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Oce 9300 User Manual

Oce 9300
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Océ 9300
User Manual

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Oce 9300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Warm-up timeLess than 5 minutes
Print Resolution600 x 600 dpi
ConnectivityEthernet
Operating SystemsWindows
Media TypesVellum

Summary

Getting Started

The Océ 9300 Printer

Describes the Océ 9300 as a wide-format printing system with key features.

Printer Operating Panel

Explains the printer's operating panel, including buttons and display.

Control Panel Buttons

Details the functions of the printer's control panel buttons.

Display Messages

Explains the two-line LCD display and its status, warning, and error messages.

Powering the Printer On and Off

Provides instructions for powering the printer on and off safely.

Installing the Printer

Connecting to Host Environment

Steps for connecting the printer to a host system via various interfaces.

Centronics Interface Setup

Configuration details for the Centronics parallel interface.

Serial Port Configuration

Configuration details for serial port connections and handshake protocols.

Serial Baud Rates

Setting the transmission speed for serial communication.

Serial Bits Combination

Configuring the number of data bits per byte for serial transmission.

Serial Parity and Stop Bits

Setting parity and stop bits for serial data transfer.

Serial Port Type Selection

Configuring the serial port type (DTE/DCE).

Turnaround Delay Setting

Setting delays for serial communication turnaround.

Inter-character Delay

Setting delays between serial characters.

Printer Memory Configuration

Configuring printer memory partitions like input and bitmap buffers.

Input Buffer Settings

Setting the size of the print spool input buffer.

Bitmap Buffer Settings

Defining the RAM percentage for the bitmap partition.

Loading Media and Toner

Inserting New Print Media Roll

Step-by-step guide to loading a new print media roll.

Automatic Roll Switching

How the printer automatically switches between media rolls.

Reloading Print Media Rolls

Instructions for reloading print media rolls into the printer.

Cutting Media for Straight Edge

Procedure to cut paper for a straight leading edge.

Printing with Manual Feed

How to print using the manual feed option.

Programming Media Settings

Setting media width, type, and feed preferences.

Refilling Toner

Instructions for refilling the toner cartridge.

Printing Files

Data Flow and File Printing

Overview of connecting the printer to a host and printing data files.

Océ Application Software

Information on available Océ applications like Plot Director.

Océ Printer Drivers

Details about Océ drivers for various CAD software.

Cut Method Settings

Setting the print cut method (standard or synchro).

Plot Center Functionality

Enabling or disabling centering of the plot on the paper.

Leading and Trailing Edge

Setting white strips at the start or end of the image.

Demo Plot Generation

Generating a demo plot to verify printer function.

Cancelling a Print Job

How to cancel a plot before it starts printing.

Customizing Defaults

Defining Pen Settings

Customizing pen width and pattern for vector languages.

Defining Language Settings

Configuring settings for various data formats like PostScript, HP-GL.

Automatic Language Sensing

Enabling the printer to automatically detect file data formats.

Data Format Recognition

Optimizing printer language recognition by enabling/disabling formats.

Manual Data Format Selection

Manually selecting data formats when ALS is inactive.

Océ Languages (VDF/BGL) Settings

Specific settings for Océ's VDF/BGL languages.

Océ Print Origin

Setting the starting point for printing on the paper.

Océ Step Size

Defining step sizes for precise scaling in drawings.

Océ Pen Priority

Defining which pen parameters (file or setup) take priority.

HP-GL Settings

Settings specific to HP-GL file types.

HP-GL Print Origin

Setting the print origin for HP-GL files.

HP-GL Page Advance

Interpreting the SP0 command in HP-GL for page advance.

HP-GL Merge Mode

Determining how intersecting colors are handled in plots.

HP-GL/2 Settings

Settings specific to HP-GL/2 file types.

HP-GL/2 Print Origin

Setting the print origin for HP-GL/2 files.

HP-GL/2 Page Advance

Interpreting the SP0 command in HP-GL/2 for page advance.

HP-GL/2 Pen Priority

Defining pen parameter priority for HP-GL/2.

Designjet Compatibility Settings

Settings for emulating Designjet printers.

Designjet Merge Mode

Handling color intersections for Designjet compatibility.

Line Attribute Settings

Determining whether vector ends are rounded or sharp.

HP-RTL Format Information

Information about the HP-RTL format.

CalComp Graphics Language

Settings specific to the CalComp graphics language.

CalComp Print Origin

Setting the print origin for CalComp files.

CalComp Checksum Parameter

Configuring the checksum parameter for CalComp format.

CalComp Pen Priority

Defining pen parameter priority for CalComp.

CalComp Merge Mode

Handling color intersections for CalComp.

CalComp End of Message Parameter

Setting the End of Message (EOM) parameter for CalComp.

CalComp Synchronization Code

Setting the synchronization code for CalComp.

CalComp Double Synchronization

Setting double synchronization for CalComp.

CalComp Step Size

Setting step sizes for CalComp format.

Raster Formats Overview

Information on supported raster data formats like CALS, TIFF.

CALS Raster Format

Details on CALS raster format support.

NIRS Raster Format

Details on NIRS raster format.

TIFF Raster Format

Details on TIFF raster format support.

C4 (EDMICS) Raster Format

Details on C4 (EDMICS) raster format.

PostScript Level 2 Option

Option for printing PostScript level 2 files.

PostScript Data Format Selection

Automatic recognition of PostScript language data.

Manual PostScript Data Format

Manually setting PostScript data format.

PostScript Page Layout

Setting page orientation (landscape/portrait) for PostScript.

Default PostScript Page Size

Specifying default paper dimensions for PostScript.

Advanced Menu Functions

Introduction to Advanced Functions

Overview of advanced printer menu functions.

End of Plot Time Out

Setting the delay for considering a plot finished without an end instruction.

Selecting the Media Saver

Options for optimizing media usage: Nesting and Autoposition.

Nesting Prints

Storing prints in queues to optimize media usage.

Autoposition Functionality

Shifting print data to utilize media space efficiently.

Media Saver Time-Out

Setting a time-out for printing queued media saver contents.

Flush Media Saver

Immediately printing files held in the media saver memory.

Media Saver Plot Size Options

Options for scaling prints within the media saver.

Replot Function

Enabling the function to make extra copies from the operating panel.

Setting Number of Copies

Printing multiple copies of stored files when replotting is enabled.

Quality Setup Options

Includes Poster mode, Rendering, and Image type settings for print quality.

Poster Mode

Useful for prints with large black areas.

Rendering Function

Changing pen patterns to gray-shaded patterns.

Image Type Settings

Optimizing quality for scaling raster files (CAD/PHOTO).

Transformation Functions

Changing image position via rotation and scaling.

Print Rotation

Setting the degree of rotation for a print.

Print Scaling

Setting X and Y scale values for vector languages.

Autoscaling Functionality

Applying formats and scaling to documents automatically.

Password Protection

Setting menu access levels for security.

Dump Configuration

Obtaining a list of current print settings on paper.

Service Menu

Menu for Océ service technicians only.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Overview

Documenting and solving printer problems.

Printer Warnings

Explains warnings that appear on the display and their meaning.

Operator Recoverable Errors

Errors requiring user intervention to resolve.

Clearing Paper Jams

Step-by-step instructions for clearing paper jams.

Machine Recoverable Errors

Errors indicated by 4-digit codes, requiring operator action.

Appendix A: Overview and Tables

Product Specifications

Technical specifications for the Océ 9300 printer.

Printer Interfaces

Information on various printer interface protocols.

Centronics Protocol Details

Details on Centronics interface hardware handshaking.

Serial Protocol Handshaking

Types of handshaking for serial communication.

Ethernet Protocol

Information on connecting via Ethernet interface.

Centronics Port Pin Configuration

Pin assignments for the Centronics parallel port.

Serial Port Pin Configuration

Pin assignments for the serial port.

Supported Print Media

Lists supported ISO, ANSI, and ARCH paper sizes.

Overview of Copy Materials

Recommended print materials and their properties.

Appendix B: Hardware and Operating Panel

Printer Hardware Components

Diagram and labels for the Océ 9300 printer's main components.

Operating Panel Layout

Identifies components and functions of the printer's operating panel.

Appendix C: Safety Information

Instructions for Safe Use

Essential safety rules for operating Océ machines and materials.

Safety Data Sheet Disclaimer

Disclaimer for safety data sheets provided in the manual.

Océ 9300 Printer Safety Data Sheet

Product safety data sheet with specifications and warnings.

Appendix D: Miscellaneous

How to Read This Manual

Guide to understanding the manual's structure and conventions.

User Survey

Questionnaire for user feedback on the manual.

Addresses of Local Océ Organizations

Contact information for Océ offices worldwide.

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