2 - How to Run the BLM500 - Before You Begin
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Océ BLM500 User Manual
Before You Begin
Paper and Book Quality Instructions
• The size of paper and the thickness of the set must be measured. These
measurements are entered into the touch screen before you begin a print
job.
• Measure the size of the
printed
paper. The paper dimension changes when
the paper is printed.
• Measure the set thickness as accurately as possible. Use the measuring tool
supplied with the machine.
• Enter accurate dimensions into the touch screen.
• If the book is made from several different types of paper, make sure the dif-
ferent paper types are all the same size.
See “Book Quality” on page 35 for further information.
Turn On the BLM500
Procedure
1. Connect the BLM500 to the mains power supply.
2. Use the mains ON/OFF switch to turn ON the BLM500.
Enter the Job Settings
Introduction
Make the settings for a new job in the
BASIC
window on the touch screen.
See “The User Interface” on page 11 for more information.
The
PAPER SIZE
and
PAGE DIRECTION
settings are entered on the touch screen.
These dimensions refer to the format of the paper when it enters the BLM500.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the touch screen with a sharp object or with too much force.
These actions can damage the touch screen.
Before You Begin
1. Print a set to the stacker.
2. Measure the sheet size and the set thickness.
3. Use these dimensions for the job setting.
This set can be made into a book. See “Operate the BLM500 offline” on
page 28.
