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Chapter 4

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How to Operate Your Océ Arizona Printer

Océ Arizona 6100 Series

How to Handle Media

Introduction

Océ  Display Graphics  Systems  has  conducted  extensive  testing  of  many media. Since your
printer is  capable of  imaging on a wide range  of  material, we  encourage you  to  explore various
media so  that you can establish your own criteria for  achieving high quality images  in  your work
environment.

Use  ICC profiles to  control ink  density and to  help achieve consistent color. If an  ICC profile is  not
available for a particular media  and  it is not  possible or  convenient to  create one specifically for
that media, select an ICC profile for  another media that is  similar in  composition and color and
the results will very  likely be  acceptable. Profiles are much less media-dependant  for UV ink
printers than for  solvent-based printers. For  access to ONYX profiles (media models), please
consult our web site  at:  http://dgs.oce.com/

Definition

The  term media covers a  wide range  of  possible materials for  your printer. Essentially, any
material that  is  less than 50.8mm (2.0  inches) thick,  and less than the  maximum size of 1.25m
wide x 2.5m long (49.2 in x 98.4 in), can  be considered viable media. Some materials will  hold the
ink  better than others, so we encourage you  to  experiment with media to  determine what works
best for  your purpose.

IMPORTANT

When printing on  reflective media,  we  advise that you  monitor the nozzle check and printhead
nozzle plates.  Perform  additional  printhead  maintenance,  if required, to  prevent ink  from
partially curing/gelling on the  printhead nozzle plates.

How to Handle, Store, and Clean Media

See material-specific documentation  for  recommended handling and storage requirements.
General material storage  and  handling suggestions  follow:
•    Store media in a dry  environment avoiding high temperature,  high humidity, or  direct sunlight.

The size of the  material can change according to the  temperature and/or humidity changes of
the working environment.  Ideally, store media in the  same  environmental conditions as it will
be  used.

• Store media flat to reduce tendency to bow. Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or

warped material.

• Do not leave material loaded in the printer for an extended period of time. The material may

curl resulting in misalignment, jams, or decreased printing quality.

• Some material has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a non-printable

side, adhesion and color may be affected.

• Handle media with lint-free gloves. Oil deposits from fingers will degrade print quality. Do not

touch the printable side of material.

• Media must be free of lint, dust, oil or other debris. Use techniques and solutions that are

appropriate to the manufacturer's recommendations.

• Use a tack cloth to clean media as it will reduce static buildup. Press lightly when you use a

tack cloth to prevent residue deposit on the media.

NOTE

Dirty  media can  affect image  quality and  reliability of  printer output. If you  wipe the media with  a
tack  cloth before printing, it will reduce ink  buildup on the  carriage underside. The tack cloth
removes static and also removes particles that tend to  attract stray ink  drops that result in  ink
buildup. Tack  cloths are used by  auto-body shops  to  clean cars before painting. Océ  does not
provide additional tack  cloths beyond what is in the  Accessory kit.