clean wall

IMPORTANT

• Make sure you do not damage the rubber wiper tips.

• Make sure the wiper is still correctly placed, after cleaning. For more information,

Replace the wiper

see

on page 117.

Locate the clean wall opposite the wiper.

Lift up the black top cover to expose the clean wall.

CAUTION

Be careful to touch, the clean wall can be hot.

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Oce Colorado 1640 Operation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About this guide

About the users

About the Océ Colorado 1640

Safe use

Notes for the reader

Available documentation

The components of the printer - media output side

The components of the roll winder

The components of the printer sides

The components of the printer - media input side

The components of the media drawer

The components of the printer - top cover open

General workflow for using media

Configure media in the RIP

Download an Océ Colorado 1640 media profile

Manage media profiles in Onyx

Manage media profiles in Caldera

Choose a media category

Change the media settings

Select a print mode

Prepare media for printing

Load a media roll (position 1)

Load a media roll (position 2)

Calibrate the media

Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder

Print with or without winding

Winding options

Print and wind without a tension bar

Print and wind with a tension bar

Print and wind with a locked tension bar

Print without winding

Cut and unload media

Cut the media

Cut the media (manual)

Unload a take-up media roll from the roll winder

Unload a media roll from the drawer

General workflow for printing a job

Print a job

Pause, resume, cancel or stop a job

Status on the operator panel

Maintain the printheads

Guidelines for printhead maintenance

Start automatic maintenance

Start manual maintenance

Clean the maintenance station, wiper and clean wall