This section explains the basic steps to follow for printing a job.
Operator must be trained to use ProductionHouse or THRIVE. Training is provided by ONYX.
When the job is sent from the ONYX software, the job transmission progress is indicated in the lower right corner of the User Interface display. After the transmission has completed it will appear in the list of Active print jobs in the Job Control Module.
Refer to the Maintenance chapter in this manual for details.
Use a digital slide calliper to accurately measure the thickness of the media. A small error in measurement of media thickness can reduce print quality. A large error can cause a carriage crash with the media.
Click on the job to be printed from the active job list to select it. After it is selected click the Print icon and the information and parameters for the job will be displayed. If needed, enter the measured media thickness value and set the lamp levels. Select the Confirm Printing parameters buttons when the information is correct.
Place And Register Media On The Printer Vacuum Table
Place the media on the table in the orientation that matches the job to printed and register the media to the print origin. In the next section there are more details on using the media registration pins.
Mask Table Areas Not Covered With Media
To hold the media to the table it is important to completely cover the rest of the vacuum table with either media of the same thickness, or a masking material. The masking material should not be thicker than the media to be printed on. If a full bleed image is to be printed, the masking material should be the same thickness as the media to be printed on to prevent ink overspray.
Turn On Table Vacuum
IMPORTANT
When the vacuum is switched off, wait a few seconds before you switch it on again.
Click on the Vacuum button in the printer UI to activate the table vacuum. Also a vacuum foot pedal switch is provided to help secure the media on the table vacuum. Step on the foot pedal to toggle the table vacuum on or off.
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Clean Media, If Required
If the media is dusty or dirty, clean it with an appropriate cleaner. If using a liquid like isopropyl alcohol, allow sufficient time to dry prior to imaging.
The physical Print button is located at the corner of the table where media is loaded and a Start print is also available in the UI. Press either Print button to start the print job.