Oce ColorWave 300 User Manual

Overview of output quality problems - Waves / Cockle
Waves / Cockle problems #
Description
Graphical representation of the prob-
lem
Waves and or light stripes in the paper
feed direction
Bands can consist of waves and / or slight
color differences of approximately 1cm.
Check

 if 
the correct media is defined on
the
 system.
If

 yes, select 
a different media type.
When
 the printer applies a lot of ink the
paper

 can cockle. Use premium papers or
coated papers because they 
have a better
resistance...

Description
Graphical representation of the prob-
lem
Colors appear too dark and dark areas
are clipped
Select 'Océ enhanced colors' setting from
the 'Color Management' menu in the Océ
Express WebTools or Océ Windows
Printer Driver.
Set

 the subset 'Rendering intent' to 'Per-
ceptual (photo)'. Chapter 6
 - Ensure the best output quality262Output quality problems
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Optimize the output quality of the printer
Optimize the output quality on the printer
Introduction
This section describes different methods that you can use to optimize the output quality
on the printer.
Problem
 analysis and solutions Problem analysis and solutions #
Solutions
Method of analy-
sis
Problem
■The media type defined on the printer
must be the same 
as the media avail-
able
 on the printer. When the media
type

 defined on the printer is not 
the
same 
as the media available on the
printer,...

Solutions
Method of analy-
sis
Problem
■Use the 'Presentation' quality
mode ‘Output
 type,
 output quality and
print
 speed’
 on page 225
■ Use
 
the 'Optimize print quality' wiz-
ard
 to 
correct the problem ‘Use the
'Print
 
quality' wizard’  on page 267.
'Quality 
check'
print
White stripes in
filled areas
■Make

 sure you define the correct soft-
ware 
settings, for example the correct
pen
 settings.
■ Use

 
the 'Presentation' quality mode
'Quality...

Solutions
Method of analy-
sis
Problem
■Use the 'Presentation' quality mode
■ Use
 
the 'Optimize print quality' wiz-
ard
 to 
correct the problem.
■ When
 failing printheads cause 
this
problem, use 
the 'Replace printhead'
wizard to 
replace the failing print-
heads.
'Quality
 
check'
print
Missing sections in
lines or stepped
lines
■Use

 
the 'Presentation' quality mode
■ Use
 
the 'Optimize print quality' wiz-
ard
 to 
correct the problem....

Solutions
Method of analy-
sis
Problem
■The media type defined on the printer
must be the same as media roll avail-
able
 on the printer. When the media
type

 defined on the printer is not 
the
same 
as the media available on the
printer,
 use 
the 'Change media type'
wizard
 to 
change the media type
■ Use
 
the 'Presentation' quality mode
■ Use
 
the 'Optimize print quality' wiz-
ard
 to 
correct the problem.
'Demo
 
print'
The print contains
regular
 
horizontal
light...

Use the 'Print quality' wizard
Introduction
The printer user panel contains the 'Print quality'('Optimize print quality') wizard that
helps
 
you to correct the problems with the output quality. The wizard performs the fol-
lowing
 actions.
■ Nozzle

 
check: detect weak or failing nozzles.
The
 
Océ ColorWave 300 automatically compensates the detected nozzles in future
prints 
to make sure that print quality is optimal.
■ Align
 the printheads and optimize the paper transport....

Only start the wizard when you are sure that you used the correct media type and the
correct
 print mode, and the output quality is still 
not satisfactory.
How to use the 'Print quality' wizard 1.From 
the'HOME' screen select the 'System' tab.
2. Select
 the 'Setup' 
tab.
3. Use 
the scroll wheel to go to the 'Print quality'('Optimize print quality') wizard. 4.
Open this section with 
the confirmation button. 5.
Press the 'Next >' 
softkey to enter...

possible with one of the rolls, the system automatically uses the correct roll of media.
When
 calibration is possible with 
both rolls, continue with step 5. Use the scroll wheel to select the required roll and press the confirmation button to select
a media roll for the calibration.
6. Press

 the 'Next >' 
softkey.
The screen displays the message 'Preparing media...' The system prepares for the quality
check. The 
screen displays feedback about the calibration process. The system does...

Chapter 6 - Ensure the best output quality270Use the 'Print quality' wizard
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