Tcs400 User Guide 2012 05 en.gb

Oc TCS400

User Manual

Oc User Manual

Copyright

2012, OcAll rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmittedin any form or by any means without written permission from Oc.

Oc makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifi-cally disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.Further, Oc reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from timeto time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision orchanges.

Edition: 2012-05

Trademarks

List of trademarks

TrademarksProducts in this manual are referred to by their trade names. In most, if not all cases,these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectivecompanies.

This manual contains the following safety information. Appendix B lists instructions for safe use.

You are advised to read this information before you start to actually use the system.Technical safety information such as safety data sheets can also be found in this ap-pendix.

Where applicable, cautions and attentions are used throughout this guide to point outsafety precautions to be taken. (See Notation conventions on page 16).

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Contents

Chapter 1Preface...............................................................................................................11

Notes for the reader.................................................................................12

Chapter 2Introduction.......................................................................................................15

Notation conventions...............................................................................16The documentation set ...........................................................................18The Oc TCS400 users.............................................................................20

Chapter 3Get to know the Oc TCS400..........................................................................23

The Oc TCS400 multifunctional colour system...................................24The Oc TCS400 printer...........................................................................26The printer operator panel......................................................................32The on-line mode and the off-line mode................................................35The Oc TCS400 scanner.........................................................................38The scanner operator panel....................................................................39The Oc Power Logic controller...........................................................43

Chapter 4Get started.........................................................................................................45

Introduction...............................................................................................46Turn on and off the Oc TCS400.............................................................47

Turn on and off the Oc TCS400.......................................................47Energy save modes............................................................................50

Prepare the Oc TCS400 for use.............................................................52Change the display language of the Oc TCS400............................52Configure the network settings of the Oc TCS400.........................55Narrow format support......................................................................59

Chapter 5Send print jobs to the Oc TCS400.................................................................61

Introduction to how to send print jobs to the Oc TCS400..................62Important points for the sending of print jobs......................................63Send print jobs to the Oc TCS400 from your software environment.64

Use the printer drivers to send jobs to the Oc TCS400.................64Use Oc Print Exec workgroup to send jobs to the Oc TCS400.65Use FTP to send jobs to the Oc TCS400.........................................66

Chapter 6Make copy jobs on the Oc TCS400................................................................67

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Introduction to how to do copy jobs on the Oc TCS400.....................68Introduction to how to manage your jobs.............................................69Use the Oc TCS400 scanner to do copy jobs.......................................70

Define the copy settings on the scanner operator panel ...............70Create and start a copy job................................................................73

Important copy settings...........................................................................75Define the size of the originals..........................................................75Define the area selection...................................................................77Define the output settings.................................................................79Define the scale settings ...................................................................81Define the position of the image on the output...............................82The settings that control the image quality ....................................84

Chapter 7Scan to file on the Oc TCS400.......................................................................85

Introduction to how to scan to file on the Oc TCS400........................86Use the Oc TCS400 scanner to scan to file..........................................87

The scan-to-file settings on the scanner operator panel ................87Define the scan-to-file settings on the scanner operator panel .....90Create and start a scan-to-file job.....................................................91Retrieve the scanned files from the controller.................................93

Important scan-to-file settings................................................................94Define the size of the originals..........................................................94The settings that control the file size and the image quality..........95File formats for scan to file................................................................99Define the scale settings..................................................................101

Chapter 8Use Oc Scan Manager for your scan-to-file jobs.......................................103

Introduction to the Oc Power Logic controller: Oc Scan Manager.104Overview of the Oc Scan Manager.....................................................105Use the Oc Scan Manager...................................................................109

Create destinations...........................................................................109Manage destinations........................................................................113Define a file name.............................................................................115Manage the scanned files................................................................116Oc View Station LT.........................................................................119

Introduction to Oc View Station LT.........................................119Overview of Oc View Station LT..............................................120

Chapter 9Ensure the best quality output......................................................................125

Introduction to how to ensure the best quality output.......................126Output modes.........................................................................................128

Introduction to the output modes...................................................128Output quality and print speed.......................................................131

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Recommended media types and quality modes...........................134Check the quality of the printed output ...............................................142

Quality check print............................................................................142Tone scale area check......................................................................144Demo print........................................................................................145

Methods to optimise the output quality...............................................147Optimise the output quality on the printer ....................................147Use the Optimise print quality wizard............................................151Optimise the output quality from the scanner...............................154Calibrate the scanner.......................................................................156Update the IT8 file for scanner calibration.....................................159

Chapter 10Manage jobs on the Oc TCS400..................................................................161

Introduction to how to manage your jobs...........................................162Delete or stop jobs.................................................................................163

Delete or stop an active job on the printer.....................................163Delete or stop a job on the scanner................................................166

Handle the originals on the scanner ....................................................167Feed the original...............................................................................167Original release mode......................................................................168Copy on thick originals....................................................................169

Handle the media on the printer...........................................................173Cut the output and clean cut a roll of media..................................173Change the type of media defined on the printer..........................176Define the correct media for your jobs...........................................185

Drying times...........................................................................................187Typical drying times.........................................................................187Change the default drying time.......................................................189

Continuous printing...............................................................................190Fallback mode...................................................................................190Set up unattended / overnight printing..........................................191

Finishing..................................................................................................193The optional copy receiving rack....................................................193

Chapter 11Maintenance....................................................................................................197

Introduction to maintenance.................................................................198Maintenance activities for the printer...................................................199

Replace the ink tanks........................................................................199Replace a defective printhead.........................................................203Replace the maintenance cassette..................................................208

Maintenance activities for the scanner.................................................212Clean the scan area..........................................................................212

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Error handling.................................................................................................217Introduction to error handling...............................................................218Introduction to how to do copy jobs on the Oc TCS400...................219Clear the errors on the printer...............................................................220

Remove jammed media...................................................................220System errors and permanent errors.............................................222Miscellaneous errors........................................................................223

Clear the errors on the scanner.............................................................227Remove a jammed original.............................................................227System errors and permanent errors.............................................228Miscellaneous errors........................................................................229Correct smartcard errors..................................................................231

Chapter 13Oc Power Logic controller: Oc Settings Editor.....................................233

Introduction to the Oce Power LogicR controller: Oce Settings Editor.234Overview of the Oc Settings Editor....................................................236

Start the Oc Power Logic controller applications......................236Overview of the Oc Settings Editor...............................................237

Use the Oc Settings Editor..................................................................242Define the settings in the Oc Settings Editor...............................242Save, load and print the settings....................................................243

Chapter 14Oc Power Logic controller: Oc System Control Panel..........................245

Introduction to the Oce Power LogicR controller: Oce System ControlPanel........................................................................................................246Overview of the Oc System Control Panel.........................................247

Overview of the Oc System Control Panel...................................247Icons..................................................................................................250

Chapter 15Oc Power Logic controller: Oc Queue Manager....................................251

Introduction to the Oce Power LogicR controller: Oce Queue Manag-er..............................................................................................................252Overview of the Oc Queue Manager..................................................254

Overview of the Oc Queue Manager............................................254Icons..................................................................................................258

Use the Oc Queue Manager................................................................259User operations in the Oc Queue Manager..................................259

Chapter 16Oc Power Logic controller: Oc Remote Logic.....................................263

Introduction to Oc Remote Logic.....................................................264Install and start Oc Remote Logic....................................................265

Install Oc Remote Logic on your system...................................265

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Start the applications with Oc Remote Logic.............................268Connect to the controller.................................................................271

Use Oc Remote Logic........................................................................273Automatic logon...............................................................................273Change the 'Password'....................................................................274Log on to the controller applications..............................................275

Chapter 17Oc Account Centre........................................................................................277

Introduction.............................................................................................278An overview of Oc Account Centre...............................................278Introduction to the Oce Power LogicR controller: Oce System ControlPanel..................................................................................................280

Oc Account Logic.................................................................................281Introduction to Oc Account logic..................................................281Summary of Oc Account Logic.....................................................282Oc Power Logic controller setup.................................................283

Oc Account Console.............................................................................285Introduction to Oc Account Console.............................................285Summary of Oc Account Console.................................................286

Chapter 18Manage your licenses with Oc License Logic............................................287

About Oc License Logic.......................................................................288The basic concept of Oc License Logic...............................................289

The possibilities of Oc License Logic............................................289The basic workflow of license activation........................................290The structure of license files and licenses......................................291

Use Oc License Logic...........................................................................293Log on to Oc License Logic............................................................293View the current active licenses......................................................295Get the host id of the Oc system...................................................297Save the current active licenses......................................................298Perform a license activation job......................................................299

Appendix ASystem specifications.....................................................................................301

Specifications Oc TCS400 printer ......................................................302Specifications Oc TCS400 scanner ....................................................304Supported media types and sizes.........................................................306Specifications Oc Power Logic controller.........................................308Specifications Oc Scan Logic...........................................................310Specifications drivers and job submission software..........................312

Appendix BSafety information..........................................................................................313

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Instructions for safe use........................................................................314Safety data sheets..................................................................................316EPA Energy Star..................................................................................319

Appendix CMiscellaneous..................................................................................................321

Reader's comment sheet ......................................................................322Online support for your product...........................................................324

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Chapter 1Preface

Notes for the reader

Introduction

This manual helps you to use the Oc TCS400. The manual contains a description ofthe product and guidelines to use and operate the Oc TCS400.

Definition

Attention Getters

Parts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following: Additional general information, for example information that is useful when you

perform a task. Information to prevent personal injuries or property damage.

Note, Attention and Caution

The words Note, Attention and Caution draw your attention to important information.

Overview of the attention getters#

IndicatesIconWord

Tips or additional information about the correct useof the product.

Note

Information to prevent property damage, for exampledamage to the product, documents or files.

Attention

Information to prevent personal injuries.The Caution indication has several icons that warnagainst various hazards. The icons are shown below.

Caution

General hazardCaution

Hot surfaceCaution

Electric shockCaution

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IndicatesIconWord

Moving partsCaution

Laser beamCaution

The use of heat-resistant gloves is mandatory when youcarry out the actions concerned.

Safety information

Before using this Oc product, make sure that you read and understand the safety infor-mation which is part of the user documentation. You can download the safety informationvia http://global.oce.com/support/ or, if applicable, find it on the user documentationCD/DVD that is delivered together with the machine or obtain the safety informationfrom your local Oc representative. To avoid potential hazards, maintenance is strictlypreserved to properly qualified and trained service technicians.

Sustainability information

Oc is focused on creating value for all stakeholders by realising profitable, sustainablegrowth. The Oc strategy is aimed at optimising business processes, strengthening itsproduct portfolio and boosting distribution power. Sustainability underpins these strategicaims. A strong performance in sustainability contributes to operational efficiency as wellas generating stronger product propositions and a more powerful market image. It is nocoincidence that Oc embraced sustainability as part of its core proposition decades ago.You can find more information about the sustainability policy of Oc via www.sustain-ability.oce.com.

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Chapter 1 - Preface14


Chapter 2Introduction

Notation conventions

Introduction

There are a number of notation conventions used in this manual. This consistent styleenables you to quickly become conversant with the use of this manual and consequentlythe Oc TCS400.

Attention gettersThere are several types of information to which we draw your attention. This informationis classified as follows.

Definition

Note:In a Note, information is given about matters which ensure the proper functioning ofthe 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 ororiginal, the copier or printer, data files etc.) being damaged.

Caution:The information that follows Caution is given to prevent you suffering personal injury.

Description

Each section or subsection contains a description of the feature or operation identifiedin the title. It might also include possible applications, as well as any guidelines that youshould bear in mind.

Procedures

A description is followed by a procedure. A procedure always begins with a phrase whichbriefly describes the procedure, followed by a series of numbered steps that take you, stepby step, through all phases of performing the operation.

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Figures and tables

Figures and tables are titled and numbered sequentially throughout this manual. Figuresinclude pictures of product components, screendumps, examples, and diagrams of conceptsdiscussed in the description.

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The documentation set

Introduction

This user manual describes how to operate the Oc TCS400 and helps you to make op-timal use of the Oc TCS400. This user manual is intended for common users, key oper-ators, system administrators and repro operators. on page 20

The complete documentation set of the Oc TCS400 includes the following. The Oc TCS400 user manual The Oc Power Logic controller connectivity manual The self-support guide On-line help files in the Oc Power Logic applications An additional context-sensitive, abridged version of the on-line help in the Oc Settings

Editor The documentation for the drivers and the job submission software.

The user manual

The user manual is supplied with the Oc TCS400, as a PDF file in 16 languages on theCD-ROM.You can also contact your local Oc organisation for the latest version of the user manual.

The connectivity manual

The connectivity manual is supplied as a PDF on a separate CD-ROM (English only).

The connectivity manual describes how to install your TDS/TCS system in your networkenvironment.

The self support guide

The self support guide is supplied as a booklet in 18 languages. The self-support guidehas 2 chapters. The first chapter contains tips to help you find the solutions to the ques-tions that can occur when you use the system. The second chapter contains the safetyinformation that you can also find in appendix B of this manual. Instructions for safe useon page 314



On-line help files in the Oc Power Logic applications

The on-line help files in the Oc Power Logic applications include detailed descriptionsof all functional aspects of the applications.

The on-line help files in the Oc Power Logic applications are supplied in all the sup-ported languages.The generic help describes how to connect to a controller from a remote location.

The Oc Settings Editor includes an additional context-sensitive concise help besides thetraditional on-line help in the help menu. This concise help text is displayed when youselect a setting. This concise help is an abridged version of the on-line help in the helpmenu.

The documentation for the drivers and the job submission software

The documentation set for the drivers and the job submission software includes the fol-lowing.

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An installation guide to help you to install thedriver

An on-line help, with detailed descriptions ofall functional aspects.

Windows Printer Driver

A getting started manual, to help you to installand configure the driver


Oc Postscript 3 driver

An installation guide, to help you to install thedriver.


Oc ADI/HDI driver

On-line help files, with detailed descriptions of allfunctional aspects.

Oc Print Exec job submissionsoftware.



The Oc TCS400 users

Introduction

The Oc TCS400 has the following types of users. Common user Repro operator Key operator System administrator.

Common user

The common user is a person who uses the system for print jobs, copy jobs or scan to filejobs. The common user has no permissions to change the system settings. The Oc

Power Logic controller software does not authenticate the common user. Therefore, thecommon user is referred to as an anonymous user. In order to be consistent with the Oc

Power Logic controller software, in this manual the common user is referred to as ananonymous user.

Repro operator

The repro operator is responsible for the daily use of the Oc TCS400 in a central reprodepartment. The repro operator has no permissions to change the settings in the OcSettings Editor. In the Oc Queue Manager, the repro operator has the same permissionsas the key operator. In the Oc Scan Manager the repro operator can delete destinationsand files.

Key operator

The key operator is responsible for the user maintenance and the system settings of theOc TCS400.The key operator has the permission to define the key operator settings in the Oc SettingsEditor.

The key operator has full permission in the Oc Queue Manager, the Oc System ControlPanel, and the Oc Scan Manager.

System administrator

The system administrator is responsible for installing and configuring the Oc TCS400in the network environment.


The Oc TCS400 users

The system administrator the permission to define the system administrator settings inthe Oce Settings Editor.The system administrator can update the IT8 data file for scanner calibration.


The Oc TCS400 users


The Oc TCS400 users

Chapter 3Get to know the OcTCS400

The Oc TCS400 multifunctional colour system

Introduction

The Oc TCS400 is a modular wide-format colour system.The Oc TCS400 offers a wide range of print, copy, and scan-to-file functionality. TheOc TCS400 uses the CMYK colour model. The printer contains printheads for cyan,magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) and is based on thermal inkjet technology.

The Oc TCS400 consists of the following modules. The printer The scanner The Oc Power Logic Controller.

The modular construction of the Oc TCS400 allows you to create a customised config-

uration. The Oc Power Logic Controller is required for all configurations.

The Oc TCS400 main components

When you have a configuration without a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse directly

connected to the controller, you can place the Oc Power Logic controller inside thecontroller cabinet of the printer.When you have a configuration with a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse directly connected

to the controller, you cannot place the Oc Power Logic controller inside the controllercabinet of the printer.

You can always place the Oc Power Logic controller inside a separate controller cabinet.

The following figure shows a Oc TCS400 with a complete configuration.

[10] The Oc TCS400 multifunctional colour system

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1. The printer

2. The Oc Power Logic controller inside a separate controller cabinet with a monitor,a keyboard and a mouse directly connected to the controller

3. The scanner.

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The Oc TCS400 printer

Introduction

The printer is a 36 inch colour printer with a true resolution of 600 dpi. The Oc TCS400is available with 1, 2, or 3 media rolls. As a finishing option an movable receiving tray isavailable. When you have the 3 roll version of the printer, the movable receiving tray isrequired.

Illustration

[11] The media input side of the printer (2 roll version)



[12] The output side of the printer (2 roll version)

[13] The main components of the printer (2 roll version)

The main components of the Oc TCS400 printer#

Printer operator panel1.



Carriage with the printheads2.

Media rolls3.

Integrated receiving tray4.

Ink tanks5.

The door to the integtrated Oc Power Logic controller cabinet6.

The door to the maintenance cassette7.

Note:The copy receiving rack is an optional feature. The copy receiving rack is required forthe 3 roll version)

A close up view of the main components.#

Printer operatorpanel



Carriage withthe printheads

Media rolls (2roll version)



Ink tanks

The integratedOc Power Log-

ic controllercabinet



The mainte-nance cassette



The printer operator panel

Introduction

This section describes the parts and the functions of the printer operator panel. You canturn the printer operator panel for easy vision from both sides of the printer.

Use the printer operator panel to view system information on the on-line screen and todo actions on the off-line screen.

The main components of the printer operator panel are the following.

[20] The main components of the printer operator panel

1. The upper softkeys2. The red attention LEDs3. The screen4. The on-line / off-line key with green LED5. The stop key6. The lower softkeys.



The screen

The screen of the printer operator panel displays different types of information. The typeof information depends on the mode of the system.When the printer is in the on-line mode, the screen displays general system informationand job information.When the printer is in the off-line mode, the screen displays various wizards for user action.

The keys

The printer operator panel contains the following keys.

The keys#

FunctionKey

An on-line / off-line key.

Use the stop key to delete or to stop a job Delete or stop an activejob on the printer on page 163.

A stop key.

The function of a softkey depends on the mode of the printeroperator panel. on page 35Use the upper softkeys to do the following Scroll through the information tabs on the on-line screen Scroll through the wizard cards on the off-line screen Step through the wizards on the off-line screen.

Two upper soft-keys.

The function of a softkey depends on the mode of the printeroperator panel. on page 35Use the lower softkeys to do the following Select fields on the on-line screen select the wizards on the off-line screen Select options in the wizards on the off-line screen.

Two lower soft-keys.

Use the on-line / off-line key to switch between the on-linemode and the off-line mode on the screen. When you press theon-line / off-line key while the printer is active, the printer fin-ishes the print. Then the printer goes off-line. The next sectioncontains more information about the on-line mode and the off-line mode The on-line mode and the off-line mode on page 35.

On-line / off-linekey.



Red attention LEDs

When operator action is required, the red error LEDs illuminate and you will hear anaudio signal.

The printer has the following types of signals.

Types of signals on the printer#

IndicationType of signal

A short interrupted audio signal. The red LEDs flash two times.An attention signal

A short interrupted audio signal. The red LEDs remain illumi-nated

A warning signal.

A long, uninterrupted audio signal. The LEDs flash continuous-ly.

An error signal.

Note:Chapter 8 Error handling describes how to correct possible errors.



The on-line mode and the off-line mode

Introduction

Use the on-line / off-line key to switch between the on-line mode and the off-line modeon the screen of the printer operator panel. When you press the on-line / off-line keywhile the printer is active, the printer finishes the print. Then the printer goes off-line.

The on-line mode

When the printer is in the on-line mode, the green LED is on. The screen of the printeroperator panel displays the following 5 information cards.

On-line mode - Information cards#

Displayed informationInformation card

Job status Job name Progress indication Selected print mode.

Job information

The media types loaded on the system .Media information

The ink level of each ink tank. There are four indicationtypes. Percentage of ink in a tank (1% - 100%). 'Ink tank empty' (0%). The indication for the empty

tank blinks. The ink tank is not in place. The indication shows

a dashed rectangle. Possible obstruction of ink path. Miscellaneous errors

on page 223

Ink level information

The status of each printhead. There are two status types. All printheads OK Defective printheads

During the last check in the 'Optimise print quality'wizard, failed nozzles were detected. The printer cancontinue to print. Use the 'Optimise print quality'to check for failed nozzles and to recover the failednozzles. The last time the printheads were checkedis displayed on the lower left corner off the screen.Use the Optimise print quality wizard on page 151.

Printhead information



Displayed informationInformation card

Error messages and warnings about the maintenancecassette.

Make a demo print Change the language.

System information

Use the upper softkeys to scroll through the information tabs. The screen for each infor-mation card can contain the following parts.

The parts of the on-line screen#

FunctionPart

Use the upper softkeys to navigate through the informationcards. Press the keys to select the next tab or the previous tab.

Navigation

The tab contains an icon for an information card.Tab

The card is the centre area of the screen. The card shows thedetails of the selected information type.

Card

Note:The information on the on-line screen is also available in the Oc System Control Panel.

The off-line mode

Press the on-line / off-line key to enter the off-line mode. When the printer is in the off-line mode, the green LED is off. The printer operator panel displays a set of wizards. Awizard always requires a user action. When you initially enter the off-line mode, theprinter operator panel displays the wizards 1 and 2. The next time you enter the off-linemode, you return to the previous position.

Use the upper softkeys to scroll through the wizard cards. You can select the followingwizards.

'Feed & cut'Cut the output and clean cut a roll of media on page 173.

'Change media type' . Change the type of media defined on the printer on page 176

'Optimise print quality'Use the Optimise print quality wizard on page 151.

'Replace printhead'Replace a defective printhead on page 203.

'Replace cassette'Replace the maintenance cassette on page 208.

'Replace ink tank' . Replace the ink tanks on page 199



'Display counters'Select this wizard to check the amount of media and ink that is used since the system wasinstalled. Press the softkey for 'Finish' to return to the off-line screen.

'Configure system'Configure the network settings of the Oc TCS400 on page 55

'Language' (switch only).The screen of the off-line mode contains the following parts.

The parts of the off-line screen#

FunctionPart

The cards show the names and a graphical representation of thewizards.

Card

Use the upper softkeys to navigate through the cards andthrough the wizards. Use the lower softkeys to select a card oroptions within the wizards.

Navigation



The Oc TCS400 scanner

Introduction

The scanner is a 40 inch colour scanner with an optical resolution of 508 dpi.

The main components are described below.

Illustration

[21] Main components

The main components of the Oc TCS400 scanner#

ComponentNumber

Scanner operator panel1.

Top cover2.

Scanner feed table3.

Front compartiment4.

Integrated receiving tray (optional)5.


The Oc TCS400 scanner

The scanner operator panel

Introduction

This section describes the parts and the functions of the scanner operator panel.

Use the scanner operator panel for the following. Define the settings for the copy jobs Define the settings for the scan-to-file jobs Start the scanning Access to system settings Calibrate the scanner.

The main components of the scanner operator panel are the following.

[22] The main components of the scanner operator panel

1. The screen2. The upper softkeys3. The home key4. The release original key5. The start key6. The numeric display7. The numeric keys8. The lower softkeys9. The stop key

10. The correction key11. The arrow keys.



The screen

When you turn on the scanner, the screen displays the home screen. Use the upper softkeyto select either the copy settings or the scan-to-file settings.

When you select the copy settings, the screen displays the templates for the copy jobsdefined in the Oc Settings Editor. on page 70

When you select the the scan-to-file settings, the screen displays the templates for the thescan-to-file jobs defined in the Oc Settings Editor. on page 70

The templates contain default values defined in the Oc Settings Editor. When you selecta template, you are basically selecting a workflow pre-defined by the key operator. Thismeans that for most jobs you only need to select a template without having to define anysettings.

[23] The Home screen with the copy templates

The home screen also gives access to the system settings. Use the softkey above the 'System'card to access the following.

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FunctionComponent

The language settings include the first and the second languagedefined in the Oc Settings Editor.

The language set-tings.

The original handling settings include the original release modesand the auto feed settings.

The original han-dling settings.

When this setting is enabled , the scanner automatically correctsthe angle of a slightly skewed image. The 'Deskew' setting op-erates only when the 'Size' setting on the 'Original' card is setto 'Automatic'. Define the size of the originals on page 75 De-fine the size of the originals on page 94

'Deskew'.

Calibrate the scanner to optimise the output qualityThe scanner calibra-tion wizards.



[24] The System screen

When an error occurs on the scanner, the screen displays an error recovery screen. Theerror recovery screen fills the complete screen.

The upper left corner of the screen shows the system information. The system informationis not available in the following situationsDuring a wizard.The screen displays an error recovery screen.

The keys

The keys on the scanner operator panel have the following functions.

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FunctionComponent

Use the numeric keys to set numeric values. For example, thenumber of copies or the scaling factors.

The numeric keys.

Use the start key to start the original feed. When you scan a set,press the start key to close the set.

The start key.

Use the stop key to stop the scanner. When you make a directcopy, press the stop key to stop the printer.

The stop key.

Use the correction key to reset a setting to its default value.Press the correction key one time to reset a setting to its defaultvalue. Press the correction key two times to reset the numericdisplay to 1.

The correction key.

Use the home key to return to the home screen. When you arein an error recovery screen, you cannot use the home key toreturn to the home screen.

The home key.

Use the release original key to release the original from thescanner after it is scanned.

The release originalkey.

Use the upper softkeys to move through the cards.The upper softkeys.

Use the lower softkeys to define the job settings.The lower softkeys.



FunctionComponent

Use the arrow keys to define numeric settings.Use the upper and lower arrow keys to increase or decrease theactive value by 1. Use the left and right arrow keys to increaseor decrease the active value by 10. Hold down the arrow keys,to rapidly scroll through the values.When you define the scale values, use the left arrow key to movethrough the reduction steps defined in the Oc Settings Editor.Use the right arrow key to move through the enlargement stepsdefined in the Oc Settings Editor. Use the arrow keys to definethe settings in spin boxes.

The arrow keys.



The Oc Power Logic controller

Introduction

The Oc Power Logic controller is based on a PC platform running Windows XPembedded.

The Oc Power Logic controller is required for the following. Process the print jobs Define the default system settings Manage the job queue Manage the set memory Receive jobs over the network.

The location of the Oc Power Logic controller

You can place the Oc Power Logic controller in one of the following locations. Inside the controller cabinet of the Oc TCS400 printer When you have a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse connected to the Oc Power

Logic controller, the controller is always placed inside a separate controller cabinet. on page 24

The applications that run on the Oc Power Logic controllerOc applications that can run on the Oc Power Logic controller#

FunctionApplication

Display the status of the printer Display the media available on the system Display the ink level for each colour Display the status of the scanner Display the volume of set memory in use Print the configuration settings Print a demo print.

Oc System Control Panel



FunctionApplication

Change the default settings of the system. You need apassword to edit the settings of the Oc Settings Editor.There are two types of settings. Key operator settings (KO settings) System administrator settings (SA settings).

The key operator can define the key operator settings.The system administrator can define the system admin-istrator settings.The repro operator and the anonymous users can onlyview the settings.

Oc Settings Editor

Control and view the job queue Inspect the progress of a job Cancel jobs Delete jobs Pause and restart jobs Move jobs to the top Reprint multiple sets from the history queue. Print jobs from the inbox queue View the properties of jobs in the print queue, inbox

queue and history queue.

Oc Queue Manager

Create and manage the destinations for scan to file Define the file names Manage the files View the scanned files.

Oc Scan Manager

Create an exact record of the print, copy and scan-to-file volume for accounting purposes.

Oc Account Logic

Manage the licenses for the Oc sofware applicationsOc License Logic

Use Oc Remote Logic to access the Oc SystemControl Panel, the Oc Settings Editor, and the OcQueue Manager from a remote workstation.

Oc Remote Logic



Chapter 4Get started

Introduction

This chapter contains all the information you need to get started. You can learn moreabout the following.Turn on and off the Oc TCS400.The energy save modes.Change the display language.Configure the network settings.

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Introduction

Turn on and off the Oc TCS400


Introduction

The Oc Settings Editor application contains an important setting for the start up and

shut down of the printer and Oc Power Logic controller.

The path of the setting is the following. KO - System - Synchronise printer and Power Logic controller power on/off.

Depending on this setting, you can turn on and off the Oc TCS400 printer and the Oc

Power Logic controller together or separately.You can define if this setting is 'On' or 'Off'.

The following paragraphs describe how to turn on and off the Oc TCS400 when theabove setting is set to either 'On' or 'Off'.

The setting 'Synchronise printer and Power Logic controller power on/off 'does not workfor the scanner. You can only turn on and off the scanner separately.

The Oc TCS400 printer and Oc Power Logic controller have 2 energy save modesthat enable you to prevent unnecessary power consumption when the system remainsturned on in an idle state Energy save modes on page 50.

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Turn on the Oc Power Logic controller and the printer

[25] The On / off button of the printer

Note:An On / off button on the printer that flashes indicates that the main power was turnedoff.

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ActionSetting KO - System -Synchronise printer andPower Logic controllerpower on/off

Press the On / off button on the printer

The Oc Power Logic controller and the printer bothstart up.

Set to 'On'

1. Press the On / off button on the Oc Power Logic

controller.2. Press the On / off button on the printer.

Set to 'Off'.

Turn off the Oc Power Logic controller and the printer

There are 2 possibilities.



#ActionSetting KO - System -Synchronise printer andPower Logic controllerpower on/off

Press the On / off button on the printer, or From the 'System' menu in the Oc System Control

Panel, select 'Shut down'.

The Oc Power Logic controller and the printer bothshut down.

Set to 'On'

Press the On / off button on the printer. (Theprinter shuts down.)

Open the Oc System Control Panel application

on the Oc Power Logic controller. From the 'System' menu, select 'Shut down'. (The

Oc Power Logic controller shuts down.)

Set to 'Off'.

Note:The Oc Power Logic controller needs a few minutes to finish the shut down process.To turn off the main power, wait until the shut down process has finished.

Turn on and off the scanner#

ActionTurn thescanner

1. Press the switch at the rear of the scanner. The scanner starts initiali-sation.

Note:The scanner needs 5 minutes to warm up before you can scana job. The scanner needs 60 minutes to warm up for the bestquality output.

The scanner will only operate when the Oc Power Logic

controller is turned on.

On

Press the switch at the rear of the scanner. The scanner turns off.Off



Energy save modes

Introduction

The Oc TCS400 has 2 modes to prevent unnecessary power consumption. The energy save mode

The energy save mode functions only for the printer and Oc Power Logic controller. The sleep mode.

The energy save mode

The system uses less energy in the energy save mode than in the normal operating mode.

Both the printer and the Oc Power Logic controller remain turned on. By default, theenergy save mode is enabled in the Oc Settings Editor. Use the setting KO - System -Timers - Energy save mode in the Oc Settings Editor to define the delay in minutesbefore the Oc TCS400 enters the energy save mode.

When the Oc TCS400 is in the energy save mode, there are four ways to activate thesystem. You can eitherpress a key on the printer operator panel,send a job,press the retract button to retract a roll or,load a roll.

Note:The energy save mode complies with the EPA Energy Star sleep mode requirementsfor wide format printers. In Appendix B this mode is referred to as sleep mode.

The sleep mode

The power supply of the printer is turned off in the sleep mode. The exposure lamp onthe scanner turns off and the screen displays a sleep mode message. The Oc Power

Logic controller remains turned on.

The system uses less energy when in the sleep mode than in the energy save mode. Usethe setting KO - System - Timers - Sleep mode timer in the Oc Settings Editor todefine the delay in minutes before the Oc TCS400 enters the sleep mode.

There are two ways to activate the printer from the sleep mode. You can eithersend a job or,press the On / off button of the printer.


Energy save modes

The printer needs about 1 minute to wake up from the sleep mode. The green LED illu-minates. This indicates that the system wakes up. During the wake-up period, the screenremains blank.

Press any key on the scanner operator panel to activate the printer from the sleep mode.

The scanner needs 5 minutes to warm up before you can scan a job. The scanner needs60 minutes to warm up for the best quality output.


Energy save modes

Prepare the Oc TCS400 for use

Change the display language of the Oc TCS400

Introduction

You can change the display language for the following components. The controller applications The printer operator panel The scanner operator panel.

Change the language of the controller applicationsYou can change the display language of the controller applications (Oc Settings Editor,Oc System Control Panel, Oc Queue Manager). You can choose from 18 availablelanguages. Start the applications with Oc Remote Logic on page 268

If you have a keyboard, mouse and monitor with your Oc Power Logic controller, youcan access the controller applications local on the controller. When you do not have a

keyboard, mouse and monitor with your Oc Power Logic controller, you must use Oc

Remote Logic to connect to the controller applications.

Change the language of the operator panelsYou can change the language of the printer operator panel from the on-line screen andthe off-line screen. You can change the language of the scanner operator panel from thesystem screen. You can only toggle between two languages. Make sure that the first lan-guage and the second language are correctly defined in the Oc Settings Editor. You canchoose from 15 available languages.

Use the setting KO - System - Localisation - Display languages - First language todefine the default language.Use the setting KO - System - Localisation - Display languages - Second language todefine the alternative language.

Note:Only the first language and the second language defined in the Oc Settings Editor areavailable on the operator panels.

How to change the language of the controller applications

1. Open the 'View' menu.2. Select 'Language'.



When you connect to the controller from Oc Remote Logic, all languages are available.When you use the controller applications local on the controller, only the first languageand the second language defined in the Oc Settings Editor are available.

3. Select one of the languages.The screen language of the application changes to the selected language.

Note:When you connect to the controller from Oc Remote Logic and you change the displaylanguage, only the display language of the current application will change. When youuse the controller applications local on the controller and you change the display language,the display language of all applications will change.

How to change the language on the on-line screen of the printer operator panel

1. Use the upper softkeys to select the 'System' tab.2. Press the lower right softkey to change the language.

[26] Press the lower-right softkey to change the language

How to change the language on the off-line screen of the printer operator panel

1. Press the on-line / off-line key to set the printer off-line.2. Use the upper softkeys to scroll to the 'Language' card.

[27] The language card on the off-line screen

3. Press the softkey below the 'Language' card to change the language.



How to change the language on the scanner operator panel

1. On the home screen, press the upper right softkey for 'System' to enter the system screen.2. Press the softkey below the 'Language' card to change the language.

[28] The language card on the system screen

Note:When the first language and the second language defined in the Oc Settings Editor arethe same, the language card is not visible.



Configure the network settings of the Oc TCS400

Introduction

The system administrator is responsible for installing and configuring the Oc TCS400in the network environment. There are two ways to configure the network settings. From the printer operator panel

The off-line screen on the printer operator panel contains a wizard to configure thenetwork settings.

With the system administrator settings (SA settings) in the Oc Settings Editor.The Oc Settings Editor allows you to configure a large number of system settings.Only the system administrator is authorised to define the system setttings.

Actions in the Configure system wizard

You can perform the following actions in the 'Configure system' wizard. Enable DHCP for adapter 1, 2 or 3 Set the IP address for adapter 1, 2 or 3 Set the IP subnet mask for adapter 1, 2 or 3 Set the default gateway for adapter 1, 2 or 3 Configure the DNS settings for adapter 1, 2 or 3 Configure the primary and secondary WINS for adapter 1, 2 or 3 Clear the set memory. Miscellaneous errors on page 223.

Use this option for a damaged job that you cannot delete in the Oc Queue Manager.

The 'Configure system' wizard also contains installation settings and service settings. Apassword protects the installation settings and the service settings. Only Oc service engi-neers can access the installation settings and the service settings.

How to configure the system from the printer operator panel

1. Press the on-line / off-line key to set the printer off-line The on-line mode and the off-linemode on page 35.

2. Use the upper softkeys to scroll to the 'Configure system' card.



3. Press the softkey below the 'Configure system' card to enter the wizard.The screen displays the message 'Use this wizard to configure the system.'

4. Press the key for 'Next'.The screen displays the message 'Select item.'

5. Use the lower softkeys to select 'Network settings adapter [number]'.

6. Press the key for 'Next'.7. The screen displays the current settings for the selected adapter. The system indicates

which settings are received through DHCP with a round dot.Use the lower softkeys to scroll through the setttings. Press the key for 'Edit', to changethe network settings.

8. The screen displays 'Use DHCP server for adapter [number]?'. Use the lower softkeys toselect 'Yes' or 'No'.

Continue with step 9 when you select 'Yes'.Continue with step 10 when you select 'No'.Press the key for 'Undo', to cancel your settings.

9. After you select 'Yes', press the key for 'Next'.The wizard will lead you through a series of dialogues where you can enable DHCP ordefine the IP adresses for the following. The default gateway DNS WINS.

After you completed all dialogues, the screen shows an overview of all the network settings.Press the key for 'Apply' to confirm the settings and to exit the wizardThe system indicates whether you have to reboot the Oc Power logic controller to applythe new network settings. This can, for example, be the case when settings are receivedthrough DHCP. When no indication appears, you do not need to reboot the Oc Powerlogic controller.



Note:When 'Synchronise printer and Power Logic controller power on/off ' is set to 'On', youmust turn the printer off and on to reboot the Oc Power Logic controller.

10. After you select 'No', press the key for 'Next' to manually define the network settings.11. The screen displays 'Set IP address for adapter [number]'.

Press the keys for '-' and '+' to define the IP address.After you finish an octet, press the key for 'Next' to go to the next octet.

12. Press the key for 'Next' after you finish the last octet. The screen displays 'Set subnetmask for adapter [number]'.

Press the keys for '-' and '+' to define the subnet mask.After you finish an octet, press the key for 'Next' to go to the next octet.

13. Press the key for 'Next' after you finish the last octet. The screen displays 'Set defaultgateway for adapter [number]'.

Press the keys for '-' and '+' to define the default gateway.After you finish an octet, press the key for 'Next' to go to the next octet.

14. After you finish the last octet, the wizard will lead you through a series of dialogues whereyou can configure DNS, and the primary and secondary WINS.



15. After you completed all dialogues, the screen shows an overview of all the network settings.

Press the key for 'Apply' to confirm the settings and to exit the wizard.The system indicates whether you have to reboot the Oc Power logic controller to applythe new network settings. This can, for example, be the case when settings are receivedthrough DHCP. When no indication appears, you do not need to reboot the Oc Powerlogic controller.

Note:When 'Synchronise printer and Power Logic controller power on/off ' is set to 'On', youmust turn the printer off and on to reboot the Oc Power Logic controller.

How to configure the system from the Oc Settings Editor

1. Log on to the system administrator mode.2. From the 'View' menu in the menu bar, select 'SA settings'.3. Use the buttons on the left toolbar to display the required group of settings.4. Select the required settings in the tree structure.5. Define the settings in the update area.6. Click the 'Apply' button to confirm the new settings.7. Log off from the system administrator mode to prevent unauthorised use of the application.

See the on-line help in the Oc Settings Editor for more information about how to con-figure the system from the Oc Settings Editor.



Narrow format support

Introduction

You can configure the Oc TCS400 to support A3, 11 inch, and 12 inch sizes for printjobs.

A3, 11 inch, and 12 inch sizes are supported on media up to 100 g/m2.

Note:The Oc TCS400 does not support A3, 11 inch, and 12 inch sizes for copy jobs.

Before you begin

Remove the instruction strip from the roll area and place the saddles in the correct position

Illustration

[36] Remove the instruction strip



Use narrow media formats for your print jobs

1. Press the on-line / off-line key to set the printer off-line.2. Use the upper softkeys to scroll to the 'Configure system' card.3. Press the softkey below the 'Configure system' card to enter the wizard.

The screen displays the message 'Use this wizard to configure the system.'4. Press the key for 'Next'.5. The screen displays the message 'Select item.'

Use the lower softkeys to select the print on narrow format function.6. Press the key for 'Next'.7. Use the lower softkeys to enable the narrow format function.

Result

When you want to print to a narrow format, you have to manually define the correct rollnumber in your print job. See the documentation in your driver or job submission soft-ware.



Chapter 5Send print jobs to the OcTCS400

Introduction to how to send print jobs to the Oc TCS400

Send print jobs to the Oc TCS400

You can send your print jobs to the Oc TCS400 in various ways. The default configura-

tion of the Oc TCS400 contains printer drivers, Oc Print Exec Workgroup LT andFTP

Note:You upgrade to the full version of Oc Print Exec workgroup with a license key in OcLicense Logic.

After you send jobs to the printer, you can manage the jobs through the Oc QueueManager and the printer operator panel Introduction to how to manage your jobs on page162.

Note:The settings defined in the printer drivers or the job submission tools always overrulethe settings defined in the Oc Settings Editor.

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Important points for the sending of print jobs

Definition

Before you send print jobs to the Oc TCS400, remember the following.

The values defined in the Oc Settings Editor are default values for the system. Youcan define a number of job settings in the printer drivers or the job submission tools.The settings defined in the printer drivers or the job submission tools always overrulethe settings defined in the Oc Settings Editor.Chapter 10 of the user manual and the on-line help in the Oc Settings Editor includecomplete information about the Oc Settings Editor

Make sure that you define the correct print mode for your job. Make sure that you define the correct job settings. For example, orientation, rotate,

shift, and automatic roll switching. The section about the correct media types for yourjobs describes the job settings you can use with the different media types and sizes.

Make sure that you define the correct media type for your job.

Note:When the requested media type is not available on the printer, the printer will give amedia request. The job is then placed on hold in the print queue. After the correct mediais loaded on the printer, the job will print.

A job submission tool like Oc Print Exec Workgroup, provides you with informationabout the media defined on the system. The printer drivers do not give this type of infor-mation. When you use the printer drivers to send your jobs, use Oc Remote Logic toview information about the media defined on the printer in the Oc System ControlPanel.

Chapter 4 of the user manual includes more information about how to send print jobsto the Oc TCS400.

Chapter 6 includes more information about how to define the correct media settings foryour jobs.

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Important points for the sending of print jobs

Send print jobs to the Oc TCS400 fromyour software environment

Use the printer drivers to send jobs to the Oc TCS400

Introduction

The Oc TCS400 is delivered with a driver pack CD-ROM. You can also download thelatest Oc drivers, free of charge, from our Web site www.oce.com.

Note:More information about how to install, configure and use the drivers is available in thedocumentation provided with the drivers.

Available printer drivers

Use the following printer drivers with the Oc TCS400 to print files from the softwareapplications.

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FunctionDriver

Use the Windows printer driver to print from Microsoft

Windows 9.x, ME, 2000, NT 4.0, or XP.

Windows printerdriver.

Use the AutoCADR ADI driver to print from AutoCADR 14AutoCADR ADIdriver

Use the AutoCADR HDI driver to print from AutoCADR

2000/2001/2002.AutoCADR HDIdriver

Use the Oc Postscript 3 driver to print from graphical applica-

tion software on Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh andUnix Postscript.

Oc Postscript 3driver.


Use the printer drivers to send jobs to the Oc TCS400

Use Oc Print Exec workgroup to send jobs to the OcTCS400

Introduction

Oc Print Exec workgroup (LT) is a job submission application which allows you tosend print jobs to the Oc TCS400 through your web browser

Note:Please consult the on-line help on the Oc Print Exec workgroup (LT) application fordetailed information.

Before you begin

Requirements for the browser software and network. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0) or higher versions, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or higher versions. TCP/IP network, which connects the printer and the end user workstation Port 8001, not filtered.

How to connect to Oc Print Exec workgroup

1. Enable Oc Print Exec workgroup with a license key in Oc License Logic2. Enter the following URL in your browser: http://printer name.

Note:The printer name is the domain network server (DNS) name or IP address of theprinter.

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Use Oc Print Exec workgroup to send jobs to the Oc TCS400

Use FTP to send jobs to the Oc TCS400

Introduction

The Oc TCS400 supports printing through FTP. You can print the files through FTPfrom a command line prompt, an FTP application, or from a Web browser. The mostconvenient way to print files through FTP is to drag and drop the files or to copy andpaste the files, into the 'Jobs' folder on the FTP site of your Oc TCS400.

Web browsers that support job submission through FTP#

OperationWeb browserLevel of functionality

Drag the jobs into the'Jobs' folder on the FTPsite of your Oc TCS400.The jobs appear in theprint queue of the OcQueue Manager.

Netscape Navigator 4.x.Supports drag and drop offiles

Paste the jobs into the'Jobs' folder on the FTPsite of your Oc TCS400.The jobs appear in theprint queue of the OcQueue Manager.

Netscape Navigator 4.x

Microsoft Internet Ex-plorer 5.5.

Supports copy and pasteof files.


Use FTP to send jobs to the Oc TCS400

Chapter 6Make copy jobs on theOc TCS400

Introduction to how to do copy jobs on the Oc TCS400

Definition

This chapter contains all the information you need to do copy jobs from the Oc TCS400scanner. You can learn more about the following. How to define the job settings How to start a job.

Attributes

The 'Important copy settings' section in this chapter describes the settings that needspecial attention and which are not described anywhere else in this manual.The chapter 'Ensure the best quality output' describes how to use the settings that controlthe image quality on the output.The on-line help in the Oce Settings Editor gives full information about the differentsettings.

After you start the jobs on the scanner, you can manage the jobs from the Oce QueueManager.You can stop or delete the copy jobs from the scanner operator panel.When the printer processes the job, you can also stop or delete the jobs from the printeroperator panelIntroduction to how to manage your jobs on page 162.

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Introduction to how to do copy jobs on the Oc TCS400

Introduction to how to manage your jobs

Definition

This chapter describes the actions you can do to manage your jobs.

Actions on the Oc TCS400

You can do the following actions on the Oc TCS400. Delete or stop a job Feed originals on the scanner Set the 'Original release mode' Cut the output Clean cut a roll of media Change the media type Change the default drying time Use the fallback mode to adapt the print speed to compensate for failing printheads.

Note:Use the Overnight printing feature to print for a long period without operator attendance,for example outside office hours.

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Introduction to how to manage your jobs

Use the Oc TCS400 scanner to do copyjobs

Define the copy settings on the scanner operator panel

Introduction

This section gives a description of the setting cards and describes how to change the defaultsettings for the copy jobs.

The copy settings

The copy settings are divided over following 4 setting cards on the scanner operatorpanel.

1. The 'Original' card.2. The 'Output' card.3. The 'Layout' card4. The 'Image' card.

[37] The Original card

[38] The Output card



[39] The Layout card

[40] The Image card

Use the settings on the 'Original' card for the following. Define all the settings that deal with the original Define the 'Input mode'. on page 73 Define the size of the original Remove a leading strip Select the area of the original that you can see on the output.

Use the settings on the 'Output' card for the following. Define all the settings that deal with the output media Define the output media Define the media width. Define the copy length Add a leading strip Add a trailing strip.

Use the settings on the 'Layout' card for the following. Define all the settings that deal with the layout changes Define the scale factor. Define the horizontal and the vertical alignment. Shift the image. Mirror the image.

Use the settings on the 'Image' card for the following. Define all the settings that deal with the image quality at the pixel level



Define the correct quality mode. Define the correct colour mode Define the exposure of the light areas and the dark areas Define the correct image type Enable automatic background compensation.

Note:The on-line help in the Oc Settings Editor gives a complete description of the differentsettings.

Before you begin

Define the templates with the default values of the settings in the Oc Settings Editor.See the on-line help in the Oc Settings Editor about how to define the default settings.

How to define the copy settings

1. On the home screen, press upper softkey to select the copy settings.2. Use the lower softkeys to select a template.3. Select a card with the upper softkeys.4. Change the settings with the lower softkeys.5. Use the arrow keys to define the settings, or the options within the settings, that use a

spin box.A number of settings have more options than the screen can display. A number of othersettings have numeric values. Use the arrow keys to select the options the screen cannotdisplay. Use the arrow keys or the numeric keys to enter the numeric settings.



Create and start a copy job

Introduction

This section describes a general workflow for the copy jobs on the scanner. The OcTCS400 scanner can do the following types of copy jobs. Single sheet Set.

Make sure that you define the correct input mode on the scanner operator panel Definethe copy settings on the scanner operator panel on page 70.

How to create and start a single sheet job

1. Place the original face down, centre aligned along the measurement ruler. When you feedthe original, keep the original in position until it is drawn into the scanner.

2. On the home screen, use the upper softkey to select the the copy settings.3. Use the lower softkey to select a job template.

Note:For most jobs you can now press the green 'Start' key to start the copy job.

4. Define the job settings on the screen. Use the upper softkeys to select the setting card,and use the lower softkeys to define the settings in the cards.

5. On the 'Input mode' section of the 'Original' card, select 'Single sheet'.6. On the 'Media' section in the 'Output' card , select the required media.7. Use the numeric keys to define the number of copies.

If the 'Start' key is not pressed before the end of the 'Panel time-out', as defined in theOc Settings Editor, all settings return to their default values.

8. Press the green 'Start' key to start the copy job.Your original is fed into the scanner. The copying starts.

Note:Make sure you first define the settings before you feed the original.

9. When the original is held at the frontside or the backside, use the release original key onthe scanner operator panel to remove the original. The scanner operator panel on page39.

Note:Use the KO - Scanner - Settings - Original release mode setting in the Oc SettingsEditor to define the 'Original release mode'. Original release mode on page 168.



10. Use the home key to return to the home screen. The scanner operator panel on page 39.

How to create and start a set

1. Place the original face down, centre aligned along the measurement ruler. When you feedthe original, keep the original in position until it is pulled into the scanner.

2. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies.3. On the home screen, use the upper softkey to select the the copy settings.4. Define the job settings on the screen. Use the upper softkeys to select the setting card,

and the lower softkeys to define the settings in the cards.5. On the 'Input mode' section of the 'Original' card, select 'Set'.6. On the 'Media' section in the 'Output' card, select the required media.7. Press the green 'Start' key for each original of a set.

To close a set, press the 'Start' key without feeding an original.

Note:When 'Auto feed' is enabled on the 'System' screen, each original after the first originalis automatically fed into the scanner. You must only press the 'Start' key after the set iscomplete. Make sure you first define the settings before you feed the original.

8. When the original is held at the frontside or the backside, use the release original key onthe scanner operator panel to release the original. The scanner operator panel on page 39.

Note:Use the KO - Scanner - Settings - Original release mode setting in the Oc SettingsEditor to define the 'Original release mode'.

9. Use the home key to return to the home screen. The scanner operator panel on page 39.



Important copy settings

Define the size of the originals

Introduction

Define the size of the originals on the 'Original' card of the scanner operator panel.

The following settings are available. 'Automatic'

The scanner detects the size of the original based on the width of the original. 'Standard width'

The scanner scans only the selected standard width.This setting overrules the automatically detected width of the original.

'Custom'The width is the width selected in the 'Original custom width' setting and the lengthis equal to the length selected in the 'Original custom length' setting.Use this setting to scan only a part of the original.The 'Area selection' is function is only available when you select 'Custom' as theoriginal width.This setting overrules the automatically detected width of the original.

Note:When you select 'Standard width' or 'Custom', always centre feed your originals. Whenyou select 'Automatic', you are not required to centre feed your originals.

Before you begin

Use the KO - System - Media - Paper series setting in the Oc Settings Editor to definethe default paper range used when you select 'Standard' as the ' Original size method'.

Define the original size

1. Select the 'Original' card with the upper softkeys.2. Select the ' Original size method' setting with the softkey for 'Size'.3. When you select 'Standard width' as the ' Original size method', use the softkey for

'Standard' to select the original standard size for the defined paper range.4. When you select 'Custom' as the ' Original size method', use the softkey for 'Custom' to

select 'Custom width' or 'Custom length'.5. Use the arrow keys to define the 'Custom length' and the 'Custom width'.



When you select 'Full length' as the 'Custom length', the complete length of the originalis scanned.



Define the area selection

When to do

The Oc TCS400 scanner has an option that allows you to select an area of the imageon your original.

You can use this setting when you only need to see a specific area of the image on theoutput.

Before you begin

Use the 'Area selection' settings in the Oc Settings Editor to define the default valuesfor the 'Area selection'.


1. Select the 'Original' card with the upper softkeys.2. Press the softkey for 'Area selection' to enter the area selection screen.

The area selection screen appears.

[41] The area selection screen

3. Use the 'Selection type' setting to define the following 'Delete area'

Delete the selected area from your output.The area is greyed out on the output.

'Keep area'Keep the selected area, but delete the area that was not selected.The complete image on the output is greyed out, except the selected area.

'Off'The 'Area selection' setting is not active.

4. Use the settings 'Horizontal offset' and 'Vertical offset' to define the location of the area.5. Use the settings 'Width' and 'Length' to define the size of the area.



Note:Turn the original face up to measure the offset and the size of the area.

6. Use the softkey for 'Back' to return to the 'Original' card.



Define the output settings

Introduction

Define the output settings for your copy output in the 'Output' card of the scanner oper-ator panel.

You can define the following settings. Media type Media width Cut length Add strip.

Use this setting to add a strip to your output. A leading strip is added to the top ofyour output. A trailing strip is added to the bottom of your output.

Before you begin

Use the KO - System - Media - Paper series setting in the Oc Settings Editor to definethe default paper range used in the 'Media size' setting.

Use the KO - Jobs - Copy - Template - Output card - Media setting in the Oc SettingsEditor to define a default media type for your jobs.

Define the media type

1. Select the 'Output' card with the upper softkeys.2. Select the 'Media type' setting with the softkey for 'Media type'.3. Use the softkey for 'Media type' to select the media types available on the printer.4. Use the spin box with the arrow keys to select a media type that is not available on the

printer.When you select a media type that is not available on the printer, the Oc System ControlPanel and the printer operator panel show a media request. The job is then placed onhold in the print queue until the correct media is loaded on the system.

Define the media width

1. Select the 'Output' card with the upper softkeys2. Select the 'Media width' setting with the softkey for 'Media width'.

Select one of the following.



'Automatic'The system selects an available media size based on the original width detected by thescanner and the scale factor. Use this setting for a minimum of loss of media.The standard size includes the print margin. When the system detects an originalwidth wider than the standard format size, the output is printed on the next largermedia size. Adjust the print margin to change the standard format size. Use the KO- Jobs - Print - Defaults - Print margin X setting in the Oc Settings Editor to adjustthe print margin.

'Roll width'When the 'Scale' setting on the 'Layout' card is set to 'Automatic', 'Roll width' scalesthe image to the media roll selected in the 'Media' setting.

A DIN or ANSI size.Use this setting to scale the image to the selected media size. When the media size isnot available, the printer shows a media request. The job will then be placed on holduntil the requested media is loaded on the printer.

Note:Available are only those the media sizes in the paper series defined in the Oc SettingsEditor.

Define the cut length

1. Select the 'Output' card with the upper softkeys2. Select the 'Cut length' setting with the softkey for 'Cut length'.

Select one of the following. 'Synchro'

The length of the output is related to the length of the image.Select 'Synchro' to prevent the loss of information.

'Standard'The length of the output corresponds to a standard DIN or ANSI format, dependingon the media width.You can select a standard cut length in landscape orientation or in portrait orientation.

Custom.The length of the output is user-defined.

3. Restart the Power Logic Controller. (The new cut length is accepted after a reboot.)



Define the scale settings

Introduction

Define the scale settings on the 'Layout' card of the scanner operator panel.


1. Select the 'Layout' card with the upper softkeys.2. Select the 'Scale' setting with the softkey for 'Scale'.

Select one of the following. 'Automatic'

The image is scaled automatically to fit exactly on the media width selected on the'Output' card.

'1:1'The image on the output has the exact size of the image on the original.

Custom.You can define a scale factor in a range from 10% to 1000%.When the result of the scale factor is larger than the output size, loss of informationoccurs.

Use the automatic scaling setting

1. Select 'Automatic' with the softkey for 'Scale' on the 'Layout'card .2. Define the width with the softkey for 'Media width' on the 'Output' card.

When the width is defined as 'Automatic', a '1:1' copy is made.When the width is defined as 'Roll width', the image fits exactly on the media roll selectedon the 'Output' card.Define the output settings on page 79.When the width is defined as a standard size, the image on the output is printed in thestandard size selected. For example, if the original size was A3 and the 'Media width' se-lected was A1, the image on the output has an A1 size.



Define the position of the image on the output

Introduction

Define the position of the image on the output in the 'Layout' card of the scanner oper-ator panel.

Before you begin

The system calculates the position of the image on the output based on the media widthselected on the 'Output' card. Before you define the position of the image on the output,first define the media width on the 'Output' card.When you select 'Automatic' as the 'Media width', the system puts the image on theoutput based on the width detected by the scanner.When you select 'Roll width' as the 'Media width', the system puts the image on theoutput based on the width of the selected media roll.When you select a standard size as the 'Media width', the system puts the image on theouput based on the selected standard size.Define the output settings on page 79

Define the position of the image on the output

1. Select the 'Layout' card with the upper softkeys.2. Select the 'Horizontal align' setting with the softkey for 'Align'.

Use the arrow keys to select one of the following. 'Right'

The image is put on the right margin. 'Left'

The image is put on the left side margin. 'Centre'.

The image is put in centre of the output.

3. Select the 'Vertical align' with the softkey for 'Align'.Use the arrow keys to select one of the following. 'Top'

The image is put on the top of the output. 'Bottom'

The image is put on the bottom of the output. 'Centre'.

Documents

Tcs400 User Guide 2012 05 en.gb