Operation guide
VarioPrint i-series
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Edition 2018-06
Software version 2.3
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................9
About the VarioPrint i-series......................................................................................................................... 10
Information in this operation guide..............................................................................................................12
Users of the printer........................................................................................................................................ 14
Other VarioPrint i-series guides.................................................................................................................... 15
Notes for the reader....................................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2
Safety and Environment Information............................................................................. 19
Chapter 3
Explore the printer............................................................................................................27
Main hardware parts......................................................................................................................................28
Paper Input .....................................................................................................................................................31
Print Process................................................................................................................................................... 34
Paper output................................................................................................................................................... 37
Print quality aspects.......................................................................................................................................41
Benefits of ColorGrip......................................................................................................................................42
Chapter 4
Getting started..................................................................................................................43
Interfaces to access the printer..................................................................................................................... 44
Log in, log out, and change passwords........................................................................................................50
Log in to the printer................................................................................................................................. 50
Log out or switch roles............................................................................................................................53
Change password.................................................................................................................................... 54
Recover password....................................................................................................................................55
Learn about the printer status.......................................................................................................................57
Chapter 5
Define defaults.................................................................................................................. 61
Adjust control panel and warning time........................................................................................................ 62
Define printer defaults................................................................................................................................... 64
Define the accessibility............................................................................................................................64
Define the regional settings.................................................................................................................... 65
Define system of measurement..............................................................................................................66
Keep few sheets in empty paper tray.....................................................................................................67
Define storage of printed jobs................................................................................................................ 68
Define job defaults......................................................................................................................................... 69
Define default font of page numbers..................................................................................................... 69
Define default use of special pages........................................................................................................70
Define default media for job tickets and covers....................................................................................74
Import and export definitions of special pages.....................................................................................75
Define PostScript, PDF, and PPML job defaults.....................................................................................76
Define default stacking in the high capacity stacker.............................................................................79
Define default job processing................................................................................................................. 82
Download account log files.....................................................................................................................84
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Chapter 6
Job media handling..........................................................................................................87
Media in a central role................................................................................................................................... 88
Assign media from media catalog to paper trays....................................................................................... 89
Load media via the schedule.........................................................................................................................91
Unpack the media...........................................................................................................................................92
Load media into the paper module...............................................................................................................94
Learn about stacking behavior......................................................................................................................98
Remove prints...............................................................................................................................................101
Manage the media from control panel.......................................................................................................103
Chapter 7
Transaction printing....................................................................................................... 105
Job workflow in transaction printing mode...............................................................................................106
Work with the schedule in transaction printing mode.............................................................................. 108
Activate the transaction printing mode...................................................................................................... 109
Monitor or stop transaction print jobs........................................................................................................111
Work with transaction setups......................................................................................................................112
Learn about transaction setups............................................................................................................ 112
Define a new transaction setup............................................................................................................ 113
Load a transaction setup....................................................................................................................... 114
Open a transaction setup to change attributes................................................................................... 116
Define the attributes of an IPDS transaction setup............................................................................. 117
Import, export, or restore transaction setups......................................................................................123
Validate a transaction setup..................................................................................................................124
Validate all transaction setups..............................................................................................................125
Read the transaction setup validation report...................................................................................... 126
Define the resources.................................................................................................................................... 128
Use the advanced transaction printing functions......................................................................................130
Overrule the set image shift for transaction print jobs............................................................................. 131
Chapter 8
Document printing..........................................................................................................133
Learn about workflow profiles.................................................................................................................... 134
Choose a workflow profile...........................................................................................................................136
Job workflow in document printing mode.................................................................................................138
Activate the document printing mode........................................................................................................141
Work with the schedule in document printing mode................................................................................142
Work with automated workflows................................................................................................................ 143
Learn about automated workflows.......................................................................................................143
Define a new automated workflow.......................................................................................................144
Restore the default automated workflow.............................................................................................146
Define the attributes of an automated workflow.................................................................................147
Submit jobs via LPR...............................................................................................................................153
Submit jobs via hotfolders....................................................................................................................154
Use the job ticket editor.........................................................................................................................156
Apply an automated workflow in job destination...............................................................................158
Plan the jobs................................................................................................................................................. 160
Learn about DocBox.............................................................................................................................. 160
Find, select, and filter jobs.................................................................................................................... 162
Move jobs to another location..............................................................................................................166
Combine jobs......................................................................................................................................... 168
Delete print jobs.....................................................................................................................................170
Duplicate a job........................................................................................................................................171
Create a variable data job......................................................................................................................172
Create a note for the operator...............................................................................................................174
Make changes to the job..............................................................................................................................175
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Explore the realistic preview.................................................................................................................175
Explore the pixel-precise preview........................................................................................................ 178
Explore the layout functions................................................................................................................. 186
Edit a job.................................................................................................................................................190
Change job name, number of sets or print range.........................................................................190
Change use of special pages.......................................................................................................... 193
Check first set...................................................................................................................................195
Change job media and job media print modes.............................................................................196
Change the layout of the job.......................................................................................................... 198
Change print quality options for the job........................................................................................205
Change the prints delivery for the job........................................................................................... 212
Print a job......................................................................................................................................................215
Stop printing.................................................................................................................................................219
Chapter 9
Print what you expect.................................................................................................... 221
Media family calibration.............................................................................................................................. 222
Learn about media family calibration.................................................................................................. 222
Calibrate a media family........................................................................................................................225
Read media family calibration feedback..............................................................................................227
Read tolerance levels for the media family calibration...................................................................... 231
Adjust CMYK tone curves of a media print mode...............................................................................233
Restore calibration curves.....................................................................................................................235
Measure charts with the i1 spectrophotometer.................................................................................. 236
Print quality control......................................................................................................................................237
Learn about printhead maintenance.................................................................................................... 237
Printhead maintenance to repair extensive nozzle failures................................................................240
Learn about quality control sheets.......................................................................................................241
Define usage of quality control sheets.................................................................................................243
Make intermediate check prints............................................................................................................245
Define usage of intermediate check prints.......................................................................................... 246
Color validation............................................................................................................................................ 247
Learn about color validation tests........................................................................................................ 247
Learn about color differences............................................................................................................... 250
Perform a color validation test..............................................................................................................254
Create a color validation test................................................................................................................ 257
Read tolerance levels for color validation tests...................................................................................258
Read color validation results.................................................................................................................259
Chapter 10
Manage media definitions............................................................................................. 261
Learn about media substrates.....................................................................................................................262
Learn about media elements.......................................................................................................................264
Define media elements................................................................................................................................ 267
Import a media pack.............................................................................................................................. 267
Define media in the media catalog.......................................................................................................268
Define media optimization parameters................................................................................................272
Define a media family............................................................................................................................274
Define a media print mode....................................................................................................................277
Adjust the minimum print gap..............................................................................................................282
Chapter 11
Manage color definitions............................................................................................... 285
Define color defaults.................................................................................................................................... 286
Define an information bar............................................................................................................................288
Define a color bar......................................................................................................................................... 289
Define a color preset.................................................................................................................................... 291
Input profiles and output profiles............................................................................................................... 294
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Learn about input and output profiles................................................................................................. 294
Define an input profile...........................................................................................................................297
Define an output profile.........................................................................................................................299
Create composite output profiles......................................................................................................... 301
Define color mapping...................................................................................................................................303
Spot color management.............................................................................................................................. 307
Learn about spot colors.........................................................................................................................307
Create a spot color from the control panel..........................................................................................309
Create a spot color in Settings Editor...................................................................................................313
Read the spot color patch chart............................................................................................................316
Define a spot color library.....................................................................................................................318
Create a trapping preset.............................................................................................................................. 320
Chapter 12
Save energy.....................................................................................................................323
Put printer in sleep mode............................................................................................................................ 324
Shut down the printer..................................................................................................................................325
Configure the sleep mode........................................................................................................................... 326
Configure the energy save timers...............................................................................................................327
Prepare printer for a long shut-down period............................................................................................. 329
Chapter 13
Maintain the printer........................................................................................................331
Learn about printer maintenance................................................................................................................332
VarioPrint i-series consumables........................................................................................................... 332
Ink, ColorGrip and maintenance liquid supplies in the printer.......................................................... 334
Replace or add consumables...................................................................................................................... 337
Replace a container in the ink cabinet with doors.............................................................................. 337
Replace a container in the ink cabinet with drawers.......................................................................... 340
Replace the CMYK ink waste container................................................................................................343
Replace the ColorGrip waste container................................................................................................345
Replace the waste water container.......................................................................................................347
Refill the conditioning liquid in the paper module container.............................................................350
Replace printer parts....................................................................................................................................352
Replace the flip rings of the high capacity stacker..............................................................................352
Replace the tissue cassettes..................................................................................................................354
Replace a tissue ribbon......................................................................................................................... 356
Clean printer parts........................................................................................................................................359
Clean Z-sensors......................................................................................................................................359
Clean the Z-sensors in the paper path module.............................................................................359
Clean the Z-sensors in the registration input module (Z1).......................................................... 361
Clean the Z-sensors in the registration input module (Z2).......................................................... 363
Clean the Z-sensors in the registration output module without system tray.............................365
Clean the Z-sensors in the registration output module with system tray.................................. 367
Clean SZ-rollers......................................................................................................................................369
Learn about clean SZ-rollers...........................................................................................................369
Clean the SZ-rollers in the paper path module.............................................................................370
Clean the SZ-rollers in the registration input module..................................................................373
Clean the SZ-rollers in the print module....................................................................................... 376
Clean the SZ-rollers in the registration output module with system tray.................................. 379
Clean the SZ-rollers in the registration output module without system tray.............................382
Clean the SZ-rollers in the high capacity stacker..........................................................................385
Clean print belt.......................................................................................................................................390
Clean the inner side of the print belt..............................................................................................390
Clean the surface of the print belt..................................................................................................393
Chapter 14
Problem Solving..............................................................................................................395
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Job settings are not correct.........................................................................................................................396
Use remote assistance.................................................................................................................................397
Print or download a report.......................................................................................................................... 398
Restart the printer.........................................................................................................................................400
Many sheets arrive in the sentry tray......................................................................................................... 401
Read the sentry rejections overview...........................................................................................................405
Change relative humidity in paper modules..............................................................................................407
Remove sheets from the printheads...........................................................................................................408
Remove sheets from the fixation drum......................................................................................................410
Check the status of the RIP unit...................................................................................................................412
Decrease productivity level for a job.......................................................................................................... 413
Perform media registration......................................................................................................................... 414
Adjust media registration parameters........................................................................................................418
Chapter 15
References....................................................................................................................... 421
Specifications................................................................................................................................................422
Printer specifications............................................................................................................................. 422
Paper input specifications..................................................................................................................... 425
Paper output specifications...................................................................................................................426
Settings Editor specifications................................................................................................................427
Media specifications.....................................................................................................................................428
Media sizes............................................................................................................................................. 428
Media packaging....................................................................................................................................429
Media storage.........................................................................................................................................431
Temperature adjustment time of media before printing....................................................................432
Prints storage......................................................................................................................................... 433
Print room conditions.................................................................................................................................. 434
PRISMAsync Print Server RIP (raster image processor)........................................................................... 435
Overview of color validation metrics..........................................................................................................437
Creation of calibration curves..................................................................................................................... 441
Filling levels of supplies and waste............................................................................................................ 443
Status indicators...........................................................................................................................................448
Chapter 16
Regulation Notices......................................................................................................... 451
Index.................................................................................................................................459
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About the VarioPrint i-series
About the VarioPrint i-series
The VarioPrint i-series are sheet-fed inkjet color production printers printing at 300 ipm or 200
ipm. The printer platform combines new reliable applications with proven inkjet productivity, and
premium quality output.
The VarioPrint i-series steered by PRISMAsync Print Server offers digital workflows—black and
white, highlight color, and full color—into one effective and productive platform.
Océ iQuarius technology with the proprietary aqueous ink and ColorGrip offers true sheet-fed
inkjet printing on a broad set of uncoated, inkjet coated, and offset coated media. The printer
platform has a flexible architecture which enables product and functionality extensions in future.
Working with the VarioPrint i-series, is more than working with the printer alone. The most
important standard software applications are the following.
•
The VarioPrint i-series remote printer driver enables you to start and submit print jobs from
the desktop applications you use.
•
The controller PRISMAsync Print Server ensures you to get the most out of your printer.
PRISMAsync Print Server is used for a wide range of Canon and Océ color and black and white
sheet-fed printers.
•
The web-based PRISMAsync Remote Manager shows the job processing and the print queues
of the printer remotely on your workstation. All upcoming events can be monitored from a
distance. You can edit job properties or re-route jobs from a PRISMAsync printer to an other
PRISMAsync printer.
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About the VarioPrint i-series
•
The PRISMAsync Remote Control app on your smart phone helps to stay informed about the
print production on the VarioPrint i-series. Even at a distance.
•
The web-based Settings Editor is the tool where you configure the printer according to new or
changed requirements.
In addition to these standard applications, the following optional software applications can be
part of the platform of the VarioPrint i-series.
•
PRISMAprepare and PRISMAproduction
The job submitting software PRISMAprepare and PRISMAproduction create a uniform
workflow with the VarioPrint i-series. So you can realize end-to-end job automation, media
catalog synchronization, and all-in-one job preparation.
•
PRISMAprofiler
The PRISMAsync Profiler has been developed for inkjet printers like the VarioPrint i-series.
Color experts can use this profiler to make optimal use of the color management of the
VarioPrint i-series.
•
PRISMAlytics Dashboard
The PRISMAlytics Dashboard is a cloud service that delivers fact-based printer information.
Printers that use the PRISMAsync Print Server send real-time production information, such as
printing times, idle times, and the usage of media and consumables to the Dashboard. Key
performance indicators and improvement areas help you to optimize and streamline the
production across your printer fleet.
•
PRISMAsync Simulator
With the PRISMAsync Simulator you can print jobs without an actual printer. The print results
are used for job production overviews and job cost calculations.
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Information in this operation guide
Information in this operation guide
Content
This operation guide helps you to achieve your business purposes while you prepare and print
jobs with the VarioPrint i-series.
Read this operation guide to learn what the VarioPrint i-series can do for you: how to operate,
maintain, evaluate, and configure the printer and how to use it in a safe way.
After the introduction, the safety information is described. The guide continues with basic
information on the printer (chapter 3) and to getting started (chapter 4).
How to define the printer defaults is described in chapter 5.
Job media handling is part of chapter 6.
The print production for transaction printing is described in chapter 7, while chapter 8 provides
the tasks for job preparation, planning and printing for document printing.
The media definitions chapter and color definitions chapter explain how to import and create new
media and color definitions. (chapter 9 and 10).
Calibration, quality control, and color validation are part of chapter 11.
Read the Save energy chapter 12 to know how you can reduce the energy consumption of the
printer.
Maintenance instructions teach you how to keep the printer running, and how to keep printer
parts clean (Chapter 13).
Chapter 14 has information about solving problems. The reference chapter 15 gives you topics
with detailed information and specifications about your product and the product supplies.
The last chapter 16 is the chapter of the Regulation notices.
Learn about
topics
This operation guide has
series features.
Read these topics when you are not complete familiar with these features, or when you want to
discover what these features could do for you.
Learn about
Get familiar with VarioPrint i-series
When your VarioPrint i-series has been updated towards R2.3 and you want to become familiar
with the main new features, read these topics:
Learn about media print modes
Learn how to select media print modes in the
job properties
topics to explain PRISMAsync Print Server and VarioPrint i-
Learn about media elements
on page 264
Change job media and job media print modes
on page 196,
transaction setup
tributes of an automated workflow
page 147
Define the attributes of an IPDS
on page 117,
Define the at-
on
Calibrate a media family calibration with multiple media print modes
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Calibrate a media family
on page 225
4
Information in this operation guide
Learn about media of quality control sheets
Learn about new attributes of an automated
workflow
Apply an automated workflow to a job in the
job destination
Learn about the ticket editor
Add a note for the operator in the job properties
Learn about quality control sheets
on
page 241
Define the attributes of an automated workflow
on page 147
Apply an automated workflow in job destination
on page 158
Use the job ticket editor
Create a note for the operator
on page 156
on page 174
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Users of the printer
Users of the printer
Target group with respect to safety information
A user of the printer is with respect to safety an "ordinary person." The roles of the ordinary
person with respect to the printer can be different. The roles of the target group are described
below.
Target group of the VarioPrint i-series printer
Print environments where the VarioPrint i-series printer is installed differ in many aspects.
Therefore, it is difficult to describe the user roles that are applicable to all print environments. The
VarioPrint i-series has several default user accounts: system administrator, key operator, central
operator, maintenance operator, and operator. The system administrator is responsible for the
user authorization and user authentication. The system administrator gives you the access rights
that correspond with the tasks you must perform on the printer.
Target group of this operation guide
This operation guide is developed to support users that are responsible for the job management,
workflow management, color and media management, print quality and color validation, and
printer maintenance.
The system administrator is responsible for the security, the connectivity, the user authorization
and authentication, and several workflow configurations. These tasks are not part of this
operation guide.
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Other VarioPrint i-series guides
The following other guides are available for the VarioPrint i-series. You find these guides on the
downloads site downloads.oce.com.
•
PRISMAprofiler User guide
•
PRISMAlytics Dashboard Quick Reference Guide
•
PRISMAsync Remote Control Quick Reference Guide
•
PRISMAsync Simulator Quick Reference Guide
•
PRISMAsync Administration guide: User authorization and authentication
•
PRISMAsync Administration guide: Secure connections
•
VarioPrint i-series Default media entries Quick Reference Guide
•
VarioPrint i-series Tunable Inkjet Performance Quick Reference Guide
•
BLM600 booklet maker guides
The following information is part of the application.
•
PRISMAsync Remote Manager online help
•
VarioPrint i-series printer driver online help
Other VarioPrint i-series guides
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Notes for the reader
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
to 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
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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.
4
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 an operational requirement or restriction. Read
these items carefully in order to prevent damage to equipment, software, data, media, 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.
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Notes for the reader
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Chapter 2
Safety and Environment Information
Important Safety and Environment User Information
Before using Your printing system, make sure that it is properly installed and that You have read
and understand the User Documentation in order to operate the system safely and in accordance
with its functional offerings. When using Your machine make sure to always comply with the
User Documentation.
Warning and caution indicators
In order to warn and make aware all persons operating the machine of possible risks, dangers
and/or hazards, safety warning labels have been applied where required. For safe operation it is
important to understand the meaning of any label. Make sure you read and understand all label
descriptions before you start operating the machine.
In order to avoid potential hazards, make sure that preventive and remedial maintenance is
executed by qualified and trained service technicians.
Disclaimer:
OCE MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THE CONTENT OF THIS
DOCUMENTATION AND ITS COMPLETENESS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO
MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR
NON-INFRINGEMENT. OCÉ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENTATION.
Notes
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this documentation Océ assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions contained herein. Océ reserves the right to revise this
documentation and to make changes from time to time.
• In some regions where this product is sold the following commercial product name(s) may be
registered as model number(s).
Commercial product name model number Name in this manual
Océ VarioPrint i-Series Océ 01066 Printer
VarioPrint i-Series High Cap Stacker-A3 Océ 01052 High Capacity Stacker
VarioPrint i-Series Paper Input Mod-B1 Océ 01075-2 Paper Input Module
VarioPrint i-Series PIM Moisture Ctrl-A1 Océ 01089
Océ Operating Panel-A5 Océ 01070 Control panel
Océ 01087 RFID reader
• Depending on the context, the terms “system”, “machine”, and “equipment” used in the User
Documentation mean the Océ printing system for which this User Documentation shall apply.
• Some consumables and materials designated to be used by this machine are accompanied
with Safety Data Sheets. Please refer to the corresponding Safety Data Sheets for specific
Safety and Environment Information and operating instructions. You may download the actual
Safety Data Sheets from the support site of your product at
• The machine bears the CE-mark to show conformance with applicable legal requirements. The
relevant CE Declaration of Conformity is part of the User Documentation. You may also
download it from the support site of your product at
"http://downloads.oce.com/"
"http://downloads.oce.com/"
.
.
Océ shall not be liable for damages from:
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• Failure to comply with the User Documentation;
1
High leakage current. Earth connection
essential before connecting supply.
Courant de fuite élevé. Raccordement à la terre
indispensable avant le raccordement au réseau.
• Work performed incorrectly on the machine;
• Unauthorized modifications.
The following labels are used in the machine to identify and categorize the level of the
seriousness of hazard:
Label Type Description
WARNING
Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to
injury or even death to persons if not performed correctly. To
use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Electrical Warning
Hot Surface
Force From Above Hand Crush
Hand Entanglement Belt Drive
Cutting of Fingers or Hand Straight Blade
Label The following labels are used in the machine to warn service person‐
nel for safety risks (but are visible for Users)
Make sure to read the installation instructions, whenever this label is
applied on parts of the machine.
Translation:
Installation; See installation instructions before connecting to the
mains supply.
High Leakage current:
Warning: There can be a high electric current through a human body
when touching one or more accessible parts if earth connection is interrupted.
Translation:
High leakage current. Earth connection essential before connecting
supply.
Persons for ITE certified Standard UL/IEC/EN 60950-1
•
Ordinary person
This User Documentation describes safeguards for the protection of an ordinary person.
Ordinary person is the term applied to all persons other than skilled persons. Ordinary persons
include not only users of the equipment, but also all persons who may have access to the
equipment or who may be in the vicinity of the equipment.
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Power source
WARNING
• Put the power plug directly into a power outlet that has the same configuration as the plug.
The use of an adapter can result in an inadequate power supply. If a proper power outlet is
not available, ask a qualified electrician to carry out the installation.
IMPORTANT
• Consult your authorized service representative before you connect other equipment to the
same power outlet.
• Do not connect the machine to a mains voltage or frequency which differs from the value
stated on the power marking label.
NOTE
• When a connection to a different mains voltage is required, contact your authorized service
representative.
Power cord
WARNING
• Do not scratch, abrade, heat, twist, bend, or place a heavy object on the power cord or cause
any other damage to it. The use of a damaged power cord (e.g. exposed core wire or broken
wire) could result in an electrical shock, fire or malfunction of the machine. When you find
any of these conditions, immediately turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet. Then call your authorized service representative.
• Do not use an extension cord to connect the machine.
• Do not use any power cord other than the one provided. Never use the power cord with any
other electrical device.
• Do not route the power cords in such a way that they can be stepped on or tripped over.
Power plug
WARNING
• If the machine is connected via a wall socket, place the machine close to a wall socket that is
easily accessible. The power plug serves as a disconnecting device.
• If the machine is connected via a fixed connection to the electricity grid, the power supply
systems must be easily accessible.
• Do not use the power plug to disconnect the mains power from the machine. Use the
disconnect device to remove the power from the machine.
• The power plug is the disconnect device for the PRISMAsync controller.
• The power plug is the disconnect device for the Service Control Module.
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Grounding
WARNING
• Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a protective earthing (PE)
• This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power system. An IT power system is
• Do not disconnect the machine separate grounding terminal. A warning is placed on the
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide a suitable building installation (reliable
Installation
WARNING
• The machine may only be transported, assembled, installed and repaired by an authorized
• The installation of accessories and options not permitted for the machines may constitute a
• Consult your authorized service representative for details on which accessories and options
• Only connect products which meet the national and international product safety and radio
• Only use cables as specified by the manufacturer.
• Place the machine on a horizontally level surface of sufficient support.
• Do not place the machine in a location that is subject to vibrations and shocks.
terminal.
a voltage network in which the neutral wire is not connected to earth.
machine beneath the power marking label "High leakage Current. Earth connection essential
before connecting supply".
protective earthing connection) in accordance with local legislation.
service representative.
violation of the Safety Regulations and Directives, and may also damage the machine.
are permitted for the machine.
frequency interference standards.
Space requirements and operation precautions
• The required operating space of this product will be communicated to each customer by the
local sales representative during the Site Survey.
• Please refer to the corresponding Product Safety Data Sheets (PSDS) for specific safety
information, including the dimensions of the product, the recommended room volume and
ventilation rate.
IMPORTANT
• Do not obstruct the operating and service clearance areas in any way.
• Do not obstruct the cooling ducts, since this may result in overheating or malfunction.
• Make sure the exhaust suction is switched on during operation of the machine.
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Operation
WARNING
• Do not lean, lie or stand on any part of the machine, including parts that can be pulled
outwards (e.g. media drawers).
• Read the User Documentation carefully before operating the machine. If you do not
understand something in the User Documentation, please contact your authorized service
representative.
• Before you start to work with the machine, familiarize yourself with the locations and
operation of the emergency stop switches.
• Do not work with unprotected long hair or with loosely hanging items of clothing (e.g. ties,
sleeves, and scarves) and jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets and rings. These can catch
drive mechanisms or moving parts of the machine and cause injury.
• Make sure that no objects (e.g. jewelry chains, paper clips, coins) or liquids get into the
interior of the machine. Do not place containers with fluid (e.g. drinking bottles, glasses, cups
or vases) on top or in the immediate vicinity of the machine.
CAUTION
• This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are present.
Disassemble and modification
WARNING
• Do not remove covers and panels that are fixed to the machine. Some machines have an
electrical component or a laser beam source inside that could cause an electrical shock or
injuries.
• Do not modify the machine, because this can cause a fire, an electrical shock, a malfunction
or injuries.
• If the machine contains a laser, the laser beam source could cause blindness.
• Do not carry out maintenance activities on other components and maintenance materials
than the components and materials that are mentioned in the User Documentation.
• Only instructed and/or skilled persons are allowed to maintain the machine, to avoid any risk
and/or jeopardize given warranties.
• Do not bridge or disable any safety interlock devices.
Repair
CAUTION
• Repairs to the machine must only be carried out by authorized service representatives.
Access to locked areas and areas that can only be opened with special tools is reserved for
authorized service representatives.
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Actions in response to troubles
WARNING
• In the event of damage to the covers, power cable or operating elements, or penetration of
fluids or foreign bodies, immediately switch off the power switch, unplug the power cords
and contact your authorized service representative.
CAUTION
• Some areas inside the machine become hot. Do not touch the locations which are labeled
with the ”CAUTION HOT” symbol . Touching these areas can cause injuries.
• In event of a fire or smoke of the machine:
• Poisonous gases can be produced in any fire. They can also result from a fire in this
machine.
• Self-contained breathing apparatus must be worn when fighting fire or smoke emission.
Instructions to this effect should be stored at the fire alarm center and with the local fire
department.
Consumables, supplies and maintenance materials
WARNING
• Do not throw toner or ink, toner or ink containing parts or contaminated parts, into an open
flame.
• Do not leave toner or ink, containing parts or contaminated parts, within reach of children.
• Store consumables, supplies and maintenance materials away from containers for food and
drink.
• Be careful when handling fluids. Clean up spilled fluids immediately, to minimize the risk of
slipping and serious injuries.
CAUTION
• Only use the materials the manufacturer recommends and that are developed for the
machine. Materials that have not been approved by the manufacturer may result in failure of
the machine.
• Observe the prescribed cleaning intervals of the moisturizer to prevent germ formation.
• Use maintenance materials and other materials for their intended purpose only.
• Waste of consumables must not be disposed together with household rubbish. Do not allow
the product to reach the sewage system. Dispose of waste of consumables, supplies and
maintenance materials and its packaging containing residues according to all federal, state
and local applicable regulations.
Disposal of parts
WARNING
• All parts are produced according to the sustainability policy of Océ. You can discard all used
parts into a common dustbin, or follow your local or national sustainability and waste
disposal procedures.
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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
CAUTION
• Do not touch or ingest fluids from a broken Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). When clothes or
skin come into contact with the fluid, immediately clean the clothes and skin with soap and
water. After eye contact, immediately rinse the eyes with a washing lotion for at least 15
minutes and consult a physician.
• Do not rub, press or touch the (LCD) display surface with hard material, because the polarizer
at the surface can be easily scratched. The LCD module can get damaged when you drop,
pinch too hard or punch the module, as it is made of glass. When glass breaks, be careful you
do not get injured by pieces of glass. Then call Customer Service.
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Explore the printer
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Main hardware parts
The VarioPrint i-series is a modular printer. The modules in the front position are mainly used for
the job production. The modules in the rear position give access to the consumables, service
units, and control units.
The VarioPrint i-series can have up to three paper input modules and one or two high capacity
stackers. More equipment can be connected to the printer for finishing the output.
There are two hardware models of the VarioPrint i-series. The first model has a registration
output module with an output tray and an ink cabinet with drawers. The other model has a
registration output module without an output tray and a cabinet without drawers. Most options
and features are applicable to both models. When needed this operation guide describes
instructions for both models.
Front view
Below is an overview of the main parts visible from the control panel of the printer.
[1] Front view of the printer
Description of main hardware parts
1 The operator desk and the control panel are the local communication point for the opera-
tor.
2 PRISMAsync Print Server steers the performance, workflow, and print quality of the printer.
3 Up to three paper modules hold and feed the media. The paper modules keep the loaded
media in optimal condition.
4 The paper path module positions the media correctly on the paper path and turns the
sheets before the second sides are printed.
5 The registration input module positions the media correctly on the paper path and purges
sheets with imperfections.
6 The sentry detects sheets with imperfections, such as waves, bursts, and folded corners.
7 The sentry tray collects sheets with imperfections detected by the sentry. These sheets do
not enter the print module.
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Description of main hardware parts
8 The print module holds the ink printheads and the print belt.
9 The print belt in the print module uses the suction air technique to ensure that sheets re-
main flat under the printheads.
10 Sheet cooling decreases the temperature of sheets printed on one side.
11 The operator attention light displays the status of the printer (green, orange, or red).
12 The air supply unit connects the conditioning module with the print module.
13 The fixation module with the fixation drum dries the prints while the suction air technique
ensures that sheets remain flat on the fixation drum.
14 The registration output module brings the paper path to the height of the high capacity
stacker and correctly transfers the prints.
15 One or two high capacity stackers collect and stack the prints. When the printer is attached
to a third-party finisher such as a booklet maker or a perforator, the DFD (Document Finishing Device) interface kit connects the finisher to the high capacity stacker.
16 The conditioning module controls the climate in the print module. The location of the con-
ditioning module is in the middle of the printer, next to the print module.
Rear view
Below is an overview of the parts visible from the rear side of the printer.
[2] Rear view of the printer
Description of main hardware parts
1 The chiller module optimizes the temperature within the printer.
2 The ink cabinet stores the ink and maintenance liquid containers.
3 The control module is the heart of the printer. It contains the controllers that steer the print
process and the RIP units that process the print data. The control panel on top of the module is used by the Service organization.
4 The conditioning module controls the climate in the print module. Waste water is collected
in the waste water container.
5 The waste compartment stores the waste containers.
6 The maintenance module keeps the printheads in optimal condition.
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Description of main hardware parts
7 The fixation module with the fixation drum dries the prints with heated air.
8 The power module is responsible for the power management.
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Paper Input
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The VarioPrint i-series can handle a wide range of media sizes and media weights, for coated and
uncoated media. The very accurate print process and the small gap between a sheet and the
printheads require that sheets are in optimal shape and correctly positioned on the paper path.
Transfer of sheets during the paper input process
[3] Location of paper input process
Paper Input
Location of the paper input process
1 Up to three paper modules can be available for media supply.
2 The paper path module transports the sheets.
3 The sentry inspects the sheets.
4 The registration input module purges the sheets that have imperfections.
[4] Transfer of sheets during the paper input process
Description paper path
1 The paper tray uses the air separation technique to separate each sheet before it goes to
the paper path.
2 The paper path module transports the sheets to the registration input module.
3 The sentry measures the sheet quality and detects waves, bursts, and dog ears. Sheets
4 The sentry tray collects the sheets with imperfections.
with these imperfections do not enter the print module.
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Description paper path
5 For duplex prints, the prints go for a second pass through the input registration unit and
the print module.
The paper path module interweaves sheets that were printed on one side with blank
sheets. The sentry examines all sheets.
6 The registration input module positions the sheets precisely on the paper path before they
enter the print module.
Overview of the paper module
The paper module has four paper trays. (
Paper input specifications
on page 425)
The paper module has climate control to keep the humidity at a stable level and to avoid media
waviness or tight edges. The air separation vacuum technique takes care for a fast and reliable
paper feed.
[5] Parts of the paper module
Description paper module
1 Paper tray 1 and 2.
2 Paper tray 3 and 4.
3 The control panel of the paper module has indicators to display the filling level. It contains
also buttons to open the paper trays.
4 The front cover gives access to parts where a paper jam can occur.
Control panel of the paper module
The indicators on the paper module show the filling level per paper tray. There are buttons to
open a paper tray and to unassign the media that are in this paper tray.
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[6] Open (1) a paper tray and unassign (2) its media
Paper Input
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Print Process
The VarioPrint i-series has a drop-on-demand piezoelectric ink technology. In the print module
the print belt transfers the sheets under the printheads. The nozzles of the printheads eject the ink
drops. The drum of the fixation module dries the printed sheets. The printer cleans the printheads
on a regular base. Therefore, the printhead unit moves to the maintenance position. (
printhead maintenance
Transfer of the media sheets during the print process
on page 237)
Learn about
[7] Location of the print process
Location of the print process
1 The print module prints the sheets.
2 The fixation module dries the printed sheets.
[8] Transfer of the sheets during the print process
Description
1 The sheets transported on the paper path enter the print module.
2 The print belt uses the suction air technique to flatten the sheets.
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Description
K C M Y ColorGrip
3 The sheets move in a single-pass way under the ink printheads where the nozzles eject the
4 The heated, fanned air dries the prints in the fixation drum. Thanks to the air separation
5 Sheet cooling occurs when the prints are completely dry.
6 For simplex prints, the prints go to the registration output module via the horizontal trans-
7 For duplex prints, the prints go for a second pass through the input registration unit and
Print Process
The printhead unit holds four or five printhead arrays: black (K), cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow
(Y), and the option ColorGrip. Each array contains three printheads. The image is built up from
four different monochrome bitmaps. The ColorGrip printheads eject ColorGrip drops only on the
locations where ink comes. (
Print Process
ink. When the printer has the ColorGrip option, there is an extra set of printheads.
technique the prints move from the print belt to the paper path in the fixation module.
port tray.
the print module.
Benefits of ColorGrip
on page 42)
[9] The CMYK and ColorGrip print process
Ink production
A single printhead consists of four segments and contains 2,656 nozzles to produce the ink drops.
[10] Printhead with nozzle openings
The piezoelectric element of the nozzle is able to perceive an electric signal. The shape of the
piezoelectric element changes and causes a pressure pulse. The drop leaves the nozzle chamber
and falls on the sheet that passes on the print belt.
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Print Process
[11] Nozzle receives an electric signal (A) and ejects an ink drop (B)
Drop size modulation
The VarioPrint i-series printhead nozzles can produce drops of five different sizes. This
mechanism is called drop size modulation. The largest drop size is only used to compensate for a
failure of an adjacent nozzle. (
Learn about quality control sheets
on page 241)
[12] Five different drop sizes
Media characteristics such as surface roughness and the type of coating determine how an ink
drop behaves when it touches the media. The media definition has parameters that determine
which drop sizes the print engine must apply while printing these media.
[13] Drop size modulation: the printer adjusts the drop size depending on the media characteristics. Media with
coating (top) allow for a larger drop size than media without coating (bottom)
Background spitting
Background spitting is the production of small ink drops during printing. These ink dots on the
media sheets are not a part of the source image but are jetted in the background of the image.
They are not visible to the human eye. Background spitting keeps the nozzles open and clean.
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Paper output
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The VarioPrint i-series collects the prints in one or two high capacity stackers. When additional
finishing takes place, the prints are transported via the high capacity stacker to the third-party
finisher.
Location of the paper output process
Paper output
There are two models of the registration output module. (
[14] Location of paper output process (model without system tray)
Main hardware parts
on page 28)
[15] Location of paper output process (model with system tray)
Location of the output process
1 The registration output module transports the prints from the fixation module to the (first)
high capacity stacker.
2 One or two high capacity stackers collect and eject the prints.
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Transport of the prints during the paper output process
[16] Transport of prints during the paper output process (model without system tray)
[17] Transport of prints during the paper output process (model with system tray)
Description paper path
1 The registration output module receives the prints.
2 The prints are transported to the high capacity stacker.
3 Proof prints, calibration charts, nozzle failure detection sheets, and error sheets automati-
cally arrive in the top tray of the first capacity stacker or in the system tray.
4 The prints are collected on the stack tray.
5 Delivery on the top tray can be useful for small jobs.
6 When a DFD (Document Finishing Device) is installed, the high capacity stacker transports
the prints to the third-party finisher.
Overview of the high capacity stacker
The high capacity stacker can stack a large volume of prints. The prints are collected on the stack
tray. When a stack on the stack tray is completed, the slide door opens and the eject tray with the
stack moves out in front of the high capacity stacker. The door closes and the high capacity
stacker starts to fill the second stack, while the eject tray remains ejected until the prints are
removed.
When the stack reaches the configured height, the finished stack is ejected. The stacking behavior
can be changed. (
Learn about stacking behavior
on page 98)
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Description
1 The front door gives access to the registration unit and the paper path.
2 The front cover gives access to the flip rings and the paper path.
3 The slide door protects the stacks.
4 The top cover gives access to the paper path.
5 The control panel shows the filling level and has a button to eject the stack manually.
6 The stack tray collects the prints.
7 The eject tray presents the finished stack outside the high capacity stacker.
8 The top tray collects the prints of small jobs, proof prints, and error sheets.
Control panel of the high capacity stacker
The table below describes the stacking behavior of the high capacity stacker.
For instructions how to change the default stacking behavior, see
on page 98.
Learn about stacking behavior
[19] Control panel of the high capacity stacker
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Paper output
Description control panel
1 The full tray indicator indicates the status of the stack tray.
[20] 1. Stack is ejected soon. 2. Stack is ejected.
2 The stack height indicator indicates the filling level of the stack tray.
[21] 1. Stack tray is filled. 2. Stack tray is full.
3 The eject button enables a manual stack eject.
The attention light of the eject button indicates the progress of a stack eject.
• When the attention light is green and blinks slowly, the stack ejects at the next set boundary.
• When the attention light is green and blinks fast, the stack ejects as soon as possible, at
a page boundary.
• When the attention light is red, the stack ejects because an error occurred.
4 The error location indicator shows the location where an error occurred.
5 The error indicator informs that an error occurred.
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Print quality aspects
The VarioPrint i-series offers flexibility to make the optimal media choices for your applications
and print business.
In practice, the job workflow of the VarioPrint i-series is based around the use of the media
catalog. The same media catalog is available on the control panel, the Settings Editor,
PRISMAsync Remote Manager, and PRISMAprepare. Each media entry of the media catalog is
part of a media definition that consists of several media elements. The media elements describe
the general substrate properties, but also how the printer must handle and print the media.
The output profile is part of the media definition and ensures precise and consistent color output,
each time you use these media. Compared to a tray-driven workflow, the pre-defined media
settings prevent mistakes and achieve first-time right output.
The look and quality of the prints of the VarioPrint i-series are based on three main aspects, that
strongly influence each other: ink, media and the print process.
Inkjet performance is based on the perfect balance between these print quality factors. When you
frequently use different media, the interaction within the triangle constantly changes as well.
Choosing your media in line with your application requirements directly influences the print
costs, the print quality, and the print productivity.
Print quality aspects
[22] Inkjet performance
Ink aspects Media aspects Print process aspects
Cost aspects Print quality aspects Productivity aspects
Inkjet performance
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Benefits of ColorGrip
Benefits of ColorGrip
ColorGrip is an inline paper conditioning process during printing. ColorGrip liquid drops are
applied on the location of the bitmap. The table below shows how ColorGrip improves the print
quality of uncoated media, inkjet treated media and coated media.
The use of ColorGrip results in crisp text and graphics achieving a high level of detail. The
benefits of ColorGrip are very obvious on uncoated and inkjet treated media. However, ColorGrip
can also improve the print quality on coated media.
Benefits of ColorGrip Print without and with ColorGrip
On uncoated media
ColorGrip prevents feathering
which means that paper fibers
absorb and spread the ink
pigments.
ColorGrip improves the color
gamut of the print.
On inkjet treated media
ColorGrip prevents mottle
and so improves the micro
uniformity of the print.
On offset coated and inkjet coated media
ColorGrip prevents coalescence and so improves the
macro uniformity of the print.
ColorGrip prevents color
bleed.
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Chapter 4
Getting started
Interfaces to access the printer
Interfaces to access the printer
There are several starting points to use the VarioPrint i-series. Whether you access the printer via
the control panel or remotely via Remote Manager, you quickly find your way while operating the
VarioPrint i-series. All interfaces have the same design approach and look and feel.
You can submit jobs with the remote printer driver, Remote Manager, PRISMAprepare or
PRISMAproduction.
You edit or plan jobs on the control panel or with Remote Manager. The control panel, Remote
Manager, and Remote Control show upcoming actions and messages. So you get informed on all
upcoming and immediate tasks.
You configure the VarioPrint i-series from the web-based configuration tool, the Settings Editor,
and the control panel.
Below you find an introduction how to use the VarioPrint i-series via remote printer driver, the
control panel, Remote Manager, Remote Control, and the web-based configuration tool, the
Settings Editor.
Control panel
The control panel is local point to operate the printer and the domain of the operator and the
maintenance operator.
This operating guide describes the job editing, job management, color validation, and color
adjustments from the control panel.
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[23] Control panel
The table below describes the main parts of the control panel and their functions.
Description
1 The sleep button brings the printer into the sleep mode or awakes the printer from the
sleep mode.
2 The stop button stops the print process, after a set, after a record, or as soon as possible.
The stop button can also be used to load a new transaction setup.
3 The paper tray button , gives a quick access to the paper tray functions and overviews
while the active window remains available.
4 The USB port enables printing from a USB drive or connecting the i1 spectrophotometer.
5 The [Schedule] button gives access to the plan board.
6 The [Jobs] button gives access to the job destinations: the list of scheduled jobs, the list of
waiting jobs, and the list of printed jobs.
7 The [Trays] button gives access to the paper tray functions and overviews. The [Trays]
views shows also details about sentry rejections.
8 The [System] button gives access to printer and support functions, maintenance tasks, con-
sumable supplies, color adjustments, and workflow preferences.
9 The dashboard shows upcoming actions, the printer status, and error messages.
10 The status LED indicates the printer status with a color.
Remote printer driver
The printer driver is the remote point to prepare a print job from a desktop application, such as
Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. The job settings in the printer driver match the job
properties on the control panel and Remote Manager. A job submitted with the printer driver can
easily be changed when the job is visible in the print queue on the control panel of in Remote
Manager.
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[24] Remote printer driver
The table below describes the main parts of the printer driver and their functions. Use the online
help of the printer driver when you need more information.
Function Description
1 Printer configuration Finishing options of the printer. When the printer is not avail-
able for printing, the printer icon turns red.
Available media Media that are currently assigned to the paper trays.
Printer status Status of the printer.
2 Job name The job name is taken over from the application.
3 Page preview: scrolling Use the icon to scroll through the document pages.
4 Document size and orienta-
tion
5 Page preview: type of view
The document size and orientation are taken over from the
application.
Use the sheet view ( ) or the document view ( ).
6 Job settings The job settings are equal to the job settings on the control
panel.
7 Job destination, workflow,
and output delivery functions
The job is submitted to the print queue on the printer. After
printer the prints come in one of the output trays. The job can
be submitted with the job properties of an automated workflow.
8 Job template The template bundles the current job settings. Save a tem-
plate to use later for other jobs.
9 Submit job The job is submitted when you click the OK button.
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Remote Manager
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Remote Manager shows the jobs that are stored on the printers that belong to a cluster. Remote
Manager is the perfect solution to do job submitting, job planning, job editing, and job
monitoring from a remote workstation. You can simply re-route jobs from one printer to the other
printer.
You start Remote Manager in the Settings Editor.
Use the help function of Remote Manager for more information.
[25] Start Remote Manager
Interfaces to access the printer
[26] Remote Manager
The table below shows an overview of Remote Manager.
Description
1 Printers that are part of the Remote Manager cluster. The selected printer shows the jobs in
2 The toolbars have buttons to move, add, edit, re-route, and print jobs.
3 Use the + button to start a PDF job. You browse the file in a file directory and apply proper-
Remote Control
The Remote Control app helps the central operator to stay informed about the print production
on the available PRISMAsync printers. Even at a distance.
the job destinations
The status symbols indicate if there are upcoming or immediate actions.
ties to the job.
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You receive alerts when upcoming actions, such as loading media or adding consumables, are
foreseen. Or if a problem with the printer requires immediate action.
The table below describes four screens of Remote Control.
[27] Remote Control
Description
1 The configuration screen has options to indicate how you want to be informed.
2 The start screen.
3 The printer list shows the status of the available printers.
4 The event list shows the upcoming actions and the current status of the available printers.
Settings Editor
The web-based Settings Editor bundles all configuration settings.
It depends on your user rights whether you can enter the Settings Editor and which settings you
can change.
The Settings Editor uses the same language as the web browser.
The table below describes the main parts of the Settings Editor.
[28] Settings Editor
1 The settings are grouped in main and sub tabs.
2 Use the search box to quickly find a setting.
3 Use the link to start Remote Manager.
A Settings Editor functions can have an icon that provides more information on the usage.
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Description
Function can be changed.
Function cannot be changed.
Function is also available on the control panel.
Group of functions can be changed in one dialog.
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Log in, log out, and change passwords
Log in, log out, and change passwords
Log in to the printer
Access without login
It depends on the function [Access to control panel] if all users are allowed to view the control
panel settings without a login.
It depends on the function [Permission to view Settings Editor] if all users are allowed to view the
Settings Editor information without a login. When you can view the Settings Editor without
logging in, the name Visitor is shown.
Access with login
Below you find the following instructions:
1. Log in with a domain user account
2. Log in with a factory defined user account
3. Log in with a local user account
4. Log in with a smart card.
5. See your password during login
Log in with a domain user account
When there are no configured domains, you do not see the domain selection on the login panel.
When at least one domain has been added, a pull-down list to select a domain is part of the login
panel.
Your corporate username combined with the selected domain and the suffix defined for the
domain make a Universal Personal Name (UPN).
1. Select the domain from the [Domain] list.
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Touch or click [OK].
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Log in with a factory defined user account
When you use a factory defined user account, you can select the user account from a list.
1. When the domain selection is displayed, select the hostname or IP address of the printer.
2. Select the factory defined user account from the list.
3. Enter the password.
4. Touch or click [OK].
The name of the user account is displayed.
Log in to the printer
Log in with a local user account
When you use a local user account, you need to log in with a username.
1. When the domain selection is displayed, select the hostname or IP address of the printer.
2. Select [Personal username] from the list.
3. Enter your username and password.
4. Touch or click [OK].
After a successful login, the name of your user account is displayed.
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Log in to the printer
Log in with your smart card
Your organization can use PKI or NFC smart cards to identify users of the printer. A single smart
card can be used for the authentication of one or multiple user accounts.
1. • Insert your PKI smart card into the reader attached to the printer.
• Hold your NFC smart card next to the reader attached to the printer.
2. Select your username, if the smart card is configured for multiple user accounts.
3. Enter your password or PIN, if required.
4. Press [OK].
After a successful login, the name of your user account is displayed.
See your password during login
The password field where you type your password hides the characters you enter. Touch the
symbol in the text field to check the characters you entered.
eye
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Log out or switch roles
When you are finished, it is important to log out to end the session. It is also possible to
authenticate again with an other user account without leaving the application.
The session timeout period determines how long you remain logged in without using the printer.
Log out on the control panel and the Settings Editor
1. • On the control panel touch the name of your user account.
• In the Settings Editor click the name of your user account.
Log out or switch roles
2. Touch or click [Log out].
Log out on control panel when you use a PKI smart card
Remove your PKIsmart card from the reader.
Log out on control panel when you use an NFC smart card
Hold your NFC smart card next to the reader attached to the printer or touch [Log out].
Log out in Remote Manager
Click [Log out].
Switch roles to change settings
When you are in the Settings Editor or on the control panel and you want to change a function for
which you do not have sufficient rights, you can log in again with other credentials. Therefore,
you need to have an other user account that is authorized for these kind of functions.
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Change password
Change password
Users are strongly recommended to follow the security guidelines of their organization. The use
of passwords is part of these security guidelines.
NOTE
This instruction does not apply to the password of a domain user account.
1. • Log in on the control panel and touch the name of your user account.
• Log in on the Settings Editor and click the name of your user account.
2. Touch or click [Change your password].
3. Enter your current password.
4. Enter your new password and confirm the new password.
5. Touch or click [OK].
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Recover password
If you have lost your password, you can define a new password via a password recovery email.
The email with the link to define a new password is sent to the email address associated with
your user account. Activate the link within four hours after your received the email.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your email address is part of your user account settings. Otherwise, the password
must be changed in the PRISMAsync user account settings. In case you do not have the rights to
access the user settings, you need to provide your password.
NOTE
This recovery instruction does not apply to the password of a domain user account and the
factory defined system administrator account.
Recover password
Recover password from control panel
1. Go the control panel.
2. Enter your username and do not enter a password.
3. Press [OK].
4. Touch [Forgot password?].
Recover password from Settings Editor or Remote Manager
1. Click [Recover password] on the login panel.
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Recover password
2. Click [OK].
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Learn about the printer status
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Wake up the printer
When the printer is in sleep mode, you use the sleep button to wake up the printer.
[30] Sleep button
Learn about the printer status
Printer status colors
The vertical status bar on the dashboard, the status LED on the control panel, and the operator
attention light show the same status color. PRISMAsync Remote Manager and PRISMAsync
Remote Control display the status color remotely.
You can change the warning time or disable warnings. Choose a warning time that gives you
sufficient time to prepare new media or to remove prints to prevent a printing stop. (
control panel and warning time
[31] The status bar on the dashboard (1), the control panel (2) and the operator attention light (3)
Adjust
on page 62)
Color
Action required
Green informs that there is no upcoming event.
Orange warns that there is an upcoming event, such as loading paper trays or re-
moving prints from the output trays.
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Learn about the printer status
Color Action required
Schedule
The schedule is the daily up to eight-hour plan board of the control panel and PRISMAsync
Remote Manager. It shows the list of scheduled jobs and predicts the job production time.
Furthermore, you see the upcoming events, such as loading paper trays or removing prints from
the output trays. (
The orange warning color informs you about the upcoming actions.
Red warns that you must perform an action immediately because the printer no
longer can print. The following actions can be needed:
1. Load media.
2. Remove prints.
3. Replace containers.
4. Replace tissue ribbon cassettes.
5. Replace waste containers.
6. Remove sheets from the system tray or the sentry tray.
7. Solve a paper jam.
Work with the schedule in document printing mode
on page 142)
[32] Schedule
Required maintenance
The dashboard shows messages and symbols when a maintenance action is expected soon or
must be done immediately. When the printer cannot continue printing because supplies need to
be refilled, or waste must be removed, an action required window with instructions appears. To
prevent the printer from stopping, check the filling levels of supplies and waste on a regular base.
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[33] Dashboard symbols to indicate expected maintenance tasks
Learn about the printer status
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Learn about the printer status
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Chapter 5
Define defaults
Adjust control panel and warning time
Adjust control panel and warning time
There are several options to adjust the control panel.
Go to the control panel adjustment functions
1. Go to the control panel.
2. Touch [System]→[Setup].
Change the display language of the control panel
1. Touch [Language].
2. Select the required language.
3. Touch [OK].
Define the display of job names
Job names can be very long. You can indicate if you want to show the name using two lines in
the job list. Furthermore, you can define how to truncate the job name when it is too long.
When you truncate a name at the beginning, you can indicate how many characters are removed
before the truncation. When you truncate a name at the end, you can indicate how many
characters are removed after the truncation.
[34] Job name truncation
1. Touch [Job name truncation].
2. Use the [Show long job name] function to indicate that you want to use the long job name.
3. Define how you want to truncate the job name.
• [Truncate job name at]: [Beginning] or [End].
Truncation at the beginning keeps the indicated number of characters before the
truncation. Truncation at the end keeps the indicated number of characters after the
truncation.
• [Characters before or after truncation]: Enter the number of characters.
4. Touch [OK].
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Improve the readability of the control panel
[35] Control panel settings
1. Touch [Control panel settings].
2. Touch [Auto adjust] to use the automatic adjustment.
3. Use the [Brightness] function to increase or decrease the brightness. Touch the field or use
the + or - buttons.
4. Use the [Contrast] function to increase or decrease the contrast. Touch the field or use the +
or - buttons.
5. Touch [OK].
Adjust control panel and warning time
Adjust the warning time
[36] Warning time
The [Warning time] function defines how long in advance you are notified about upcoming
events.
1. Touch the [Warning in advance] check box to indicate if you want to be notified in advance.
2. Touch the [Minutes] field or use the + or - button to increase or decrease the warning time in
steps of 1 minute.
3. Touch [OK].
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Define printer defaults
Define printer defaults
Define the accessibility
Go to the accessibility settings
[37] [System settings] tab
Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[System settings]→[Accessibility].
Enable a beep sound during toggling
[38] Beep sound
1. Use the [Beep sound] function to enable or disable the beep sound.
2. Click [OK].
Adjust the delay time of a button press
[39] Delay time
1. Use the [Delay time for control panel buttons] function to define the time after which a button
press takes action.
2. Click [OK].
Enable the use of the mouse to operate the control panel
[40] Use of mouse
1. Use the [Mouse usage] function to enable or disable the use of the mouse.
2. Click [OK].
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Define the regional settings
You can set the regional settings. The system administrator can adjust the time and time zone.
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[System settings]→[Regional settings].
[41] [System settings] tab
2. Use the [Region] to select the media format.
• [USA]: US media formats.
• [Rest of the World]: ISO (European) media formats.
[42] Media formats
Define the regional settings
3. Click [OK].
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Define system of measurement
Define system of measurement
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[System settings]→[Regional settings].
[43] [System settings] tab
2. Use the [System of measurement] function to select the system of measurement.
• [Metric]: work with g/m2 and mm.
• [Imperial]: work with lb and inch.
[44] System of measurement
3. Use the [Media weight notation] function to select the media weight notation.
• [Based on chosen system of measurement]: uses the notation as selected in the [System of
measurement] function.
• [Metric]: work with g/m2.
• [Imperial]: work with lb.
[45] Media weight notation
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Keep few sheets in empty paper tray
Keep few sheets in empty paper tray
Indicate if you want to keep some sheets in a paper tray that has the
tray empty
status. This can
be helpful to see which media were loaded.
[46] Keep remaining sheets in empty tray
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[System settings]→[Basic].
[47] [System settings] tab
2. Use the [Few remaining sheets in empty paper tray] function to indicate if you always want to
keep some sheets in a paper tray.
3. Click [OK].
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Define storage of printed jobs
Define storage of printed jobs
You can define if printed jobs are displayed on the control panel. This allows operators to re-print
printed jobs. When printed jobs are visible, you can define their storage time.
[48] Storage of printed jobs
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[System settings]→[Printed jobs].
[49] [System settings] tab
2. Use the [Store printed jobs] function to indicate if you want to display the list of printed jobs.
3. Use the [Storage time printed jobs] function to select the storage time of printed jobs: [One
day], [One week], [One month], or [No limit].
4. Click [OK].
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Define job defaults
Define default font of page numbers
Page numbering can be selected in the job properties. You can set the default font in the Settings
Editor.
[50] Font settings
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[Print job defaults]→[Page numbering].
[51] [Print job defaults] tab
Define job defaults
2. Select the font and enter the font size.
3. Click [OK].
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Define default use of special pages
Define default use of special pages
Banner pages, trailer pages and separator sheets are special pages that can be added to a job.
(
Change use of special pages
of special pages.
• You can enable or disable the use of banner pages and trailer pages.
• You can configure the default media of banner pages and trailer pages.
• You can configure the default media print mode of banner pages and trailer pages.
• You can configure the default media of separator sheets.
on page 193) The Settings Editor has functions to configure the use
[52] Banner page (left) and trailer page (right)
NOTE
You can import and export the media definition of special pages. (
of special pages
Configure banner pages
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[System settings]→[Basic].
[53] [System settings] tab
2. Use the [Banner pages for print jobs] function to indicate the use of banner pages.
• [Enabled]: banner pages are added to all jobs.
• [Disabled]: banner pages are never added to the jobs.
Import and export definitions
on page 75)
[54] Banner pages
3. Click [OK].
4. Use the [Media of banner / trailer pages] function to define how the media of banner pages
are selected.
• [Use job media]: the banner pages are printed on job media.
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Define default use of special pages
• [Use default media]: the banner are printed on default media.
[55] Media of banner pages
5. Click [OK].
6. When you have selected [Use default media], then define the default media. (
default media of banner and trailer pages
on page 72)
Define the
7. Use the [Media print mode of banner and trailer pages] function to define how the media
print mode of banner pages is selected.
• [Use media print mode of job]: the banner pages are printed with the media print mode of
the job.
• [Use default media print mode]: the banner pages are printed with the default media print
mode.
[56] Default media print mode of banner pages
8. Click [OK].
Configure trailer pages
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[System settings]→[Basic].
[57] [System settings] tab
2. Use the [Trailer pages for print jobs] functions to indicate the use of trailer pages.
• [Enabled]: trailer pages are added to all jobs.
• [Disabled]: trailer pages are never added to the jobs.
[58] Trailer pages
3. Click [OK].
4. Use the [Media of banner / trailer pages] function to define how the media of trailer pages are
selected.
• [Use job media]: the trailer pages are printed on job media.
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Define default use of special pages
• [Use default media]: the trailer pages are printed on default media.
[59] Default media of trailer pages
5. Click [OK].
6. Use the [Media print mode of banner and trailer pages] function to define how the media
print mode of trailer pages is selected.
[60] Default media print mode of trailer pages
• [Use media print mode of job]: the trailer pages are printed with the media print mode of
the job.
• [Use default media print mode]: the trailer pages are printed with the default media print
mode.
7. Click [OK].
8. When you have selected [Use default media], then define the default media. (
default media of banner and trailer pages
on page 72)
Define the default media of banner and trailer pages
Define the default media of banner and trailer pages when you have selected [Use default media]
in the [Media of banner / trailer pages] function.
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[Print job defaults].
[61] [Print job defaults] tab
2. Use the [Banner pages, trailer pages, and tickets] function to select the default media of
banner / trailer pages.
Define the
[62] Default media of banner pages, trailer pages and tickets
3. Click [OK].
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Define the default media of separator sheets
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[Print job defaults].
[63] [Print job defaults] tab
2. Use the [Media of separator sheets] function to select the default media of the separator
sheets.
[64] Default media of separator sheets
3. Click [OK].
4. Use the [Separator sheets] function to select the sheet orientation of the separation sheets.
• [Short-edge feed]: separator sheets are delivered in the output tray with short-edge feed
direction.
• [Long-edge feed]: separator sheets are delivered in the output tray with long-edge feed
direction.
• [Automatic]: separator sheets are delivered in the output tray according to the tray defaults.
Define default use of special pages
[65] Default orientation of separator sheets
5. Click [OK].
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Define default media for job tickets and covers
Define default media for job tickets and covers
Define the default media of job tickets
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[Print job defaults].
[66] [Print job defaults] tab
2. Use the [Banner pages, trailer pages, and tickets] function to select the default media of job
tickets.
[67] Default media of job tickets
3. Click [OK].
Define the default media of covers
The Settings Editor has the function to define the default media of the front and back covers.
You can define the use of covers, the cover media and the media print mode of covers in the job
properties.
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[Print job defaults].
[68] [Print job defaults] tab
2. Use the [Front covers] function to select the default media of front covers.
[69] Default media of front covers
3. Use the [Back covers] function to select the default media of back covers.
[70] Default media of back covers
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Import and export definitions of special pages
Import and export definitions of special pages
Special pages are banner pages, trainer pages, job tickets, separator sheets and covers. You can
define the default media and media print modes of special pages. (
tickets and covers
It is also possible to import or export the media definitions of special pages.
Go to the import and export functions
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Media]→[Media].
[71] [Media] tab
2. Go to the media catalog.
[72] [Media catalog] menu
on page 74)
Define default media for job
Export the definitions of special pages
You can export an XML file with the current media definitions of the special pages. This XML file
can be imported into another printer.
1. Click [Export].
2. Click [Media of special pages].
3. Click [Export].
Import the definitions of special pages
You can import an XML file with the media definitions of special pages.
1. Click [Import].
[73] Import media definitions of special pages
2. Click [Media of special pages].
3. Browse to the XML file.
4. Confirm the selection.
5. Click [Import].
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Define PostScript, PDF, and PPML job defaults
Define PostScript, PDF, and PPML job defaults
[74] Default [PDF] functions
Go to the [PostScript], [PPML] or [PDF] defaults
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences].
[75] [PostScript], [PPML] and [PDF] tabs
2. Click [PostScript], [PPML] or [PDF].
Enable error pages (PostScript, PPML, PDF)
Use the [Printing of error pages] function to enable or disable the printing of error pages.
Define job timeout (PostScript)
Use the [Job timeout] function to define the job timeout. When the processing time of a
PostScript job exceeds the set value, the printer prints - if enabled - an error page.
Define page timeout (PostScript)
Use the [Page timeout] function to define a page timeout. When the processing time of a
PostScript page exceeds the set value, the printer prints - if enabled - an error page.
Define the default media (PostScript, PPML, PDF)
1.
Use the [Media color] function to define the color of the default media. When you enter the
color name in the English language, a sample of the color is automatically displayed in the
media catalog. For other languages, enter the RGB value of the color.
2.
Use the [Media size] function to define the default media size.
3.
Use the [Media type] function to define the default media type.
4.
Use the [Media weight] function to define the default media weight.
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Define the resolution (PostScript, PPML, PDF)
Use the [Print resolution] function to define the default print resolution.
[76] Print resolution
Define XObject optimization (PDF)
Use the [Use PDF XObject optimization] function to define how XObject objects are processed.
XObject objects, such as background images, are defined only once in a PDF file.
• [Automatic]: the XObject of PDF/VT jobs are cached.
• [Enabled]: the XObject of every PDF job are cached.
• [Disabled]: the XObject are re-interpreted per page.
Define PostScript, PDF, and PPML job defaults
[77] XObjects
Define the use of CropBox or MediaBox (PDF)
Use the [Use PDF CropBox instead of MediaBox] function to use the PDF CropBox or the PDF
MediaBox. The PDF MediaBox defines the size of the media used for printing.
[78] PDF CropBox
Define the default delivery of prints (PostScript, PPML, PDF)
•
Use the [Offset stacking] function to indicate if stacking occurs with or without an offset.
[79] Offset stacking
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•
Use the [Tumble] function to tumble two-sided documents that are bound at the top or the
bottom edge. The tumble function rotates the imposition of the back side 180 degrees.
[80] Tumble
•
Use the [Sort] function to define if sorting occurs by set or by page.
[81] Sorting
•
Use the [Output tray] function to select the output tray.
[82] Output location
•
Use the [Print sides] function to define if jobs are printed one- or two-sided.
[83] Print sides
Define the substitution of a missing font (PostScript, PPML, PDF)
[84] Font substitution
Use the [PDF font substitution], [PPML font substitution], and [PostScript font substitution]
functions to indicate if a missing font is replaced by the Courier font. Otherwise, a job is stopped
and—if enabled—an error page is printed.
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Define default stacking in the high capacity stacker
Define default stacking in the high capacity stacker
There can be one or two high capacity stackers.
[85] High capacity stacker defaults
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[Print job defaults].
[86] [Print job defaults] tab
2. Use the [Top tray - Preferred sheet order] and [Stack tray - Preferred sheet order] functions to
define the default order of the prints.
• [Front/back]: the first source file page is printed first.
• [Back/front]: the last source file page is printed first.
[87] Default sheet order
3. Use the [Top tray - Face orientation] and [Stack tray - Face orientation] functions to indicate if
the front side of the prints points up or down by default.
• [Face up]: front side of first printed sheet is visible.
• [Face down]: back side of last printed sheet is visible.
[88] Default face orientation
4. Use the [Top tray - Header orientation] and [Stack tray - Header orientation] functions to
indicate if the header of the prints points to the front side of the printer or to the back side of
the printer by default.
• [Header-up]: header of printed document pages points to the back side of printer.
• [Header-down]: header of printed document pages points to the front side of printer
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Define default stacking in the high capacity stacker
[89] Default header orientation
5. Use the [Top tray - Preferred feed edge] and [Stack tray - Preferred feed edge] functions to
indicate if the long or short side of the sheet points refers to the feed direction of the sheets
by default.
• [Long-edge feed (LEF)]: long-edge feed direction.
• [Short-edge feed (SEF)]: long-edge feed direction.
[90] Default feed direction
6. Use the [Stack tray - Offset stacking] function to define the offset value. When the offset value
is '0' offset stacking is disabled. The default offset value is 15 mm / 0.59".
[91] Offset stacking
7. Use the [Minimum filling level] function to define the filling level in the stack tray.
The minimum filling rate is a percentage of the maximum stack height. The default value is
80%. The high capacity stacker ejects the stack as soon as the stack height exceeds the
minimum filling rate. The minimum filling rate is active in case the high capacity stacker
ejects a stack when the stack tray is full.
[92] Minimum filling level
8. Use the [Maximum stack height] function to define the maximum stack height in the stack
tray.
The default stack height is 302 mm / 11.9". The minimum stack height is 10 mm / 0.39". The
maximum stack height is 345 mm / 13.58". When the stack height is larger than the default
stack height, there can be a risk that sheets fall off the stack when the eject tray moves out.
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[93] Maximum stack height
Define default stacking in the high capacity stacker
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Define default job processing
Define default job processing
Go to the printing workflow settings
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Preferences]→[System settings].
[94] [System settings] tab
Define the processing of jobs submitted via LPD/LPR
The printer protocol LPD can be enabled by the system administrator. The print protocol LPR
must be installed on the workstation that submits the jobs.
1. Use the [LPD] function to indicate when the RIP starts to process LPR jobs.
• [Streaming]: is default value and applicable to large jobs. The job is processed by the RIP
and printing can start at the same time.
• [Receive, then print while RIP is in progress]: is applicable to for smaller jobs that have
multiple sets. The RIP starts to process the jobs after they arrive in the print queue and
before the whole job has been received.
[95] LPR
2. Click [OK].
Define the processing of jobs that use the socket printing port
Socket printing can be enabled and configured by the system administrator.
1. Use the [Socket printing] function to indicate when the RIP starts to process jobs that use the
socket printing port.
• [Streaming]: is default value and applicable to large jobs. The job is processed by the RIP
and printing can start at the same time.
• [Receive, then print while RIP is in progress]: is applicable to for smaller jobs that have
multiple sets. The RIP starts to process the jobs after they arrive in the print queue and
before the whole job has been received.
[96] Socket printing
2. Click [OK].
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Define the location of the RIP process
1. Use the [Location RIP process] function to indicate where the RIP processes jobs when they
arrive in the print queue.
• [All locations]: the RIP can process jobs in all job destinations.
• [List of scheduled jobs]: the RIP can only process jobs when they are in the list of
scheduled jobs.
[97] Location RIP process
2. Click [OK].
Define the processing order of hotfolder jobs
The system administrator can change the processing order of hotfolder jobs.
1. Use the [Processing of hotfolder jobs] function to indicate how jobs are processed in the
hotfolder.
• [At arrival time]: job processing takes place when the job arrives in the hotfolder.
• [Order based on job name]: job processing takes place according to the alphabetical order
of the job names.
Define default job processing
[98] Processing of hotfolder jobs
2. Click [OK].
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Download account log files
Download account log files
What are account log files
Account log files store details of all printed jobs. The printer generates account log files that can
be downloaded for job cost calculation. Every record in the file represents a single job. The record
consists of job properties and usage of inks and media.
The system administrator can define how account log file are created.
Account log files have the .CSV (comma delimited) file format. The .CSV format is supported by a
large amount of business applications and is useful for transferring tabular data between
programs. Account log files can be generated per day, per week, or per month. Completed
account log files have the .CSV extension in the name. The current account log file - the file that
can still be filled with new jobs - has the .ACL extension in the name.
Use the table below to understand how the name of the account log file is composed.
Period Format name Example
Completed account log file,
valid for one day
Current account log file,
valid for one day
Completed account log file,
valid for one week
Current account log file,
valid for one week
Completed account log file,
valid for one month
Current account log file,
valid for one month
Account log files need extra explanation on the following information.
• Only pages that belong to the source PDF file of the job are counted and listed.
• Separator sheets are counted as printed on one side.
• Banner pages and trailer pages are not counted.
• Blank sheet sides of two-sided printed jobs are counted.
• The values of the usage of inks are expressed in milliliters (mL).
Download account log files
<serial number><yyyymmdd>.CSV
<serial number><yyyymmdd>.ACL
<serial number><yyyy>W<week
number>.CSV
<serial number><yyyy>W<week
number>.ACL
<serial number><yyyy>M<month
number>.CSV
<serial number><yyyy>M<month
number>.ACL
93100020170709.CSV
93100020170710.ACL
9310002017W28.CSV
9310002017W28.ACL
9310002017M07.CSV
9310002017M07.ACL
1. Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Configuration]→[Accounting].
[99] [Accounting] tab
2. Click the [Download account log file] option.
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[100] Download account log file
3. Select one of the available account log files.
4. Click [Download account log file].
5. Click [OK].
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Chapter 6
Job media handling
Media
assignment
Media
storage
Media
loading
Media
definition
Media
Media in a central role
Media in a central role
Paper is both physically and chemically a complex substrate. The properties of paper have a big
influence on ink, the print process, and therefore the look and quality of your prints.
Although it takes only seconds, the trip of a sheet through the printer subjects it to many
demands. To ensure the best quality and productivity, many subjects in this operation guide
reflect media: media definition, media assignment, media loading and media storage.
You perform media assignment and media loading tasks during the job preparation. Media
storage asks for a series of environmental circumstances to ensure that the media remain in
excellent condition.
[101] Tasks with media as central attention point
Media definition
The media definition highly determines the results of the printing process. The VarioPrint i-series
media catalog contains the media entries you select for your jobs. But there are more media
elements that have parameters that instruct the printer how to handle and print the media. (
about media elements
on page 264)
Learn
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Assign media from media catalog to paper trays
Assign media from media catalog to paper trays
To let the printer know which media are loaded, you assign the media to a paper tray.
In case you want to load media in advance for one or more jobs you select media from the media
catalog and assign the media to one or more available paper trays.
For scheduled document jobs, the schedule knows which media and how much media the jobs
need. From the schedule you can load media for a scheduled job, which is an automatic
assignment. (
schedule in transaction printing mode
When a paper tray is empty, the printer automatically retrieves sheets from the next paper tray
that holds the same media. As long as you load the same media in a paper tray, it is not
necessary to repeat the assignment.
Work with the schedule in document printing mode
on page 108)
on page 142,
Work with the
[102] Paper trays with and without assigned media
[103] Paper tray button
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Assign media from media catalog to paper trays
1. Press the paper tray button at the right-hand side of the control panel.
2. Select a paper tray in which you want to load the media and touch [Open].
3. Remove and rewrap media in the original packaging or other moistureproof material, if
applicable.
4. Prepare and load the media in the paper tray. (
into the paper module
on page 94)
5. Close the paper tray.
6. Touch [Assign] to open the media catalog.
7. Select the media and touch [OK]. For a quick search use the search and filter functions.
8. Press the paper tray button
NOTE
Use the [Unassign] function to unassign the media. You can also unassign media via a button on
the control panel of the paper module. (
Unpack the media
on page 92,
at the right-hand side of the control panel.
Control panel of the paper module
on page 32)
Load media
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Load media via the schedule
The schedule shows which media the job needs. When a scheduled job needs media that are not
loaded or when one of the paper trays is almost empty, it is easy to load via the schedule. When
the paper tray with the media is empty, the printer automatically uses the media from an other
paper tray in which the media are loaded and assigned. (
printing mode
on page 142,
Work with the schedule in transaction printing mode
Load media via the schedule
Work with the schedule in document
on page 108)
[104] Load media for a document print job
1. Touch [Schedule].
2. Select the media in the [Required media] pane.
3. Touch [Load] to open the [Trays] view.
4. Select the paper tray in which you want to load the media and touch [Open].
5. Press [Unassign].
6. Load the media into the paper tray and close the paper tray.
7. Touch [OK] to confirm.
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Canon
Black Label
Zero
Unpack the media
Unpack the media
Media are packed into moistureproof material and stored on flat surfaces to protect the sheets
from environmental influences and damage. Before you load media in the paper trays, unpack
the media and check the stack.
The ream or cartons have a label that lists information such as the media name, weight, size,
quantity of sheets, load orientation, and certifications.
[105] Ream label
NOTE
Only unpack media just before you load the stack into the paper trays. When you leave the
media unpacked for a long period, tight edges or waviness can occur.
Action
1 Carefully remove the moistureproof wrap-
ping from the pallet. Pallets can contain cartons, reams (wrapped packs) or loose
sheets. (
Media packaging
on page 429)
2 Take a carton, ream or a stack of approxi-
mately 500 sheets from the pallet.
When you have a stack of loose sheets, continue with step 6.
3 When you have a carton, open the carton.
When the carton contains reams, continue with step 3, otherwise go to step 6.
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IMPORTANT
When you use a knife to open a carton, be careful not to touch the media.
4
Action
4 Place a ream of media on a flat surface. The
direction of the arrow on the label indicates
the preferred side for printing. For two-sided
printing this side indicates the front side
which is printed first.
5 Fold out the short sides of the packaging.
6 Open the package along the glue strip.
IMPORTANT
When you use a knife to open a
ream be careful not to touch the
media.
Unpack the media
7 Remove the top sheet of the stack and in-
spect the four sides of the stack. Remove the
sheets that have imperfections: bends, folds,
cuts, rips, crumpled edges, wavy edges,
tight edges.
8 Fan the stack and even the stack edges so
that the sheets separate.
After you finish
1. Store remaining media in the original packaging or other moisture proof material. Use the
original package orientation and do not turn over the stack.
2. When the printer is in sleep mode you can leave the media in the paper trays. However, when
the printer is shut down, you must remove the media from the paper trays.
3. A difference of the relative humidity of the media packaging and the paper module can cause
excessive sentry rejection. Follow the help instructions when needed. (
the sentry tray
Many sheets arrive in
on page 401)
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Load media into the paper module
Load media into the paper module
Media must be loaded in optimal condition and according to load instructions.
A job also needs media to print nozzle failure detection sheets. These media can be job media, or
alternative media if the job media are not appropriate for nozzle failure detection sheets. These
alternative media are loaded in the paper tray configured for that purpose. (
quality control sheets
[106] Location of the paper module (front view)
on page 243)
Define usage of
NOTE
•
You can leave the media in the paper trays when the printer is in sleep mode. (
sleep mode
• Rewrap all loaded media in the original package or other moisture proof material before the
printer goes in shutdown mode. (
Before you begin
• Carefully unpack and check one ream of media or a stack of approximately 500 sheets (80 g/
m² / 20 lb bond). (
• Load media as soon as possible after unpacking.
• When you load media with a small length (178 mm - 203 mm / 7.01" - 7.99") the paper tray
needs a guidance tool.
on page 324)
Unpack the media
Put printer in sleep mode
on page 92)
Put printer in
on page 324)
[107] Guidance tool
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Load media
Action
1 Open the paper tray via the schedule, the trays view or the button on the control panel of
2 When the paper tray does not contain media, continue with step 6.
3 Turn the knob counterclockwise to move the side
Load media into the paper module
the paper module. Only one tray can be open at the same time.
You can open a paper tray when the printer is printing. The paper tray opens as soon as
possible. When the same media are also available in an other paper tray, the print process
continues. When there are no other paper trays that hold these media, the print process
stops.
When media have a different size than the latest loaded media, continue with step 3.
When media have a same size as the latest loaded media, continue with step 9.
sliders away from the loaded stack.
4 Squeeze the green handle of the front slider to
move the trailer-edge sliders away from the
stack.
5 Remove the stack. Carefully rewrap the remaining media in the original packaging or other
moistureproof material. Use the original package orientation.
6 Take a new stack of media for loading. First take
a small stack to adjust the sliders.
Use the direction of the arrow on the packaging
label to load the sheets face-up in the paper
tray.
Carefully put the stack in the middle of the paper
tray, aligned against the left-hand guide plate.
4
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Load media into the paper module
Action
7 Slowly turn the knob clockwise until the side
sliders touch the stack without damaging it.
8 Squeeze the green handle of the front slider to
move the trailer-edge sliders carefully against
the stack without damaging it.
9 Take the next stack of media. Do not load more
than 500 sheets (80 g/m² / 20 lb bond) at the
same time. (
Unpack the media
on page 92)
Paper trays 1 and 2 can hold one ream (approximately 500 sheets (80 g/m² / 20 lb bond)). Paper
trays 3 and 4 can hold three reams.
Carefully put the new stack on the already loaded stack without adjusting the sliders.
10
IMPORTANT
Ensure that the loaded media stack does not exceed the loading limit mark on the
back slider.
Then the loaded media stack is maximum 63 mm / 2.48" (paper trays 1 and 2) or
181 mm / 7.13" (paper trays 3 and 4).
11 Gently push the paper tray back until it clicks in-
to place.
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After you finish
It can happen that damaged or deformed sheets come on the paper path. The sentry is able to
detect these imperfect sheets and purge them to the sentry tray. There are guidelines how to
prevent sentry tray output. (
Many sheets arrive in the sentry tray
on page 401)
Load media into the paper module
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2 31 4
Learn about stacking behavior
Learn about stacking behavior
One or two high capacity stackers collect the prints and automatically eject a stack of prints.
Overview of the high capacity stacker
(
Below you find three stack and eject scenarios (A, B, C) for transaction and document print jobs
that you configure on the VarioPrint i-series.
A. Use the full capacity of the stack trays
[108] Transaction print job
on page 38)
[109] Document print job
1.
The stack tray of the first high capacity stacker collects the prints from the first job until the
maximum stack height has been reached.
2.
The eject tray of the first high capacity stacker ejects the first stack of job 1.
3.
The stack tray of the first high capacity stacker collects the remaining prints from the first job
and first prints from the second job.
4.
The stack tray of the second high capacity stacker collects the remaining prints of the second
job, because the linking of output s is enabled.
How to configure this scenario?
Settings Editor Control panel
1. Define a stack height. (
ing in the high capacity stacker
2. Set 100% as minimum filling rate. (
default stacking in the high capacity stack-
on page 79)
er
Define default stack-
on page 79)
Define
1. Specify in the workflow profile that a stack
eject occurs when the tray is full and enable the linking of output trays. (
workflow profile
on page 136)
Choose a
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B. Keep the sets of document print jobs together
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2 31 4
2 31 4
[110] B. Keep the sets of document print jobs together
1.
The stack tray of the first high capacity stacker collects the sets from the first job until the
maximum stack height has been reached.
2.
The eject tray of the first high capacity stacker ejects the first stack of job 1.
3.
The stack tray of the first high capacity stacker collects the remaining sets from the first job
and the first sets from the second job.
4.
The stack tray of the second high capacity stacker collects the remaining sets of the second
job, because the linking of output trays is enabled.
How to configure this scenario?
Learn about stacking behavior
Settings Editor Control panel
1. Define a stack height. (
ing in the high capacity stacker
2. Set a minimum filling rate, for example
80%. (
Define default stacking in the high
capacity stacker
C. Keep the jobs together
[111] Transaction print job
Define default stack-
on page 79)
on page 79)
1. Specify in the workflow profile that a stack
eject occurs when the tray is full and enable the linking of output trays. (
workflow profile
on page 136)
Choose a
[112] Document print job
How to configure this scenario?
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Learn about stacking behavior
1.
The stack tray of the first high capacity stacker collects the prints from the first job until the
maximum stack height has been reached.
2.
The eject tray of the first high capacity stacker ejects the first stack of job 1.
3.
The stack tray of the first high capacity stacker collects the remaining prints from the first job
and the first prints from the second job.
4.
The stack tray of the second high capacity stacker collects the remaining prints of the second
job, because the linking of output trays is enabled.
Settings Editor Control panel
1. Define a stack height. (
ing in the high capacity stacker
Define default stack-
on page 79)
1. Specify in the workflow profile that a stack
eject occurs after each job and enable the
linking of output trays. (
profile
on page 136)
Choose a workflow
NOTE
• Use the control panel of the high capacity stacker to manually eject a stack. (
the high capacity stacker
on page 39)
Control panel of
• You can define specific prints delivery settings also in the job properties, in an automated
workflows, and with transaction setups.
• It can be helpful to add separator sheets, banner pages, or trailer pages to the jobs.
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