Océ Arizona 250 GT - Oce Display Graphics Systems Inc.
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1. Media Model Prepare the image file with media model settings used for that media or media most similar in base color and porosity to that being used Alternately use the Generic Media Models Printing Print mode should be chosen depending on media surface image makeup and desired output quality More frequent cleaning of the undercarriage will be necessary because of ink misting Failure to do so may eventually result in banding nozzle mis direction or dripping It is recommended that variable height media be printed uni directionally UV Lamps Use UV Level for like media or media most similar in make up to that being used Reduce or increase level depending on curing and media reaction Vacuum Use vacuum guidelines for like or similar tested materials Irregular media are more likely to cause head strikes so ensure that a strong vacuum if possible Preparation Measure a few spots on the media choosing the highest as media thickness Media should lie flat but if it will not lie flat add a few millimeters to the actual height value in UI to provide clearance Be aware that these circumstances may damage heads and will also result in poor bi directional alignment So we recommend that you print the image uni directional Output Handling Media of variable thickness may contain regions which do not cure fully and are therefore easily smudged Also other regions may over cure and result in flakiness Pay particular attention to edges espe2. UV Lamps Use UV Level 6 or 7 for Production mode but reduce power level if printing small pieces as warping may occur with increased lamp dwell time Vacuum Print image on paper leave it vacuumed to table and then align the canvas over the printed area Direct vacuuming on canvas can result in concavity of the canvas surface Preparation Peel off any protective materials Handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints Measure multiple areas of multiple pieces as this substrate s dimensions are often variable If the wooden frame is warped try to bend back into flatness before printing Output Handling Do not stack too high or the weight may cause scratches Textiles Media Model Use the Generic Media Model without profiles for maximum ink saturation Printing Depending on ink coverage and image content all modes will print acceptably Production mode is usually acceptable in terms of image quality but may not place as much as ink as desired In this case using Quality or Fine Art modes is recommended Media may require printing twice to achieve adequate saturation If fibers are loose and textiles are not lint free more frequent cleaning of the undercarriage may be necessary UV Lamps Use UV Level 4 for Fine Art 5 or 6 for Quality and Production modes Vacuum Media should be pulled but not stretched too taut and the edges taped Loose weave may require a spoil board to absorb excess ink and diffuse vacuum dimples Prepar
3. or use a spoil board Preparation If there is a smoother side of the media print on that side Clean with a lint free cloth to remove any dust and handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints on the edge of this media Use Isopropyl Alcohol to clean handling edges Although it is not always being visible oil from your fingers may still affect the surface and reduce print quality Output Handling No special handling required If adhesion poor as is sometimes the case print in a higher quality mode and or wait 24hrs before trimming to improve adhesion Always use a sharp blade when cutting and be aware that some ink flaking may occur in high ink load areas Page 4 of 9 Glass Media Model Use the Generic Media Model without profiles for maximum ink saturation Printing Ink saturation and curing are best in Quality or Fine Art Modes Print reversed from PosterShop Will require printing twice 1 Overprint to achieve acceptable backlit saturation unless painted or flood coated white afterwards Increasing saturation of the image prior to printing is helpful in obtaining better density UV Lamps Use maximum UV power level best for curing and adhesion Vacuum These materials are usually heavy enough to lie flat but it is important that they have a sufficient level of vacuum to facilitate registration when printing twice Preparation Clean well with a glass cleaner followed by alcohol If good adhesion is important pre treat the s
4. so handle with care to avoid edge damage When removing it from the vacuum table pay particular attention to the edges especially if printing full bleed as ink may not cure if allowed to seep under the material Opal White Acrylic or Polycarbonate such as Lexan Media Model Use the Generic Media Model without profiles for maximum ink saturation Printing Ink saturation and curing are best in Quality or Fine Art Modes Print regularly and not reversed from PosterShop May require printing twice 1 Overprint to achieve acceptable backlit saturation Increasing saturation of image prior to printing is helpful in obtaining pleasing density UV Lamps Maximum UV Level is best for curing and adhesion Vacuum These materials usually are heavy enough to lie flat but it is important that there is a sufficient level of vacuum to facilitate registration for printing twice The media may expand and contract during printing so if multiple pieces are placed on the table a small gap of about 1mm should remain to allow for these changes to occur without causing buckling Note that these changes may result in slight data mis registration If this is of great concern we suggest pre heating media printing the data in such a way that media is same temperature when it begins to overprint Alternately use material with known good thermal expansion characteristics Preparation Peel the protective film off one side place this side down on table App
5. Oc Arizona 250 GT Media Notes Revision Be Issued by ODGS S amp S Vancouver e September 28 2007 Recommendations for Printing on Various Media Ee 2 Clear Acrylicior Polycarbonate s 24u cih eek sides lioness alee aede dal abated 2 Plastic Coated Aluminum Sheet such as DiBond tees eeeeeeeeeaeeecaaeeesaaeseeeeeseaeeesaeeeeeeeenees 3 Fl ted e reel ON 3 Foam Cored Clay Coated Paper Capped Board 4 Foamed PVC such as Forex or Gintram nnan nnntnn ttnn nnan nenn nnt 4 EE 5 Heavyweight Outdoor Poster Paper such as IJM 601 or HPGTERGOL n 5 Irregularly Shaped Materials A 6 Opal White Acrylic or Polycarbonate Such as Levante 6 tel KE CN H Polystyrene Faced Foam Board such as Gatomlaeng 7 Pre Stretched er IC 8 TX saci gestesergeee Cadets Ada aaa Eae Eaa aaa ee Eege NEE EEN 8 Un Doc mented Materials i egutgssieedees ege sta decade padi kee deek ray aadien sh deeded geed a aa aata aaide ias 9 Variable Height Materials ccccececeeeeeeeceeeeeeaeeeeeeeceaeeeeaaaeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaaeeeeaeeseeeeesaeeeseaesseaeeseeeeesiaeeseaeeeeeeeee 9 Page 1 of 9 Card Stock Media Model Use Generic Media Model Printing Depending on ink coverage and image content all modes may print acceptably Solid colors look best in Quality Mode UV Lamps Use the minimum UV lamp power necessary to cure output generally no lower than UV 4 Note that some types of card stock may exude a burn like smell while printing Vacuum Depending on
6. aced on the table a small gap of about 1mm should remain to allow these changes to occur without causing buckling Note that these changes may result in slight data mis registration If this is a concern we suggest pre heating the media then printing the data in such a way that the media is same temperature when it overprinting begins Alternately you can source material with known good thermal expansion characteristics Preparation Peel the protective film off one side and then place this side down on the table Apply the vacuum and then peel off the top layer Print on the side without any lettering or graphics on the protective film to avoid transfer effect from printed areas Wipe the media with an anti static cloth or other device to remove static charge and possible cutting remnants If firmly affixed to media adhesive based protective films can be left on the backside while printing This type of film creates less static when removed Use only alcohol or approved plastic cleaner if needed Output Handling Take care when lifting sheets off the table as media especially polycarbonate may scratch Use clean cotton gloves to avoid fingerprints Page 2 of 9 Plastic Coated Aluminum Sheet such as DiBond Media Model Use the Generic Media Model without profiles for maximum ink saturation Printing As this material is costly it is best to run in the mode with the greatest tolerance for possible nozzle outs This media has low dot g
7. ain so optimal saturation is best in Fine Art mode as it places the most ink UV Lamps Use maximum UV Level for best curing and adhesion Reduce UV level if banding artifacts are visible Vacuum This material is usually heavy enough to lie flat However it is important that there is a sufficient level of vacuum to avoid un intentional movement If the edges are bent they should be flattened before imaging Preparation Apply vacuum to the table and peel off the protective top layer Print on the side without any lettering or graphics on the protective film to avoid transfer effect from printed areas Clean well with lint free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol Fluted Polypropylene Media Model Use the media model designated for Fluted Polypropylene Printing Production mode gives very good results Output looks best when printed parallel with the flutes as ink density will be slightly higher in flute valleys where ink accumulates The use of profiles reduces the ink load thus reducing this effect UV Lamps Use UV power Level 5 in Fine Art and Quality Modes and UV levels 6 or 7 for Production Mode Media that is sensitive to high heat may buckle along flutes especially if fluting irregular in that area Therefore use as little UV power as necessary to cure the ink Under curing on this media is most likely visible as an orange peel and or cross color bleed effect Vacuum Flutes tend to bleed vacuum so tape the edges if su
8. ation Loose threads and fibers should be removed and the media handled with gloves Output Handling Looser weave materials may act like sieve leaving wet ink on backside of media Use protective gloves and care when handling if wet after printing Page 8 of 9 Un Documented Materials Media Model Prepare image file with media model settings used for media most similar in base color and dot gain to that being used or use the Generic Media Models While dot gain is difficult to judge without experience or an instrument the porosity and smoothness surface properties of a media relative to another should be evident Printing Depending on media ink coverage and image content all modes will print acceptably Print a small test first to verify that ink coverage and UV curing results are good Do not leave printing unattended the first time as unexpected media reactions may occur UV Lamps Use UV Level 4 for Fine Art 5 6 for Quality and Production modes to start Vacuum Verify the vacuums ability to adhere media and check for vacuum dimpling effect Be aware that heat buildup while printing may reduce media s bond with table so do not leave printing unattended the first time Preparation Prep as you would the most similar media ensuring as always that media is clean and dust free Output Handling If cleaning or use of an adhesion promoter is necessary try a small area first to test for reactions Variable Height Materials
9. cially if printing full bleed as ink may remain un cured if allowed to seep under material Page 9 of 9
10. especially in high ink load dark areas Use as little UV power as necessary to cure generally UV Level 5 is best Over curing can result in an increase in some types of banding Vacuum A strong vacuum is required to ensure media remains close to the table throughout printing Page 7 of 9 Preparation This media tends to be static laden To reduce this problem clean the entire sheet well with a lint free cloth that is soaking wet with a 10 1 alcohol and water combination Handle with gloves to avoid edge handling fingerprints Output Handling Adhesion can be poor on this media so print in a higher quality mode use a higher UV power and or waiting 24hrs before trimming to improve adhesion Always use a sharp blade when cutting and be aware that some ink flaking will occur in high ink load areas unless trimmed outside printed area Rotor blades may provide better results than straight blades Do not stack freshly printed sheets on top of each other for extended periods of time as some ghosting of printed image may be transferred to the preceding sheet Pre Stretched Canvas Media Model Use the Generic Media Models without profiles to provide maximum saturation Printing Production Mode provides good quality output on this media Increase saturation and contrast of data prior to printing as this media absorbs ink If printing with some bleed more frequent cleaning of the undercarriage may be necessary because of ink misting
11. fficient vacuum is not obtained Preparation Clean the entire sheet with alcohol or a combination of alcohol and water Media is often supplied un square so trimming it to square may be necessary for some applications such as full bleed printing Output Handling Adhesion can be poor on this media so print in a higher quality mode and or waiting 24 hours to improve adhesion Sometimes it is also beneficial to wait 24 hours before cutting media that has ink on the edges When cutting this media always use a sharp blade and be aware that some ink flaking may occur in high ink load areas unless it is trimmed outside the printed area Rotor blades may provide better results than straight blades Use of Corona treated material has also been reported to improve adhesion If good adhesion is important prepping with an adhesion promoter such as Sericol UviJet Adhesion Master ZE720 is recommended Do not stack freshly printed sheets on top of each other for extended periods of time as some ghosting of the printed image may be transferred to the preceding sheet Page 3 of 9 Foam Cored Clay Coated Paper Capped Board Media Model Use the media model designated for Foam Cored Board Printing Depending on ink coverage and image content all modes will print acceptably If ink load is high and the glossy edge effect it produces is un satisfactory use Quality Matte mode UV Lamps This media is sensitive to high heat so use as little UV la
12. ly vacuum and peel off the top layer Print on the side without lettering or graphics on the protective film to avoid transfer effect from printed areas Wipe with an anti static cloth or device to remove static charge and possible cutting remnants If firmly affixed to media adhesive based protective films can be left on the backside while printing This type of film creates less static when removed Use only alcohol or approved plastic cleaner if needed Page 6 of 9 Output Handling Have with care when lifting sheets off table as media especially polycarbonate as it may scratch Handle with clean cotton gloves to avoid fingerprints Polystyrene Media Model Use the media model designated for Polystyrene Printing Depending on ink coverage and image content all modes will print acceptably but for best results use Quality Mode This media shows evident edge of swath artifact in high ink load areas If this is un satisfactory use Quality Matte mode UV Lamps Use UV Level 4 5 in FineArt Mode UV 5 in Quality and UV 6 or 7 for Production Mode Thin stock may require lower UV power or uni directional printing to avoid excessive warp Under curing on this media appears as a speckled appearance with non inked areas visible Vacuum Apply normal vacuum unless material is 1 5mm or less To reduce vacuum dimple effect thin media may require that you reduce the vacuum bleed valve or use a spoil board Thinner stock may also require edge ta
13. mage quality Output Handling Adhesion is good on this type of media It can be trimmed with a flat or rotary blade Page 5 of 9 Irregularly Shaped Materials Media Model Prepare the image file with media model settings used for that media or the media most similar in base color and porosity to that being used Alternately use the Generic Media Models Printing Print mode selected depends on the media surface image makeup and desired output quality See Preparation guidelines for that particular media UV Lamps Use UV power Level for the particular media or a media most similar in make up to the one being used Vacuum Use a mask created by printing on paper and trimming out Alternately mask the table with media of same or lesser thickness to ensure sufficient vacuum Use vacuum guidelines for similar tested materials Preparation Print on paper stock first to determine positioning Then slide a piece of rigid stock under the paper to protect the table while you cut out the image Place the irregular shaped media in the cut out area Alternately you can create a die line file of image parameters while at the image creation stage and print this die line directly onto the table If full bleed printing is desired build in sufficient bleed amount Printing with a full bleed may require more frequent cleaning of the undercarriage due to ink misting Output Handling Irregularly shaped media is more prone to post print damage
14. mp power as possible to cure output generally no less than UV 4 Under curing on this media results in a speckled appearance with non inked areas more visible Over curing can result in an increase in some kinds of banding Vacuum This media holds moisture so when heated it is prone to warping which can reduce the vacuum bond Ensure there is a strong vacuum before printing If corners are bent they may bleed vacuum and or cause head strikes so tape them down or cut off any areas that are damaged Preparation Dust with a lint free cloth to remove any dust and handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints on the edge of this media Although it is not always visible oils from fingers may mar the surface and thus affect image quality Output Handling You can usually recover from heat warp by laying this media flat and allowing it to cool Always use a very sharp blade when trimming Foamed PVC such as Forex or Sintra Media Model Use the media model designated for Foamed PVC Printing Depending on ink coverage and image content all modes will print acceptably If the ink load is high and glossy effect produced are un satisfactory use Quality Matte mode UV Lamps Most images and print modes cure sufficiently with UV power Level 5 Under curing on this media will show up as an orange peel effect Vacuum Use normal vacuum setting unless material is 1 0mm or less If the media exhibits any dimple effects reduce the vacuum bleed valve
15. ping to adhere media to table especially if edge warping is already evident Preparation Dust with s lint free cloth to remove any dust and handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints on edge of media Use Isopropyl Alcohol to clean handling edges Although not always visible oils from fingers may still mar surface for printing Media is prone to static so it may benefit from wiping with anti static device prior to printing Media surface is very sensitive to shipping and handling conditions Arrange delivery in a tube or on a pallet with a rigid blank Avoid excessive media weight stacking or overly constricting strapping Make sure not to pull media off the stack in such a way that media beneath is scratched Output Handling Adhesion may be poor on this media Print in a higher quality mode use a higher UV power and or waiting 24hrs before trimming may improve adhesion Always use a sharp blade when cutting and be aware that some ink flaking will occur in high ink load areas unless trimmed outside of the printed area Rotor blades may provide better results than straight blades Polystyrene Faced Foam Board such as Gatorplast Media Model Use the media model designated for Polystyrene Printing Depending on ink coverage and image content all modes will print acceptably This media shows evident edge of swath artifacts in high ink load areas If this is un satisfactory use Quality Matte mode UV Lamps Media is sensitive to high heat
16. thickness this material may require vacuum bleed valve adjustment or a spoil board to avoid the vacuum dimple effect see User Manual for more information The edges may need to be taped down Preparation Clean with a lint free cloth to remove any dust and handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints on the edge of the media Although not always visible oils from your fingers may still mar surface and affect image quality Output Handling If tape is necessary use low tack tape that is easy to remove Pull it off slowly to avoid removing the top layer of coated paper This media creases easily especially in printed areas as ink increases stiffness Take care when lifting it off table to avoid creases Clear Acrylic or Polycarbonate Media Model Use Generic Media Model without profiles for maximum ink saturation Printing Ink saturation and curing best is with Quality or Fine Art Mode Print reversed from PosterShop Will require printing twice 1 Overprint to achieve acceptable backlit saturation unless painted or flood coated white afterwards Increasing saturation of the image prior to printing is helpful in obtaining pleasing density UV Lamps Maximum UV Level is best for curing and adhesion Vacuum These materials are usually heavy enough to lie flat but it is important that there is a sufficient level of vacuum to facilitate registration for printing twice Media may expand and contract during printing so if multiple pieces are pl
17. urface with an adhesion promoter such as Sericol UviJet Adhesion Master ZE720 Output Handling Shows fingerprints easily so handle with gloves at all times Adhesion is poor so if media is not pre treated with adhesion promoter a protective top coat may be required if output is to be regularly handled or displayed for a long period Heavyweight Outdoor Poster Paper such as IJM 601 or HPSTERSOL Media Model Use the Generic Media Model Printing Depending on ink coverage and image content all modes will print acceptably UV Lamps Use UV power level 4 for Fine Art 5 for Quality and 6 for Production mode Vacuum If ink coverage is high use a spoil board Vacuum dimples in images with lower ink coverage may be reduced using bleed valves but a spoil board may be necessary to achieve acceptable results Begin with the bleed valves fully open and reduce vacuum as necessary Initializing vacuum at full power on these materials may cause the vacuum holes to permanently deform the media Media edges may need to be taped to a spoil board If the media is larger than the board tape it to the table on all sides Whenever possible use the outside print surface with media of no greater width than the table s vacuum surface as this allows the media to lie more flat without the use of tape Preparation Handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints on the edge of the media Although not always visible oils from fingers affect the surface and reduce i
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