Oc 9400

User Manual

Oc-Technologies B.V.
This manual contains a description regarding the Oc 9400 system and a detailed explanation about the plot functions. The introduction (chapter 1) contains a general description of the working methods for using the copier and it is recommended that you read at least this chapter. Overview of copier parts on the covers To assist you in finding parts of the copier/printer and the functions on the operating panel quickly, an illustration of the Oc 9400 is presented on the inside front cover and of the operating panel on the inside back cover, both of which can be folded out. Safety information This manual contains the following safety information: s Appendix B lists Instructions for safe use. You are advised to read this information before you start to actually use the copier. Technical safety information such as safety data sheets can also be found in appendix B. s Where applicable, cautions and warnings are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to safety precautions to be taken. Trademarks PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc. s HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL and DESIGNJET are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company. Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MS-Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. CalComp is a trademark of California Computer Products Inc. TIFF is a trademark of Aldus Corporation. CALS is a military standard.

Copyright Oc-Technologies B.V. Venlo, The Netherlands 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from Oc. Oc-Technologies B.V. makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Oc-Technologies B.V. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Code number 7114188 Edition 5.0

GB

Contents
Chapter 1 Getting started

The Oc 9400 printer 10 The printer operating panel 11

Buttons 12 Display 12

The Oc 9400 copier 14 The scanner operating panel 15

Stand-by mode 16 Buttons and functions 16

Switching on/off the copier 18 Switching on/off the printer 19

Chapter 2 Installation of the printer

Connect the printer to your host environment 22 Centronics 23 Serial 24

Handshake protocol 24 Baud rates 25 Bits combination 25 Serial parity and stop bits 26 Port type 27 Turnaround delay 27 Inter character delay 28

SCSI 29 Setup the memory configuration 31

Input buffer 31 Bitmap buffer 32

Chapter 3 (Re)load media and toner

Inserting a new print material roll 36

Automatic roll switching 36 Reloading rolls 37 Cutting the paper to get a straight leading edge 40

Contents

Printing using the manual feed 44 Programming media settings 45 Refilling toner 48

Chapter 4 Copy jobs

Introduction 52 Making copies 53

Starting the copy process 53 Activating/de-activating the rewind function 54

Change settings 56
Number of copies 56 Copying using roll 1 or roll 2 56 Copying using manual feed 57 Reduction/enlargement 58 Copying using synchro or standard cut 58 Adjusting the leading/trailing edge 60 Modifying the exposure 63 Inverted copies/Blueprints 63 Poster mode 64

Chapter 5 Print jobs

Printing files 66
Oc applications 67 Oc drivers 67 Cut method 67 Plot Center 68 Leading/trailing edge 68 Demo plot 69 Cancel plot 70

Chapter 6 Upload jobs

Introduction 72

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Defining pen settings 76 Defining language settings 79

Automatic language sensing 79 Data format recognition 80 Manual data format selection 81

Oc languages (VDF/BGL) 82
Oc print origin 82 Oc step size 83 Oc pen priority 84

HP-GL 85
HP-GL print origin 85 HP-GL page advance 85 Merge mode 86

HP-GL/2 87
HP-GL/2 print origin 87 HP-GL/2 page advance 87 HP-GL/2 pen priority 88 Designjet compatibility 89 Merge mode 89 HP-RTL 90

CalComp 91
CalComp print origin 91 Checksum parameter 91 CalComp pen priority 92 Merge mode 92 End of Message parameter 93 Synchronization code parameter 94 Double synchronization code parameter 94 CalComp step size 96

Raster formats 97
CALS 97 NIRS 97 TIFF 97 C4 (EDMICS) 97

PostScript level 2 98
PostScript data format selection 98 Manual data format selection 98 PostScript page layout 99 Default PostScript page size 99

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Chapter 8 Advanced printer menu functions

End of plot time out 102 Selecting the media saver 103
Nesting 103 Autoposition 106 Media saver time out 107 Flush media saver 107 Media saver plot size 108

Replot 109 Setting the number of copies 110 Poster mode 111 Dump configuration 112 Transformation 113
Print rotation 113 Print scaling 113 Autoscaling 114

Display 117 Service 118

Chapter 9 Solving problems

Problem solving printer 120

Printer warnings 120 Operator recoverable errors (printer) 121 Clearing paper jams 122 Printer recoverable errors 124

Problem solving copier 125

Scanner error 125 Operator recoverable errors scanner 126 Please wait 126 Printer error 126 Clearing original jam 126 Cleaning the glass platen 127

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Appendix A Overview and tables

Product specifications printer 130 Product specifications scanner 131 Interfaces 132
Centronics protocol 132 Serial protocols 132 SCSI protocol 133 Ethernet protocol 133

Centronics port configuration 134 Serial port configuration 136 SCSI port configuration 137 Originals that can be used 139 Copy material that can be used 140 Overview of standard zoom formats 142 Order of standard sizes for using standard cut 143

Appendix B Safety information

Instructions for safe use 146 Safety data sheets 147

Safety data sheet Oc 9400 printer 148 Safety data sheet Oc 9400 scanner 149 Safety data sheet Oc 9400 toner 150 Safety data sheet Oc 9400 developer 152 Safety data sheet Oc 9400 OPC drum 154

EPA ENERGY STAR

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Appendix C Miscellaneous

Notation conventions 160 Readers comment sheet 161 Addresses of local Oc organisations 163 Index 165

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Oc 9400 User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting started

This chapter contains a general description of the Oc 9400 and how to install and setup the printer to be ready for use. Furthermore it describes how to get the copier ready to copy.

The Oc 9400 printer

The Oc 9400 is a wide format printing system. The machine is equipped with an automatic 1- or 2-roll dispenser. The Oc 9400 prints on paper, transparent paper, vellum and polyester film. Its powerful digital technology offers users optimal ease of use and the reliability that one might expect from Oc. The Compact Output Stacker is the newest option of the Oc 9400. This output stacker offers a smart and efficient disposition of printed or copied drawings. The machine has features, such as: s automatic language sensing and remote control s multiple interfaces s fast, high quality printing s autoscale of vector data s media saver Optional: automatic 2-roll dispenser s memory extension modules s compact output stacker s PostScript level 2 s Ethernet interface s high capacity delivery tray
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The printer operating panel

The operating panel which is located at the right hand side of the printer console is easy to use (see figure 1).The panel consists of buttons and a display consisting of 2 lines of 16 characters each.

READY

previous

next/select

program

cancel/ continue

[1] Printer operating panel

In normal operation, the printer can process print jobs, and the 2 line display indicates the current status of the printer (e.g. READY or RASTERIZING). With the buttons on the operating panel you may enter the Program mode and easily setup the printer according to your requirements.

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Buttons
Program Program

To activate the program mode and to enter the top level menu. In this mode the user can use next/select the previous and or buttons to step through the menu. Pressing Program again, or if there is no action during 1 minute in Program mode, the machine returns to the status mode.

Note: If you press the Program button while the printer is printing, the led

above the program button flashes. As soon as the printing process is ready, you automatically enter the program mode. Bear in mind that when you are in the Program mode, the printer will not print.
Next/select next/select

To select an option or a setting in the menu. Or in case a submenu is present, enter a menu on a lower level. By pressing this button you go one level higher in the

Previous previous

menu. These two buttons are used to select another mode at Browse buttons or the same level of the menu, or to display the next or previous option from the option list.
Cancel/continue cancel/continue This button is used to cancel the present print job or to continue after an operator recoverable error.

Display
The two-lines LCD display provides feedback about print job status in normal mode and menu items in Program mode. During normal operation the following messages may appear:
Status messages indicates the actual status of the printer, e.g. READY, PROCESSING etc. Warning messages during a warning message the printer will continue to

operate, but it is possible that the print quality is not optimal, e.g. REFILL TONER.

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Error messages the printer will stop and the user has to take action. For example: PAPER JAM. Action messages an action message prompts the user to perform an action before the print job is resumed. For example: FEED SHEET in case of manual feed.

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The Oc 9400 copier

The Oc 9400 is also a copier for large documents (e.g. architectural or engineering drawings). The machine is easy to use and makes copies on paper, transparent paper, vellum and polyester film with the quality and reliability that one might expect from Oc. To use the Oc 9400 as a copier, a wide-format scanner is connected to the printer. Please note that you still can send print jobs when the Oc 9400 is used as a copier. The print jobs are processed after copying is finished. The machine detects whether a user wants to print a document or to make a copy, and switches automatically after 1 minute to printing mode.

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The scanner operating panel

The operating panel which is located at the right hand side of the scanner is easy to use (see figure 2).

standard synchro

trailing leading

% steps

cut

edge

zoom

+4 manual roll 2 roll 1 0 -2 2

lighter auto

media

darker

exposure

please wait

printer error

start

stop/ correction

[2] Scanner operating panel

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Stand-by mode
The operating panel (see the illustration on inside back cover) on the Oc 9400 is easy to use and specially designed to carry out copy jobs. After switching on the scanner, (see page 18), the machine is always ready for operation. In this state, the operating panel is in stand-by mode, which is in fact a low power mode. The operating panel activates in the following situations:
s s

when you feed an original when a button on the operating panel is pressed

Note: If you do not work with the operating panel for more than 1 minute and

no original is fed, it returns automatically to stand-by mode. The Oc 9400, however, remains always ready for operation. If however the original remains in the scanner feed table, the operating panel returns to stand-by mode after 2.5 minutes but the settings will remain.

Buttons and functions

Start button The copy process starts with the current settings. After pressing

the start button no more changes are possible for the copies that are already being processed, with exception of the stop/correction button.
-/+ button Press these buttons to increase or decrease the number of copies. The copy quantity can be changed at all times. Adjustable from 1 to 19 copies. Stop/Correction button This button has two functions: stopping the original

during the original transport, or correcting the selected settings.

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Before starting the copying process: Pressing this button once: The number of copies selected is erased and the default value 1 will be displayed. All other settings remain unchanged. Pressing this button twice: All settings that have been selected will also be erased and reset to the default settings. The number of copies selected will revert to 1 , if it is not already set to this value. If required, you can select new settings.

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During the copying process: If you press this button while an original is being fed, the copying process will stop immediately. If you want to abort a multicopy job after the scanning of the original is finished, you must abort the copying process by pressing the cancel/continue button on the printer. You have to open the top cover of the scanner to remove the original (Clearing original jam on page 126).

Media button With this button you choose the input of the copy material.

Possible input selections are roll 1, roll 2 or manual feed.

Exposure scale You modify the exposure level with the lighter and darker buttons. The exposure level can be changed at all times. Auto exposure button With this button the Automatic Background Compensation can be switched on or off. Cut button This button toggles between synchro cut mode and standard cut mode. In synchro cut mode, the copy is cut at the length of the original. In standard cut mode, the copy is cut at a standard length. Edge button This button toggles between leading and trailing edge. With this

button you add or remove a strip at the leading or trailing edge.

Zoom button You can vary the zoom factor between 25% and 400%. Either in fixed steps or percentages. Up/Down buttons When using zoom-, edge- or the standard cut-mode you can

modify the values of these modes by pressing the up or down button.

Start indication This indication above the start button is on if the scanner is

ready to make a scan and is off when the scanner is scanning an original. Also this is the only indication which is on when the scanner is in standby mode.
Please wait This indication is blinking when the user has pressed the start button but the system is not ready to scan. E.g. because the system is busy with a multicopy job or because the system is processing a printjob. Printer error This indication is on if there is an error on the printer. Check the operating panel of the printer for the error message.

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Switching on/off the copier

Switching on the copier consists of:
s s

switching on the scanner switching on the printer (see page 19).

After switching on the system is ready for operation. In this state, the machine is in stand-by mode. There is no need to switch it off after each copy job. You can leave the copier switched on for the rest of the day. At all times, the Oc 9400 is ready for operation. If the copier has been inactive for more than 1 minute, the operating panel returns automatically to the stand-by mode. The operating panel of the scanner is activated in the following situations:
s s

you feed an original a button on the operating panel is pressed

Switching on the scanner 1 Set the on/off switch at the rear of the scanner, to position 1 (see figure 3). If

the mains is connected correctly, the green switch will light up.

[3] On/off switch of the scanner

Note: The system is immediately ready for use. The scanner can be switched on

and off independently from the printer and without any particular order.
w Switching off the scanner 1 Set the on/off switch at the rear of the scanner, to position 0 (see figure 3).

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Switching on/off the printer

After switching on the printer is ready for operation.
w Switching on the printer 1 Set the on/off switch at the rear of the printer to position 1 (see figure 4). If

the mains is connected correctly, the green switch will light up.

[4] On/off switch of the printer

Note: The printer is ready for use after approx. 15 seconds. w Switching off the printer 2 Set the on/off switch at the rear of the printer to position 0 (see figure 4). Attention: Switching off the printer during a print job may cause loss of information or a paper jam.

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Chapter 2 Installation of the printer

This chapter describes how to connect your printer to your host environment and how to configure the printer to your convenience.

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Connect the printer to your host environment

The Oc 9400 supports several types of interfaces (Serial, Centronics, TCP/IP, Novell Netware, NETBIOS, Ethertalk). To ensure proper operation, please follow the next steps when connecting your host to the Oc 9400.
1 Ensure both, the host and the Oc 9400 are switched OFF (see Centronics on

page 23).
2 Connect the appropriate interface cable to your local host and the

3 4 5 6

corresponding interface connector to the Oc 9400 (see Centronics on page 23) or (see Serial on page 24). Switch on the Oc 9400 (see Centronics on page 23). Enter the Program mode to configure the connection parameters (see Centronics on page 23) or (see Serial on page 24). Enter the Program mode to configure the Oc 9400 to your requirements (see Printing files on page 66) or (see Customizing the printer on page 75). Leave Program mode, the printer is ready for use. If applicable install and configure the appropriate host software on your local host environment.

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Centronics
Connection through the Centronics interface is straightforward and data transfer is fast. You have to set one parameter, the transmission speed. You can select normal or fast. Default is normal.
w Connecting Centronics 1 Switch off the printer and host. 2 Connect one end of the Centronics cable to the computers Centronics parallel

port.
3 Connect the other end to the printers Centronics parallel port (see figure 5).

[5] Centronics port

4 Switch on the printer. w Defining transmission speed 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION menu using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the CONNECTIONS menu using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CONNECTION menu. Select the CENTRONICS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CENTRONICS menu. Select the required speed using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected speed. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Serial
If you are using the serial port you need to configure a list of paramaters. In the following procedures all parameters are described.
w Connecting serial 1 Switch off the printer and host 2 Connect one end of the serial cable to the computers serial port. 3 Connect the other end to the printers Serial port (see figure 6).

[6] Serial port

4 Switch on the printer.

Handshake protocol
You can select CTS2 or XON4 or BOTH. The default setting is BOTH. This means that the printer will automatically respond to either XON/XOFF (software protocol) or CTS (hardware protocol).
w Defining handshake protocol 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the CONNECTIONS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CONNECTIONS menu. Select the SERIAL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SERIAL menu.

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8 Select the PROTOCOL item using the 9 Press next/select 10 11 12 13 14

or button. to enter the PROTOCOL menu. Select the XON_XOFF item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the XON_XOFF menu. Select the appropriate setup using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected setup. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Baud rates
The following baud rate are allowed: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400. Default is 9600.
w Defining the baud rate 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the CONNECTIONS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CONNECTIONS menu. Select the SERIAL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SERIAL menu. Select the TRANSMISSION item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the TRANSMISSION menu. Select the BAUD RATE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the BAUD RATE menu. Setup the required baud rate using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected baud rate. Note: Choose the fastest baud rate compatible with your system. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Bits combination
When transmitting data via the serial interface, 8 or 7 bits per byte are used. Default is 8.
w Defining the bits combination 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select

to enter the main menu. or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

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4 Select the CONNECTIONS item using the 5 Press next/select 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

or button. to enter the CONNECTIONS menu. Select the SERIAL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SERIAL menu. Select the TRANSMISSION item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the TRANSMISSION menu Select the BAUD RATE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the BAUD RATE menu. Select the number of bits per byte using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected number of bits. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Serial parity and stop bits

For correct data transfer, the parity and stop bits (framing) are required. You can select the following combinations:
s s s s s s

None, 1 stop None, 2 stop Even, 1 stop Even, 2 stop Odd, 1 stop Odd, 2 stop

No parity, 1 stop bit No parity, 2 stop bits Even parity, 1 stop bit Even parity, 2 stop bits Odd parity, 1 stop bit Odd parity, 2 stop bits

Default is NONE, 1 STOP

w Setting the parity and stop bits 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the CONNECTIONS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CONNECTIONS menu. Select the SERIAL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SERIAL menu. Select the TRANSMISSION item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the TRANSMISSION menu. Select the FRAMING item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the FRAMING menu. Select the appropriate parity and number of stop bits using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected parity and number of stop bits. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Port type
In order to give the maximum connection flexibility, the printers serial port can be set to either DTE (data terminal equipment) or DCE (data communications equipment). Default is DTE.
w Selecting the port type 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the CONNECTIONS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CONNECTIONS menu. Select the SERIAL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SERIAL menu. Select the PROTOCOL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PROTOCOL menu. Select the PORT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PORT menu. Select the appropriate port using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected port. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Note: The serial interface on the printer conforms to the RS-232-C and

RS-423-C standards. If your computer uses the RS-423-C serial interface, the port type must be DTE.

Turnaround delay
The printer offers possible delays from 0 to 10 seconds, with increments of 0.01 second. Default is 1.0.
w Setting the turnaround delay 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the CONNECTIONS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CONNECTIONS menu. Select the SERIAL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SERIAL menu. Select the PROTOCOL item using the or button.

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9 Press next/select 11 12 13 14 15 16

10 Select the DELAY item using the

to enter the PROTOCOL menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the DELAY menu. Select the TURNAROUND item using the or button Press next/select to enter the TURNAROUND menu. Select the required delay using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected delay. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Inter character delay

The printer offers possible delays from 0 to 10 seconds, with increments of 0.01 second. Default is 1.0.
w Setting the inter character delay 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the CONNECTIONS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CONNECTIONS menu. Select the SERIAL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SERIAL menu. Select the PROTOCOL item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PROTOCOL menu. Select the DELAY item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DELAY menu. Select the INTER CHAR item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the INTER CHAR menu. Select the required delay using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected delay. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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SCSI
If you are using the SCSI port (for the scan to file option), you need to configure one parameter; the SCSI ID. You can select a number between 0 and 7. The default is 0. Check the configuration of your computer to find an ID which is not used by another device on the SCSI-bus to which you want to connect the Oc 9400.
Note: The SCSI port is used only for the scan to file option to upload data from

the controller to the connected PC. There is also a switch on the Oc 9400 SCSI board near the SCSI-connector which should be configured. This switch configures the termination on the SCSI-bus and should be set to on if the Oc 9400 is the last device on the SCSI-bus chain. It should be set to off when it is placed between other devices on the SCSI-bus.
w Connecting SCSI 1 Switch off the printer and the host. 2 Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the computers SCSI port. 3 Connect the other end to the printers SCSI port (see figure 7).

[7] SCSI port

4 Switch on the printer and the host. w Defining the SCSI ID 1 Press Program

to enter the main menu. or button.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION menu using the

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3 Press next/select 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

4 Select the CONNECTIONS menu using the

to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the CONNECTION menu. Select the EXT X SCSI item using the or button. EXT X means that the SCSI board is inserted in slot X of the Oc 9400 controller (X can be 1, 2 or 3). Press next/select to enter the EXT X SCSI menu. Select the required ID (ranging from 0 to 7) using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected ID. Press Program to leave the main menu. Switch the printer off/on to activate the configured SCSI-ID.

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Setup the memory configuration

Depending on the complexity of print jobs, the printers memory partitions can be configured.

Input buffer
This option enables you to set the print spool input buffer size. You can select small or large. A small buffer allows more free memory for processing a larger number of vectors. A large buffer allows the host to be freed sooner. Default is small. Files in the input buffer will be processed and printed in the same order as they arrive.
w Setting the input buffer size 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 w

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the BUFFERS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the BUFFERS menu. Select the INPUT BUFFER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the INPUT BUFFER menu Select the required input buffer size using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected size. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Activating the new input buffer size

1 Switch the printer off and then on again. Note: If you do not restart the printer the new memory allocation is not

taken into account. Any print data in the printers memory (files in the queue), will be lost when you switch off the printer.

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Bitmap buffer
This buffer defines a percentage of the total RAM memory that can be used as the bitmap partition. This value will be set between two values depending on the RAM configuration. The installed RAM can be divided into: s bitmap partition s processing area for vector files The size of the bitmap partition determines the max. dimensions of the image to be printed (e.g. 18 Mb = A0). The size of the vector processing area determines the ability to process complex files (e.g. larger number of vectors). A high percentage of bitmap partition allocation, allows printing of long plots without windowing. A low percentage of bitmap partition allocation, means the ability of processing very complex files (vector and raster).
w Setting the bitmap buffer 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the BUFFERS item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the BUFFER menu. Select the BITMAP BUFFER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the BITMAP BUFFER menu Select the required bitmap partition using the or button Press next/select to confirm the required partition. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Activating the new bitmap buffer size 1 Switch the printer off and then on again. Note: If you do not restart the printer the new memory allocation is not taken

into account. Any print data in the printers memory will be lost when you switch off the printer.
RAM 32 48 64 Min 58 % 39 % 29 % Max 82 % 88 % 90 %

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Chapter 3 (Re)load media and toner

This chapter describes how to insert new media, how to add toner and how to program the media settings.

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Inserting a new print material roll

Before you use the copier for the first time, you have to choose the order in which the paper formats are shown on the scanner operating panel. You can do this by choosing between ISO, ANSI or ARCHITECT paper format on the printer operating panel.
w Setting the media format 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select PLOT MANAGER using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT MANAGER menu. Select MEDIA FORMAT using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA FORMAT menu. Select the required format using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected format. Press Program to leave the main menu. If the message ROLL EMPTY appears in the display, you have to load a new roll of print material. Depending on your configuration you can reload roll 1 and/or roll 2.
Note: After reloading the plot is re-printed automatically.

Automatic roll switching

If a roll becomes empty the printer reports a roll empty error. The printing stops. The printer clears the paperpath and generates a message to indicate that the printer is ready to accept a new print command. If the correct material type and material format is on the other roll, the printer will use the other roll and will resume printing automatically. If there is no match of material type and material format, you have to refill the empty roll.
w Defining automatic roll switching 1 Press Program

to enter the main menu. or button.

1 Select the MEDIA SETTINGS item using the

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2 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9

3 Select MEDIA MODE using the

to enter the MEDIA SETTINGS menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA MODE menu. Select AUTO SWITCH using the or button. Press next/select to enter the AUTO SWITCH menu. Select the required setting On ot OFF using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected setting. Press Program to leave the main menu

Reloading rolls
w Reloading roll 1 1 Open the drawer completely (see figure 8).

[8] Opening the drawer Remove the roll holder from the drawer (see figure 9)

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2 Remove all scraps of material from the paperfeed mechanism!

[9] Removing the roll holder from the drawer

3 Remove the empty core from the roll holder while pressing the knob (see

figure 10).
4 Slide the roll holder in the new roll of material while pressing the knob (see

figure 10). It is important to have the knob at the right hand side and paper as shown in figure 10.

34" A0 36"

[10] Pressing the knob

5 Align the roll with the appropriate lines on the roll holder while pressing the

knob. This line has to be completely visible.

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6 Place the roll holder with the material in the drawer (see figure 11).

[11] Repositioning the roll

7 Feed the material between the input guide plates against the rollers. 8 Turn the rollers until the material is visible (see figure 12). Also refer to the

sticker inside the drawer.

[12] Feeding the material

9 If you have inserted a roll with another material or with a different width, you

have to program the correct width and material type (refer to Programming media settings on page 45). If you want to cut the paper to get a straight leading edge refer to Cutting the paper to get a straight leading edge on page 40. Otherwise continue with the next step. 10 Close the drawer. 11 Press the button Cancel/Continue.

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Cutting the paper to get a straight leading edge

If the paper does not have a straight leading edge, you can cut it off at right angles from the roll.
w Cutting the paper from roll 1 or roll 2 1 Open the drawer. 2 Feed the paper manually until it is approximately 5 cm above the top drawer. 3 Close the paper drawer. 4 Press Program 6 Press next/select 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

to enter the main menu.

5 Select the MEDIA SETTINGS item using the

or button. to enter the MEDIA SETTINGs menu. Select CUT MEDIA using the or button. Press next/select to cut the paper. Open the paper drawer. Remove the scrap of material. Pull back the material until it is visible and positioned correctly (see figure 12 on page 39). Close the drawer. Press the button Cancel/Continue.

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Reloading roll 2 1 Open the cover to get access to roll 2 (see figure 13).

[13] Opening the lower drawer

2 Remove the roll holder (see figure 14). 3 Remove all scraps of material from the paperfeed mechanism!

[14] Removing the roll holder from the lower drawer

4 Remove the empty core from the roll holder while pressing the knob (see

figure 10 on page 38).

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5 Slide the roll holder in the roll of print material while pressing the knob (see

figure 10 on page 38). It is important to have the knob at the right hand side and the paper as shown in figure 10. 6 Align the roll with the appropriate lines on the roll holder while pressing the knob. 7 Place the roll holder with the material in the lower paper compartment (see figure 15).

[15] Repositioning the roll

8 Feed the material between the input guide plates against the rollers.Turn the

rollers until the material is visible (see figure 16). Also refer to the sticker inside the drawer.

[16] Feeding the material

9 If you have inserted a roll with another material or with a different width, you

have to program the correct width and material type (refer to Programming media settings on page 45).

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If you want to cut the paper to get a straight leading edge refer to Cutting the paper to get a straight leading edge on page 40. Otherwise continue with the next step. 10 Close the lower paper compartment. 11 Press the button Cancel/Continue.

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Printing using the manual feed

There are two possibilities to select manual feed: s via remote control commands added to the print file (by means of Plot Director, drivers (see Upload jobs on page 71). s by changing the MEDIA MODE in the program mode. If the user wants to use manual feed, he has to:
1 program the media settings on the printer, refer to Programming media

settings on page 45.

2 send the file. 3 wait until the message FEED SHEET appears in the printer display. 4 feed the sheet of paper portrait into the printer. 5 hold the paper until the engine pulls-in the first part of the sheet.

If the user has selected manual feed in a print file, the printer will ask the user via the operating panel, to feed the sheet into the printer, at the moment this job is processed. There will be a user-selectable time-out between 30 and 300 seconds on feeding the sheet. Default timeout is 60 seconds. See Setting the time-out for manual feed on page 47. If the user does not feed the sheet within this time the job is flushed and the next job will be processed.
w Inserting print material in the manual feed 1 Feed the print material centrally into the feed table in accordance with the

guidelines (see figure 17). Note: The minimum length of the print material must be 420 mm.

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Programming media settings

If you have inserted a new roll with another material or with a different width, you have to program the new roll specifications. These specifications are:
s

s s

width of the material. You can select A0 (841 mm), A1 (594 mm), A2 (420 mm), A3 (297), E (34), D (22), C (17), B (11), E+ (36), D+ (24), C+ (18), B+ (12), 30, 500 mm, 700 mm and B1 (707 mm). Default is 36. kind of media (refer to (see Overview of copy material on page 141). auto roll selection: By activating this function the machine automatically selects the correct roll, depending on original size. auto roll switch: If you activate this function the machine automatically switches to the other roll, if the used one becomes empty. The switch only occurs if the kind of media and the width of the material is the same for both rolls.

Materials

Weight

Media type setting

Plain paper Plain paper ECO papers Translucent paper Transparent paper

Polyester film PPC film PPC Type C Polyester film Clear polyester film Contrast film Polyester film ** Vellum Vellum Contrast paper Fluor paper Pastel paper

75 110 g/m2 75 g/m 2 60 g/m 2 80/85 g/m2 90/95 g/m2 110/115 g/m 2 3.5 mil 3.5 mil 3.5 mil 4 mil 3.5 mil 4.5 mil 20 lbs 16 lbs 135 g/m2 90 g/m2 80 g/m2

g/m 2

paper paper paper translucent transp <= 95 gr transp <= 95 gr transp 110 gr film < = 4 mil film < = 4 mil film < = 4 mil film < = 4 mil film < =4 mil film 4.5 mil vellum vellum paper paper paper

** The sticker on this polyester roll contains 4 mil, but the thickness is really 4.5 mil.

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Programming media width settings 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the MEDIA SETTINGS item using the

or button. to enter the MEDIA SETTINGs menu. Select ROLL 1, ROLL 2, MANUAL FEED using the or button. Press next/select to enter the ROLL or MANUAL FEED menu. Select the WIDTH item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the WIDTH menu. Select the desired width using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected width. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Programming media type settings

1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 w

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the MEDIA SETTINGS item using the

or button. to enter the MEDIA SETTINGs menu. Select ROLL 1, ROLL 2, MANUAL FEED using the or button. Press next/select to enter the ROLL or MANUAL FEED menu. Select the TYPE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the TYPE menu. Select the desired media type using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected media type. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Programming default paper feed

Roll 1 is default.
1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 w

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the MEDIA SETTINGS item using the

or button. to enter the MEDIA SETTINGs menu. Select MEDIA MODE using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA MODE menu. Select the DEF. PAPER FEED using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DEF. PAPER FEED menu. Select the default roll using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected mode. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Programming automatic roll selection

1 Press Program 3 Press next/select

to enter the main menu. or button. to enter the MEDIA SETTINGs menu.

2 Select the MEDIA SETTINGS item using the

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4 Select MEDIA MODE using the 5 Press next/select 6 7 8 9 10 w

or button. to enter the MEDIA MODE menu. Select AUTO ROLL using the or button. Press next/select to enter the AUTO ROLL menu. Select on or off using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected mode. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Programming automatic switching

1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 w

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the MEDIA SETTINGS item using the

or button. to enter the MEDIA SETTINGs menu. Select MEDIA MODE using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA MODE menu. Select AUTO SWITCH using the or button Press next/select to enter the AUTO SWITCH menu. Select on or off using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected mode. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Setting the time-out for manual feed

Default is 60 seconds.
1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the MEDIA SETTINGS item using the

or button. to enter the MEDIA SETTINGs menu. Select MANUAL FEED using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MANUAL FEED menu. Select the TIMEOUT using the or button. Press next/select to enter the TIMEOUT menu. Select the desired timeout using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected timeout. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Refilling toner
If the message REFILL TONER --- > Press Continue, appears in the display, you must refill toner immediately.
w Refilling toner Attention: Use only Oc B4 toner ( the B4 toner is equal to the Oc 9400

toner).
1 Unscrew the knurled nut at the left hand side of the printer and open the left

cover (see figure 18).

[18] Unscrewing the knurled nut and opening the cover

2 Shake the toner bottle thoroughly and open the bottle.

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3 Screw in the bottle clockwise in a slanted position (see figure 19).

[19] Screwing in the bottle

4 Move the toner bottle to a vertical position (see figure 19) and 20).

[20] Adding toner

5 Tap the toner out of the bottle. 6 When the toner bottle is empty return the bottle to the original position. 7 Unscrew the toner bottle anti clockwise.

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Replacing the waste toner bag 8 Pull the waste toner bag from the holder and place the cap provided on the bag

(see figure 21).

[21] Replacing the waste toner bag

9 Slide a new waste toner bag over the holder. 10 Close the cover and tighten the knurled nut. 11 Press the Continue button to resume printing.

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Chapter 4 Copy jobs

This chapter describes how to make copies.

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Introduction
With the Oc 9400, you can make copies on paper, transparent paper, vellum and polyester film, while Ocs Image Logic Technology ensures optimal copy quality. Depending on your configuration your system is equipped with a 1 roll- or 2 roll-dispenser. With the use of the media button you can select from which roll you want to copy, or if you want to manually feed a sheet of paper. With the Oc 9400 you can make 1:1 copies and you can reduce or enlarge your original from 25% to 400%. You can set the zoom in fixed or in % steps. The default setting is 100%. The Oc 9400 cuts the paper to the length of the original, this is called synchro cut. Or, if you have selected standard cut mode, the copy is cut at a standard length, (see Copying using synchro or standard cut on page 58). The automatic exposure setting ensures the production of background-free copies from most line-drawings. If you have an extremely dark or light original, or an original with pasted parts or photopraphs, you may have to adjust the exposure setting manually (see Modifying the exposure on page 63).

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Making copies
The copying process starts after pressing the start button. Before pressing the start button, you can change the settings.
w Feeding the original 1 Insert the original face down and right aligned, along the original guide on the

scanner feed table in such way that the line is completely visible (see figure 22).

[22] Inserting the original

The original will be transported about 1 centimeter to a defined position.

2 Now you are ready to change settings or to start the copy process (see Starting

the copy process on page 53). If you make a copy within the time-out of 1 minute, the machine will use the settings of the previous copy job.

Starting the copy process

If you press the start button without changing any settings, the settings of the previous copy job will be used or the default settings of the machine: s number of copies 1 s using roll 1 s zoom 100% s synchro cut s no leading /trailing edge s auto exposure on; exposure setting 0.

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Default settings are used in the following situations: s after switching on s after pressing stop/correct twice s after a time-out of 1 minute (since the end of previous copy job has expired). If the start button is pressed and the printer is not busy, the original will be scanned. After the original is scanned, it will be returned to the operator. During the scanning process no changes in settings can be made. When the original is returned completely, it can be removed and a new original can already be fed and settings programmed. If the printer is busy at the moment you press the start button, the PLEASE WAIT indicator lights up. Printing will resume 1 minute after the copying process is finished. The scanning will start automatically when the printer is ready again.

Activating/de-activating the rewind function

Note: The default setting is configured by the Oc service technician.

If you have a very precious original, it may be useful not to return the original back to the operator. In this case you can use the start button to activate a deviation from the default settings. Three defaults settings are possible:
1 the original is always rewinded after scanning. 2 the original is rewinded after scanning, unless you tell the scanner to leave the

original at the back of the scanner.

3 the original is not rewinded, unless you tell the scanner to feed the original

back to the front of the scanner. If you feed an original, and the rewind function is not active, you have to press the start button only for the first original. The next originals will be fed automatically (stream feed). Make sure you have made new settings before feeding the original.
w De-activating the rewind function (in situation 3) 1 Insert the original face down and right aligned. 2 Make the required settings. 3 Press the start button.

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4 During scanning press the start button again. The indication light above the

start button is flashing.

5 The original will be hold at the back of the scanner. w Activating the rewind function (in situation 2) 1 Insert the original face down and right aligned. 2 Make the required settings. 3 Press the start button. 4 During scanning press the start button again. The indication light above the

start button is flashing.

5 The original will be rewinded after scanning.

The settings will return to default, s if no original is fed, s an error has occurred, s the correction button is pressed, s the panel time out has exceeded.

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Change settings
To perform special copy jobs, the Oc 9400 offers you the possibility to change settings, to match your requirements. This section explains in detail how to change these particular settings.

Number of copies
If you want to have multiple copies from one original you have to enter the desired number of copies on the scanner operating panel. The quantity of copies will count down on the operating panel of the printer. The original will be scanned just once and the required number of copies will be processed. Refer to Product specifications scanner on page 131 for the limitation of multiple copy jobs.
w Selecting the number of copies 1 Enter the number of copies (1 upto 19) using the + or - button on the scanner

operating panel. The display shows the number of copies.

Copying using roll 1 or roll 2

You can select between two rolls by pressing the media button. When a roll is chosen, the copy material is taken from the selected roll.
Note: Only use paper as specified in Copy material that can be used on

page 140.
w Selecting roll 1, roll 2 or manual feed 1 Press the media button until the indicator that corresponds with your choice

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Copying using manual feed

If you want to copy a job on a paper type and/or size that is not available on the paper rolls, it can be convenient to manually feed sheets of paper instead of changing the paper rolls.The sheet feed is a special slot just above the paper roll drawers on the print engine. You can insert pre-cut copy material in this slot, one sheet at a time. Also refer to Printing using the manual feed on page 44. You have to program the media settings before using manual feed. Refer to Programming media type settings on page 46.
w Selecting manual feed 1 Feed the original in portrait orientation. 2 Press the media button until the manual feed indicator lights up. 3 .Make other settings if required. 4 Press the start button. 5 Wait for the message FEED SHEET in the printer display. 6 Feed the copy material in portrait orientation (min. length 420 mm). 7 Hold the paper until the engine pulls-in the first part of the sheet. Attention: If sheets of copy material are curled, feed them in with the curl facing down, otherwise the drum can be damaged. 8 If the copy job requires more sheets, the printer display will ask to feed the next

sheet.
9 Repeat step 5 to 8 to complete the job.

[23] Manually feeding a sheet of paper

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Attention: If you do not wait until the message FEED SHEET appears, you may get a paper jam, or a print job is using the wrong sheet of paper. Note: Manual feed time-out (see Setting the time-out for manual feed on

page 47).

Reduction/enlargement
With the Oc 9400 you can reduce or enlarge your original from 25% to 400%. By pressing the zoom button you can toggle between the fixed step zoom mode or the % zoom mode. In fixed steps mode 8 pre-set zoom settings are available. You can select the zoom factor by means of the up or down button when the indication is flashing. Also refer to Overview of standard zoom formats on page 142.
w Making reduced/enlarged copies with pre-set zoom settings 1 Press the zoom button to activate the steps zoom mode. 2 Press the up or down button to select the required reduction/enlargement

ratio. The display shows the chosen ratio. If you make adjustments using this button, one of the indications above the button is flashing. If the adjustment differs from the default setting, the indication remains on. You confirm the setting by pressing the zoom, edge, cut, media or start button.
w Making reduced/enlarged copies with 1% steps 1 Press the zoom button to activate the % zoom mode. 2 Press the up or down button to select the required reduction/enlargement

ratio. The display shows the chosen ratio. If you make adjustments using this button, one of the indications above the button is flashing. If the adjustment differs from the default setting, the indication remains on. You confirm the setting by pressing the zoom, edge, cut, media or start button.

Copying using synchro or standard cut

In synchro cut mode, the copy is cut at the length of the original, taking into account the zoom factor and the leading/trailing edge setting. Synchro cut mode is selected by default.

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In standard cut mode, the copy is cut at a standard format (portrait). You select the width of the standard format with the up or down button. Example: selecting 36 inches, means selecting a format of 36 inches width and a corresponding 48 inches length. Independently of the roll width, the material is cut at a length of 48 inches.
Note: Depending on the used range of ISO, ANSI or ARCH you get the paper

sizes mentioned in the appropriate column (see Order of standard sizes for using standard cut on page 143). If you make adjustments in standard mode using the cut button, the indication standard above the button is flashing. After confirming the standard selection, the indication remains on. You confirm the setting by pressing the zoom, edge, cut, media or start button. When choosing standard cut, the system always cuts at the selected length. Even if the real original length is shorter or longer than the selected length, taking into account the zoom factor and the leading/trailing edge setting, the cut will be made at the selected length.
w Selecting synchro or standard cut 1 Press the cut button to select the cut mode you want. The indicator of the

chosen cut mode will light. If you select standard cut: 2 Press the up or down button to select the required cut length. The required length is shown in the operating display. You confirm the setting by pressing the zoom, edge, cut, media or start button. For an overview of the possible standard lengths refer to Order of standard sizes for using standard cut on page 143.

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Adjusting the leading/trailing edge

Increasing the copy length to accommodate for a filing strip is possible by selecting a positive leading/trailing edge. If you dont want the filing strip to show on the copy, it is possible to remove it, by selecting a negative leading or trailing edge. The adjustment steps are indicated on the operating panel, expressed in millimetres or inches.
w Adjusting the leading/trailing edge 1 Press the edge button to toggle between leading and trailing edge. 2 Press the up or down button to select the the required leading/trailing edge

value. The length of the currently selected edge is shown in the display. If you make adjustments using this button the indications above the button are flashing. If the adjustment differs from the default setting, the indication remains on. You confirm the setting by pressing the zoom, edge, cut, media or start button.
Attention: Be aware that decreasing the edges too much may result in a loss of information.

The behaviour of adjusting the leading/trailing edge is different, depending on using roll feed or manual feed (see Leading/trailing edge when copying on rolls of paper on page 61) and Leading/trailing edge when copying on sheet of paper on page 62).

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Leading/trailing edge when copying on rolls of paper

Leading edge Null Positive Negative

Trailing edge

Negative

Positive

Null

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Leading/trailing edge when copying on sheet of paper

Leading edge Null Positive Negative

Trailing edge

Negative

Positive

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Modifying the exposure

The automatic exposure setting ensures the production of background-free copies of most line drawings. In this case the automatic background compensation is activated. The background is constantly measured during scanning of the original. However, the result of some originals may not match your requirements. Normally the automatic background compensation is active and the exposure level is 0.
w Manually adjusting the exposure

In case you still have background on the copy:

1 Leave your originals in the scanner. 2 Adjust the exposure level with the lighter button. 3 Press the start button.

In case weak information is not visible anymore:

1 Leave your originals in the scanner. 2 Adjust the exposure level with the darker button. 3 Press the start button.

If the result still does not match your requirements:

1 Leave your originals in the scanner. 2 Deactivate the automatic exposure background compensation by pressing the

auto exposure button. The background is not measured anymore during scanning of the original. 3 Adjust the background level of the copy using the lighter and darker buttons. 4 Press the start button.

Inverted copies/Blueprints
To copy old blueprints you can select the invert copy mode. To prevent using this option by mistake, this function is protected. You must first feed the original and than press the correction and the zoom button simultaneously.
w Making invert copies 1 Feed the original.

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2 Press the correction and the zoom button at the same time.

The invert copy mode is now active. The copy quantity is reset to 1 (cannot be changed) and will flash. The auto exposure is automatically switched off. 3 Press the start button. Remove the original after it is returned. The invert copy mode is not longer active.

Poster mode
When copying originals with large black areas Poster mode ensures an optimal copy quality by increasing the density of the copy. If required, select this option.
w Activating Poster mode 1 Press the lighter and darker button simultaneously.

The Exposure light will flash. The Poster mode is now active.
2 If required you can still modify the exposure level. 3 Feed the original. 4 Press the Start button. w De-activating the Poster mode 1 Press the lighter and darker button again at the same time. 2 Press the Stop/Correction button.

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Chapter 5 Print jobs

This chapter describes how to print files.

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Printing files
The Oc 9400 can be connected to a host environment, which may be either a stand alone PC/Workstation or a PC/Workstation connected to a network. It accepts various standard format CAD/CAM vector and EDMS raster data files from the host environment and converts these into high quality plots (see figure 26).

Job Settings

Plotfile + RCF

Plot

Plot File

Application Software
[26] Dataflow to the Oc 9400

Oc 9400

When an Oc 9400 receives vector (HP-GL, HP-GL/2, VDF, BGL, Calcomp 906/907), raster (HP-RTL, TIFF, CALS) or PostScript (PostScript level 2 optional) data it will generate a plot with the settings (e.g. number of copies, plotter emulation etc.) as specified on the operator console in Program Mode. In order to gain maximum flexibility, each plot job can be preceded by remote control commands to specify the settings to be used for this job. This so-called header contains job and file specific settings (e.g. number of copies) in Remote Control Format (RCF) which overrule the settings programmed in Program Mode.

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In order to compose such a header, you may: s Compose the header within your application. Please refer to the Oc 9400 Programmers Manual for details about the RCF syntax and functionality. s Use an Oc Windows and/or Autocad ADI driver to generate both a plottable file (e.g. HP-RTL, HP-GL/2) and the appropriate header with RCF-commands. Please refer to the Oc Windows / Autocad Driver documentation for more details. s Use the Oc Windows application Plot Director in order to compose jobs of plotable files in a very flexible and user friendly way. Please refer to the Oc Plot Director manual for more detail.

Oc applications
The following application is available: Plot Director (MS-Windows 3.x, NT and 95)

Oc drivers
The following drivers are available: ADI driver for AutoCAD R12. (MS-DOS, MS-Windows 3.x), AutoCAD R13 (MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, NT and 95) Windows Printing Solution (Windows 3.x, NT and 95). PostScript driver (Windows 3.x, NT, 95 and Macintosh)

Cut method
This setting can be used to select standard cut or synchro cut (see Order of standard sizes for using standard cut on page 143).
Note: The values selected for leading or trailing edge are taken into account

when using Synchro Cut.

w Programming cut method

to enter the main menu. or button. to enter the MEDIA SETTING menu. 3 Press next/select or button. 4 Select the PLOT POSITION item using the to enter the PLOT POSITION menu. 5 Press next/select
2 Select MEDIA SETTING item using the

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or button. to enter the CUT METHOD menu. or button. 8 Select the desired cut method using the to confirm the selected cut method. 9 Press next/select 10 Press Program to leave the main menu.
7 Press next/select

6 Select the CUT METHOD item using the

Plot Center
This setting can be used to enable or disable centering of the plot on the paper. If center is off, the plot will be positioned in the left top corner of the page. If Standard Cut is selected, the plot is printed and the media is cut according to the standard cut functionality. If Plot Center in ON, the plot is shifted up/down and left/right to be centered on the selected bounding box.
Note: If you print a plot longer than standard size, the machine automatically

switches to synchro cut, to prevent you from loosing information. If Synchro Cut is selected, the bounding box of the plot sets the hard clip limits. If Plot Center is ON, the plot is shifted left/right to be centered on the page.
w Programming Plot Center 1 Press Program 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Select MEDIA SETTING item using the

to enter the main menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA SETTING menu. Select the PLOT POSITION item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT POSITION menu. Select the PLOT CENTER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT CENTER menu. Select the ON/OFF using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Leading/trailing edge
The leading edge setting can be used to add a white strip at the top of the image. The page length will increase accordingly. The trailing edge setting can be used to add a white strip at the end of the image. The pagelength will increase accordingly

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Note: The leading/trailing edge option only works if the cut method is set to

synchro cut. The value for the trailing or leading edge can be set between -80 to 80 mm (in steps of 5 mm) or -3 to +3 inch (in steps of 1/4 inch).
w Programming leading or trailing edge 1 Press Program 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Select MEDIA SETTING item using the

to enter the main menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA SETTING menu. Select the PLOT POSITION item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT POSITION menu. Select the TRAILING or LEADING EDGE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the TRAILING or LEADING EDGE menu. Select the required value using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the value. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Demo plot
Having installed the Oc 9400 it is recommended to check the printer and the controller.
w Making a demo plot 1 Press Program 3 4 5 6 2 Select the PLOT item using the

to enter the main menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT menu. Select the DEMO PLOT item using the or button. Press next/select to print the demo plot. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Cancel plot
If you want to cancel the a plot before printing starts:
w Cancelling a plot 1 Press cancel/continue .

The printer stops. It is possible that the plot will not completely be printed. The paper is always ejected.

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Chapter 6 Upload jobs

This chapter describes the digitizing analogue drawings while using the Oc 9400.

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Introduction
The Oc 9400 can be used also for digitizing analogue drawings and uploading them to a host computer using a SCSI-interface. Therefore the Scan to file option is required. This option consists of the following parts: s OLB SCSI-board to be inserted in the Oc 9400 controller s Scan Station software for the Oc 9400 s SCSI-board (option) in the PC to connect the Oc 9400
w Making uploads

After everything has been installed correctly on the Oce 9400 and on the PC both systems should be connected with SCSI-cable and the uploading can start.
1 Switch on the Oce 9400 and the PC. 2 Start the Upload application and set all scan parameters as required and

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proceed as follows. (Also refer to the Scan Station manual). As soon as the upload is started with the application, the Oc 9400 printer panel displays SCANMODE after which the system is ready to make uploads. Insert an original in the scanner, make the required settings on the scanner's operating panel and press the Start-button on the scanner (see also notes below). When the original has been scanned and transported back to its start position, a checkplot is made. If this has been selected to do so in the Scan Station application. The checkplot is made on the media which has been selected on the scanner's operating panel. Then the Oc 9400 controller creates the file which will be uploaded to the PC. When the file is uploaded it can be viewed on the PC. Settings can be modified on the PC and on the scanner and a next original can be scanned, or the current original can be re-scanned with the new settings. The Upload process can be stopped on the PC and the Oc 9400 is free for print and/or copy jobs. (Also refer to the Scan Station manual)

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The following buttons are disabled on the Oce 9400 scanner operating panel when it is in Upload mode: s Cut s Edge, except negative leading edge s Zoom s Display of number of copies is fixed to "1" if checkplot is enabled on the Scan Station application. The following buttons are disabled on the Oce 9400 scanner operating panel when it is in Upload mode and checkplot is disabled: s Media s + and - for number of copies s Display for number of copies is cleared The size of the drawing which can be uploaded (and printed with checkplot) is limited by the amount of memory which is installed in the Oc 9400 controller and the bitmap partitioning (see Setting the bitmap buffer on page 32).

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Chapter 7 Customizing the printer

How to set the Oc 9400 defaults to accommodate print jobs that you use most frequently.

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When printing files, the pen settings can be changed in the pen menu. You can change the default width and pattern for each pen number. These settings apply to all vector languages: HP-GL, HP-GL/2 CalComp, VDF and BGL. Pen width can be defined from 0.08 up to 10.75 mm (0.0031 to 0.423). By default all pen widths are set to 0.25 mm (0.009). Adjustment can be made in steps of 0.01 mm. A pen can be selected by the plot file to draw a line or to fill a polygon. All lines or polygons on the plot can be drawn with a predefined pattern or shade of grey. Default is pen pattern 16. The following pen patterns are available. The rendering function can be divided into clustered or cloud. With this option you can change the first 16 pen patterns into another 16 gray-shaded pen patterns.
Attention: Clustered must be used if your originals contain big gray areas.

Use cloud to get an optimal result with line drawings.

white

black

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[28] The rendering function gray shaded patterns

Defining the pen settings 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. or button. 4 Select the PEN MENU option using the to enter the PEN MENU . 5 Press next/select For each pen to set up perform as follows: or button. Press next/select to enter the PEN NUMBER menu. Select the required PEN NUMBER using the or button Press next/select to confirm the selected pen number. Press previous to re-enter the pen menu. From this menu: Select the PEN WIDTH item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PEN WIDTH menu. Select the required pen width using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected pen width. Press previous to re-enter the pen menu. Select the PEN PATTERN item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PEN PATTERN menu. Select the appropriate pen pattern using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected pen pattern. Having programmed all pen settings: Press Program to leave the main menu.

6 Select the PEN NUMBER item using the 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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Defining rendering 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the RENDERING option using the or button. Press next/select to enter the RENDERING MENU. Select the required option clustered or cloud using the or Press next/select to confirm the selected option. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Defining language settings

The Oc 9400 accepts print files in various data formats (languages). You can change the settings for PostScript, VDF, BGL, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CalComp, CALS, TIFF or EDMICS.

Automatic language sensing

Automatic language sensing (ALS) is the mechanism which the system uses to detect the language (data format) of a file for which the format has not been specified in the file header. ALS scans the file contents for clues about the data format. Automatic language sensing can be switched on/off. By default ALS is on. ALS enables the printer to switch between: s Oc languages (VDF and BGL), PostScript, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CalComp, CALS, TIFF or EDMICS Use the ALS formats parameter to define which data formats are to be searched for in the print files.
Note: When using ALS, it is very important that every print file terminates with

an end of print instruction.

w Activating ALS 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the SELECT FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SELECT FORMAT menu. Select the AUTO item using the or button. Press next/select to set up this mode. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Data format recognition

To optimize your printers language recognition and reduce the risk of errors, each of the above mentioned data formats can be individually set ON or OFF. Default is on.
w Optimizing data format recognition 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the AUTO MENU item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the AUTO MENU menu. For each graphics language to set up perform as follows: Select the required graphics language item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the required language menu. Select YES or NO using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected setting. Press previous to re-enter the graphics language menu. Having programmed all languages: Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Manual data format selection

If required one of the data formats can be selected manually.
Note: ALS is not active. w Setting manual data format 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the SELECT FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SELECT FORMAT menu. Select the required language using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected language. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Note: When PostScript is selected no RCF header is recognized.

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Oc languages (VDF/BGL)
Oc print origin
The starting position of the print on the paper depends on the print origin. You can choose between: upper right, upper left, center, lower right and lower left (see figure 29). Default is Lower right.

upper left

upper right

paper feed

center

lower left
[29] Print origin options

lower right

Defining the print origin 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the OCE SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the OCE SETUP menu. Select ORIGIN item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the ORIGIN menu. Select the required origin using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected origin. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Oc step size
The Oc 9400 offers four different step sizes: 12.5 m, 25 m, 50 m and 100 m (see figure 30). Bear in mind that a wrong step size will affect the scale of your drawing. Default is 25. For example: A drawing printed with 50 m step size as defined in the software. The scale is correct (A). The same drawing printed with 100 m step size. The print is twice normal size (B). The same drawing printed with 25 m step size. The print is half normal size (C).

B A

[30] Step size

Defining the step size 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the OCE SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the OCE SETUP menu. Select the STEP SIZE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the STEP SIZE menu. Select the required step size using the or button.

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11 Press next/select 12 Press Program

to confirm the selected value. to leave the main menu.

Oc pen priority
You can define pen parameters within the print file, from the printer control panel or in a remote configuration file. The pen priority option allows you to define which pen parameter set you want to use. Default is Language. If Language is selected, the pen parameters defined in the data file will be used. If Setup is selected, the pen parameter defined on the printer operating panel, or in the optional remote configuration file, will be used.
w Defining pen priority Oc setup 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the OCE SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the OCE SETUP menu. Select the PEN PRIORITY item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PEN PRIORITY menu. Select the required pen priority setting using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected pen priority. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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HP-GL
With this function you can define the settings for the HP-GL file types.

HP-GL print origin

The starting position of the print on the paper depends on the print origin. You can choose between: upper right, upper left, center, lower right and lower left (see figure 29 on page 82). Default is Center.
w Defining the HP-GL print origin 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the HP-GL SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the HP-GL SETUP menu. Select the ORIGIN item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the ORIGIN menu. Select the required origin using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected origin. Press Program to leave the main menu.

HP-GL page advance

In HP-GL the Select Pen Zero (SP0) command can be interpreted in two ways: If page advance is set to yes, the printer responds to the HP-GL instruction SP0 as an indication of end of print. If page advance is set to no, the printer responds to the HP-GL instruction SP0 as select pen zero. Any vectors following the SP0 will be printed with the default pen attributes of width = 3 pixels and pattern = 16 (black). Default is Yes.

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Setting the HP-GL page advance 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the HP-GL SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the HP-GL SETUP menu. Select the required PAGE ADVANCE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PAGE ADVANCE menu. Select YES or NO using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Merge mode
This option determines what happens when two or more colours intersect at the same point of a plot, especially in area fills. Default setting is On.
Merge Off Only the last colour specified is printed for a given line or area. The

other colours specified for the same line or area are transparent.
Merge On All the specified colours are blended together. w Setting the merge mode 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the HP-GL SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the HP-GL SETUP menu. Select the MERGE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MERGE menu. Select YES or NO using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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HP-GL/2 print origin
The starting position of the print on the paper depends on the print origin. You can choose between: upper right, upper left, center, lower right and lower left (see figure 29 on page 82). Default is Lower right.
w Defining the HP-GL/2 print origin 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the HP-GL/2 SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the HP-GL/2 SETUP menu. Select the ORIGIN item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the ORIGIN menu. Select the required origin item using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected origin. Press Program to leave the main menu.

HP-GL/2 page advance

In HP-GL the SP0 command can be interpreted in two ways, depending on the printer being emulated. If page advance is set to yes, the printer responds to the HP-GL instruction SP0 as an indication of end of print. If page advance is set to no, the printer responds to the HP-GL instruction SP0 as select pen zero. Any vectors following the SP0 will be printed with the default pen attributes of width = 3 pixels and pattern = 16 (black). Default is yes.
w Setting the HP-GL/2 page advance 1 Press Program

to enter the main menu.

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2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the HP-GL/2 SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the HP-GL/2 SETUP menu. Select the PAGE ADVANCE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PAGE ADVANCE menu. Select the required page advance using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected page advance. Press Program to leave the main menu.

HP-GL/2 pen priority

You can define pen parameters within the print file, from the printer control panel or in a remote configuration file. The pen priority option allows you to define which pen parameter set you want to use. If Language is selected, the pen parameters defined in the data file will be used. If Setup is selected, the pen parameter defined on the printer operating panel, or in the optional remote configuration file, will be used. Default is Language.
w Defining pen priority HP-GL/2 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the HP-GL/2 SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the HP-GL/2 SETUP menu. Select the PEN PRIORITY item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PEN PRIORITY menu. Select the required pen priority using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected pen priority. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Designjet compatibility
If you print a colour data file on a black and white printer the result may be not sufficient. If you emulate the HP 650C the information which is defined in colour is printed in black; if you emulate to print on the HP 750C the information which is defined in colour will be printed in gray scale levels.
w Defining Designjet compability 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the HP-GL/2 SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the HP-GL/2 SETUP menu. Select the DESIGNJET item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DESIGNJET menu. Select the required designjet using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected designjet. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Merge mode
This option determines what happens when two or more colours intersect at the same point of a plot, especially in area fills. Default setting is On.
Merge Off Only the last colour specified is printed for a given line or area. The

other colours specified for the same line or area are transparent.
Merge On All the specified colours are blended together. w Setting the merge mode 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the HP-GL/2 SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the HP-GL/2 SETUP menu. Select the MERGE item using the or button.

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to enter the MERGE menu. or button. to confirm the selected setting. 11 Press next/select 12 Press Program to leave the main menu.
10 Select YES or NO using the

9 Press next/select

HP-RTL
HP-RTL is a subset of HP-GL/2. Hence, all HP-RTL plot data files must start with ESC%-1BBPIN: or BPIN. To use HP-RTL, the SELECT FORMAT should be set to AUTO or HP-GL/2 on the operating panel or HP-GL/2 must be selected via a remote control file.
Note: HP-RTL plot data files must end with ESC%OB; PG; which will switch

the printer back to HP-GL/2 format mode. Without this command, the plot results will be unpredictable and the printer will stop. The following HP-RTL statements have no meaning on the Oc 9400 and will be treated as no-ops: ESC*v#a, ESC*v#b, ESC*v#c, ESC*v#i, ESC*v#W[data], ESC*b#l and ESC&b#V[data].

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CalComp
The Oc 9400 offers compatibility with the CalComp graphics language.

CalComp print origin

The starting position of the drawing position on the paper depends on the print origin: upper right, upper left, center, lower right and lower left (see figure 29 on page 82). Default CalComp origin is Lower right. This print origin is used for all CalComp files, no matter whether select format was set to CalComp or Auto or a remote control command for CalComp was sent.
w Defining the print origin 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the CALCOMP SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CALCOMP SETUP menu. Select the ORIGIN item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the ORIGIN menu. Select the required origin item using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected origin. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Checksum parameter
The checksum parameter is significant in all cases when CalComp format is selected or auto-recognized when select format is set to Auto or a remote control command for CalComp was sent. Default is Yes.
w Defining the checksum parameter 1 Press Program

to enter the main menu. or button.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

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3 Press next/select 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

4 Select the DATA FORMAT item using the

to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the CALCOMP SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CALCOMP SETUP menu. Select the CHECKSUM item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CHECKSUM menu. Select YES or NO using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.

CalComp pen priority

You can define pen parameters within the print file, from the printer control panel or in a remote configuration file. The pen priority option allows you to define which pen parameter set you want to use. If Language is selected, the pen parameters defined in the data file will be used. If Setup is selected, the pen parameter defined on the printer operating panel, or in the optional remote configuration file, will be used. Default is Language.
1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the CALCOMP SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CALCOMP SETUP menu. Select the PEN PRIORITY item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PEN PRIORITY menu. Select the required pen priority using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected pen priority. Press Program to leave the main menu

Merge mode
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Merge Off Only the last colour specified is printed for a given line or area. The

other colours specified for the same line or area are transparent.
Merge On All the specified colours are blended together. w Setting the merge mode 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the CALCOMP SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CALCOMP SETUP menu. Select the MERGE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MERGE menu. Select YES or NO using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.

End of Message parameter

The End of Message (EOM) parameter is significant in all cases where CalComp format is selected or auto-recognized when select format is set to Auto or a remote control command for CalComp was sent. Possible values range from 0 to 31 DEC inclusive. The selected value is the decimal equivalent of the byte indicating the end of the data sequence. It should be a unique character in the character set used for coding the data. The default EOM is 3.
w Setting the End of Message parameter 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the CALCOMP SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CALCOMP SETUP menu. Select the END OF MESSAGE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the END OF MESSAGE menu. Select the required value using the or button.

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11 Press next/select 12 Press Program

to confirm the selected value. to leave the main menu.

Synchronization code parameter

The synchronization code parameter is significant in all cases where CalComp format is selected or auto-recognized when select format is set to Auto or a remote control command for CalComp was sent. Possible values range from 0 to 63 DEC inclusive. The selected value is the decimal equivalent of the byte to be interpreted as the beginning of a block of print data. The default synchronization code is 2.
w Setting the synchronization code parameter 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the CALCOMP SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CALCOMP SETUP menu. Select the SYNC CODE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SYNC CODE. menu. Select the required sync code using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected sync code. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Double synchronization code parameter

The synchronization code parameter is significant in all cases where CalComp format is selected or auto-recognized when select format is set to Auto or a remote control command for CalComp was sent. The double synchronization parameter allows one or two synchronization characters to identify the beginning of a message of print data. If set to double synchronization, the same character is sent twice. Default is No.
w Setting the double synchronization code parameter 1 Press Program

to enter the main menu. or button.

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4 Select the DATA FORMAT item using the

to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the CALCOMP SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CALCOMP SETUP menu. Select the DOUBLE SYNC item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DOUBLE SYNC menu. Select the required double sync using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected value. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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CalComp step size

If the data format type is set to CalComp (manual, auto selection or remote control command), seven steps are provided (100 dpi to 4064 dpi). The default is 2032.
w Setting the appropriate step size 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the CALCOMP SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the CALCOMP SETUP menu. Select the STEP SIZE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the STEP SIZE menu. Select the required value using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected value. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Raster formats
CALS
CALS (Computer Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support). The Oc 9400 printer supports CALS type 1 files. (Untiled, compatible with CCITT Group 4 format).

NIRS
NIRS is a sub-set of CALS. The data format consists of a CALS header followed by a NIRS header followed by TIFF raster data.

TIFF
TIFF (Tagged Information File Format). The Oc 9400 printer supports the following TIFF 6.0 files.
s s

Uncompressed Compressed: PACKBIT byte oriented, runlength Modified Huffman (based on CCITT G3 1D) CCITT Group 3 1 D and 2 D, runlength CCITT Group 4.

C4 (EDMICS)
C4 data format consists of a header followed by compressed CCITT 4 raster data.
Note: For the above raster languages no specific settings are necessary.

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PostScript level 2
The Oc PostScript level 2 printer option can be used to print PostScript files on the Oc 9400. Oc provides host software to print from Windows or Macintosh applications. This enables your printer to become a true wide format printer, producing monochrome posters from Illustrator, Word, Excel, QuarkXpress, Powerpoint, Pagemaker etc. as well as CAD or electronic design applications, among others. Your PostScript document can be printed on any PostScript printer and the output should look the same. The Oc 9400 PostScript driver takes care of translating the applications internal data into PostScript, and it also makes sure you can select printer features in a simple way.

PostScript data format selection

When the PostScript option is installed, your printer will automatically recognize the PostScript language sent to the printer.
Note: When you are using the EtherTalk connection, you must select PostScript

on the operating panel (via Ethernet - Print Server option).

Note: It is very important that every print file terminates with an end of print

instruction. The PostScript end of print instruction is Ctrl D. If there are files in the Media Saver, they will be flushed (printed) before the PostScript file is interpreted. If your print is not recognized correctly, send it again with the appropriate data format selected on the control panel or in a remote control file.

Manual data format selection

You must manually setup the printer to PostScript when you want to use interactive mode when using Serial or Ethertalk option (specially for Macintosh). Refer to Setting manual data format on page 81.

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PostScript page layout

The orientation of the printed page on the roll can be eiher landscape or portrait.
w Selecting the PostScript page layout 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the PS SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PS SETUP menu. Select the PAGE LAYOUT item using the or button Press next/select to enter PAGE LAYOUT menu. Select the required page layout using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected page layout. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Default PostScript page size

This option indicates the dimensions of the paper on which your document will be printed. (For example D, A1, A4, etc.). This is usefull only in the case where the format is not specified in the PostScript file.
w Selecting the default PostScript page size 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the PS SETUP item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PS SETUP menu. Select the DEF PAGE SIZE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DEF PAGE SIZE menu. Select the required page size using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected page size. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Note: In case of conflict, the page size defined in the PostScript driver will

have priority. Manual feed and Autoscale-to-format are not supported by the PostScript driver. These functions can be activated in the normal way, from the printers operating panel.

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Chapter 8 Advanced printer menu functions

This chapter describes the more advanced print functions.

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End of plot time out

Normally, a print file will end with an instruction which tells the printer that the file is finished. However, some print data files do not have an end of print instruction. In this case, the print will be considered as finished, when the printer does not receive any more graphic commands. The print time out option, sets the delay after which the print will be considered as finished. You can choose between: 15, 30, 180 and 500 seconds. Default is 180.
w Defining the end of plot time out 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the DATA FORMAT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the DATA FORMAT menu. Select the PLOT TIME OUT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT TIME OUT menu. Select the required plot time out using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected plot time out. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Selecting the media saver

The Oc 9400 offers two options for optimizing media usage for printing: Nesting and Autoposition. This applies for vector and raster formats. The media saver can also be set off. Media saver is flushed: s after a time out s when a copy job is interrupting the printing process s when selecting another roll or manual feed s by the flush media saver on the printer operating panel also refer to Flush media saver on page 107.
Note: When automatic roll selection is used, the media saver is not active.

To use the media saver the following conditions must be set: cut methos = synchro s center = off s leading- and trailing edge = 0.
s

Nesting
When nesting is selected, prints are stored in queues in the printers memory, according to their size: A4 or A , A3 or B, A2 or C and mixed A4/A3. When the queue is full, the drawings are printed across the full width of the media. The minimum paper length is 420 mm, so when printing A3 landscape or A4, an extra white strip of paper appears at the end. If the print is larger than A2 or C size it will not be stored in a queue, but will be printed normally. If prints are not standard ISO, ANSI or Architecture sizes, the next larger format will be used (see figure 31 on page 105).
w Selecting nesting 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. or button. 4 Select the PLOT MANAGER item using the to enter the PLOT MANAGER menu. 5 Press next/select

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6 Select the MEDIA SAVER item using the 7 Press next/select

or button. to enter the MEDIA SAVER menu. or button. 8 Select the M/S MODE item using the to enter the M/S MODE menu. 9 Press next/select

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10 Select the NESTING item using the 11 Press next/select 12 Press Program

or button. to select the required setting. to leave the main menu.

A4

A4

A4

A4

420 mm

A3

A3

420 mm

A2

A2

A4

A4

A3 Y

420 mm

[31] Media saver nesting

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Autoposition
This option ignores the origin declared in the print file and automatically shifts the print data to the lower right corner of the media. If necessary, prints are rotated 90 to better use the available media. The autoposition feature is useful in reducing the clipping of a print and/or reducing wasted media.

[32] Auto position to save media

Selecting autoposition 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the PLOT MANAGER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT MANAGER menu. Select the MEDIA SAVER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA SAVER menu. Select the M/S MODE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the M/S MODE menu. Select the AUTO POSITION item using the or button. Press next/select to select the required setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.
Deselecting the media saver

1 Use the above procedure and select the media saver off.

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Media saver time out

As already explained in the previous section, when the media saver queue is full the drawings are printed. However, to prevent unnecessary delays for prints in partially full queues, a time out of 1 to 60 minutes can be set, after which the contents of the queue is printed.
w Setting the media saver time out 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the PLOT MANAGER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT MANAGER menu. Select the MEDIA SAVER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA SAVER menu. Select the M/S TIME OUT item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the M/S TIME OUT menu Select the required value using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected value. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Flush media saver

If a print which is being held in the media saver memory is required, it can be printed immediately.
w Setting the flush media saver 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 Press Program

to enter the main menu. or button. to print the file being held. to leave the main menu.

2 Select the FLUSH M.SAVER item using the

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Media saver plot size

When the media saver is set to Nesting, you have three choices of paper size: STD NO CLIP The print is printed on the paper size selected. It is not clipped.
STD CLIPPED If necessary, the print is clipped to fit on the paper size selected. NON STANDARD The print is drawn as defined in the print data file. Papersize

depends on the size of the plot. Default is NONSTANDARD.

w Setting the media saver plot size 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the PLOT MANAGER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT MANAGER menu. Select the MEDIA SAVER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the MEDIA SAVER menu. Select the M/S PLOT SIZE item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the M/S PLOT SIZE menu Select the required setting using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the selected setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Replot
Normally, once a file has been processed and printed it is discarded. The replot function overrules the discarding. To make extra copies/prints from the operating panel. You have to select REPLOT enable. Default is off.
w Enabling replot 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the REPLOT item using the or button Press next/select to enter the REPLOT menu. Select the required setting using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Setting the number of copies

This option enables you to print multiple prints of the file currently in the memory of the printer. Default is 0, maximum is 99 prints.
Note: This option is only active if replotting is enabled. w Defining the number of prints 1 Press Program 3 4 5 6 2 Select the # COPIES item using the

to enter the main menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the # COPIES menu. Select the required number of copies using the or Press next/select to confirm the number of copies. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Poster mode
It is advisable to enable the Poster mode when you have to make prints which contain large black areas.
w Enabling Poster mode 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the POSTER MODE item using the

or button. to enter the POSTER MODE menu. or button. 4 Select the Poster mode on/off using the to confirm the Poster mode. 5 Press next/select 6 Press Program to leave the main menu.
Note: This setting will be overruled by Plot Director, the drivers and the setting

on the scanner operating panel.

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Dump configuration
Dumping the configuration is an easy way to obtain a list of the current print settings on paper.
Note: The dump configuration cannot be performed while a file is being

processed.
w Dumping the configuration 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the UTILITIES item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the UTILITIES menu. Select the DUMP CONFIG item using the or button. Press next/select to confirm DUMP CONFIG. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Transformation
With the Oc 9400 it is possible to change the position of the image on the print, such as: rotating and scaling of the image. This applies only for vector languages and when the media saver is switched off.

Print rotation
This function allows you to set the rotation applied to a print. Four values are possible: 0, 90, 180 and 270. Default is 0. This function only applies for vector languages.
w Defining the print rotation 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. Select the PLOT MANAGER item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the PLOT MANAGER menu. Select the TRANSFORM item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the TRANSFORM menu. Select the ROTATION item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the ROTATION menu. Select the required value using the or button. Press next/select to confirm the setting. Press Program to leave the main menu.

Print scaling
The X-scale and Y-scale can be set individually to a value between 0.05 and 20.0. Default is 1.0. This function only applies for vector languages.
w Defining print scaling 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. or button. 4 Select the PLOT MANAGER item using the to enter the PLOT MANAGER menu. 5 Press next/select

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6 Select the TRANSFORM item using the 7 Press next/select 8 9 10 11

or button. to enter the TRANSFORM menu. Select the SCALING item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SCALING menu. Select the required scaling method using the or button. Press next/select to enter the appropriate menu.

For each scaling method follow the next procedure: or button. to confirm the setting. 13 Press next/select 14 Press Program to leave the main menu.
12 Select the required setting using the Note: If autoscale is selected, x-scaling and y-scaling are not applicable.

Autoscaling
The purpose of Autoscale is to get documents on exact ISO/ANSI/Architect formats. The scaling factor applied to the X and Y axis is the same. Before computing this scaling factor, an auto rotation could be performed to get the best autoscale. The Media Saver and the Autoscaling Mode are controlled separately but do interact. The Autoscale Mode can be activated in two ways; s autoscale to a predefined format (ISO/ANSI/Architect) s best fit. The user can combine Autoscale and Autoposition: plost are first autoscaled (best fit or scale to format, if needed), and then autopositioned (if needed). Fit to Format Mode: All the drawings regardless their sizes, are reduced/enlarged to one specific standard size. This option could be combined with the Media saver possibilities. The list of predefined formats depends on the media format selected on the printer operating panel. Users can enlarge drwaings to poster size to make presentations to large audience. They can also reduce documents to easily mail them or archive them in standard A3 or A4 books.

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Best fit Mode: In this mode, the drawing will be reduced to fit in either the length or the width direction of the format loaded in the machine and as long no information is lost (no clipping). Only plots larger than the loaded paper size are scaled/rotated, and the others are printed without scaling.
Note: This mode does not enlarge drawings, but only reduces them.

This option makes no sense with the Nesting option. In fact, if the Nesting is On, it will never have any result. This mode prevents clipping of any plot larger than the media loaded on the machine. If AUTOSCALE is off and if your drawing is larger than the physical dimensions of the media, the printer will automatically clip the area outside the margins. The CLIPPING message appears on the display while the printer automatically compensates for the discrepancy. Clipping does not affect the position of the print origin.

A
[33] Print clipping

A: Only the left part of the drawing is plotted. B: The part of the drawing outside the margins is clipped.
w Defining autoscaling 1 Press Program 3 Press next/select

to enter the main menu.

2 Select the CONFIGURATION item using the

or button. to enter the CONFIGURATION menu. or button. 4 Select the PLOT MANAGER item using the

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5 Press next/select 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

6 Select the TRANSFORM item using the

to enter the PLOT MANAGER menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the TRANSFORM menu. Select the SCALING item using the or button. Press next/select to enter the SCALING menu. Select AUTOSCALE on using the or button. Press next/select to enter the AUTOSCALE menu. Select OFF, BEST FIT, A4, A3, A2, A1, or A0 using the or Press next/select to confirm the required setting Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Display
As the printer can be operated in your work environment by users with different skill levels, three menu access levels can be set for security reasons. The display menu allows fully authorized users to access these different printer menu levels, from the locked level to the full menus levels, using passwords. The short menus level allows access to the display, cancel plot, media settings and plot menus enabling users to setup outplot parameters, execute the printer test and demo plot, set the number of copies and cancel the plot in progress. previous The password for the short menu is: . The full menus level allows access to the display, plot, configuration, cancel plot and number of copies menu and their sub-menus. The password for the full previous menu is: . The locked level locks the entire printer. In this case the printer acts only as an output device, receiving commands from your workstation via remote control. While commands cannot be entered on the operating panel, informative messages are still displayed. The password for the locked menu is: previous previous .
w Setting the menu access level 1 Press Program 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Select the DISPLAY item using the

to enter the main menu. or button. Press next/select to enter the DISPLAY menu. Select the required menu level using the or button. Press next/select to confirm. Depending on the selected menu level, a password must be entered. Press next/select to confirm the password. Press Program to leave the main menu.

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Service
This menu is only meant for the Oc service technician.

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Chapter 9 Solving problems

This chapter describes the problems that may occur while using the Oc 9400.

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Problem solving printer

This chapter documents problems that may occur with the Oc 9400 and how to solve them. For the printer we distinguish three types of warnings/errors:
s s s

Warnings Operator recoverable errors printer Printer recoverable errors

Printer warnings
The warning appears in the display. The printer will continue to print but the print quality may decrease.
Warnings Description

CONDITIONING SHEET TOO SHORT SHEET NOT FED

The printer doses toner The sheet for the manual feed is shorter than the print Within the specified time-out no sheet has fed into the manual feed, the plot is cancelled

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Operator recoverable errors (printer)

When the printer detects an error, the printer stops immediately. An error message will be displayed on the panel. The user has to take action to solve the problem.
Message Description

ERROR FEED TABLE PAPER REMOVED

Paper in feed table or feed table not closed Remove the paper and/or close the feed table The paper is removed from the feed table during a print The print material is too short Remove the print material out of the engine Paper jam in the print engine Remove the paper out of the engine The feed table is not closed properly Close the feed table The printer material is not properly cut Remove the print material The selected roll is empty Remove the print material and place a new roll into the rollunit Paper jam in the rollunit Remove the print material The rollunit is open Close the rollunit User has to add toner Open roll unit to remove the paper Paper am in the compact output stacker Remove the paper and press Continue

PAPER TOO SHORT PAPER JAM

FEED TABLE OPEN CUTTER ERROR

ROLL EMPTY

PAPER JAM ROLL

ROLLUNIT OPEN

REFILL TONER OPEN ROLLUNIT CHECK OUTPUTTRAY

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Clearing paper jams

If a jam occurs a message will be displayed on the operating panel. If paper misfeeds occurs frequently, check if:
s s s

The roll(s) are loaded correctly and the media is fed as indicated. The correct media is used (see Copy material that can be used on page 140). No scraps of material are blocking the paper path.

Clearing a paper jam in the material feed section 1 Switch off the printer. 2 Open the upper drawer. 3 Lower the feed table, using the two catches on the front underneath the feed

table (see figure 34).

[34] Lowering the feed table

4 Remove the jammed material. Note: Check thoroughly that no scraps of material are left behind. 5 Close the feed table. 6 Close the upper drawer. 7 Switch on the printer.

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If the paper jam can not be cleared by opening the feed table than open the fusing section.
w Clearing the paper jam in the fuser section 1 Switch off the printer. 2 Unscrew the knurled nut at the left hand side of the machine and open the cover

(see figure 35).

[35] Unscrewing the knurled nut and opening the cover

3 Lift the green handle (see figure 4).

[36] Lifting the green handle

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4 Open the fuser unit (see figure 37). Caution: If the printer has been used recently, the fuser may still be hot.

[37] Opening the fuser unit

5 Remove the jammed material. Attention: Be careful! The toner is not fused. 6 Lift the green handle and close the fuser unit. 7 Close the left cover and screw the knurled nut. 8 Switch on the printer.

Printer recoverable errors

In case of a printer recoverable error, a message with a 4-digit error code appears in the display.
w Solving a printer error 1 Switch off the printer and check the complete paper path refer to Clearing

paper jams on page 122.

2 Then switch the printer on again.

If no error number is shown in the display, you can continue printing. If the printer error maintains, then call the key operator.

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Problem solving copier

When an error occurs, the scanner operating panel informs you about the nature of the problem.
s

if the printer error indicator is on, a jam has occurred in the printer (see Problem solving printer on page 120) on how to solve the problem. if the display shows an error code letter E folllowed by an error code number, an original jam has occurred in the scanner (see Clearing original jam on page 126) if the display shows a flashing 3-digit error code, a machine error has occurred in the scanner (see Operator recoverable errors scanner on page 126).

Scanner error
When the scanner detects an error, the machine stops immediately. A flashing error code will be displayed on the scanner operating panel.
w Solving a scanner error 1 Switch off the scanner. 2 Then switch it on again.

If no error number is shown on the display, you can continue scanning.

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Operator recoverable errors scanner

Message Description

E1 E2 E3

Original in scanner when switching on the scanner Original too long Stop/Correction button pressed during original transport

Please wait
If the user wants to scan, but the printer is busy with printing files or a copy job, the please wait indication will light. If the printer is ready the indication goes out. The scanning will start.

Printer error
If the printer detects an error, the printer error indication will light. If the error is solved the indication goes out. Scanning can be started. If during scanning a printer error occurs: the original will be fed in, and the scanning procedure will be finished. No copy will be made..

Clearing original jam

When the scanner detects an error, the machine stops immediately. A flashing error code will be displayed on the scanner operating panel. This code consists of a letter E folllowed by an error code number. The user has to take action to solve the problem.
w Clearing an original jam 1 Unlock the top cover by pushing the front side of the cover down and pulling

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2 Raise the cover (see figure 38).

[38] Opening the top cover of the scanner

3 Remove the original. 4 Lower the top cover. 5 Lock the cover by pushing the front side of the cover down and pushing it back

to the rear until you hear a click. Note: Make sure that the cover is closed correctly, to ensure proper original transport. 6 Press the stop/correction button. The error message will disappear on the panel.

Cleaning the glass platen

If the glass platen is dirty or static it should be cleaned to ensure top quality copies. At the same time you can clean the white pressure platen
Attention: To achieve the best results, we recommend the use of Oc cleaner A. (Codenr. 1068117; Cleaner kit). w Cleaning the glass platen and the pressure platen 1 Switch off the scanner. 2 Unlock the top cover by pushing the front side of the cover down and pulling

it towards.
3 Raise the cover (see figure 38).

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4 Clean the glass platen and the white pressure platen gently with a soft cloth

moistened with a small quantity Cleaner A (see figure 39). For safety information see the safety data sheet in Appendix B.

[39] Cleaning the glass and the pressure platen

5 Lower the top cover. 6 Lock the cover by pushing the fornt side of the cover down and pushing it back

to the rear until you hear a click. Note: Make sure that the cover is closed correctly, to ensure proper original transport. 7 Switch on the scanner.

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Appendix A Overview and tables

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Product specifications printer

The Oc 9400 is a wide format low to mid volume copying and printing system.
Printer

Technology Photoconductive drum Printing speed Warm up time Media feed Toner system Maximum printable area Poster mode

electrophotography (LED head) organic photoconductor (OPC) 3m/min none manual and 1- or 2 roll automatic closed max. printable area depends on size of installed memory and file complexity, but possible up to 15 metres increases the density of the copy

Controller

Standard memory Vector data formats Raster data formtas Language sensing Multicopy Interfacing

32 MB HP-GL, HP-GL/2, CalComp 906/907, VDF, BGL, Edmics HP-RTL, Cals type 1, TIFF 6.0 G3 & G4, NIRS, C4-G4 automatic and via display panel up to 99 automatic switching: RS-232 serial Centronics parallel Ethernet (optional)

Optionals Automatic 2 roll-unit Dew preventer Memory upgrade to 48 or 64 Mb PostScript level 2 Scan to file Ethernet interface High capacity delivery tray Compact Output Stacker

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Product specifications scanner

Scanner

Free-standing unit Digital retention Digital zoom Paper selection Automatic Background Compensation Leading/trailing edge correction Invert copy Poster mode

can only be used in combination with printer engine up to 19 copies from one scan 25-400% in fixed steps or 1% increments Roll1, Roll2 or Manual feed standard on but can be switched off +80 ..... -80 mm in steps of 5 mm +3.......-3 in steps of 0.25 used to copy blue-prints (limited to single copy only and without ABC) increases the density of the copy

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Interfaces
Centronics protocol
Centronics uses hardware handshaking. The computer sends a STROBE signal to move each byte of data into the printer, at which time the printer signals BUSY. When the transfer is complete, the printer sends ACKNOWLEDGE to the computer and another cycle can begin.

Serial protocols
Two types of computer-to-printer handshaking (and their variants) are available on the Oc 9400 printer: s Hardware s XON/XOFF According to the selected emulation, handshake protocols can be set either through the software or the control panel. When invoking a handshake protocol manually, the printer offers you the following character transmission handshaking selection: s CTS2 for hardware handshaking s XON4 for XON/OFF software handshaking Your host or software documentation should tell you which handshaking is needed. XON4: The printer sends XON when its buffer has enough memory to receive character data. It sends an XOFF character to the computer when its buffer is almost full, indicating that the computer should stop sending characters. s CTS2: Whenever the printers buffer has enough memory to accept characters, it activates the CTS signal. It then de-activates the signal when the buffer is full. Note: Hardware handshaking is enabled using the HP-GL ESC.P3 instruction. Xon/Xoff handshaking is enabled via the software using the ESC.P1 HP-GL instruction.
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SCSI protocol
When the printer is attached to a SCSI-bus, it behaves itself as a standard SCSI tape device. SCSI tape commands are used to address the Oc 9400 for upload.

Ethernet protocol
When the printer is equipped with an Ethernet interface you can connect the printer to: s TCP/IP s IPX (Novell netware) s Ethertalk network. s NETBIOS (over TCP/IP). For more details refer to the Ethernet print server user manual.

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Centronics port configuration

The Centronics parallel port is located at the rear of the printer. It is a mini Amphenol 36 pin female connector. The following table describes the Centronics port pin assignment. For further details, refer to the IEEE P1284 standard.

Printer Pin No.

Signal direction

Name of the signal

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19-35 36

Printer to host Printer to host Printer to host Printer to host Printer to host Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer Host to printer -------------------Printer to host

BSY Busy SELECT Select ACKN Acknowledge FAULTN Fault PAPEROUT Paper error Data 1 Data 1 (LSB) Data 2 Data 2 Data 3 Data3 Data 4 Data 4 Data 5 Data 5 Data 6 Data 6 Data 7 Data 7 Data 8 Data 8 (MSB) INITN Initialize STROBEN Strobe SELECTINN Select in AUTOFDN Host Logic High GND Ground Peripheral Logic High

STROBE is the dialog signal.

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Serial port configuration

The RS-232/423-C serial port is located at the rear of the printer. It is a mini DIN 8 pin female connector (for printer in DCE - Data Communications Equipment). However it accepts DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) signals when DTE is selected under the PORT submenu of the Connections Menu. The RS-423-C norm is an improved version of the RS-232-C serial connection. The following table describes the serial port pin assignment.

Printer Pin No.

Signal direction

Name of the signal

1 2 3 4 5 6 8

Host to printer printer to host Host to printer -----------------Printer to host Host to printer Printer to host

DTR CTS TX GND RX RTS DSR

Data terminal ready Clear to send Transmit data Protective ground Received print data Ready to send Data set reday

DTR is the dialog signal.

8 5

7 4

6 3

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SCSI port configuration

The SCSI connector is located on the optional SCSI-board at the rear of the printer. it is a mini Subd 50 pin female connector. The following table describes the SCSI port pin assignment. For further details, refer to the ANSI X3.131 standard.
Printer Pin No. Name of the signal

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SD10_N SD10_N SD10_N SD10_N SD10_N SD10_N

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Printer Pin No.

Name of the signal

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

SD10_N SD10_N SD10_N GND GND GND TERM_PWR GND GND ATNO_N GND BSYO_N ACKO_N SELI_N MSGO_N SELO_N CDO_N REQO_N IOO_N

[42] SCSI connector

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Originals that can be used

Overview of originals

Originals Width Length

Minimum 210 mm (8.5") 210 mm (8.5")

Maximum recommended 1020 mm (40") of which image width 914 mm (36") can be copied without loss of information Guaranteed copy quality 3 meters or 10 feet. Maximum length limited by the worst-case speed difference between scanner and printer; at least > 6m.

Points of notice with regard to originals to be processed

Curls

Damaged originals Miscellaneous

Originals with a curl diameter > 75mm, can easily be scanned. If the diameter of the curl is < 75 mm with help from the operator, it is advisable to uncurl the leading edge to prevent problems. Originals with a curl diameter < 50 mm, a carrier sheet may be used (not thicker than 0.3 mm) Dog-ears should be straightened out, especially on originals with reinforcement borders. Torn originals should be repaired with tape. Badly damaged originals can be copied by inserting them into carrier sheets. The leading edge of the original must be straight. The thickness of the original may be maximal 1.5 mm. Filing strips with a thickness 3 mm. Any paper clips, staples etc. should be removed from the original before feeding it into the scanner. Creased leading edges and traling edges should be straightened out. Paste-ups should be taped down 100 % at all edge; a carrier sheet may be used (not thicker than 0.3 mm) Folded originals should be straightened out before feeding. Wrinkles and folds may be visible on the copy. Feed plotter originals in carrier sheets.

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Copy material that can be used

Oc machines and materials are matched for optimal quality and performance. It is therefore recommended to use only approved Oc materials in the Oc 9400. A full list of Oc materials suited for use in the Oc 9400, including plain paper, transparent paper, coloured papers and various polyester films is available from your Oc representative. The maximum length of the print material is 150 m when you use 75 g/m2 material and 140 m in case of 110 g/m2. The diameter of the roll holder equals 3 inch.
Paper formats Width

A0 A1 A2 A3 E D C B E+ D+ C+ B+ 30 500 mm 700 mm B1

841 mm 594 mm 420 mm 297 mm 34 22 17 11 36 24 18 12 30 500 mm 700 mm 707 mm

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Copy material Plain paper Transparent paper Vellum Polyester film ECO papers Width Length

Recommended 75 g/m2 110 g/m2 20 lbs 3.5 mil 75 g/m2 Minimum Maximum 279 mm 914 mm (11) (36) 420 mm Guaranteed print quality ca. 3 meter or 10 (A3) feet. This is also the limit for prints and multiple copies made on the Oc 9400. For single copies/prints made on the Oc 9400 printer or hybrid, the maximum length may be up to 15 meter, but the operator has to accept that the copy/print quality may not conform to all quality aspects.

Attention: Paper and transparent materials are sensitive to high humidity. To ensure optimal copy quality, it is advisable (especially overnight) to keep all copy materials in their original packaging.

Attention: If sheets of print material are curled, feed them in with the curl facing down, otherwise you will damage the drum.

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Overview of standard zoom formats

Standard zoom fixed steps ISO

Original A0 A1 A2 A3 A4

Copy A0 100 141 200 283 400

A1 71 100 141 200 283

A2 50 71 100 141 200

A3 35 50 71 100 141

A4 25 35 50 71 100

Standard zoom fixed steps ANSI

Original 34 22 17 11 8 1/ 2

Copy 34 100 200 400

22 65 100 129 200 259

17 50 100 200

11 32 50 65 100 129

81/2 25 50 100

Standard zoom fixed steps Architectural

Original 36 24 18 12 9

Copy 36 100 200 400

24 67 100 133 200 267

18 50 100 200

12 33 50 87 100 133

9 25 50 100

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ISO ANSI ARCH

A0 A1 A2 A3 34 22 17 11 36 24

(841x1189 mm) (594x841 mm) (420x594 mm) (297x420 mm) (34x44) (22x34) (17x22 (11x17) (36x48) (24x36)

34 22 17 11 36 24 18 12 30 A0 A1 A2 A3

(34x44) (22x34) (17x22) (11x17) (36x48) (24x36) (18x24) (12x18) (30x42) (841x1189 mm) (594x841 mm) (420x594 mm) (297x420 mm)

18 (18x24) 12 (12x18) 30 (30x42) 500 mm(500x707 mm) 700 mm (700x1000 mm) B1 (707x1000 mm)

500 mm(500x707 mm) 700 mm(700x1000 mm) B1 (707x1000 mm)

36 (36x48) 24 (24x36) 18 18x24) 12 (12x18) 34 (34x44) 22 (22x34) 17 (17x22) 11 (11x17 30 (30x42) A0 (841x1189 mm) A1 (594x841 mm) A2 (420x594 mm) A3 (297x420 mm) 500 mm (500x707 mm) 700 mm (700x1000 mm) B1 (707x1000 mm)

Note: This table represents the order of standard sizes displayed on the

scanner when using standard cut. The order depends on the setting which is set on the printer operating panel refer to The printer operating panel on page 11.

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Instructions for safe use

Oc machines and materials have been developed and tested in accordance with the strictest international safety standards. To ensure safe working with these products it is important that you observe the following safety rules:
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Do not remove any screws from fixed panels. The machine is not user-serviceable except for the components and maintenance materials mentioned in this manual. Do not place any liquids on the machine. Use maintenance materials or other materials for their original purpose only. Keep maintenance materials away from children. Do not mix cleaning fluids or other materials. To avoid risks, all modifications to Oc equipment are strictly reserved for Oc service personnel. It is recommended to use attachment cables specified by Oc. The printer has been fitted with an ozone filter. Do not bridge any mechanical or electrical circuit breakers. Do not use an extension lead to connect the machine. Locate the machine close to a wall socket that is easily accessible. The switch in the fixed connection (if any) should be easily accessible. This machine has not been designed for connection to an IT power system. (An IT power system is a voltage network in which the neutral wire is not connected to earth). Do not block the ventilation openings of the machine. Ensure that the machine is placed on a level, horizontal surface of sufficient strength. See the Oc 9400 safety data sheet in this appendix for information about the weight of the machine. Ensure there is sufficient space around the machine. This facilitates reloading materials as well as maintenance. Do not place the machine in rooms which are subject to excessive vibration. Do not place the machine in rooms which are too small and insufficiently ventilated. See the Oc 9400 safety data sheet in this appendix for information about space and ventilation requirements. Always use materials recommended by Oc and developed for this Oc machine. Materials not approved by Oc may result in faults in your machine. Do not use the machine when it is emitting unusual sounds. Remove the plug from the power socket and contact Oc Customer Service.

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Safety data sheets

Disclaimer The disclaimer below is valid for all safety data sheets in this

manual. These safety data sheets have been compiled to the best of our knowledge as a compact guide to safe handling of this product. We reserve the right to revise safety data sheets as new information becomes available. It is the users responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of safety precautions as may be necessary and to contact the company to make sure that the sheet is the latest one issued. If and in so far as limitation of liability is permitted under the applicable laws we do not accept liability for any inaccuracy that may occur in this information.

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Safety data sheet Oc 9400 printer

Number: Date:

E-661-b-UK April 1996

Model Description Max. process speed Dimensions Width Depth Height

Oc 9400 Printer Plain paper printing machine, console model 3 m/min 1 1352 918 1251 149 roll mm mm mm kg 2 1352 918 1251 159 roll mm mm mm kg

Weight Voltage Frequency Current-rated Current-max Power consumption, operation Power consumption, standby Mains connection Safety class Protection class Sound pressure level Sound power level Radio interference Radiation Heat emission Ozone emission Room volume Room ventilation Use simulation at random operation

230 V 230 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 7,5 A 7,5 A 10 A 10 A 1500 W 39 W Cable with plug I (IEC 536) Protective earth connection IP 20 (IEC 529) At operator position: in operation 51 dB(A); impulse L i = 2 dB(A) In operation 61 dB(A) Complies with Directive 89/336/EEC Below the Threshold Limit V alue for UV radiation (TL V list of ACGIH) Standby 39 W ; in operation 1500 W 0,02 mg/min at continuous operation Recommendation: min. 25 m 3 Recommendation: min. 12,5 m 3 /h (natural ventilation) Room volume and ventilation as recommended Daily copy volume (much more than average ) Total worktime Ozone concentrations: - Time weighted average - Peak

100 m 8 h 0,002 0,008 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 (0,001 (0,004 ppm) ppm)

Threshold Limit V alue/Occupational Exposure Limit (Time W eighted A verage) for ozone Odour Perception Limit for ozone
Consumables Oc OPC Drum (Oc Safety Data Sheet E-175) Oc 9400 T oner (Oc Safety Data Sheet E-176) Oc 9400 Developer (Oc Safety Data Sheet E-177) Oc Copying Materials CE-Compliance Approved according to Low V oltage Directive 73/23/EEC

0,2 mg/m 3 0,04 mg/m 3

(0,1 (0,02

ppm) ppm)

Marking

Approved according to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Additional safety information

The ozone lter does not have to be replaced for keeping the ozone concentration in the workplace below 0,04 mg/m 3 (the life of the lter equals that of the copier)

1996 Oc-Technologies B.V.

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Safety data sheet Oc 9400 scanner

Number: Date:

E-622-b-UK April 1996

Model Description Max. process speed Dimensions Width Depth Height

Oc 9400 Scanner Freestanding scanner , maximum original size 1020mm * 3000mm 3m/min 1240 615 1105 60 mm mm mm kg

Weight Voltage Frequency Current-rated Current-max Power consumption, operation Power consumption, standby Mains connection Safety class Protection class Sound pressure level (at operator position) Sound power level Radio interference Radiation Heat emission Ozone emission Room volume Room ventilation Consumables Marking

230 V 50-60 Hz 0,7 A 1 A 90 W 4 W Cable with plug I (IEC 536) Protective earth connection IP 20 (IEC 529) Standby: 0 dB(A) In operation: mainbody 48 dB(A); impulse L i = 5 dB(A) mainbody 60 dB(A);

0 dB(A) Complies with Directive 89/336/EEC Below the Threshold Limit V alue for UV radiation (TL V list of ACGIH) Standby 4 W ; in operation 90 W Not applicable No special requirements

Not applicable CE-Compliance Approved according to Low V oltage Directive 73/23/EEC Approved according to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Additional safety information

None

1996 Oc-Technologies B.V.

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Safety data sheet Oc 9400 toner

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(91/155/EEC and ISO 11014)

Number Date Page

E-176-a-UK July 1995 1 of 2

Oc 9400 Toner
1. Product and company identification
Product name Packing Oc 9400 Toner Polyethylene bottle, contents 0,45 kg/1.1 lb

2. Composition / information on ingredients Ingredients

Polyester resin Phenoxy resin Magnetite (iron oxide) Carbon black Amorphous Silica Pigment

CAS No.

Classication

Weight %
25-50 25-50 10-25 1-5 <1 <1

1309-38-2 1333-86-4 68611-44-9

3. Hazards identification
In a toner dust cloud the formation of an explosive dust-air mixture is possible. Toner dust may cause discomfort for the eyes and respiratory tract, in the same manner as inert nuisance dust. To our knowledge, with due observance of the recommended exposure limit and of normal hygiene this product presents no health hazard in normal use.

4. First aid measures

Eyes contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water. Wash with cold water and soap. Clean nose, mouth, throat. Cough up. Fresh air. Rinse mouth with water. If large quantity swallowed seek medical advice.

For any medical advice take along this material safety data sheet.

5. Fire fighting measures

Flash point (o C) Explosion limits (dust explosion) Ignition temperature (o C) Extinguishing media Special fire fighting precautions Hazardous products of decomposition N.A. (=Not Applicable) LEL approx. 60 g/m3 . UEL U (= unknown) Approx. 500 Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray (fog), foam N.A. N.A.

6. Accidental release measures

Spills can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a damp rag. Do not use warm water, because this makes the powder soft and sticky.

7. Handling and storage

Keep bottle tightly closed to prevent dust formation. Handle carefully. Avoid breathing dust. No special technical measures for storage.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

No special technical measures. No personal protective equipment needed. Industrial hygiene: after skin contact wash with cold water and soap. Threshold Limit Value for: * nuisance dust 10 mg/m3 * carbon black 3,5 mg/m3 * amorphous silica 10 mg/m3

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(91/155/EEC and ISO 11014)

Number Date Page

E-176-a-UK July 1995 2 of 2

Oc 9400 Toner
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance and odour Boiling point (o C) Vapour density (air = 1) Solubility in water Vapour pressure Other characteristics Black powder, faint odour. N.A N.A. Insoluble N.A. N.A. Bulk density (kg/m3) Softening point (o C) Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) % Volatile pH (solution) Approx. 1400 Approx. 60 N.A. 0 N.A.

10. Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous reaction Above approx. 450 oC None at intended use None at intended use

11. Toxicological information

Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Mutagenicity * At high concentration in air the powder may cause discomfort of upper respiratory system. * No adverse health effects are expected. * Dust may cause discomfort in the same manner as nuisance dust. * Considered relatively harmless. No mutagenicity detected in Ames test of similar toners. None of the ingredients is listed as mutagenic or carcinogenic. * These statements are based on toxicological literature on the ingredients of this product and test results of similar products.

12. Ecological information

This product is not biodegradable. The ingredients are not classified as ecologically hazardous. No adverse environmental effects are expected.

13. Disposal considerations

Pack waste dustproof to prevent dusting. With due observance of local laws and regulations, dispose of by burial in a sanitary landfill or incineration. Do not throw in open fire, in order to prevent the risk of a dust explosion.

14. Transport information

This product is not classified as a dangerous substance according to the international transport regulations.

15. Regulatory information

This product is not classified as a dangerous preparation according to the European Directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC for the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations.

16. Other information

Use: ink powder for printers. Room ventilation: see operator manual or safety data sheet for the machine.

1996 Oc-Technologies B.V.

The contents of this safety data sheet is subject to the disclaimer on page 147 of this manual.

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Safety data sheet Oc 9400 developer

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(91/155/EEC and ISO 11014)

Number Date Page

E-177-a-UK July 1995 1 of 2

Oc 9400 Developer
1. Product and company identification
Product name Packing Oc 9400 Developer Polyethylene bottle, contents 1,75 kg/3.86 lb

2. Composition / information on ingredients Ingredients

Magnetite (iron oxide) Polyester resin Phenoxy resin Carbon black Amorphous Silica Pigments

CAS No.
1317-61-9

Classication

Weight %
50-100 1-5 1-5 <1 <1 <1

1333-86-4 68611-44-9

3. Hazards identification
In a developer dust cloud the formation of an explosive dust-air mixture is possible. Developer dust may cause discomfort for the eyes and respiratory tract, in the same manner as inert nuisance dust. To our knowledge, with due observance of the recommended exposure limit and of normal hygiene this product presents no health hazard in normal use.

4. First aid measures

Eyes contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water. Wash with cold water and soap. Clean nose, mouth, throat. Cough up. Fresh air. Rinse mouth with water. If large quantity swallowed seek medical advice.

For any medical advice take along this material safety data sheet.

5. Fire fighting measures

Flash point (oC) Explosion limits (dust explosion) Ignition temperature (oC) Extinguishing media Special fire fighting precautions Hazardous products of decomposition N.A. (=Not Applicable) LEL U (= unknown)UEL U Approx. 500 Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray (fog), foam N.A. N.A.

6. Accidental release measures

Spills can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a damp rag. Do not use warm water, because this makes the powder soft and sticky.

7. Handling and storage

Keep bottle tightly closed to prevent dust formation. Handle carefully. Avoid breathing dust. No special technical measures for storage.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

No special technical measures. No personal protective equipment needed. Industrial hygiene: after skin contact wash with cold water and soap. Threshold Limit Value for: * nuisance dust 10 mg/m3 * carbon black 3,5 mg/m3 * amorphous silica 10 mg/m3

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(91/155/EEC and ISO 11014)

Number Date Page

E-177-a-UK July 1995 2 of 2

Oc 9400 Developer
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance and odour Boiling point (o C) Vapour density (air = 1) Solubility in water Vapour pressure Other characteristics Black powder, faint odour. N.A N.A. Insoluble N.A. N.A. Bulk density (kg/m3) Softening point (o C) Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) % Volatile pH (solution) Approx. 2500 Approx. 60 N.A. 0 N.A.

10. Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous reaction Above approx. 450 oC None at intended use None at intended use

11. Toxicological information

Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Mutagenicity * At high concentration in air the powder may cause discomfort of upper respiratory system. * No adverse health effectsare expected. * Dust may cause discomfort in the same manner as nuisance dust. * Considered relatively harmless. None of the ingredients is listed as mutagenic or carcinogenic. * These statements are based on toxicological literature on the ingredients of this product and test results of similar products.

12. Ecological information

This product is not biodegradable. The ingredients are not classified as ecologically hazardous. No adverse environmental effects are expected.

13. Disposal considerations

Pack waste dustproof to prevent dusting. With due observance of local laws and regulations, dispose of by burial in a sanitary landfill or incineration. Do not throw in open fire, in order to prevent the risk of a dust explosion.

14. Transport information

This product is not classified as a dangerous substance according to the international transport regulations.

15. Regulatory information

This product is not classified as a dangerous preparation according to the European Directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC for the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations. Therefore, indications of special risks or safety advice on the packing are not prescribed for this product.

16. Other information

Use: ink powder for printers. Room ventilation: see operator manual or safety data sheet for the machine.

1996 Oc-Technologies B.V.

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Safety data sheet Oc 9400 OPC drum

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(91/155/EEC and ISO 11014) Number Date Page E-175-a- UK July 1996 1 of 2

Oc OPC Drum, Part No. 2977053

1. Product and company identification
Product name Oc OPC Drum, Part No. 2977053 (for Oc 9400)

2. Composition / information on ingredients Ingredients

Aluminium Resins Pigments

CAS No.
7429-90-5

Classication

Weight %
>99 <1 <1

3. Hazards identification
To our knowledge this product presents no health hazard in normal use.

4. First aid measures

Eyes contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Not Applicable(=N.A.) N.A. N.A. N.A.

For any medical advice take along this material safety data sheet.

5. Fire fighting measures

Flash point (o C) Explosion limits (dust explosion) Ignition temperature (o C) Extinguishing media Special fire fighting precautions Hazardous products of decomposition N.A. (=Not Applicable) LEL N.A. UEL N.A N.A. Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray (fog), foam N.A. N.A.

6. Accidental release measures

N.A.

7. Handling and storage

No special technical measures for storage.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

No special technical measures. No personal protective equipment needed. No special work hygiene practices needed.

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(91/155/EEC and ISO 11014)

Number Date Page

E-175-a-UK July 1996 2 of 2

Oc OPC Drum, Part No. 2977053

9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance and odour Boiling point (o C) Vapour density (air = 1) Solubility in water Vapour pressure Other characteristics brown odourless drum N.A N.A. Insoluble N.A. N.A. Density (g/cm3) Melting point (o C) Evaporation rate (butyl acetate =1) % Volatile pH (solution) 2,7 N.A. N.A. 0 N.A.

10. Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous reaction None at intended use None at intended use None at intended use

11. Toxicological information

Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Mutagenicity N.A. No adverse health effects are expected. (Based on toxicological literature on the ingredients of this product) N.A. N.A. No mutagenicity detected in Ames test. None of the ingredients is listed as mutagenic or carcinogenic.

12. Ecological information

This product is not biodegradable. The ingredients are not classified as ecologically hazardous. No adverse environmental effects are expected.

13. Disposal considerations

The drum will be returned to Oc for re-use.

14. Transport information

This product is not classified as a dangerous substance according to the international transport regulations.

15. Regulatory information

This product is an article and contains no dangerous substances. Therefore, indications of special risks or safety advice on the packing are not prescribed for this product.

16. Other information

Use: photoconductor for copiers.

1996 Oc-Technologies B.V.

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EPA ENERGY STAR

Oc-Technologies B.V. has joined the ENERGY STAR Program of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The purpose of the ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the manufacturing and marketing of energy-efficient equipment, thereby potentially reducing combustion-related pollution. Using the energy management features outlined below prevents unnecessary power consumption, which helps to prevent air pollution from electricity generating plants and saves money on your utility bills. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Oc-Technologies B.V. has determined that this copier model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Criteria for copiers involve the following features:
auto-off feature The use of the auto-off feature offers economic and environmental benefits. The copier is shipped with the auto-off default time set at 90 minutes, which means that the copier automatically switches itself off 90 minutes after the last copy is made1. The auto-off default time can be adjusted by the key operator to between 2 and 240 minutes. It is suggested to determine the appropriate default time for your work pattern by changing the setting in steps of 30 minutes and testing each setting for at least a week. Only if an auto-off default time of 240 minutes still causes you sizeable inconvenience, due to your particular usage pattern, should you request the Oc service technician to disable the auto-off feature. low power mode In the low power mode, the power consumption of certain

functions is automatically reduced to save energy. The copier enters the low power mode 15 minutes after the last copy is made1. This default time can be adjusted by the key operator to between 2 and 240 minutes. The low power mode recovery time is less than 3 seconds, after which copying can be resumed.
automatic duplex mode Using both sides of paper reduces paper costs,

national energy consumption and the amount of paper in the waste disposal process. You are encouraged to duplex (make double-sided copies) as often as feasible or to choose double-sided copying as the default setting.

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recycled copier paper The use of recycled paper also benefits the environment. This copier is designed to use recycled paper. Product literature on recommended types of recycled copier paper can be obtained from your local Oc company or Oc Headquarters (Oc-Technologies B.V.) in Venlo, the Netherlands.
1

For power consumption data: see Product Safety Data Sheet in this appendix.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

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Notation conventions
There are a number of notation conventions used in this manual. This consistent style enables you to quickly become conversant with the use of this manual and consequently the Oc 9400.
Description Each section or subsection contains a description of the feature or

operation identified in the title. It might also include possible applications, as well as any guidelines that you should bear in mind.
Procedures A description is followed by a procedure. A procedure always

begins with a phrase which briefly describes the procedure, followed by a series of numbered steps that take you, step by step, through all phases of performing the operation.
Figures and tables Figures and tables are titled and numbered sequentially throughout this manual. Figures include pictures of product components, screendumps, examples, and diagrams of concepts discussed in the description. Attention getters There are several types of information to which we draw your attention. This information is classified as follows: Note: In a Note, information is given about matters which ensure the proper

functioning of the machine or application, but useful advice concerning its operation may also be given.
Attention: The information that follows Attention is given to prevent something (your copy or original, the copier or printer, data files etc.) being damaged.

Caution: The information that follows Caution is given to prevent you

suffering personal injury.

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Readers comment sheet

Have you found this manual to be accurate? t Yes t No Could you operate the product after reading this manual? t Yes t No Does this manual provide enough background information? t Yes t No Is the format of this manual convenient in size, readability and arrangement (page layout, chapter order, etc.)? t Yes t No Could you find the information you were looking for? t Always t Most of the times t Sometimes t Not at all What did you use to find the required information? t Table of contents t Index Are you satisfied with this manual? t Yes t No Thank you for evaluating this manual. If you have other comments or concerns, please explain or suggest improvements overleaf or on a separate sheet.

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Date:

This readers comment sheet is completed by: (If you prefer to remain unknown, please do fill in your occupation)
Name: Occupation: Company: Phone: Address: City: Country:

Please return this sheet to: Oc-Technologies B.V. For the attention of ITC User Documentation. P.O. Box 101, 5900 MA Venlo The Netherlands

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Addresses of local Oc organisations

Oc-Australia Ltd. P.O.Box 363 Ferntree Gully MDC VIC 3165 Australia Oc-sterreich GmbH Postfach 95 1233 Vienna Austria Oc-Belgium N.V./S.A. Avenue J.Bordetlaan 32 1140 Brussels Belgium Oc-Brasil Comrcio e Industria Ltda. Caixa Postal 3187 01060-970 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil Oc-Canada Inc. 525, Logan Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4K 3B3 Canada Oc Office Equipment (Beijing) Co Ltd. Xu Mu Cheng Chaoyang District Beijing 100028 China Oc-esk republika s.r.o. Hanusova 18 14021 Praha 4 Pankrc, Czech Republic

Oc-Danmark A.S. Kornmarksvej 6 DK 2605 Brndby Denmark Oc-France S.A. 32, Avenue du Pav Neuf, 93161 Noisy-le-grand, Cedex France Oc-Deutschland GmbH Postfach 101454 4330 Mlheim an der Ruhr (13) Deutschland Oc (Hong Kong China) Ltd. 12/F 1202 The Lee Gardens 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay Hong Kong Oc-Hungria Kft. P.O.B. 237 1241 Budapest Hungary Oc-Italia S.p.A. Strada Padana Superiore 2/B 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI) Italia Oc Systems (Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.) #3.01, Level 3, Wisma Academy Lot 4A, Jalan 19/1 46300 Petalig Jaya Malaysia

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Oc-Nederland B.V. P.O.Box 800 5201 AV s-Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Oc Norge A/S Postboks 53, Grefsen 0409 Oslo 4 Norway Oc-Poland Ltd. ul. Lopusznska 53 02-0232 Warszawa Poland Oc-Lima Mayer S.A. Av. Jos Gomes Ferreira, 11 Ed. Atlas II Miraflores 1495 Algs Portugal Oc (Far East) Pte. Ltd./ Oc (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., #03-00 Wisma Gulab 190 MacPherson Road Singapore 348548 Oc Espaa SA Business Park MAS BLAU C/Osona 2, 2-3a Planta 08820 El Prat del Llobregat (Barcelona) Spain Oc-Svenska AB P.O.box 1231 S-164 28 Kista Sweden Oc-Schweiz AG Sgereistrasse 29 CH8152 Glattbrugg Switzerland

Oc (Taiwan) Ltd. No. 99-24 Nan Kang Road Sec.2 Taipeh, Taiwan Taiwan, RO Oc (Thailand) Ltd. 16th Floor, B.B. Building 54 Asoke Road, Sukhumvit 21 Bangkok 10110 Thailand Oc-U.K.Ltd. Langston Road Loughton, Essex IG10 3SL United Kingdom Oc-USA Inc. 5450 North Cumberland Av. Chicago, Ill. 60656 U.S.A.

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Index
A
auto roll selection 45, 46 automatic language sensing 79 automatic roll switch 47 autoposition 106

compatability 89 double synchronization 94 dump configuration 112

E
end of message 93 end of plot time out 102 end of print 102 ethernet interface 10

B
baud rate 25 bitmap buffer 32 bits combination 25

F
feeding the original 53 flush media saver 107 framing 26 full menus 117

C
calcomp 91 centronics port 23 centronics protocol 132 checksum 91 cleaner a 128 cleaning glass platen 127 pressure plate 127 compact output stacker 10, 130 connector centronics 134, 135 scsi 137 serial 136 copy process start 53 cut method programming 67 cutting paper 40

G
glass platen 127

H
handshake protocol 24 high capacity deliver tray 10

I
image logic technology 52 input buffer 31 inter character delay 28 interfaces 132

D
demo print 69 designjet

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L
language recognition 80 leading edge 68 programming 69 load print material 36 locked menu 117

M
media saver 103 media saver plot size 108 media saver time out 107 menu levels 117 merge mode calcomp 93 hp-gl 86 hp-gl/2 89

N
nesting 103

O
on/off switch printer 18 on/off switch scanner 18 operating panel 16 operating panel printer 11 operating panel scanner 15 origin 91 original guide 53

calcomp 92 hp-gl/2 88 oc 84 pen settings 77 plot center 68 port configuration centronics 134 serial 136 port type 27 poster mode 64, 111 postscript data format selection 98 manual data format selection 98 page layout 99 page size 99 postscript level 2 10 postscript option 98 pressure plate 127 print material 36 print origin calcomp 91 hp-gl 85 hp-gl/2 87 oc 82 print settings 76 printmaterial 140 problems 120 product specifications 130 program auto switch 47 automatic roll selection 46 default paper feed 46 media type 46 media width 46

R P
page advance hp-gl 86 hp-gl/2 87 paper formats 140 paper jam 122 parity 26 pen priority refill toner 48 rendering 76 replot 109 rewind 54 rotation 113

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S
safety data sheets 147 safety information 146 scaling 113 scan to file 72 scanner feed table 53 scsi connector 137 scsi port 29 serial connector 136 serial port 24 serial protocols 132 short menus 117 standard cut 52, 67, 68 standard cut mode 17 step size 96 calcomp 96 oc 83 stop bits 26 switching off copier 18 printer 19 switching on copier 18 printer 19 synchro cut 52, 67, 68 synchro cut mode 17 synchronization code 94

T
top cover 126, 127 trailing edge 68 programming 69 transmission speed 23 turnaround delay 27

U
upload 72

W
waste toner bag 50

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