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Oce CS 5090 User Manual

Océ CS 5090
User Manual
Océ-Technologies B.V.
Trademarks
Products in this manual are referred to by their trade names. In most, if not all cases, these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Océ-Technologies B.V. Venlo, The Netherlands © 2001 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from Océ.
Code number 7114136 Edition 2.0 6/5/01
GB
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
How to use this manual 10 Printing with Océ CS 5090 12
Graphic reproductions 13 Choice of print mode 14 Ink cartridge preparation and alignment 14
Chapter 2
Getting started
Operate the CS 5090 16
Start up checklist 16 Locate the control panel 16 Choose menu functions 17 Set the language 17
Load media 18
Use the power media feed and take-up system 18 Load roll media 19 Use the take-up roll 19 Use the second feed roll 21 Load sheet media 22
Use the carriage 23
Move the carriage 23 Install cutter 24
Fill the ink reservoirs 25 Install ink cartridges 26
Cartridge sets 27 Inspect cartridges 28 Place cartridges 29 Prime the ink delivery lines 30 Run a colour test 35 Print the prime pattern 36
Cartridge recognition 38 Align cartridges 39
Paper axis calibration 39 Define calibration units 39
Contents 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Colour deadband calibration 40 Cartridges calibration 41
Operate the printer 43
Control panel
Main menu at a glance 46 Menu tree 47 Use the default settings 48 Save user options 50 Adjust the LCD contrast 51 Access printer information 52 Get cartridge information 52
E-Connect
Prerequisites 54 Connection 55 Configuration 57
Configuration of the E-connect printserver 57
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Printing with HP-GL/2
Overview 60
Access the HP-GL/2 menu options 60 Select the palette 61 Set the ’Control’ function 62 Rotate a print 63 Make reprints 63 Ink reduction 64 Nesting 64 Apply the ink limit 65 Print an HP-GL/2 test file 66
Handling ink and media
Choose paper options 68
Supply Type 68 Media standard 68
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Rollfeed media: sizes and maximum printing areas 69 Sheet media: sizes and maximum printing areas 71 Set margins 73 Set auto-load delay 75 Select auto-cut 75 Select auto-cut delay 76 Delay status 76 Save media 77
Choose "feed media" options 78
Detect the "end of media" 78 Use the media counter 79
Ink 81
Refill ink reservoirs 81 Use the dryer 81 Select auto-wipe 83 Change ink types 83 Remove and store ink cartridges 84 Remove reservoirs 85 Install new cartridges 86 Refill ink cartridges 87 Purge ink delivery lines 89 Select ink preheat 89
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Quality
Choose a print mode 92
Select cartridge sets 94 Select quality modes 94 Select a colour mode 95 Select resolution (dpi) 95 Set print passes 96 Set carriage speed 96 Select the print direction 97
Firmware downloads
Overall 100 Check the firmware version 101 Upgrade the firmware 102
Chapter 9
Contents 5
Chapter 10
Maintenance and cleaning
Periodic cleaning 106
Materials to use for cleaning 107 Clean the ink cartridge jet plate 107 Clean the service station 108 Clean the Pinch Rollers and Lower Drive Rollers 110 Clean the slide shaft 111 Clean the encoder strip 112 Clean trailing cables 113 Clean flex cables 113 Clean carriage bushings 114 Clean platen vacuum holes 115 Maintain the Océ Prime tool 116
Transport the printer 116
Error handling and troubleshooting
Error handling 118
Unrecognized cartridge 118 Check the quality of ink cartridges 119 Run the prime test 119 Compensate for electrically defective jets 121 Clear clogged jets 122 Compensate manually for clogged jets 123
Troubleshooting 125
Troubleshooting areas 125 Isolating problems 125 Printer behaviour 126 Print quality 131 Data transfer 136 Application software 139
Calling for assistance 140
Appendix A
Glossary
Appendix B
Safety information
General safety information 146
Radio interference (EMC) 146
Instructions for safe use 146
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Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Safety data sheets 148
Miscellaneous
Notation conventions 150 Reader’s comment sheet 151 Addresses of local Océ organisations 153
Technical specifications
Océ CS 5090 printer specifications 156
Supplies
Caring for inks and media 160
Inks and ink cartridges 160 Caring for your media 161
Inks for Océ CS 5090 printers 162
Océ Standard Colour Inks accessory kits 162 Océ Standard Colour Inks replacement cartridges 162 Océ Standard Colour Inks litre kit 163 Océ Graphic Colour Inks accessory kit 164 Océ Graphic Colour Inks replacement cartridges 164 Océ Graphic Colour Inks litre kit 165 Océ Outdoor Inks accessory kits 166 Océ Outdoor Colour Inks replacement cartridges 166 Océ Outdoor Colour Ink litre kit 167
Media for Océ CS 5090 printers 168 Assortment 170 Miscellaneous Océ CS 5090 accessories 171 Warranty Inkjet Cartridges for Océ 5350-600, CS 5050/5070/5090 172
Priming 173 Causes of the most common problems 174 Return Shipments of defective cartridges 174
Index 175
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Océ CS 5090
User Manual
The Océ CS 5090 are wide-format colour printers that give professional quality output with all the brilliance and gloss of liquid ink. The Océ CS 5090 printers reduce production time while maintaining exceptional graphics quality.
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How to use this manual
There are a number of notation conventions used in this manual. This consistent style enables you to quickly become conversant with the use of this manual and consequently the Océ CS 5090.
Description
Each section or subsection contains a description of the feature or operation identified in the title. It might also include possible applications, as well as any guidelines that you should bear in mind.
Procedures
A description is followed by a procedure. A procedure always begins with a phrase which briefly describes the procedure, followed by a series of numbered steps that take you, step by step, through all phases of performing the operation.
Figures and tables
Figures and tables are titled and numbered sequentially throughout this manual. Figures include pictures of product components, screendumps, examples, and diagrams of concepts discussed in the description.
Videos
Several pages of the manual include short Quick Time videos illustrating some manipulations or procedures described in the manual. Those videos are represented with a small screen displaying the first image of the movie:
All you need to do is to click on the screen. A new page is displayed with the video on the right and the text on the left. Click the image to launch the video. If you want to stop the video before the end, click anywhere on the page. When the video is finished, click ’Back’ to go back to the manual.
Attention getters
your attention. This information is classified as follows:
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There are several types of information to which we draw
Note:
In a ‘Note’, information is given about matters which ensure the proper functioning of the machine or application, but useful advice concerning its operation may also be given.
Attention:
The information that follows ‘Attention’ is given to prevent something (your copy or original, the copier or printer, data files etc.) being damaged.
Caution:
The information that follows ‘Caution’ is given to prevent you
suffering personal injury.
Introduction 11
Printing with Océ CS 5090
The Océ CS 5090 wide format inkjet printers can reproduce graphics up to the length of a roll of media. Large format colour printing combines the technical sophistication of the Océ CS 5090 series with the unique qualities of Océ proprietary inks and media (coated canvas, vinyl, film, paper, etc.)
The Océ CS 5090 printers are 8-cartridge printers, which means that you can print either with the left four cartridges, the right four cartridges or all eight cartridges.
With the CS5090 8-colours, you can choose between two different modes:
The Productivity mode (two sets of cartridges using 4 colours, CMYK). It
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offers a great improvement in terms of print speed and flexibility since you can use different types of ink: Standard Colour in the four left cartridges and Outdoor Colour in the four right, for instance. The Quality mode (one set of 8 different colours, CMYK CLMLCMM
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offers a real improvement in the tonal gradation of your prints thanks to the diluted colours, Light Cyan and Magenta, Medium Cyan and Magenta.
M
1
). It
1.
L: Light, M:Medium
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Graphic reproductions
The Océ CS 5090 addresses the following printing needs:
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Posters
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Banners
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DTP
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Packaging prototypes
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Signs
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Displays
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Imposition proofing
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Point of purchase
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Fine art
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Proofing
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Textile design
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Exhibits
[1] Front view Océ CS 5090 printer
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Choice of print mode
There are several modes of printing, which are compromises between image quality and speed. When printing heavy renderings, maps, or art graphics, choose one of the quality printing modes. Certain types of media also require quality printing modes.
To select the appropriate printing mode for a specific print job, refer to ‘Set print passes’ on page 96.
Ink cartridge preparation and alignment
Cartridge maintenance and alignment are key factors in printer performance, which in turn affects colour accuracy and image quality. Use the following recommendations to keep your cartridges in optimal working condition:
Keep the printer service stations clean so that the heads stay clean.
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Use a loupe to evaluate the registration of test patterns to achieve the best
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possible accuracy. Align and check cartridges to make sure all nozzles work properly.
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Re-align all cartridges when you adjust, move, or replace a cartridge, since
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even small, one-pixel errors can affect both colour and image quality.
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Chapter 2 Getting started
Océ CS 5090
User Manual
This section explains the initial setup procedure of the Océ CS 5090:
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operate the printer
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load media
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use the carriage
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fill ink reservoirs
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install, prime, and calibrate ink cartridges
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Operate the CS 5090
Before printing, make sure that you are familiar with the start-up checklist and the main menu functions of the control panel.
Start up checklist
Click for Video
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To start the CS 5090, check the following:
The power cord is plugged into the electrical outlet.
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The printer connects to your computer using a parallel cable.
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Turn on the printer before attempting to print. When you switch on the
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printer, carriage moves to the left and checks if there is media loaded. If it is the case, media size is automatically determined.
In Roll/Sheet mode, the leading edge of the media is detected.
Note:
Locate the control panel
You can locate the control panel on the right-hand side of the printer. It includes seven buttons and a display indicating modes and settings, as illustrated below. For a complete summary of all printer options, see ‘Main menu at a glance’ on page 46.
Load Media
Cut
Pause
Reset
[2] Océ CS 5090 control panel
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Feed Media Menu
Set Up Menu
Utility Menu
Choose menu functions
There are two types of menus:
action menus
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perform.
selection menus
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▼▼▼▼
To select menu functions
To select a function, press the button displayed next to the function.
1
The display lists options available for the selected function. Press the
2
When the selection you want displays, press the button for that option and
3
press Depending on the type of menu, you can return to the previous menu level by
4
OK
.
pressing the Press
5
Press the
6
Exit
Set the language
provide a list of additional menus or immediate tasks to
let you view and modify printer settings.
Next Option
or
OK
Exit
or
Prev. Option
button.
buttons to display the selections.
consecutively to return to the main menu.
Cancel
button to restore the previous setting and exit the menu.
▼▼▼▼
The Océ CS 5090 can display menu items in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and simplified and traditional Chinese.
To set a language
Press
1
Select the language you want.
2
Press OK.
3
Setup/User Setup/Language
.
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Load media
You can use either roll media or cut sheets. By default, the printer accepts roll media. To ensure straight paper loading and avoid skewing, hold the media parallel to the platen line. Use the load lines on the platen as a guide. The printer has sensors which detect the presence of media and activate the feed and take-up mechanisms.
The roll media core must have an inside diameter of 5 cm and a maximum outside diameter of 15 cm. If your media has an inside diameter of 8 cm, use the core adapter provided. If you want to store prints on the take-up roll, you will need to have extra cores available.
Caution:
(1,52 m) wide. The media roll can be heavy, so have someone help you to load it. Before printing, check that you have a take-up roll core available that is the same width as the media roll you are loading.
Attention:
damaged part of the roll prior to loading to prevent the media from jamming in the printer. Load only media with a perfectly horizontal edge into the printer. Take care that your fingerprints do not go on the printing side of glossy media paper.
The Océ CS 5090 printers (60” version) can use media up to 60"
If your roll media has wrinkled or damaged edges, cut off the
Use the power media feed and take-up system
The power media feed and take-up system facilitates long, unattended print jobs by automatically unwinding and rewinding media as prints are generated. It includes a feed roll, a take-up roll, and sensors which prevent media from touching the floor.
When the unit is first turned on, the feeder may turn for a few seconds. If the take-up turns, it indicates that the sensor is blocked. Clear anything blocking the sensor before proceeding.
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Load roll media
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To load roll media
Slide the rolled media onto the media (upper) roller, orienting the paper as
1
shown. Slide the media guide into the roll core, and tighten the guide to secure the roll
2
by turning the knob clockwise. Standing behind the printer, insert the media's leading edge into the back of the
3
printer. The printer automatically detects the presence of the media and forwards it.
4
Press
Load Media
to move the media into printing position.
[3] Loading media
Use the take-up roll
The take-up roll facilitates unattended print jobs by automatically winding printed media onto a core. In this mode, the automatic c.utter is disabled. When using this option, be sure that the media sensor on the printer's right leg is not blocked.
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To install the take-up roll
Install an empty core onto the take-up guides. Be sure that the core width
1
matches the width of the media you are using. Slide the roll guide onto the media core, and secure it by tightening the locking
2
mechanism. If you moved the sensor mounting bracket before loading the roll media, be sure to return it to its normal position. Since media cores can be narrower than the media, position the media guide at
3
3 mm (1/8”) from the end of the core and lock it into place.
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4
Press
Feed Media/Forward
to advance enough media to allow its leading edge
to come to the center of the take-up roll.
[4] Locking the take-up roll
Using at least three pieces of tape, attach the leading edge of the media to the
5
take-up roll at the left, right, and center of the core. As printing progresses, the media loops down to the front of the take-up core
6
until the sensor detects it on the printer stand leg. The take-up rolls then activate to roll the media.
Be sure not to block the sensor!
Note:
[5] Sensors on the printer stand
▼▼▼▼
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To set the take-up mode
Press
1 2
Setup /Paper Option
Press OK. This enables the take-up roll and disables the cutter.
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, then
Supply Type/Take-up
.
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r
To unload the take-up roll
Press the
1
Remove the roll from the printer.
2
Release the adjustable roll guide.
3
Slide the take-up roll out of the printer.
4
button to cut the media.
Cut
Use the second feed roll
The takeup roll can also be used as a feed roll. If you use the takeup roll as a feed roll, you cannot use the takeup system. If you want to use the takeup roll as a feed roll, set the printer to ROLL2 by pressing Setup Menu/Paper Options Menu/Supply Type/Roll2. Follow the loading instructions in the previous section using the bottom roll.
Media presence
Left Side View
sensor
Dryer
[6] Use the second feed roll
Caution:
When using the ROLL2 option, the media has a tendency to curl
Feed Roll2
Media sensors fo feed and take up
inward under the bottom roller. This could block the media sensor and prevent the reed roller from feeding media. Make sure you keep the media turned outward, away from the media sensor.
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Load sheet media
▼▼▼▼
To load sheet media
Press
1 2
3
4
Setup/Paper Options
Press
Supply Type/Sheet
Press OK. Load the sheet from the back of the printer, aligning it with the alignment mark
.
.
on the platen. Make sure that the media is flat and under the rollers. The printer automatically
5
senses the media's presence and forwards it until it reaches the start position on the platen.
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Use the carriage
Move the carriage
When not in use, the cartridges remain in the service station at the right side of the printer. This device seals the inkjets to prevent them from drying out.
▼▼▼▼
With the power on, always use the
Utility/Access menu
to move the carriage away from the service station when you install, change, adjust, or clean the ink cartridges or the service station.
Move the carriage
On the Control Panel, select ’Utility menu’ then ’Access menu’.
1
Three options are available:
2
’Access Left’: the carriage is then moved completely to the left side of the
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printer. Now, the left cartridges 4, 3, 2 ,1 (or, when using diluted inks: Light Magenta, Light Cyan, Medium Magenta, Medium Cyan) can be accessed. ’Access Right’: the carriage moves a little to the left. Now, the right
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cartridges C, M, Y, K can be accessed. ’Access Home’ to place the carriage back to the service station.
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Install cutter
With an installed cutter, the printer cuts the media automatically after printing.
Click for Video
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d
Caution:
Attention:
Be careful when handling the cutter to avoid injury.
For normal media, do not use an external knife or cutter to cut as this can damage the platen and prevent the media sensors from working properly. However, for heavy media such as canvas, use the "Feed media" menu to advance the media through the printer before cutting with scissors.
To install the cutter
1
Press
Utility Menu/Access Menu/Access Right
to move the carriage out from the service station. Press down the lever of the old cutter to remove it from the carriage.
2
[7] Installing the cutter
Push the new cutter into the slot until it clicks into place.
3
Press
4
Utility Menu/Access Menu/Access Home
into the service station. This ensures that the cutter blade is in the home position.
When the cutter becomes worn, it can cause the carriage to jam or can
Note:
cause a ragged media cut. In extreme cases, you might see an error message stating "Carriage Axis Failure" (see ‘Carriage axis failure’ on page 127).
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to move the carriage back
Fill the ink reservoirs
The Océ CS 5090 can handle long, uninterrupted print jobs because each of its eight reservoirs holds 500 ml of ink. The ink reservoirs are located at the printer's left side. Use Océ inks for best results.
Click for Video
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Note:
When running at carriage speeds faster than the default, the ink levels in
the reservoirs should be no more than 375 ml maximum.
4
3
2
1
Y
M
C
K
[8] Filling the ink reservoirs
Note:
To place the ink reservoirs in the right order, see the sticker on the carriage. Observe the ink order from left to right as follows: 4 (Yellow or Light Magenta), 3 (Magenta or Light Cyan), 2 (Cyan or Medium Magenta), 1 (Black or Medium Cyan), Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black.
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▼
To fill the ink reservoirs
Access the ink reservoirs on the left side of the printer. Unscrew the cap of one
1
reservoir.
Open only one reservoir at a time to prevent contamination with
Note:
other ink colours.
Remove cap from the bottle.
2
Check that you are using the same type of ink in all the reservoirs and
3
cartridges. Fill the reservoir up to 375 ml, or no more than 1/2 inch from the top of the
4
reservoir. Check that there is no excess ink on the reservoir cap.
5
Replace the cap on the reservoir.
6
Repeat for the remaining reservoirs.
7
Attention:
A complete second set of connections is provided with colour-coded quick connect fittings for changing to another type of ink. Be sure that each reservoir is connected to the same colour fitting.
Install ink cartridges
The process of installing new ink cartridges involves the following phases:
Place the cartridges on the carriage
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Prime the ink delivery lines
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Print a colour test
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Attention:
Using other cartridges can damage the printer and/or prevent the printer from printing.
The Océ CS 5090 works with only Océ pre-filled ink cartridges.
Click for Video
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Cartridge sets
This printer is an 8-head inkjet printer. You can print with the left four cartridges, the right four cartridges or all eight cartridges (see ‘Select cartridge sets’ on page 94).
Facing the printer, the left four cartridges are designated as 1 x 4 Left cartridge set, the right four cartridges are designated as 1 x 4 Right cartridge set and when using all cartridges they are designated as 2 x 4 cartridge set or (when available) as 1x8 when using all cartridges with 8 different colours (Diluted inks + CMYK).
When using the 2 x 4 Cartridge Set mode, the left cartridge set has these colours: 4 = yellow; 3 = magenta; 2 = cyan; and 1 = black. The following illustration will help you identify each one of the stalls or slots on the carriage where the cartridges are installed.
1 X 4 Left 1 X 4 Right
4321 YMCK
2x4
[9] Cartridge sets (1x4 & 2x4)
For a 2x4 cartridge configuration all eight cartridge stalls will be utilized with cartridge tubing needles connected to the valves on the 'right' side of the carriage cover.
For 1x4 Left cartridge configuration, such as with a different ink set, only the 4 left cartridge slots will be used with tubing line connections to the valves on the 'left' side of the carriage cover.
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For 1x8 cartridge configuration, the 8-cartridge set has these colours: 4 = Light Magenta; 3 = Light Cyan; 2 = Medium Magenta; and 1 = Medium Cyan. The following illustration will help you identify each one of the stalls or slots on the carriage where the cartridges are installed.
M
L
[10] Cartridge sets (1x8)
Inspect cartridges
Visually inspect each cartridge before installing. Make sure the blue tape
Note:
is intact on the jet area [C] of the cartridge.
time! The tape will be removed later.)
[B] on the cartridge. Make sure it is secure and in approximately the location shown on the following figure. If any cartridge is damaged, contact Océ for return/replacement of the defective cartridge.
C
MMC
L
M
1x8
Inspect the cartridge recognition chip
YMCK
(Do not remove the tape at this
[11] Inspect cartridges
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A
C
B
Place cartridges
When you place the cartridges, follow closely these precautions:
Do not remove the blue tape from the cartridge until instructed to do so.
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Do not touch the jet area or the flex contact area of the cartridge.
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Work with only one colour at a time to avoid contamination.
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Respect the correct cartridge sequence, especially when using a 1x8
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configuration (see ‘Cartridge sets’ on page 27). Check that the ink delivery lines are not twisted.
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To place a cartridge
With the printer powered on, press
1
one of the cartridges 4, 3, 2, 1) or
Utility /Access menu/Access Left
Access Right
(to place one of the cartridges
(to place
C, M, Y, K) to move the carriage into position for cartridge installation or replacement. The cartridges are prefilled and preprimed. Remove the cartridge from the
2
sealed bag and remove the shipping cap. Place it bottom first into the correct slot on the carriage.
3
Note:
Tilt the cartridge up until it clicks into place. Make sure the cartridge is firmly
4
Do not remove the blue tape from the jet plate.
installed.
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Prime the ink delivery lines
After filling the ink reservoirs, next step consists in priming each of the eight ink delivery lines to establish ink flow between the reservoirs and cartridges. You use the Océ Prime tool for this purpose. The Prime tool is a battery operated ink priming device used to draw ink through the ink delivery lines and for priming cartridges.
You perform this procedure once, the first time after you set up the printer. It is not necessary when refilling the reservoirs or replacing ink cartridges.
Click for Video
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[12] Océ CS 5090 Prime tool
Your printer is equipped with shutoff valves for the ink delivery lines, on the carriage. When the valve is pushed to the upright position, the ink delivery lines are closed at the carriage. This maintains negative pressure while installing and priming ink delivery lines.
When priming delivery lines, be sure to wipe off any excess ink from the
Note:
Océ Prime tool before going on to the next colour to avoid colour contamination.
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