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Océ Arizona®
Series UVflatbed printers
You won’t believeyour eyes
Technology
backgrounder
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“No compromise” printingThe Océ Arizona® Series printers—including the new Océ Arizona 550 XT,
Océ Arizona 550 GT, Océ Arizona 360 XT, Océ Arizona 360 GT, and Océ
Arizona 300 GT printer models—offer breakthrough performance to deliver
“no-compromise” printing for a variety of applications. Each model uses
UV curable inks and Océ VariaDotTM imaging technology to deliver near-
photographic image quality. Each is built on a true flatbed architecture to
print on almost any rigid media or object and features a Roll Media Option for
printing onto flexible materials. There are a number of significant technological
advances included in the Océ Arizona family of printers; this backgrounder
will explain their functionality and benefits.
Océ VariaDot imaging technology for superior print quality Years ago inkjet manufacturers adopted six-color (super-
CMYK) printing which added light cyan and light magenta
to the standard ink set, substituting the lighter colors for
their darker counterparts in the highlights and quarter tones.
This tonal substitution technique was implemented to help
overcome the problem of visual graininess inherent in fixed
dot, large droplet inkjet technology. The added colors helped
produce smoother quarter tones, mid tones, and smoother, less
grainy gradients.
Over time, this complicated and expensive method
became the defacto standard, and nearly all inkjet
printer manufacturers using fixed-dot technology
have since adopted six-color printing.
While the six-color printing technique has become
accepted with manufacturers, printers and their clients,
a new technology has emerged that renders six-color
printing obsolete. Océ VariaDot imaging technology is
the next evolution of piezoelectric inkjet technology that
enables a print head to produce dots of variable size versus
print heads using fixed-droplet technology.
Various Techniques of Quartertone Printing (most often found in skin tones)
4-color fixed droplet printer
Few, large magenta droplets 20% magenta as printed on a 4-color fixed droplet printer using 20% magenta ink. Characterized by low ink usage, excessive white space, and poor image quality.
6-color fixed droplet printer
More, large light magenta droplets 20% magenta as printed on a 6-color fixed droplet printer using 40% light magenta ink. Characterized by excessive ink usage, moderate white space, and good image quality.
4-color printer with Océ VariaDot imaging technology
Many, small, variable magenta
droplets 20% magenta as printed on a 4-color variable droplet printer using only 40% magenta ink. Characterized by low ink usage, low white space, and excellent image quality.
Grainy Better Best
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Variable-Dot Printing Fixed-Dot Printing
Océ VariaDot imaging technology
Small dots exceptional detail
Medium dots smooth skin tones
Large dots greater density and uniformity
Océ VariaDot imaging technology creates these variable
dots by delivering ink droplets that vary in size from six to
42 picoliters. The ability to vary the drop size to as little as
six picoliters produces sharp images with smoother gradients
and quartertones by placing a small and varying amount of ink at every pixel location without completely filling the
space with color. The ability to jet larger droplets up to
42 picoliters enables the printer to saturate the entire pixel
space for the production of uniform, solid colors. The result
is near photographic image quality with sharpness only
before seen at resolutions of 1,440 dpi or higher.
The quality of images printed on Océ Arizona Series
printers exceed the quality of those printed on current
six-color printers using outmoded, fixed-droplet-sized print
head technology. Text as small as six pt. is perfectly legible,
photographic images are stunningly reproduced and solid
colors are fantastically uniform.
Up to 50% in ink savingsIn addition to superior image quality, printers equipped
with Océ VariaDot imaging technology rely on only four
colors of ink and use significantly less ink compared to
six-color printers with fixed-droplet inkjet technology.
The combination of using variable sized droplets to produce
quartertones and fine image details using only four colors,
results in ink consumption up to 50 percent lower than
fixed-droplet, six- color printers. Océ Arizona Series printers
use less than 0.74 ml / ft.2 of printing on average as measured
by our customers. This is a measured average over millions
of printed square meters, not a theoretical concept. It even
includes ink used for maintenance.
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Optimized workflowTrue flatbedEach Océ Arizona Series printer is a true flatbed device
that uses a vacuum system to hold media stationary on a
flat surface, ensuring accurate registration even on multiple
imaging passes. It incorporates precise linear position encoders
and constant feedback serves to ensure consistent image
quality and repeatability. The flatbed table architecture is
perfectly repeatable and is so geometrically accurate that a
diagonal line measured across an XT-sized table (98.4" ›
120.1" / 2.5" › 3.05 m) will vary from theoretical length by
no more than 0.039" / 1 mm.
Real-world system orientationUnlike all other flatbed or rigid-capable printers, Océ Arizona
Series models print along the long axis of rigid media to
optimize throughput—the fewer the number of printing
passes over the media, the higher the average productivity.
This becomes most evident when printing a 49.2 › 96.4 inch
(125 › 250 cm) rigid board during which the printer is
only required to print 49.2 linear inches (125 linear cm),
when most competitive systems would be forced to print
96.4 linear inches.
A precision height adjustment feature is included for
“no-guessing” height control of rigid media up to 1.89"
(48 mm) thick (2.0"/50.8 mm on the Océ Arizona 550 XT
and Océ Arizona 550 GT printer models). Edge-to-edge
(full bleed) prints are easily produced by the pallet-load,
saving time and labor costs in finishing. Unlike pinch roller
or belt-drive systems, there is no need to clean the drive system
of excess ink between prints.
Custom vacuum systemA custom vacuum system is included that enables users to
optimize workflow for large or often-repeated jobs. The
tabletop features a patent-pending vacuum overlay made
from anodized aluminum. The resulting assembly is
lightweight and durable, yet can easily be removed from
the table. The overlay includes the holes and channels for
the vacuum system. On the underside are removable gaskets
that seal select areas of the overlay. New overlays can be
applied in any configuration, enabling the user to tailor
the vacuum area for a specific job. This is most beneficial
when users are printing long runs with irregularly shaped
rigid media or objects. However, for most jobs it is sufficient
merely to open or close the various vacuum zones in the table
to print on various sizes of rigid media. Users can purchase
and configure multiple vacuum overlays that can be easily
swapped out when needed (Océ Arizona GT printer
models only).
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In addition to the custom vacuum overlays, Océ Arizona Series
printers include a vacuum bleed system that enables printing
on very thin media that would otherwise distort by being
drawn into the vacuum holes. A convenient vacuum pump foot
switch enables hands-free activation of the vacuum, following
a practice found in screen printing. This enables the operator
to precisely place substrates on the table and hold them in
place while activating the vacuum system. The vacuum pump
system is fully enclosed in a sound dampening cabinet to keep
noise emissions below 65 db for use in retail or other “people-
friendly” environments.
Print zone enhancementsThe print head assembly includes a shuttered lamp area that
protects the operator and the print heads from excessive UV
exposure. This design also eliminates the by-product of static
discharge caused by brush-style shields used in competitive
products resulting in less static build up on the media and
fewer resulting printing artifacts. In the higher powered
models, the UV curing lamps are automatically powered
off when a user opens the maintenance tray drawer, to
prevent accidental UV exposure (Océ Arizona 550 printer
models only).
The open carriage design of Océ Arizona Series printers
enables users to see the print as it develops. Surrounding the
carriage is a sensored, aluminum carriage guard designed
to protect the printer from media collisions by immediately
stopping motion if disrupted. This also protects the user from
injury should he or she inadvertently do the same.
Bulk ink system designed for productivityThe UV curable ink is packaged in bulk ink bags, minimizing
change-out. A quick-change ink system reduces waste, mess,
and operator intervention and ensures that uncured UV ink
never comes into contact with an operator’s skin, which is a
health and safety concern. Intelligent ink bag sensing alerts
the operator to an ink change requirement before running
out of ink and ensures the correct ink color is installed.
The temperature-regulated ink system maintains consistent
ink temperature (116˚ F / 47˚ C) and results in predictable,
consistent viscosity for optimal printing, making ambient
temperature control less critical and much less expensive.
CMYK inks are available in two liter packages. White ink
for use in models equipped with the White Ink option is
available in a one liter package only.
No special electrical or compressed air requirementsOcé Arizona printers use single-phase power for lower facility
costs and ease in placement and installation. Even the most
power-hungry Océ Arizona printer model requires only 3300
watts of power at 220/240 vac, 50 hz, putting them amongst
the most efficient UV printers on the market. The vacuum
pump is included and compressed air is not required.
The efficient footprint of Océ Arizona printers takes less
room than competitive rigid-capable, roll-based units that
require space on each side of the printer for media handling.
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Roll Media OptionThe Roll Media Option expands the functionality of any
Océ Arizona Series printer and increases opportunities for
users by enabling roll-based printing of flexible media to
create banners, point-of-sale displays, backlit graphics, paper-
based posters, and fabric panels. The ability to exactly match
print quality across a wide range of media gives users an edge
in the competitive pay-for-print market when bidding on
complex print campaigns. The Roll Media Option can be
shipped with new orders or it can be added in the field—all
existing Océ Arizona Series units can be upgraded without
hardware modification. There are two models, one for use
on Océ Arizona 200/300 Series printers and the other for
use on Océ Arizona 550 Series printers.
“No compromise” roll printingUnlike most systems, the rigid and the roll printing areas do
not interfere with each other. The two printing surfaces can
be used sequentially: while one is printing, the other can be
handled without disrupting the printing process.
Once a rigid print is finished, the print head assembly is
positioned over the Roll Media Option and begins printing
on flexible media. Meanwhile, the rigid material is swapped
out and a new board is placed on the vacuum table and
prepared for printing. Once the flexible media printing is
completed, the print head assembly moves back to the table
to resume printing on the rigid media. There is absolutely
no down time to reconfigure the system to change from
one print mode to the other.
As an added benefit of this architectural approach, the
Océ Arizona Series printers employ a patented technology
in which the gantry assembly is actively moved forward or
backward after each flexible media advance, making micro-
corrections to compensate for media position. The printer
precisely measures flexible media advance and then actively
corrects for positional errors before printing each and every
swath to ensure flexible media imaging of the highest possible
quality. This technique is so effective that most Océ Arizona
customers leave their printers running overnight, completely
unattended.
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Patented and unique to Océ Arizona printers, this technology
results in the highest quality roll media printing yet seen in
a UV curable inkjet system. It greatly reduces the amount of
wasted prints caused by media advance errors.
The Roll Media Option is a touch-free system—at no point
does any part of the printer or the transport contact the
printing surface of the media. Unlike roll-based systems that
use pinch rollers, this feature enables customers to print on
media sensitive to mechanical marking without marring the
printing surface.
The Roll Media Option can support roll-based stock from
35.4" to 86.6" (0.9 to 2.2 meters) wide. Maximum print
width is 86.2" (2.19 meters). A cutting guide slot is included
to enable the user to cut media in a perfectly straight manner
while viewing the finished print.
A wind/rewind foot panel to control roll-to-roll movement is
included. This feature is used to advance and rewind media
during loading and unloading and also enables the operator
to view any part of the roll before cutting and dismounting.
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White Ink OptionThe Océ Arizona 550 XT, Océ Arizona 550 GT, Océ Arizona
360 XT, and Océ Arizona 360 GT printers offer a White Ink
Option that can be added at the factory or in the field. The
White Ink Option enables under-printing for non-white
media or objects, over-printing for backlit applications on
transparent media, and/or printing white as a spot color.
Under-printing white ink provides a base for non-white
surfaces upon which color can be added, giving users the
ability to expand their range of offerings to include specialty
applications.
Over-printing white ink provides a diffusion layer for backlit
applications that will be viewed from the unprinted side,
enabling users to produce high quality backlit images for
point-of-purchase applications. The ability to also print
white ink as a spot color enables white features of images
to be highlighted for greater effect.
For all models so equipped, the white ink implementation
in the Océ Arizona printers enables users to specify how
white ink is applied: below (printed first), above (printed last)
or in-between colors. Users can also decide to use white as
a spot color or as a flood layer. Most importantly users can
decide to print multiple layers of white/color simultaneously,
on the flatbed or on the Roll Media Option, using one, two
or three layers of ink in total. This gives users the flexibility
to create a wide range of applications on any rigid or flexible
material. Here are some specific examples of the ways that
white ink workflow can be applied.
Backlit applicationThe backlit application involves printing onto a transparent
or translucent material and mounting the finished piece
into a light box or a location where illumination from
behind is possible. In the backlit application, white ink is
intended to provide a light-diffusing layer. This application
is possible using either two or three layers of ink; one layer
of white ink printed above a layer of colored inks (viewed
from the unprinted side) or one layer of white ink printed
above two layers of colored inks for extra density (viewed
from the unprinted side). It is rarely necessary to print two
layers of white ink as a light diffusing layer but some backlit
applications demand extra color density, so the ability to
print multiple color layers combined with the white diffusing
layer is important.
White ink layer options
Application Bottom Middle Top Notes
Backlit first surface (printing on the front side of the media)
White CMYK CMYK CMYK layers contain same data
Backlit second surface (printing on the back side of clear media)
Reverse printedCMYK
Reverse printedCMYK
White
Day-Night (first or second surface)
CMYK White CMYKCMYK data is printed reverse or right-reading
Opaque White White CMYK 3 layers
Opaque White CMYK 2 layers
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Day-Night applicationSimilar to backlit, the day-night application also involves
printing onto a transparent material. A day-night print
can be viewed either front lit or backlit. This is achieved
by printing color data on two separate layers with a white
flood fill printed as a diffusing layer between them. The
ability of the Océ Arizona printer to lay down all three layers
simultaneously during printing means that this application
can be created using the flatbed table or Roll Media Option.
This type of image can be backlit or front lit, and enables
users to turn light boxes off during daylight hours for
reduced energy consumption—a great ecological benefit
for our customers’ clients.
Opaque applicationThe opaque application involves printing CMYK data onto
non-white media or objects. For this application, white ink is
required both to enable the printer to produce images where
white forms part of the image content, as well as to act as a
base for the CMYK color set.
For all models so equipped, the printers include tools in the
Job Control module of the software to enable users to activate
a graphical representation of the print layers, in order to
verify the layer order. The sample screen shot above shows
that the printer will apply one CMYK layer, followed by a
flood layer of white ink, then another CMYK layer of ink
to create a Day-Night image.
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Printer basicsThe new Océ Arizona 550 XT printer is the largest and
fastest Océ Arizona printer yet. It can print on rigid media up
to 98.4" wide › 120" long › 2" thick (2.5 m wide › 3.05 m long
› 50 mm thick) at production print speeds (sellable prints) of
up to 462 square feet (42.9 square meters) per hour. An Express
mode is also available with print speeds of up to 709 square
feet (65.9 square meters) per hour. Express mode features the
same color density as other print modes and can be used for
many applications. It is decidedly not a useless “draft” mode.
All Océ Arizona XT model printers can accept rigid media
up to 98.4" wide › 120" long (2.5 m wide › 3.05 m long).
All Océ Arizona GT model printers can accept rigid media
up to 49" wide › 98.4" long (1.25 m wide › 2.5 m long).
Media thickness varies from 1.89" (48 mm) for Océ Arizona
200/300 Series printer models to 2.0" (50 mm) for Océ
Arizona 550 Series printers models. Edge-to-edge (full bleed)
printing is possible for all media printed on the flatbed (all
models). The Roll Media Option enables printing onto flexible
media up to 86.6" (2.2 m) wide on all Océ Arizona printers.
All models use four-color (CMYK) UV curable inks and Océ
VariaDot imaging technology with near-photographic image
reproduction. A White Ink Option is also available for
the Océ Arizona 550 XT, Océ Arizona 550 GT, Océ
Arizona 360 XT, and Océ Arizona 360 GT printer models.
The Océ Arizona 300 GT printer is designed for light
production environments and includes an upgrade path to
accommodate production growth. It can be field-upgraded
to an Océ Arizona 360 GT printer model for higher
production print speeds. Upgrading to the Océ Arizona
360 GT printer model also gives users the ability to add
the White Ink Option.
Ideal for print-and-cut applicationsBecause of the stationary vacuum table and generous media
thickness allowance of all Océ Arizona Series printers, print-
and-cut jobs have become key applications for our customers.
Paired with an Océ ProCut TM digital cutting system, the two
can be used to produce point-of-sale structural displays, exhibit
furniture, packaging prototypes, and more.
Applications expertise includedWith every Océ Arizona printer comes a worldwide knowledge
base of printing applications: flatbed, roll-based, white ink,
banners, backlits, etc. Océ’s team of Applications Specialists
are printing experts with intensive training and years of
real-world experience to assist our customers before and after
the equipment is installed. They are available for training and
applications support, so our customers can invest their energy
in exploring new business opportunities. They are committed
to advancing customer innovation everywhere Océ sells.
Océ Arizona 550 XT printer Océ Arizona 360 XT printer
Océ Arizona XT printer models
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Océ Arizona 550 GT printer Océ Arizona 360 GT printer
Océ Arizona GT printer models
Océ Arizona 300 GT printer
ModelsMax. RigidPrint Area
Max. RigidThickness
ProductionPrint
Speed
Roll MediaOption
White InkOption
ConfigurationUpgrades Available
Post-Installation
Océ Arizona 550 XT printer
98.4" x 120" (2.5 m x 3.05 m)
2.0" (50.8 mm)
462 ft.2 (42.9 m2)
� �White Ink Option;Roll Media Option
Océ Arizona 550 GT printer
49" x 98.4" (1.25 m x 2.5 m)
2.0" (50.8 mm)
433 ft.2 (40.2 m2)
� �White Ink Option;Roll Media Option
Océ Arizona 360 XT printer
98.4" x 120" (2.5 m x 3.05 m)
1.89" (48 mm)248 ft.2
(23.0 m2) � �White Ink Option;Roll Media Option
Océ Arizona 360 GT printer
49" x 98.4" (1.25 m x 2.5 m) 1.89" (48 mm)
239 ft.2 (22.2 m2)
� �White Ink Option;Roll Media Option
Océ Arizona 300 GT printer
49" x 98.4" 1.25 m x 2.5 m
1.89" (48 mm)133 ft.2
(12.3 m2)� N/A
Roll Media Option; Upgrade to Océ Arizona
360 GT printer
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