Océ 5200

User’s Manual
Océ-Technologies B.V.

Trademarks
Products 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 respective companies.

Warning
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may
cause interference to radio communication. This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits of a Class A computing device pursuant to
Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference. In which case, the user at his/her own expense will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
The plotter must be earthed (grounded) via a three-wire power cable to a
dual-pole grounded power outlet with a maximum 16 Amp protection. Your
electrical installation must comply with the standards defined by the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC standard 950) and with the
current national standards.
If your plotter is connected to an “IT” power system (in which the neutral is
NOT considered to be at ground potential) the plotter must be protected by a
bi-pole circuit breaker which will cut both the active and neutral lines, in the
event of an electrical problem.
Ensure that the power outlet is close to the plotter and that the area around the
plotter is unobstructed, to allow access to the power switch.

Copyright
Océ-Technologies B.V. Venlo, The Netherlands  2000
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted,
or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from
Océ.

Océ-Technologies B.V. makes no representation or warranties with respect to

the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Further, Océ-Technologies B.V. reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to
notify any person of such revision or changes.

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Edition D US
Contents

Chapter 1
Read me first
How to use the manual 10
Other manuals in the pack 11
Options 11
Meet the plotter 12
Front view 13
Back view 14
Finding a location 15
General considerations 15
Using the pedestal 15
Transporting the plotter 15

Chapter 2
Getting started
Plugging in and switching the plotter on 18
Cartridges 19
Unpacking the cartridges 20
Installing cartridges on the plotter 20
Adjusting plot quality 22
Cartridge storage box 23
Loading roll media 24
Preparing the roll holder 24
Installing a roll 25
Choosing the type of media 28
Control panel 29
Menu direction arrows 30
Two-line display 30
Using the control panel menu 31
Using the flowchart examples 31
Selecting the display language 32
Printing the test plot 33
Canceling a plot in progress 34

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Chapter 3
Connecting
Physical connection 36
Logical connection 37
Using the Centronics port 38
Connecting 38
Setting transmission speed 39
Using the serial port 40
Connecting 40
Setting parameters 41
Serial handshake protocols 41
Baud rate 42
Byte combination 42
Setting the parity and stop bits 43
Selecting the port type 43
Turn around delay 44
Inter character delay 44

Chapter 4
Media and Cartridges
Media mode 46
Using roll media and automatic cut 46
Monitoring roll media 47
Media type 48
Loading a cut sheet 49
Aligning cut sheet media 50
Setting the Media Type 51
Media types 52
Other media 52
Ordering media 53
Choosing media 54
Storing and handling recommendations 55
Cartridges 56
Changing from color to monochrome printing 56
Monitoring ink levels 57

Chapter 5
Plot management
Color mode 60
Plot quality 61

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 Printing copies 62
Canceling a plot 63
Media format 63
Rotation 64
Scaling 65
Autoscaling 66
Autoscaling and cut sheets 66
Autoscaling and rolls 66
Media saver 68
Nesting 68
Media saver time-out 69
Flush media saver 69
Autoposition 70
Mirroring 72
Transparency mode 73

Chapter 6
Pens
Setting line widths 76
Pen palette 77
Setting pen colors 78
User configuration for pens 78
Setting pen patterns 79
Pen priority 80

Chapter 7
Plot data formats
Automatic language sensing 82
Optimizing automatic language sensing 83
Manual data format selection 84
Océ parameters 85
BGL comments 85
Using color 85
Océ plot origin 86
Océ step size 87
HP-GL parameters 88
HP-GL comments 88
Transparency mode 88
HP-GL origin 89
HP-GL page advance 90
HP-GL/2 parameters 91

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 HP-GL/2 comments 91
Transparency mode 92
Line attributes 92
HP-GL/2 origin 93
HP-GL/2 page advance 94
Selecting HP-GL or HP-GL/2 command set 95
HP-RTL comments 95
CalComp parameters 96
Transparency mode 96
CalComp plot origin 96
Checksum parameter 97
End of Message parameter 98
Sync code parameter 98
Double sync parameter 99
CalComp step size 99
CALS and TIFF 100
CALS 100
TIFF 100
PostScript 101
PostScript page layout 101
Default PostScript page size 101

Chapter 8
Advanced functions
Setting the menu access level 104
Setting locked menu 104
Setting short menus 105
Setting full menus 105
End of plot time-out 106
Dump configuration 107
Drawing long plots 108
Setting margins 109
Calibration 110
Color and monochrome calibration 110
Printing out the test plot 110
Accuracy or smooth area fills? 112
X alignment 112
X accuracy 113
Input buffer 115
Rendering 116

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Chapter 9
Routine upkeep
General cleaning 118
Wiper blades 119
Cleaning the wiper blade 119
Replacing the wiper blade 120
Changing the cutter 121
Cleaning the print heads 122
Transporting the plotter 123

Chapter 10
Troubleshooting
Plotter operation problems 126
Plotter does not operate 126
Plot not started when data is sent from host 126
Error messages and solutions 127
Banner messages 130
Status messages 131
Poor plot quality solutions 132
White streaks 132
Ink smearing 132
Parts of plot missing 132
Image quality 133
Warped media after plotting 133
Smudging 133
Checking cartridge quality 134
Adjusting the cartridge height 134
Adjusting the cartridge angle 136
Adjusting cartridge registration 140
Inkjet cartridge and print head 142
Problems using color 143
No color 143
Wrong colors 143

Appendix A
Glossary

Appendix B

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 Technical reference
Product specifications 152
Part numbers 153
Manuals 153
Options 153
Supplies 153
Plotter factory setup 155
Factory default values 155
Factory pen settings 157
Expanding the plotter memory 158
Handshake protocols 159
Serial protocols 159
Centronics protocol 159
Serial port configuration 160
Centronics port configuration 161
Software commands 162
HP-GL commands 162
HP-GL escape sequences 163
HP-GL/2 commands 164
HP-RTL commands 166
BGL commands 167
BGL escape sequences 168
CalComp commands 169

Appendix C
Safety information
General safety information 172
Radio interference 172
Symbols 172
Instructions for safe use 173
Safety data sheet for the Océ 180 175
Safety data sheet Océ 180 175
Safety data sheet Océ F10 toner 176
EPA Energy Star® 177

Appendix D
Miscellaneous
How to read this manual 180
User survey 181
Addresses of local Océ organizations 183
Index 185

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 Océ 5200
User’s Manual

Chapter 1
Read me first

The purpose of this manual is to explain how to install, set up and use your
Océ 5200 inkjet plotter. It contains all the necessary information for the
following printer:
• Océ 5200 A0/E size 360 dpi (color), 720 dpi (monochrome only)

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How to use the manual
This manual is divided into the following chapters:

Chapter 1 - Read Me First explains how to use this manual, introduces your
plotter and advises you on choosing a good location for it.

Chapter 2 - Getting Started takes you step by step through the basic
procedures you need to carry out to get your new plotter up and running.

Chapter 3 - Connecting explains how to connect your plotter to your

computer.

Chapter 4 - Media and Cartridges describes how to load cut sheet media and
how to choose between the different types of media available and how to
manage inkjet cartridges.

Chapter 5- Plot Management describes everyday plotting tasks such as

scaling, rotation, setting color and plot quality modes and explains how to use
Media Saver.

Chapter 6- Pens describes how to set the pens using the plotter control panel.

Chapter 7- Plot Data Formats explains how to set plotter parameters for the
data format you are using.

Chapter 8- Advanced Functions deals with advanced plotter functions such as

setting menu access and calibration.

Chapter 9- Routine Upkeep advises you on how to clean and take care of your
plotter.

Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting gives you solutions to common plotting

problems.

Appendix A - Glossary An explanation of some of the technical terms used in

this manual.

Appendix B - A Technical Reference section which lists plotter specifications,

handshake protocols, software commands, a list of available options and a list
of factory settings.

Appendix C - Miscellaneous A list of Océ offices worldwide and a reader’s

comment sheet.

Index A quick reference section.

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Other manuals in the pack
The 5200 inkjet plotters are delivered with the Plot Director software and
user’s manual and the Océ Plotter Drivers software and user’s manuals. You
will need these manuals when connecting and configuring your plotter in
chapter 3, ‘Connecting’.

Plot Director is a user-friendly graphical interface that allows you to set plotter
parameters and send plot files remotely from your PC.

Each user sets the plotter from his workstation for his own drawings, according
to his own requirements.

For PC users on a network, it allows you to individually set and save your own
plotting parameters, such as pen settings.

Océ plotter drivers are optimized drivers for AutoCAD 12, 13, 14 (DOS and
Windows) and Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows-NT.

Options
The following options are available and may be ordered through your local
subsidiary or distributor:

■ Serial cable
■ Serial adapter
■ 16-megabyte memory extension module
■ 32-megabyte memory extension module
■ Optional Ethernet port

Read me first 11
Meet the plotter
A
F

A Dust cover
B Power switch
C Pedestal
D Stacker
E Wheels
F Cartridge carriage
G Control panel

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Front view

Cartridge See page 20 for

instructions on installing
Cartridge carriage
cartridges on the plotter.
Holds the cartridges. Wiper blade
See page 120.

Purgestation
The cartridge
carriage is stored
here when the
plotter is not
printing.

Cutter The Océ 5200 is Media guide

Roll media
equipped with an automatic Align cut sheet media
compartment
cutter which cuts off against the media guide.
completed plots from roll
media. For details on using
the cutter see page 46 and for
instructions on changing the
cutter blade see page 121.

Read me first 13
Back view

Cartridge storage box

for storing partially used
cartridges.
See page 23.

Serial
connector
for connecting
the serial cable.
See page 40.

Centronics connector Power connector

for connecting the ON/OFF
for connecting the Centronics
power cable. power switch
cable. See page 38.

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Finding a location

General considerations
■ choose a stable, clean environment
- temperature between 5 - 35° C
- relative humidity between 10% - 90% RH non-condensing
- away from direct sunlight
- no rapid temperature or humidity changes

■ allow sufficient space around the front and back of the plotter to allow easy
operator access and unrestricted media travel during plotting
■ avoid placing the plotter directly in the path of a fan or vent as a high air flow
interferes with the ink flow of the inkjet cartridge
■ keep cables out of the media path

Using the pedestal

Place the pedestal on an even, stable floor surface

Transporting the plotter

Keep the box and packing materials the plotter is delivered in so that you can
repack the plotter to transport it safely.

Note: See chapter 9, ‘Routine upkeep’for instructions on transporting the plotter.

Read me first 15
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 Océ 5200
User’s Manual

Chapter 2
Getting started

This chapter takes you step by step through the basic

procedures you need to carry out to get your new plotter up
and running.

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Plugging in and switching the plotter on
Connect the power cable to the plotter (A) and to a power outlet.

Set the I/O power switch (B) to I to turn the plotter on.

The plotter performs its auto tests.

[1] Plugging in and switching on the plotter

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Cartridges
The 5200 plotter uses four Océ disposable inkjet cartridges. Cartridges are
available in four colors: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. See page 153 for the
order numbers of the cartridges or contact your local Océ supplies
representative.

▼ Precautions
Take the following precautions when handling Océ inkjet cartridges:

■ Do not touch the print head (A)

■ Do not put the cartridge on any surface with the print head down
■ Do not shake the cartridge when handling it
■ Install cartridges immediately after unpacking, or store in the storage box.
Otherwise the ink may start to dry out and spoil plot quality.

A
[2] Océ 5200 inkjet cartridge

Printing color plots To print color plots, install a set of four cartridges, black,
cyan, magenta and yellow, in the appropriate positions and set the Color Mode
on the plotter control panel to Full Color. To print out color drawings, the
plotter uses all four color cartridges.

Printing monochrome plots To print monochrome plots, install a set of four

cartridges, black, cyan, magenta and yellow, in the appropriate positions and
set the Color Mode on the plotter control panel to Monochrome. To print out
monochrome drawings, the plotter uses ink from the black cartridge only.

For high speed monochrome plotting, you can replace the cyan cartridge with
a second black cartridge and store the cyan cartridge in the cartridge storage
box.

Getting started 19
Unpacking the cartridges
1 Remove the cartridge from its protective packaging.
2 Lift the protective cap from the print head and remove the tape.

[3] Unpacking the cartridges

Installing cartridges on the plotter

Make sure that the plotter power is switched on and that the plotter has finished
its autotests. The control panel display reads: NO CARTRIDGE.

1 Press the Cartridge key on the plotter control panel.

The cartridge carriage (A) moves out of the purge station.
2 Open the dust cover.

[4] Cartridge carriage

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3 Press down the open/close knob (1) on the cartridge carriage and turn it (2) in
the direction of the arrow as shown in 5 on page 21 to open the cartridge sockets.

[5] Cartridge knob

Each socket is marked with the letter of the cartridge color that must be
installed in that position. Install the black cartridge in the socket marked K, the
cyan cartridge in the socket marked K/C, the magenta cartridge in the socket
marked M and the yellow cartridge in the socket marked Y.
For high speed monochrome plotting, you can replace the cyan cartridge in
K/C with a second black cartridge.
4 Push and hold the cartridge socket flap (A) to the left and slide the cartridge
into the socket (B) with label facing towards you and the print head facing
down as shown in 6 on page 21.

[6] Installing the cartridge

Getting started 21
 5 When all the cartridges have been placed in their appropriate positions, turn the
cartridge open/close knob to its original position.

K
K
C
M

Y
A
B
C
D

[7] Cartridges in correct positions; A: black, B: cyan or black, C: magenta, D: yellow

6 Close the dust cover.

The cartridge carriage returns to the purge station and the plotter carries out a
cleaning and priming cycle and then carries out an automatic quality
adjustment.

Adjusting plot quality

Each time you install new cartridges the Océ 5200 plotter carries out an
automatic quality adjustment procedure. In addition, you should also adjust the
X alignment setting as explained in the Calibration section on page 110.

Note: See also page 135, for information on carrying out a manual quality
adjustment procedure.

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Cartridge storage box
The 5200 plotter is delivered with a cartridge
storage box which is used for storing partially
used cartridges, for example if you replace the
cyan cartridge with a second black cartridge.
This box is attached to the rear of the plotter as
shown below.

Note: Additional cartridge storage boxes may

be purchased from your local Océ Supplies
representative.

[8] Cartridge storage box

1
2

[9] Attaching the cartridge storage box

Getting started 23
Loading roll media
The plotter is ready for you to install media when the display reads:
NO MEDIA
PLEASE LOAD ROLL MEDIA

Preparing the roll holder

B C
A

[10] Holder and hubs

Rolls are loaded from the back of the plotter. A metal bar (C) and two tulip
hubs, one fixed (A) and one moveable (B), are delivered with the plotter.

1 Remove the roll of media from its protective packing.

2 Slide the moveable hub off the metal bar.
3 Holding the fixed hub end (A) in your right hand and holding the roll as shown
below, slide the metal bar into the roll.
You must install the roll the right way up, as shown in the figure below, or the
roll feed mechanism will not work properly.
4 Fix the moveable hub (B) onto the left-hand end of the metal bar.
5 Push the hub inside the roll until it is held in place.

B A

[11] Preparing the roll holder

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Installing a roll
1 Open the roll compartment.

[12] Opening †he roll compartment

2 Standing in front of the plotter, insert the moveable hub into the left-hand
bracket and the fixed hub into the right-hand bracket.

[13] Inserting the roll holder

Getting started 25
 3 Unroll a few centimeters of media and feed it through the slot above the roll
holder.

[14] Unrolling a portion of the media

[15] Inserting media in media slot

When the media is detected, it is automatically loaded by the plotter. The

media is fed into the plotter and then out towards you. If the media is correctly
loaded, the display reads <READY> and the plotter is ready to plot.
If the media is not correctly aligned the control panel display reads:
MEDIA MISALIGNED
PLEASE OPEN COVER TO REALIGN MEDIA

Follow the instructions in the next section to align the media correctly.

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▼ Aligning the media
When the plotter has finished loading the roll media you will probably need to
align it. If the media is not correctly aligned, the plotter display reads:
MEDIA MISALIGNED
PLEASE OPEN COVER TO REALIGN MEDIA

1 Open the dust cover. The display reads:

COVER OPEN
PLEASE RELEASE LEVER

2 Lower the media lever (A) as shown in 16 on page 27. The display reads:

LEVER DOWN
PLEASE REALIGN MEDIA SIDES AND RAISE LEVER

[16] Media lever

3 Align the left and right edges of the media with the edges of the roll.

[17] Aligning the media edges

4 Raise the media lever.

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 5 Close the roll media compartment.
6 Pull out the media guides.
The media guides ensure that media fed out from the plotter is correctly
directed onto the stacker. This is particularly important when the roll is coming
to an end.

[18] Media guides

7 Close the dust cover.

The media is re-loaded.When the media is correctly loaded, the plotter control
panel displays the MEDIA TYPE menu described in the next section.

Choosing the type of media

Before you can start plotting, you have to set the type of media loaded in the
MEDIA TYPE menu so that the plotter can adjust certain internal plot quality
parameters.

1 Use the left and right arrows on the control panel to scroll to the type of media
loaded on the plotter.
2 Press the Enter key on the plotter control panel.
An asterisk appears in front of the chosen media type.
You are now ready to plot.

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Control panel

Quality Color

Draft Normal Enhanced High

Processing

/ Confirm Error

Media mode Quality Power

[19] Control panel

The control panel has the following set of keys and leds:

Media mode key Use this key to set the media mode to roll mode if you are
using roll media and cut sheet if you are using sheets of media.
Roll mode This led is on when roll media mode is selected.

Cut sheet mode This led is on when cut sheet media mode is
selected.

Cut/confirm key Use this key to advance and cut off a

section of media from the roll loaded on the plotter and / Confirm
to acknowledge that you have seen an error message
displayed on the plotter control panel. The message displayed on the control
panel will generally inform you when you need to press the confirm key.

Quality key Use this key to choose the plot quality mode from Draft, Normal,
Enhanced and High. The led above the selected quality mode is on.
Cartridge access key Press this key to move the cartridge carriage in
and out of the purge station, for example to install cartridges.
Enter key Press this key to choose options from the menu.

Draft, Normal, Enhanced, High Quality leds; the led which is on shows which
quality mode is currently selected.

Color led This led is on when color mode has been set to Full Color. It is off
when color mode has been set to Monochrome.

Getting started 29
 Processing led This led flashes when the plotter is processing data received
from the host computer.

Error led This led comes on when the plotter has detected an error and the
plotter control panel displays an error message. When the plotter displays a
warning message, the error led flashes.

Power led This led is on when the plotter is plugged in and switched on.

Menu direction arrows

The down arrow key allows you to enter the menu
and to move down the levels of the menu tree.

The up arrow key allows you to move back up

through the levels of the menu tree.

The left and right arrows allow you to move across

from option to option.

Two-line display
A two-line display shows the menu options and displays the error and status
messages. In general the control panel messages are self-explanatory. The first
line tells you the status and the second line what to do.

Note: See chapter 10, ‘Troubleshooting’ for a list of status messages and error
messages.

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Using the control panel menu
The plotter menu has a treelike structure. It is made up of different levels with
different options available within each level. You can move up and down the
levels and across left and right to the different options available until you reach
the last level and have no more options available. Refer to the Quick Reference
Card included with this manual for a complete menu flowchart.

1 Press the down arrow on the control panel once to enter the menu.
2 Move through the menu using the direction arrows until your desired option is
displayed.
Use the Quick Reference Card to help you find the path through the menu.
3 Press the ENTER key.

The option is now preceded by an asterisk to show that the plotter has accepted
your selection. The asterisk remains to mark the selected option until another
one is selected.

When you reach the end of a menu branch and there are no more options, the
message ENTER CHOICE appears for two seconds.

Using the flowchart examples

The flowchart examples in this manual are to show you the path you need to
follow on the plotter control panel menu when setting and changing
parameters.

<MEDIA TYPE> … <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL> <CENTRONICS>
|
<NORMAL> <FAST>

The path is highlighted in bold type. Press the down arrow key once to go down
to the next level at every item highlighted in bold type. The final level in the
flowchart shows you the choices available.

Getting started 31
Selecting the display language
You can choose to have the control panel display messages in English, French,
German, Italian or Spanish. When your plotter is delivered, the messages will
be, by default, in English. To change the messages to another language:

< MEDIA TYPE> … <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES>
|
<LANGUAGE>
|
<ENGLISH><FRANCAIS><DEUTSCH><ESPANOL><ITALIANO>

1 Press the down arrow once to enter the menu.

2 Use the arrow direction keys to scroll to the appropriate language following the
path in the flowchart above.
3 When your language appears in the display, press ENTER.

An asterisk appears to the left of the option to show that the plotter has
accepted your selection. Your control panel messages now appear in your
chosen language.

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Printing the test plot
Print out the test plot to check that the print head is functioning correctly.

Note: For more information on the test plot, See page 110, Calibration.

1 Make sure media is loaded and that the plotter is ready to plot.
2 Scroll to TEST PLOT following the path in the flowchart below.

<MEDIA TYPE> … <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES>
|
<LANGUAGE> ... <CALIBRATION>
|
<BAND ALIGN>
|
<TEST PLOT>

3 Press ENTER.
The test plot is printed out.

Getting started 33
Canceling a plot in progress
CANCEL PLOT cancels the plot being printed out.

1 Press the down arrow key once to enter the menu.

2 Use the right arrow to scroll to CANCEL PLOT.
3 Press ENTER.

< MEDIA TYPE> ... <CANCEL PLOT>

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 Océ 5200
User’s Manual

Chapter 3
Connecting

This chapter explains how to connect your plotter to your computer and
how to set the necessary parameters to allow your computer and plotter to
work together.
There are four steps in the connection sequence:
• connect the appropriate cable to the computer and the plotter
• install and configure the appropriate drivers
• consult the driver installation manuals and your software application
manuals to collect the necessary connection parameters
• set the plotter connection parameters using the plotter control panel

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Physical connection
You can connect and send data through both the serial and Centronics ports.
The plotter automatically switches between the ports according to the file
being sent.

START

serial Centronics
Port used?

Make sure you Make sure you

have the appropriate have the appropriate
serial cable Centronics cable

Follow the Follow the

serial connection Centronics connection
instructions instructions

Go to
LOGICAL
CONNECTION
on the next page

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Logical connection

From previous page

No Using an Océ
plotter driver?

Yes

No Using
a PC?

Yes
Using Yes
AutoCAD?

No AutoCAD No
Windows
No Windows version?
application?

Yes
Refer to Océ
ADI HP-GL/2 Driver Manual
(Windows section)
and the on-line Help

Refer to your Refer to Océ

software Windows Printing
Solution Manual Refer to Océ
application ADI HP-GL/2 Driver Manual
manual and the
on-line Help (Dos section)
and the on-line Help

No Configuring plotter
from workstation?
(PC only)

Yes
Refer to Océ Plot
See pages 41-44
Director Manual and
to set parameters
the on-line Help

END END

Connecting 37
Using the Centronics port

Connecting
The Centronics port is located at the back of the plotter. It is an Amphenol 36
pin female connector. The maximum Centronics cable length is 4 meters.

[20] Connecting to Centronics port

Turn your plotter off. Connect one end of the Centronics cable (B)to the
computer’s Centronics parallel port (A) and the other end to the plotter's
Centronics parallel port (C).

Switch your plotter on and wait for the auto tests to finish.

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Setting transmission speed
Connection through Centronics is straightforward and data transfer is fast. You
only have one parameter to set through the plotter control panel.

Set the plotter to match your computer’s transmission speed.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL> <CENTRONICS>
|
<NORMAL> <FAST>

Choose and press ENTER.

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Using the serial port
Connecting
The serial port is at the back of the plotter. It is an 8 pin mini DIN connector.
Turn your plotter off. Connect one end of the serial cable (E) to the computer’s
serial port (A) and the other end to the plotter serial port (D). Use the adapter
(B) if necessary. Switch your plotter on and wait for the auto tests to finish.
See page 153 for the part numbers of connection cables. The maximum cable
length is 15 meters.

A
B C

[21] Connecting to serial port

A: Computer 9 pin serial port
B: 9 pin/25 pin adapter
C: Computer 25 pin serial port
D: Plotter 8 pin serial port
E: 8 pin/25 pin cable

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Setting parameters
If you are using the serial port you will need to compile a list of the following
configuration parameters before you start:

■ handshake protocol ■ port type

■ baud rate ■ turnaround delay
■ byte combination ■ intercharacter delay

■ parity and stop bits

In most cases, your application software package determines these settings, so

consult your software user’s manual. If necessary, contact your Océ
representative for additional information.

Serial handshake protocols

There are two handshake protocols available on the 5200.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL>
|
<PROTOCOL>
|
<XON XOFF>
|
<BOTH> <CTS2> <XON4>

Choose the required protocol and press ENTER.

The default is BOTH which means that the plotter will automatically respond
to either XON (software protocol) or CTS (hardwire protocol).

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Baud rate
The following baud rates are allowed: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200 and 38400.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL>
|
<PROTOCOL> <TRANSMISSION>
|
<BAUD RATE>
|
<300> <600> <1200> <2400> <4800> <9600> <19200> <38400>

Choose the fastest baud rate compatible with your system and press ENTER.

Byte combination
When data is transmitted via the serial interface, 8 or 7 bits per byte are used.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL>
|
<PROTOCOL> <TRANSMISSION>
|
<BAUD RATE> <BITS>
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<7> <8>
Choose and press ENTER.

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Setting the parity and stop bits
You can choose from the following combinations:

■ NONE, 1 STOP No parity, 1 stop bit

■ NONE, 2 STOP No parity, 2 stop bits
■ EVEN, 1 STOP Even parity, 1 stop bit
■ EVEN, 2 STOP Even parity, 2 stop bits
■ ODD, 1 STOP Odd parity, 1 stop bit
■ ODD, 2 STOP Odd parity, 2 stop bits

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL>
|
<PROTOCOL> … <TRANSMISSION>
|
<BAUD RATE> … <FRAMING>
|
<NONE, 1 STOP> … <ODD, 2 STOP>

Choose and press ENTER.

Selecting the port type

In order to give the maximum connection flexibility, the plotter’s serial port
can be set to either DTE (data terminal equipment) or DCE (data
communications equipment).

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL>
|
<PROTOCOL>
|
<XON XOFF> <DELAY> <PORT>
|
<DCE> <DTE>
Choose and press ENTER.

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Turn around delay
The plotter offers possible delays from 0 to 10 seconds in increments of 0.01
sec. (Default is 0) (See Glossary on page 145).

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL>
|
<PROTOCOL>
|
<XON XOFF> <DELAY>
|
<TURN AROUND>
|
<0.0> … <10>

Choose the required delay and press ENTER.

Inter character delay

The plotter offers possible delays from 0 to 10 seconds in increments of 0.01
sec. (Default is 0) (See Glossary).

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> <CONNECTIONS>
|
<SERIAL>
|
<PROTOCOL>
|
<XON XOFF> <DELAY>
|
<TURN AROUND> <INTER CHAR>
|
<0.0> … <10>

Choose the required delay and press ENTER.

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User’s Manual

Chapter 4
Media and Cartridges

At Océ we recognize that quality supplies and support are

vital to top quality plotting. Stringent quality assurance in
manufacturing and packaging ensure the media your
drawings deserve.

This chapter describes how to select and use the most

suitable Océ media for your type of drawings.

Note: See chapter 2, ‘Getting started’ on page 17 for instructions on

loading roll media.

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Media mode
The Océ 5200 plotter uses cut sheet and roll media. Before you can install
media, MEDIA MODE must be set to cut sheet or roll on the plotter control panel
according to the type of media you are using.

■ Use the MEDIA MODE key on the control panel to choose the required mode.

Cut sheet mode Set the media mode to cut sheet before loading cut sheet
media. When cut sheet mode is selected, the cut sheet led on the control panel
is on.

Roll mode Set the media mode to roll before loading roll media. When roll
mode is selected, the roll led on the control panel is on.

Using roll media and automatic cut

When you are using roll mode you can set the 5200 plotter to automatically cut
off finished plots from the roll.

Auto cut on In this mode, the plotter can work unattended with roll media. The
plotter automatically cuts off the finished plot and loads a length of media for
the next plot. The cut plots are collected in the collection basket.

Auto cut off In this mode, the plotter prints a dotted line to mark the end of
each plot and then loads the next length of media and prints the next plot. The
plots can later be separated along the cut line whenever convenient.

Scroll to the required option following the path in the flowchart below and
press ENTER.

<MEDIA TYPE> … <PLOT>

|
<AUTO CUT>
|
<ON> <OFF>

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Monitoring roll media
The Océ 5200 plotter has a window (A) for checking how much roll media is
left on the plotter. The window is located next to the control panel as shown in
the illustration below.

■ When the window is white there is plenty of media left on the roll
■ When the window is black, there is only about 10 m of media left

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If the plotter comes to the end of a roll while plotting, the control panel displays
the message: END OF ROLL.

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Media type
Before plotting your drawing, set MEDIA TYPE to the type of media loaded on
the plotter. The 5200 plotters have five settings: standard paper, coated paper,
tracing paper, film and other.

See page 52 for information on the different types of media available and
recommendations on choosing the best media for your applications.

<MEDIA TYPE>
|
<STANDARD PAPER> <COATED PAPER> <TRACING PAPER> <FILM> <OTHER>

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Loading a cut sheet
Note: We do not recommend using cut sheets smaller than A3 size.

Set the MEDIA MODE to Cut Sheet. The plotter is ready for you to install media
when the display reads:
NO MEDIA
PLEASE LOAD CUT SHEET MEDIA

Note: Load cut sheet media with the plotting surface face down.

■ Holding the sheet by its left and right edges, align the media against the
media guide (A) and gently insert it into the media slot.

When the media is detected by the plotter it is automatically loaded to the

plotter start position.

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[23] Loading cut sheet media

If the media is correctly loaded, the display reads <READY> and the plotter is
ready to plot.
If the media is not correctly aligned the control panel display reads: MEDIA
MISALIGNED or MEDIA PROBLEM. Follow the instructions in the next section
to align the media correctly.

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Aligning cut sheet media
▼ A3 size cut sheets
If the cut sheet is not correctly aligned, the plotter will not load it and will
discharge the sheet. The control panel displays:
MEDIA PROBLEM
PLEASE REMOVE MEDIA

Remove the sheet and load it again taking care to align it with the media guide.

▼ Cut sheets larger than A3

If the cut sheet is not correctly aligned, loading is interrupted and the control
panel display reads:
MEDIA MISALIGNED
PLEASE OPEN COVER TO REALIGN MEDIA

1 Open the dust cover. The display reads:

COVER OPEN
PLEASE RELEASE LEVER

2 Lower the media lever (A) as shown in figure 24.

[24] Lowering the media lever

The display reads:

LEVER DOWN
PLEASE REALIGN MEDIA SIDES AND RAISE LEVER

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 3 Align the left and right edges of the part of the media that has been fed through
the plotter with the left and right edges of the part of the media underneath as
shown in figure 25.
4 Raise the media lever and close the dust cover.
The media is reloaded.

[25] Aligning cut sheet media

Setting the Media Type

When the media is correctly loaded, the plotter control panel displays the
MEDIA TYPE menu.

▼ Choosing the type of media

You have to set the type of media loaded in the MEDIA TYPE menu so that the
plotter can adjust certain internal plot quality parameters.

1 Use the left and right arrows on the control panel to scroll to the type of media
loaded on the plotter.
2 Press the Enter key on the plotter control panel.
An asterisk appears in front of the chosen media type.
You are now ready to plot.

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Media types
The Océ 5200 inkjet plotters use roll and cut sheet media. The following Océ
media has been thoroughly tested by Océ to give you the best results from your
5200 inkjet plotter.

Standard paper is an inexpensive media suitable for a number of

applications. It is especially recommended for check plots and line drawings.
2
Premium grade paper 90 g/m is a coated paper recommended for solid fills
and presentation drawings. It provides excellent contrast and vivid colors.
2
Premium grade paper 120 g/m is a heavyweight coated paper that is
particularly recommended for presentation drawings and mapping purposes. It
provides excellent stability and handles well.
2
Tracing paper 90 g/m gives high contrast and excellent Diazo copies. It is,
however, dimensionally unstable and therefore not recommended for
archiving. It is recommended for monochrome and color line drawings. For
plots containing a lot of solid fills, we recommend using matt film.

Single matt film is a durable, translucent, polyester film which has one side
covered with a special inkjet coating. It offers good dimensional stability and
Diazo copying capability. Matt polyester film is recommended for final
drawings, for archiving, for presentation, for color line drawings and for
monochrome area fills.

Double matt film has the same qualities and recommendations as single matt
film but also has a special inkjet coating on the front and a drafting layer on the
back.

Clear film is a polyester film recommended for GIS and overlay applications.

White glossy film is a polyester film with a white glossy surface. It is suitable
for posters and point of purchase displays.

Other media
Other media is available in the Océ range. However, certain media, in
particular in the Display range, cannot be used with the automatic cutter on the

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 5200 plotters. Contact your Océ Supplies service for full details on the range
of media available and its suitability for the 5200 plotters.

Note: We do not recommend archiving color plots for very long periods due to
the dye-base ink used in the cartridges.

Ordering media
Contact Océ Supplies service to check on the availability of supplies and order
those appropriate to your job requirements.

Media and Cartridges 53

Choosing media
Use the tables below to choose the type of media best suited to your needs.
Standard Tracing Premium Premium
paper paper grade paper grade paper
2 2 2 2
90 g/m 90 g/m 90 g/m 120 g/m
Cost/Quality ratings
Check plots good fair * *
Presentation
good good excellent excellent
plots
Archiving N/A fair N/A N/A
Diazo copy N/A good N/A N/A
Plain paper copy excellent good excellent excellent
Overlay N/A good N/A N/A
Quality ratings
Line b/w good excellent excellent excellent
Line color good excellent excellent excellent
Mapping good good excellent excellent
Image good N/A excellent excellent
Photography good N/A excellent excellent

[26] Paper Media Table

Single matt film Double matt film Clear film White glossy film
120µ 95µ 110µ 120µ
Cost/Quality ratings
Check plots * * * *
Presentation plots excellent excellent excellent excellent
Archiving excellent excellent excellent good
Diazo copy excellent excellent excellent N/A
Plain paper copy * * * *
Overlay N/A N/A excellent N/A
Quality ratings
Line b/w excellent excellent excellent excellent
Line color excellent excellent excellent excellent
Mapping good good excellent excellent
Image excellent good excellent excellent
Photography good good good excellent
[27] Film Media Table

N/A = Not applicable, * = not best choice

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Storing and handling recommendations
Temperature & Humidity Changes in humidity cause paper media to expand or
contract due to the amount of moisture in the air. Media stored in one
environment and then moved to another may cause problems when plotting
because the media did not have time to adjust to the new environment.

Take the following precautions to avoid problems:

■ store the media near the plotter if possible

■ take media out of the packaging and allow it to adjust to the same
environment as the plotter for a minimum of two days
■ air conditioning or humidity control is highly recommended if you have a
high humidity level
■ use film media if dimensional stability is very important

Heat & Light All media are sensitive to extreme heat and ultraviolet light and
therefore should not be exposed to strong sunlight. Store away from light in a
dark room or cupboard.

Dirt & Fingerprints The plot quality of media, and especially film media, is
degraded by perspiration, fingerprints and dirt. If necessary, wear cotton
gloves to manipulate the rolls or sheets.

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Cartridges
The 5200 plotter uses four Océ disposable inkjet cartridges. Cartridges are
available in four colors: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. See page 153 for the
order numbers of the cartridges or contact your local Océ supplies
representative.

Changing from color to monochrome printing

You can use the 5200 as a monochrome or color printer by changing the color
mode on the plotter control panel.
Printing color plots. To print color plots, install a set of four cartridges, black,
cyan, magenta and yellow, in the appropriate positions and set the Color Mode
on the plotter control panel to Full Color. To print out color drawings, the
plotter uses all four color cartridges.
Printing monochrome plots. To print monochrome plots, install a set of four
cartridges, black, cyan, magenta and yellow, in the appropriate positions and
set the Color Mode on the plotter control panel to Monochrome. To print out
monochrome drawings, the plotter uses ink from the black cartridge only.
For high speed monochrome plotting, you
can replace the cyan cartridge with a
second black cartridge and store the cyan
cartridge in the cartridge storage box.
You can only change the cartridge
combination type installed on the plotter
when the plotter is idle (i.e. when the
plotter is not printing and the cartridge
carriage is in the purge station).
Note: If you change the cartridge
combination in the middle of printing out
a plot or when there is a plot waiting in the
buffer, the plotter will display the message
CARTRIDGE ERROR and will not continue
until you install the same cartridge type
combination the plotter was already
using.

[28] Storing a cartridge in the storage box

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Monitoring ink levels
The Océ 5200 measures the amount of ink left in each of the cartridges
installed on the plotter before starting a new plot and displays the following
messages on the control panel display:
INK LOW informs you that the cartridge will need changing soon. When this
message is displayed, the error led on the control panel flashes and a buzzer
sounds.
OUT OF INK informs you that the cartridge is empty. The plotter will not print
until the empty cartridge has been replaced.

▼ Checking ink levels

You can check the amount of ink left in each of the cartridges installed on the
plotter.
■ Scroll to Ink levels % on the plotter control panel menu following the path
in the flowchart below.

<MEDIA TYPE> <HEAD>

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<INK LEVELS %>
|
<K C M Y>

The percentage of ink left in the cartridge is displayed next to the letter that
represents the cartridge color. If you are printing in color mode, information
similar to the following is displayed:
K 90% C75% M70% Y75%
K = black cartridge; C = cyan cartridge; M = magenta cartridge; Y = yellow
cartridge
If you are printing in monochrome mode, information similar to the following
is displayed:
K 90% K/C 75%
K = black cartridge in K position; K/C black cartridge installed in K/C
position.

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User’s Manual

Chapter 5
Plot management

59
Color mode
The Océ 5200 plotter can print drawings in color or in monochrome.

If Color mode is set to Monochrome, the Océ 5200 plotter prints monochrome
plot files in monochrome and color plot files in grayscale.

If Color mode is set to Full Color, the Océ 5200 plotter prints monochrome plot
files in monochrome and color plot files in color.

▼ Setting the Color mode

1 Scroll to the required setting following the path in the flowchart below.

<MEDIA TYPE> <HEAD> <CONFIGURATION> <COLOR MODE>

|
<MONOCHROME> <FULL COLOR>

2 Press the Enter key.

When color mode has been set to Full Color, the Color led on the plotter control
panel is on. It is off when Color mode has been set to Monochrome.

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Plot quality
The Océ 5200 inkjet plotter has four plot quality modes.

Draft is suitable for fast, check plots.

Normal is suitable for standard quality plots.

Enhanced is recommended when you require high quality plots.

High is recommended for high quality plots when you are printing drawings
with area fills.

The plotter works out the optimal printing parameters for each of your plots by
taking the following settings into consideration:

■ the color mode selected

■ the plot quality mode selected
■ the media type selected

▼ Setting the plot quality

■ Use the Quality key on the plotter control panel to choose the quality mode.
The led of the selected quality mode is on.

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Printing copies
If you want to print out more than one copy of a plot, set the Replot option on
the control panel menu on and then set the number of copies. You can print up
to 99 copies of a plot.

▼ Setting the number of copies

1 Go to the REPLOT menu following the path in the flowchart below.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

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<UTILITIES> … <REPLOT>
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<ON> <OFF>

2 Choose ON to turn the # COPIES menu on.

3 Go to the # COPIES menu.

<MEDIA TYPE> …<# COPIES>

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<0> TO <99>

4 Use the left or right arrows to decrease or increase the number of copies.
5 Press the Enter key.

Note: # COPIES is only displayed on the plotter control panel if the REPLOT
menu has been turned on.

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Canceling a plot
CANCEL PLOT cancels the plot being printed out.

Scroll to CANCEL PLOT and press ENTER.

<MEDIA TYPE> < HEAD> <CONFIGURATION> <COLOR> <CANCEL PLOT>

Media format
You can choose to set the plotter to one of three media format standards: ISO,
ANSI or ARCHITECT.

<MEDIA TYPE> ...<CONFIGURATION>

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<UTILITIES> … <PLOT MANAGER>
|
<MEDIA SAVER> <MEDIA FORMAT>
|
<ISO> <ANSI> <ARCHITECT>

Choose the media format you want to use and press ENTER.

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Rotation
This function allows you to rotate a plot 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°. If necessary,
the origin of the plot is changed automatically to prevent the drawing from
being clipped.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <PLOT MANAGER>
|
<TRANSFORM> <MEDIA SAVER>
|
<ROTATION>
|
0, 90, 180, 270

Choose the rotation required and press ENTER.

Note: Rotation can only be used with vector files.

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Scaling
X- and Y-Scale can be set separately to a factor between 0.05 and 20.0.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <PLOT MANAGER>
|
<TRANSFORM> <MEDIA SAVER>
|
<ROTATION> <SCALING>
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<X SCALING> <Y SCALING>
| |
0.05 TO 20.0 0.05 TO 20.0

Choose the scale factor required and press ENTER.

The scaling factor can be set to an accuracy of two decimal places via the
control panel. For higher accuracy you can set the X and Y scaling factor to
four decimal places via a remote configuration file.

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Autoscaling
Note: Autoscaling can only be used with vector files.

Autoscaling automatically enlarges or reduces your drawing to a pre-defined

format. The Autoscaling options that appear on the control panel depend on:
■ whether Media Mode is set to cut sheet or roll
■ whether Media Format is set to ISO, ANSI or Architect
Autoscaling is always proportional.

Autoscaling and cut sheets

OFF If your drawing is larger than the physical dimensions of the media, the
plotter will automatically clip the area outside the margins.

ON Plots will automatically be enlarged or reduced and rotated 90°, if

necessary, to fit onto the loaded media.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <PLOT MANAGER>
|
<TRANSFORM> <MEDIA SAVER>
|
<ROTATION> <SCALING>
|
<X SCALING> .. <AUTOSCALE>
|
<ON> <OFF>

Autoscaling and rolls

OFF If your drawing is larger than the physical dimensions of the media, the
plotter will automatically clip the area outside the margins.
BEST FIT Plots bigger than the loaded media are rotated 90° if necessary and
scaled down to the nearest standard size that will fit on the loaded media.
FIT TO FORMAT Plots will automatically be enlarged or reduced and rotated
90°, if necessary, to fit onto the format you have chosen. You can select any
standard format (ISO, ANSI or Architecture).

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The formats displayed on the control panel depends on which MEDIA FORMAT
is selected. See page 63 for information on setting the media format.

<MEDIA TYPE> ...<CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> …<PLOT MANAGER>
|
<TRANSFORM> <MEDIA SAVER>
|
<ROTATION> <SCALING>
|
<X SCALING> .. <AUTOSCALE>
|
(IF MEDIA FORMAT = ISO)<A4> <A3> <A2> <A1> <A0> <OFF> <BEST FIT>
(IF MEDIA FORMAT = ANSI)<A> <B> <C> <D> <E> <OFF> <BEST FIT>
(IF MEDIA FORMAT = ARCHITECT)<A’> <B’> <C’> <D’> <OFF> <BEST FIT>

Note: Rotation and Mirroring may be combined with Autoscaling on roll

media. However, a 90° rotation carried out by Autoscaling may alter the
expected Rotation/Mirroring result.

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Media saver
Media Saver has two options, Autoposition and Nesting.
Note: Media Saver can only be used with roll media. When Cut Sheet mode is
selected, the Media Saver menu is hidden.
Media saver can only be used with vector files.

Nesting
Nesting arranges small drawings (A3, A4 for example) side by side across the
media to optimize the usage of roll media. Plots coming from the computer are
stored in wait files on the plotter according to their size. For example, if MEDIA
FORMAT is set to ISO there are three separate wait files: one for A4 format
drawings, one for A3 format drawings and one for A2 format drawings. When
a wait file is full, the drawings are printed across the full width of the media.
The number of drawings that can be added to a wait file depends on:
■ the MEDIA FORMAT selected (ISO, ANSI, ARCHITECT)
■ the width of the roll of media loaded on the plotter
■ the size of the drawing
■ the orientation of the drawing
Note: The A4 and A3 wait files may be merged to plot two A4 and one A3 plots
together.
If the plot is larger than A2 it will not be stored in a wait file, but will be plotted
normally. If plots are not ISO, ANSI or ARCHITECT standard sizes, the next
larger format will be used.

▼ Setting Nesting mode

Scroll to NESTING following the path in the flowchart and press ENTER.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

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<UTILITIES> … <PLOT MANAGER>
|
<MEDIA SAVER>
|
<M/S MODE>
|
<OFF> <AUTO POSITION> <NESTING>

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 A4
A2 A3
A4
A0 A1
A4
A2 A3
A4

[29] Wait file organization on 36”/91.4 cm roll and Media Format set to ISO

Media saver time-out

This option enables you to set a timeout from 1 to 60 minutes so that plots are
not stored indefinitely in a wait file. At the end of the timeout, the plots in the
wait files will be printed out regardless whether the queues are full or not.

Choose the timeout and press ENTER.

<MEDIA TYPE> ...<CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <PLOT MANAGER>
|
<MEDIA SAVER>
|
<M/S MODE> <M/S TIMEOUT>
|
<OFF> <1> <5> <15> <30> <60>

Flush media saver

This option enables you to print out immediately the plots stored in partially
filled wait files.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <FLUSH M. SAVER>

Scroll to FLUSH M. SAVER and press ENTER.

Note: Files stored in Media Saver wait files are automatically printed out if the
Color Mode, the Quality mode or Rendering is changed.

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Autoposition
If you use this option, the origin declared in the plot file is ignored and the plot
data is automatically shifted to the lower right corner of the media. If necessary
the plots are rotated 90° to make better use of the available media and limit
clipping.

<MEDIA TYPE> … <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <PLOT MANAGER>
|
<MEDIA SAVER>
|
<M/S MODE>
|
<OFF> <AUTO POSITION> <NESTING>

Scroll to AUTOPOSITON and press ENTER.

Note: Autoposition can only be used with vector files.

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 Plot is rotated and shifted to use less media

Plot is rotated and shifted to reduce clipping

[30] Autoposition

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Mirroring
This function allows you to produce a mirror image of the original plot. There
are three options.

Off: no symmetry (standard plot)

X Mirror: symmetry across the X axis

Y Mirror: symmetry across the Y axis

<MEDIA TYPE> <CONFIGURATION>

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<UTILITIES> … <PLOT MANAGER>
|
<TRANSFORM> <MEDIA SAVER>
|
<MIRROR> <ROTATION>
|
OFF X MIRROR Y MIRROR

Choose and press ENTER.

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Transparency mode
This option determines what happens when two or more colors intersect at the
same point on a plot, especially in area fills. This mode applies only to
CalComp, HP-GL, HP-GL/2.

Merge: all the specified colors blend

together as shown below in (A). This is the
default setting.

Overlay*: only foreground colors are

visible except the white one, which is
transparent as shown below (B).

Note: This mode applies only to HP-GL/2

format, when the filter command is set on
(default settings).

Overlay: only foreground colors are

visible. In this case, the white color is
opaque as shown below (C).

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 Océ 5200
User’s Manual

Chapter 6
Pens

This chapter describes how to set up the logical pens, each

of which can be defined in terms of width, grayscale, color
or line pattern.

75
Setting line widths
You can change the thickness of the lines on your plot by changing the pen
widths. Pen widths are available from 0.07 to 8.96 mm (0.003 to 0.353 inches).
By default, all pen widths are set to three pixels (0.21 mm). 1 pixel = 0.07 mm.

Scroll to PEN NUMBER and select the pen number.

Scroll to PEN WIDTH values and use the left and right arrow keys to scroll to a
value. The values increase and decrease in increments of 0.01.

Press ENTER when the required value is displayed.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> …<PEN MENU>
|
<PEN NUMBER> <PEN WIDTH MM>
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1 - 999 0.07 - 8.96

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Pen palette
Palette is only visible on the control panel when color mode is set to Full Color.

The colors printed when you request a printout of the color palette depend on
the setting of the HP-GL/2 Pen Priority parameter.

■ If HP-GL/2 pen priority is set to LANGUAGE, the color palette is printed with
the full range of standard HP-GL/2 colors, including RGB information.

This printout shows the range of colors the Océ 5200 can print. It consists of
256 color rectangles numbered 0 to 255. Use this printout to choose the colors
you wish to set the pens to.

If the pen color of a pen number is set to 55, for example, all lines printed with
this pen number will be printed with the same color as the palette’s rectangle
with the number 55.

■ If HP-GL/2 pen priority is set to SETUP, the color palette is printed with the
colors which have been set for each pen. Use this printout if you want to
know how the plotter pens have been configured.

<MEDIA TYPE>... <PLOT>

|
<AUTO CUT> <PALETTE>

Scroll to Palette and press ENTER.

See also the section on Pen Priority option on page 80.

Note: Text is always printed using pen number 1. Text will therefore be printed
with whichever color you have assigned to pen number 1.

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Setting pen colors
Pen Color is only visible on the control panel when color mode is set to Full
Color. When color mode is set to Monochrome, Pen Color is replaced by Pen
Pattern.

You can set the 999 pens to any color from the 256 in the Océ color palette.
Attribute each pen a color value from 0 to 255. These values correspond to the
colors of the Océ Pen Palette.

<MEDIA TYPE> <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <PEN MENU>
|
<PEN NUMBER> … <PEN COLOR>
| |
<1 - 999> <0 - 255>

Choose the pen number and assign a pen color and press ENTER.

User configuration for pens

The pen colors you assign to the first 16 pens are saved at power off. Pens 17
to 999 are set back to the factory settings at each power on.

See page 156 for a list of the pen factory settings.

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Setting pen patterns
Pen Pattern is only visible when color mode is set to Monochrome. When color
mode is set to Full Color, Pen Pattern is replaced by Pen Color.

You can set pens to draw a thick patterned line or fill a polygon.

All lines or polygons on the plot can be drawn with a predefined pattern or
shade of gray. Pen patterns 1 to 16 are increasing shades of gray (1 = white, 16
= black) and patterns 17 to 32 are as shown in figure 31.

+ + + ++ + + + + + + ++ + + +
+ + + ++ + + + + + + ++ + + +

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
[31] Pen patterns

<MEDIA TYPE> <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <PEN MENU>
|
<PEN NUMBER> … <PEN PATTERN>
| |
<1 - 999> <1 - 32>

Note: We do not recommend using line widths of less than 0.5 mm, when using
patterned lines.

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Pen priority
You can define pen parameters (width, color and pattern) from within the
software application plot data file, from the plotter control panel or in a remote
configuration file.

The pen priority option allows you to define which pen parameter set you wish
to use.

■ If LANGUAGE is selected: Pen parameters defined in the plot data file will be
used.

■ If SETUP is selected: Pen parameters defined on the plotter control panel, or

in the optional remote configuration file (for example, through Océ Plot
Director), will be used.

The pen priority option is available for Océ, HP-GL/2 and CalComp data
formats. The example given below is for HP-GL/2 setup.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <HP-GL/2>
|
<ORIGIN> … <PEN PRIORITY>
|
<LANGUAGE> <SETUP>

Choose and press ENTER.

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User’s Manual

Chapter 7
Plot data formats

The 5200 inkjet plotters recognize and interpret plot files in the
following formats:
BGL, VDF, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CalComp 906/907/951,
CALS, TIFF and PostScript (option).
This chapter addresses users with a good technical knowledge in plotter
operation.

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Automatic language sensing
Automatic language sensing enables the plotter to switch between different
formats when you are working in a multi-format environment, where different
plotter drivers are being used.

The plotter automatically recognizes the host data language and uses the 5200
plotter parameters necessary for that plot data.

<MEDIA TYPE> <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT>
|
<VDF> ... <CALCOMP> <AUTO> <POSTSCRIPT>

CHOOSE AUTO AND PRESS ENTER.

When using automatic language sensing, you must take the following points
into consideration:

■ every plot data file must terminate with an end of plot instruction.
■ if you use HP-GL data format, all HP-GL instructions which modify the
protocol (set handshake, etc.) must not to be used when Automatic mode is
selected.

If your plot is not recognized correctly, send it again after making sure you
have selected the appropriate data format on the control panel or in a remote
configuration file.

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Optimizing automatic language sensing
You can choose which languages you want to be recognized automatically.
This optimizes the automatic language sensing function and reduces errors.
Check the formats you are using in your environment and set the appropriate
formats to YES.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT><AUTO MENU>
|
<TIFF> ...<POSTSCRIPT>
| |
NO YES NO YES
1 Choose the format
2 Choose YES or NO
3 Press ENTER.

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Manual data format selection
You can also select each data format (VDF, BGL, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, TIFF,
CALS, CALCOMP) manually from the control panel.

Set the data format before sending your file to the plotter.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT>
|
<VDF> <BGL> HP-GL> <HP-GL2> <CALCOMP> <TIFF> <CALS> <AUTO>

Choose the data format required and press ENTER.

See page 159 for a brief description of the software commands.

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Océ parameters

BGL comments
The following BGL statements have no meaning on the 5200: FA (frame
Advance), IC4 (request input, No op, 0.0 returned), RB (reset dictionary),
RR(replot rules), 76 (dictionary command).

Using color
The current application of BGL and VDF graphic languages does not allow
color programming. In order to obtain color plots we suggest that you assign
color to the pens via the control panel as explained in Chapter 6, Setting Pen
Colors or program pen colors by a remote configuration file.

See page 164 for a list of BGL commands.

Plot data formats 85

Océ plot origin
The starting position of the drawing on the paper depends on the plot origin
selected among the following options:

Upper left A, Center B, Lower left C, Upper right D, Lower right E

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> <OCE SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN>
|
<UPPER LEFT> <UPPER RIGHT> <LOWER LEFT> <LOWER RIGHT><CENTER>

Choose the origin and press ENTER.

[32] Océ plot origin

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Océ step size
The 5200 plotters offer four step sizes: 12.5 µm, 25 µm, 50 µm and 100 µm.
Please refer to your software documentation to choose the appropriate one. A
wrong step size will affect the scale of your drawing.

<MEDIA TYPE> ...<CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> <OCE SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN> <STEP SIZE>
|
<12.5> <25> <50> <100>

Choose and press ENTER.

For example: A drawing plotted with a 50

µ step size as defined in the software.
The scale is correct (A).

The same drawing plotted with a 100 µ

step size. The plot is double normal size
(B).

The same drawing plotted with a 25 µ

step size. The plot is half normal size
(C).

Note: See page 80 for details on Océ pen

priority.

[33] Step size

Plot data formats 87

HP-GL parameters

HP-GL comments
The IN (initialize) statement will be interpreted as start of new plot. The following
HP-GL statements will be interpreted as end of plot: AF or PG (advance full
page), AH (advance half page) and RP (replot). Also, any instruction interpreted
as start of new plot will automatically end the current plot. Optionally, SP0 can
also be interpreted as an end of plot. See HP-GL page advance, below.

The following statements have no meaning and will be treated as no-ops: AP

(automatic pen operation), AS (pen acceleration select), BF (buffer plot),CC (chord
angle), CV (curve generator), DC (digitize clear), DP (digitize point), EC (enable
cutter), FS (force select), GC (group count number), GM (graphics memory), GP
(designate group), IC (input character), KY (assign key), OB (output box), OD
(output digitize point), OG (output count number), OK (output function key), OT
(output carousel status), SG (select group), VA (activate adaptive velocity), VN
(velocity normal), VS (velocity select), WD (write display) and ESC. Q (set monitor
mode), ESC. U (end flush mode).

See page 159 for a list of HP-GL commands.

Transparency mode
This option controls the transparency when two or more colors intersect on the
same area fill. Refer to ‘Transparency mode’ on page 73.

▼ To set the transparency mode, proceed as follows:

<HEAD> <CONFIGURATION>
|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> .... <HP-GL SETUP>
|
<TRANSPARENCY> <ORIGIN>
|
<MERGE> <OVERLAY>
CHOOSE AND PRESS ENTER.

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HP-GL origin
The starting position of the drawing on the paper depends on the plot origin
selected among the following options:

Upper left A, Center B, Lower left C, Upper right D, Lower right E

<MEDIA TYPE> <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<HPGL SETUP> ... <SELECT FORMAT>
|
<ORIGIN>
|
<LOWER LEFT> <LOWER RIGHT> <UPPER LEFT> <UPPER RIGHT><CENTER>

Choose the origin and press ENTER.

[34] HP-GL origin

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HP-GL page advance
The SP0 command can be interpreted in two ways, depending on the
plotterbeing emulated (for example, the plot file may have originally been
written for a pen plotter, or written for a raster plotter):

■ PAGE ADVANCE is set to YES: the plotter is set to be compatible with HP-GL
plot files, in which a SP0 command signifies an end of plot.
■ PAGE ADVANCE is set to NO: the 5200 plotters respond to the HP-GL instruction
SP0 as select pen zero. Any vectors following the SP0 will be plotted with the
default pen attributes of width = 0.35 mm and pattern = 1 (white).

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT><HPGL SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN> <PAGE ADVANCE>
|
<NO> <YES>

Choose and press ENTER.

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HP-GL/2 parameters

HP-GL/2 comments
HP-GL/2 plot data files must start with either BP (begin plot) or ESC%-1BBP.

In HP-GL/2 the following instruction will be interpreted as end of plot: PG;

(advance full page).

HP-GL/2 plot data files must close with PG; (advance full page).

The following statements have no meaning on the 5200 and will be treated as
no-ops: DC (digitize clear), DP (digitize point), EC (enable cutter), FI (Select
primary font by ID), FN (Select secondary font by ID), LA (Line attributes),
MT (Media type), OD (output digitize point), QL (Quality level), SB
(Scalable or bit map fonts), ST (Sort) and VS (Velocity select).

Some HP-GL/2 commands must end with a semi colon, for example: PG; and
TR;.

In particular, when there are compatibility problems between several HP

plotters, the emulation is HP 7586 for pen plotters, HP 7600 for electrostatic
plotters and HP Design Jet 650C for inkjet plotters.

See page 161 for a list of HP-GL/2 commands.

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Transparency mode
This option controls the transparency when two or more colors intersect on the
same area fill. Refer to ‘Transparency mode’ on page 73.

▼ To set the transparency mode, proceed as follows:

<HEAD> <CONFIGURATION>
|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <HP-GL/2 SETUP>
|
<TRANSPARENCY> … <ORIGIN>
|
<MERGE> <OVERLAY>

Select the desired mode and press ENTER.

Line attributes
This option controls the way the lines extremities on HP-GL/2 language are
drawn

You may select:

■ Round ends, according to the Océ standard

■ HP-GL/2 emulation, according to the LA Line Attributes command

▼ To set the Line Attributes, proceed as follows

<CONFIGURATION>
|
<UTILITIES>...............<DATA FORMAT>
|
<HP-GL/2 SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN>............<LINE ATTRIBUTE>
|
<OCE ROUND> <HP EMUL>

Choose and press ENTER.

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HP-GL/2 origin
The starting position of the drawing on the paper depends on the plot origin
selected among the following options:

Upper left A, Center B, Lower left C, Upper right D, Lower right E

[35] HP-GL/2 origin

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <HP-GL/2 SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN>
|
<LOWER LEFT> <LOWER RIGHT> <UPPER LEFT> <UPPER RIGHT><CENTER>

Choose the origin and press ENTER.

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HP-GL/2 page advance
The SP0 command can be interpreted in two ways, depending on the plotter
being emulated (for example, the plot file may have originally been written for
a pen plotter, or written for a raster plotter):

■ PAGE ADVANCE is set to YES: the plotter is set to be compatible with HP-GL/2
plot files, in which a SP0 command signifies an end of plot.
■ PAGE ADVANCE is set to NO: the 5200 plotters respond to the HP-GL/2
instruction SP0 as select pen zero. Any vectors following the SP0 will be plotted
with the default pen attributes of width = 0.35 mm and pattern = 1 (white).

<MEDIA TYPE> <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <HP-GL/2 SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN> <PAGE ADVANCE>
|
<NO> <YES>

Choose the value required and press ENTER.

See page 80 for details on HP-GL/2 pen priority.

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Selecting HP-GL or HP-GL/2 command set
■ When HP-GL data format mode is selected (in manual or automatic mode)
the standard HP-GL command set is activated.
■ The BP command is mandatory, to switch the format interpretation from
HP-GL to HP-GL/2 mode. Without this command, the plot results will be
unpredictable. You may use the following to correctly initialize an HP-GL/2 file:

a.ESC%-1BBPIN;..... or,

b.BPIN;.....

■ You can select HP-GL/2 format from the control panel under SELECT
FORMAT.
■ You can use a Remote Configuration File command to select HP-GL/2
format, which gives the cleanest start-up on HP-GL/2.
■ The PG command is mandatory to properly close the HP-GL/2 file. Without
this command, the plot results will be unpredictable and the plotter may hang if
the next incoming file is also HP-GL/2. You may use the following to correctly
close an HP-GL/2 file:

a.PUSP0PG;or,

b.PUSP0PGRP;(This will plot one additional copy of the file.)

HP-RTL comments
HP-RTL is a subset of HP-GL/2. Hence, all HP-RTL plot data files must start
with ESC%-1BBPIN; or BPIN;

To use HP-RTL, SELECT FORMAT should be set to AUTO or HP-GL/2 on

the plotter control panel, or HP-GL/2 must be selected via a remote
configuration file.

HP-RTL plot data files must close with ESC%0B; PG; which will switch the
plotter back to HP-GL/2 format mode. Without this command, the plot results
will be unpredictable and the plotter may hang.

See page 163 for a list of supported HP-RTL commands.

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CalComp parameters
See page 166 for a list of supported CalComp commands.

Transparency mode
This option controls the transparency when two or more colors intersect on the
same area fill. Refer to ‘Transparency mode’ on page 73.

▼ To set the transparency mode, proceed as follows:

<HEAD> <CONFIGURATION>
|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> .... <CALCOMP SETUP>
|
<TRANSPARENCY> <ORIGIN>
|
<MERGE> <OVERLAY>

Choose and press ENTER.

CalComp plot origin

The starting position of the drawing on the paper depends on the plot origin
selected among the following options:

Upper left A, Center B, Lower left C, Upper right D, Lower right E

<MEDIA TYPE> <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> .... <CALCOMP SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN>
|
<LOWER LEFT> <LOWER RIGHT> <UPPER LEFT> <UPPER RIGHT><CENTER>

Choose the origin and press ENTER.

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 [36] CalComp plot origin

Checksum parameter
The checksum parameter is significant when CalComp format is selected,
when SELECT FORMAT is set to AUTO or a CalComp Remote Control command
is sent.

<MEDIA TYPE> ...<CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <CALCOMP SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN> <CHECKSUM>
|
<NO> <YES>

Choose and press ENTER.

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End of Message parameter
The EOM (End of message) parameter is significant when CalComp format is
selected, when SELECT FORMAT is set to AUTO or a CalComp Remote Control
command is sent.

Values range from 0 to 30 DEC inclusive. The selected value is the decimal
equivalent of the byte indicating the end of the data sequence. It should be a
unique character in the character set used for coding the data.

<MEDIA TYPE> ...<CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <CALCOMP SETUP>
|
<ORIGIN> … <EOM>
|
<0> TO <30>

Choose and press ENTER.

Sync code parameter

The synchronization code parameter is significant when CalComp format is
selected, when SELECT FORMAT is set to AUTO or a Calcomp Remote Control
command is sent.

Values range from 0 to 63 DEC inclusive. The selected value is the decimal
equivalent of the byte to be interpreted as the beginning of a block of plot data.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <CALCOMP SETUP>
|
<SYNC-CODE> ... <ORIGIN>
|
<0> TO <63>

Choose and press ENTER.

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Double sync parameter
The synchronization code parameter is significant when CalComp format is
selected, when SELECT FORMAT is set to AUTO or a CalComp Remote Control
command is sent.

The double sync parameter allows one or two synchronization characters to

identify the beginning of a message of plot data. (If set to double sync enable,
the same character is sent twice by the host.)

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <CALCOMP SETUP>
|
<DOUBLE SYNC> ... <ORIGIN>
|
<NO> <YES>

Choose and press ENTER.

CalComp step size

There are seven step sizes measured in dots per inch.

Please refer to your software documentation to choose the appropriate one. A

wrong step size will affect the scale of your drawing, as explained in on page
87.

<MEDIA TYPE> ...<CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <CALCOMP SETUP>
|
<STEP SIZE> <ORIGIN>
|
<100> <200> <400> <500> <1016> <2032> <4064>

Choose and press ENTER.

See figure 33 on page 87, to see the result of an incorrect step size.
See page 80 for details on CalComp pen priority.

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CALS and TIFF
The following file types are supported.

CALS
Type 1 files (Untiled, compatible with CCITT Group 4 format)

TIFF
The following TIFF monochrome and color file types are supported.

Raw (no compression)

Compressed:

PACKBIT

CCITT G3 1D and 2D

CCITT G4

Modified Huffman (based on CCITT G3 1D)

Note: Color files using LZW and JPEG compression are not currently
supported.

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PostScript
This section covers the case of 5200 plotters equipped with the PostScript
option. for more information, please refer to the “PostScript Option Getting
Started”, P/N 435020221.

PostScript page layout

The orientation of the printed page on the roll can be either horizontal
(landscape) or vertical (portrait).

<HEAD> … <CONFIGURATION>
|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<PS SETUP> … <SELECT FORMAT>
|
<PAGE LAYOUT>
|
<PORTRAIT> <LANDSCAPE>

Select the orientation and press ENTER.

Default PostScript page size

This option indicates the dimensions of the paper on which your document will
be printed (For example: ANSI D, A1, A4, Letter, etc). This is useful in the
case where the format is not specified in the PostScript file.

<HEAD> … <CONFIGURATION>
|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<PS SETUP> … <SELECT FORMAT>
|
<PAGE LAYOUT> <DEF. PAGE SIZE>
|
<A1> <A2> … <ANSI E> <ANSI D>

Select the page size required and press ENTER.

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 Note: In case of conflict, the page size defined in the PostScript driver will
have priority.

Manual feed and Autoscale-to-format are not supported by the PostScript

driver. However, these functions can be activated in the normal way, from the
printer’s control panel.

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User’s Manual

Chapter 8
Advanced functions

This chapter describes advanced functions for technical

adjustments that are accessible through the
CONFIGURATION menu. It addresses users with a
thorough technical knowledge in plotter operation.

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Setting the menu access level
As the plotter can be operated in your work environment by users with
different skill levels, three menu access levels can be set. Passwords are used
to give authorized users access to the different levels.
At power on, when paper is loaded and the plotter is ready to process data, the
plotter displays:
<READY>
< V FOR MENU >
■ Press the down arrow key once to enter the menu.
■ Scroll to DISPLAY.
■ Press the down arrow key once to go to the default FULL MENUS level.

<MEDIA TYPE>... <DISPLAY>

|
<FULL MENUS>

The FULL MENUS level allows access to all the menu.

Refer to the Quick Reference Card for further details.

Setting locked menu

If you want the plotter to operate without authorizing access to the whole
menu, select the LOCKED access level by going to LOCKED / ENTER
PASSWORD.

<MEDIA TYPE>... <DISPLAY>

|
<FULL MENUS> <LOCKED>
|
<ENTER PASSWORD>

Enter the password by successively pressing the following direction keys,

which will be interpreted as the appropriate password:

^ < > v ^ < ENTER

Access to the whole plotter menu is not available for anyone unauthorized to
use the passwords for SHORT and/or FULL MENUS access.

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 The LOCKED level locks most of the plotter menu. The following menus are
accessible in LOCKED mode: HEAD, COLOR MODE, CANCEL PLOT, DISPLAY
(Also #COPIES menu, if REPLOT is on).
To unlock this menu level, the SHORT MENUS PASSWORD or the FULL MENUS
PASSWORD must be entered.

Setting short menus

To limit the control panel to SHORT MENUS only, go to SHORT MENUS/ENTER
PASSWORD.

<MEDIA TYPE>...<DISPLAY>
|
<LOCKED> <SHORT MENUS> <FULL MENUS>
|
<ENTER PASSWORD>

Enter the password by successively pressing the following direction keys,

which will be interpreted as the appropriate password:

< < v v > > ENTER

The SHORT MENUS level allows access only to the MEDIA TYPE, HEAD,
COLOR MODE, CANCEL PLOT, PLOT, FLUSH MEDIA SAVER and DISPLAY
menus (Also #COPIES menu, if REPLOT is on). SHORT MENUS does not allow
access to the CONFIGURATION menu.

Setting full menus

To have access to all the user menus, go to FULL MENUS / ENTER PASSWORD.
<MEDIA TYPE>...<DISPLAY>
|
<LOCKED> <SHORT MENUS> <FULL MENUS>
|
<ENTER PASSWORD>

Enter the password by successively pressing the following direction keys,

which will be interpreted as the appropriate password:

< > v ^ > < ENTER

FULL MENUS allows access to all the plotter menus.

This level could be called the system administrator’s access level since it
activates specific menus such as connection setup.

Advanced functions 105

End of plot time-out
A plot file normally ends with an instruction which tells the plotter that the file
is finished. However, some plot data files written for earlier plotters do not
have an end of plot instruction. In this case, the plot is considered to be
“finished” when the plotter receives no more graphic commands with a delay
allowed for slower computers or complex plot data calculation.

The PLOT TIME-OUT sets the delay (in seconds) after which the plot is
considered finished if the plotter receives no more graphic commands.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <DATA FORMAT>
|
<SELECT FORMAT> … <PLOT TIMEOUT>
|
<15> <30> <180> <500>

Choose and press ENTER.

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Dump configuration
The dump configuration option allows you to print out the following
information:

■ a list of the current plotter settings (pens, data format, port parameters etc.)
■ the firmware revision level
■ the total memory size (size of RAM installed on the plotter)
■ the codes of the last 10 error or warning messages

The information from the dump configuration print-out will be required by the
Océ technical support service if you have a problem with your plotter.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES>
|
<LANGUAGE> …<DUMP CONFIG>

Scroll to DUMP CONFIG and press ENTER.

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Drawing long plots
If LONG PLOT is disabled, the Océ 5200 will plot up to A0 length (1189 mm,
46.8 inches).

If LONG PLOT is enabled, you can draw plot lengths of up to 16 meters.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <LONG PLOT>
|
<ON> <OFF>

Choose and press ENTER.

Note: When using HP-GL Frame Advance command (FR), disable LONG
PLOT.

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Setting margins
You can set margins to Normal or Expanded. Any part of the image that extends
outside the margin will be clipped.

The Expanded setting enlarges the print area and decreases the margins.When
using this setting, check that you align the media accurately using the guide on
the right of the platen so that the ink doesn’t exceed the edge of the media.

The following tables give the margin sizes for cut sheet and roll feed media:

Top side Bottom Side Left Right

Normal 20 to 40 mm 40 mm 5 mm 5 mm
Expanded 20 to 40 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm

▼ To set extended margins

When media is loaded and plotter is ready, scroll to EXTEND ON or the plotter
control panel menu

<PLOT>
|
<PALETTE>...............<PRINT AREA>
|
<EXTEND OFF> < EXTEND ON>

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Calibration
The Océ 5200 calibration adjustments are made on the basis of a test plot
which is stored in the plotter and is printed out from the control panel. The
following section explains how to print out and interpret the test plot, the
purpose of the calibration adjustments and how to make them.

Color and monochrome calibration

The Océ 5200 can be calibrated for printing with four color cartridges or for
printing with two black cartridges. The parameters set for each cartridge
combination are stored in memory on the plotter and automatically recalled
each time you switch between a cyan cartridge and a second black cartridge.

Printing out the test plot

1 When media is loaded and the plotter is ready to plot, scroll to TEST PLOT on
the plotter control panel menu.
<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>
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<UTILITIES>
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<LANGUAGE>... <CALIBRATION>
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<BAND ALIGN>
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<TEST PLOT>

2 Press ENTER.
The Test Plot is printed out.
3 When the test is finished, remove the media from the plotter.
4 The test plot, 37 on page 111, is made up of four parts:

a: the lines and patterns at the top of the plot are printed to ensure that the inkjet
cartridges are properly primed and burned in before printing the X alignment
plot.
b: nozzle pattern
c: X accuracy test
d: 9 X alignment patterns

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NOZZLES TEST
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-4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 Y

TEST PLOT
[37] Test plot

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Accuracy or smooth area fills?
When using an inkjet plotter, you have to make a compromise. You can either
have smooth area fills or accurately drawn vector lengths. The plotter cannot
do both at the same time because the parameter used to control X alignment
and X accuracy is the same one.
However, the 5200 allows you to calibrate your plotter for both optimal
accuracy (X accuracy) and area fill appearance (X alignment) and save both
settings. You can then choose which factor you wish the plotter to take into
consideration depending on the type of drawings you intend to print.

▼ X accuracy or X alignment
1 Make the adjustments following the instructions in Setting the X alignment
value on page 113 and Setting X accuracy on page 113.
2 Set the band align priority according to the type of drawing you wish to print:

If you want to print image type drawings, set priority to X align.If you want to
print CAD type drawings (architectural, engineering) with accurately drawn
vectors, set priority to X accuracy.
3 Press ENTER.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

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<UTILITIES>
|
<LANGUAGE>...<CALIBRATION>
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<BAND ALIGN.>
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<TEST PLOT> <PRIORITY>
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< X ACCURACY> <X ALIGN.>

Note: Plotter accuracy is affected by the type of media used. If you use a
different type of media, you need to redo the X ACCURACY setting.

X alignment
This adjustment is used to reduce the white space or overlap which appears
between the horizontal bands printed by the inkjet cartridge. This effect is
visible when plotting area fills. Adjusting the X alignment value improves the
quality of image type drawings.

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▼ Adjusting the X alignment
1 Print out the test plot.
The X alignment patterns are numbered -4 to +4. Study the patterns using a
magnifying glass if necessary.
Choose the best pattern (least white space or overlap), note the number and go
to step 2.
2 Scroll to X ALIGN ADJ on the plotter control panel menu.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES>
|
<LANGUAGE> ... <CALIBRATION>
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<BAND ALIGN. >
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<TEST PLOT> ... <X ALIGN ADJUST>
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-4 TO +4
3 Press the down arrow key once and use the right and left arrow keys to scroll
to the number you noted. Press ENTER.

The value is stored by the plotter but is only taken into account when band
alignment priority is set to X align.

X accuracy
This option is used to ensure that when a 50 cm vector parallel to the X axis is
requested by the host computer, the length drawn on the page is really 50 cm
long. X accuracy is important when printing CAD type drawings.

▼ Adjusting X accuracy
1 Print out the test plot.
The test plot includes a square border.
2 Measure the right side of the plotted square carefully. Note the length.
This is the X value.
3 Calculate the adjustment to make.
If the X value is greater than 500 mm, you will enter a negative value on the
control panel. If the X value is smaller than 500 mm, you will enter a positive
value on the control panel.
For example, if the right side of the square measures 500.5 mm, you need to
enter a value of -5 on the control panel. You can enter values from -25 to +25
in increments of 1.
4 Scroll to X ACCURACY ADJ. Enter the value you calculated. Press ENTER.

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 <MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>
|
<UTILITIES>
|
<LANGUAGE>...<CALIBRATION>
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<BAND ALIGN.>
|
<TEST PLOT> ... <X ACCURACY ADJ>
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-25 TO +25

The value is stored by the plotter but is only taken into account when band
alignment priority is set to X accuracy.

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Input buffer
This option enables you to set different memory sizes for the input buffer. The
plotter only has so much memory and the conversion of vector data to raster
data requires a large amount of memory. The memory for the input buffer is
taken away from the plot data processing memory of the plotter.

■ A small buffer allows more free memory for processing a larger number of
vectors.
■ A large buffer allows faster data transfer from the host to free up the host

computer.
Files in the input buffer will be processed and plotted in the same order as they
arrived.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <INPUT BUFFER>
|
<SMALL> <LARGE>

1 Scroll to INPUT BUFFER.

2 Choose value and press ENTER.
3 Switch the plotter OFF and then ON again to restart the plotter. You must restart
the plotter to validate the new buffer partition.

Any plot data in the plotter memory (wait files, input buffer) will be lost when
you switch the plotter off.

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Rendering
Rendering determines how the plotter organizes the pattern of dots on the page
to form shades of gray or colors. There are two options:

Cloud uses a random dot pattern. In this mode you can print with 256 shades
of gray. Cloud is recommended when you are printing drawings with area fills.

Scattered uses a regular, ordered dot pattern. It produces 256 shades of gray.
Scattered is recommended for vector drawings.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES> … <RENDERING>
|
<CLOUD> <SCATTERED>

Choose and press ENTER.

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Chapter 9
Routine upkeep

The 5200 inkjet plotters require a minimum of user

maintenance. Clean the platen, and wiper blade on a
regular basis and whenever you have imaging problems.

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General cleaning
1 Turn the plotter off and unplug the power cord.
2 Clean the outer surfaces of the plotter with a damp sponge and some household
detergent.
Never use abrasive cleaners, cleaning solvents or strong detergents as these
can damage the surface of the plotter and the moving parts.

[38] Cleaning the outer surfaces

3 Open the dust cover and wipe dust and dirt from the platen and carriage rails.

[39] Cleaning the platen and carriage rails

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Wiper blades
The Océ 5200 plotter has two wiper blades located in the purge station. The
wiper blade cleans excess ink from the cartridge head to prevent the nozzles
from becoming clogged. The wiper blades can be cleaned and, if necessary,
replaced. See page 153 for the order number of replacement wiper blades.

Cleaning the wiper blade

■ Clean the upper surface (A) of the wiper blades from time to time using a
clean cotton swab moistened with alcohol to remove ink and paper dust.

[40] Cleaning the wiper blade

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Replacing the wiper blade
1 Pull the wiper blade assembly forward using the knob.
2 Lift out the used wiper blade assembly.
3 Insert the new wiper blade assembly into the empty socket and push forward
until it snaps into place.

1 2

[41] Replacing the wiper blade

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Changing the cutter
If the cutter blade wears down, you can replace the cutter -the whole cutter
assembly, casing and blade, is replaced. Replacement cutters are available
from your Océ supplier. See page 153 for the order number.

1 Press the Cartridge key on the plotter control panel.

The cartridge carriage moves out of the purge station.
2 Open the dust cover.
The cutter is located on the front of the cartridge carriage as shown in the
drawing below.
3 Press down on the cutter assembly and lift out of the cutter socket.
4 Remove the replacement cutter from the packaging and insert in the cutter
socket.

[42] Changing the cutter

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Cleaning the print heads
The cartridge print heads contain a set of nozzles from which the ink is fired.
The print heads are automatically cleaned by the plotter when the power is
turned on to prevent the nozzles from becoming clogged. You can also clean
the print heads at any time using the head cleaning menu, for example, if
plotted images are faint or ink discharge is poor.

▼ Procedure
1 Scroll to CLEAN HEAD on the control panel menu.
2 Choose the color of the cartridge head you wish to clean or choose All to clean
all four cartridge heads at once.

<MEDIA TYPE> <HEAD>

|
<CLEAN HEAD>
|
<CYAN> <MAGENTA> <YELLOW> <BLACK> <ALL>

3 Press ENTER.
This initiates a head cleaning cycle and the display reads <CLEANING HEAD>.
When the cleaning cycle is finished, the display reads <READY>.

Note: Head cleaning consumes ink. Only carry out the head cleaning
procedure when it is necessary.

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Transporting the plotter
Keep the box and packing materials the plotter is delivered in so that you can
repack the plotter to transport it safely. If you intend to transport the plotter:

1 Move the cartridge carriage out of the purge station using the Cartridge key on
the plotter control panel.
2 Remove the cartridges.
3 Switch the plotter off and unplug the power cable and connection cables.
4 Cover the cartridge carriage with the packing mousse mold delivered with the
plotter.
5 Pack the plotter in its polystyrene wedges and put it in its box.

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User’s Manual

Chapter 10
Troubleshooting

This chapter is to help you correct some of the most

common day-to-day problems that may occur when using
your plotter.

Before calling your service agent, use this chapter to make

certain the problem is really in your plotter.

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Plotter operation problems

Plotter does not operate

Problem your plotter does not operate at all
Solutions check that the power cord is properly plugged into the plotter and the
wall outlet
check that the wall outlet voltage is at the proper level
if the plotter still does not turn on, call for service
Problem your plotter does not operate and stops at one of the autotests
Solutions turn the plotter off and then on again to see if the problem is of a
permanent nature
if the problem persists, call for service

Plot not started when data is sent from host

Cause interface cable is not connected to the plotter
Solution connect the proper interface
Cause interface parameter settings do not match
Solution check interface settings (See chapter 3, ‘Connecting’ on page 35)

Note: The time taken from data transfer to the plotter from the host computer
to the start of plotter operation varies according to the host computer, software
package, communications protocol, and amount of data to be transferred.

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Error messages and solutions
The error messages on the control panel are generally self-explanatory. The
first line tells you the problem, the second line what to do.

Message ADJUSTMENT ERROR

Cause The plotter was unable to complete the automatic quality adjustment
procedure.
Solution Open and then close the cartridge knob to start a new adjustment
procedure or carry out the manual adjustment procedure described on
page 140.
Message CARTRIDGE ERROR
PLEASE REPLACE CARTRIDGE: K, K/C, M, Y
Cause The plotter has detected a problem with one of the cartridges. The
letter displayed after the message shows which cartridge(s) needs to
be replaced.
Solution Replace the problem cartridge with a new one.
Message CARTRIDGE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK CARTRIDGE POSITIONS
Cause The wrong cartridge type has been installed on the plotter; for
example, a black cartridge has been installed in the K/C socket when
the plotter is expecting a cyan cartridge.
Solution Change the cartridge type installed on the plotter. Make sure you only
change cartridge types when the plotter is idle.
Message CARTRIDGE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK CARTRIDGE: K, K/C, M, Y
Cause The cartridge is not correctly installed. The letter displayed after the
message shows which cartridge(s) is causing the problem.
Solution Make sure the cartridge is correctly installed in the cartridge socket.
Message CARTRIDGE ERROR
PLEASE PRESS CONFIRM BUTTON TO RESUME AND THEN
MOVE CARTRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER TO FAR
RIGHT POSITION
Cause The cartridge height position lever is not in the correct (far right)
position for the plotter to carry out the automatic quality adjustment
procedure.
Solution Move the cartridge height position lever to the correct position
following the instructions on page 134.

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 Message COMM ERROR
Cause The communications link between the plotter controller and the print
engine has been lost.
Solution Turn the plotter off and then on again.
Message COVER ERROR
Cause The dust cover on the plotter has been opened while the plotter is
operating. Since the plotter will not operate with the dust cover open,
this error message is displayed until the dust cover is closed.
Solution Close the dust cover.
Message CUTTER ERROR
Cause The cutter was unable to cut the media.
Solution Remove the media and check that the cutter is correctly installed and
that the cutter blade is not worn down. See page 120 for instructions
on replacing a used cutter.
Message END OF ROLL
Cause The plotter has come to the end of the roll while printing.
Solution Load new media.
Message FRAMING ERROR
Solution Verify the bits per byte ((see page 42), Byte combination)
Try a lower baud rate
Message CARTRIDGE ERROR
Cause The wrong cartridge type has been installed on the plotter; for
example, a black cartridge has been installed in the K/C socket when
the plotter is expecting a cyan cartridge.
Solution Change the cartridge type installed on the plotter. Make sure you only
change cartridge types when the plotter is idle.
Message LOCAL ERROR PLEASE CALL SERVICE
Cause The plotter has encountered an internal error that can only be fixed by
qualified personnel.
Solution Note down the error and call your local Océ Service representative.
Message MEDIA ERROR
Cause The loaded media is too small for the plotter to carry out automatic
quality adjustment (minimum size is A3).
Solution Press the Confirm button, unload the currently installed media and
install size A3 or larger media.
Message MEDIA JAM
Cause The media has jammed.

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 Solution Remove the media and re-load.
Message MEDIA MISALIGNED
Cause The media has not been correctly aligned during the loading
procedure.
Solution Align the media according to the instructions for roll media and cut
sheet media.
Message MEDIA PROBLEM
Cause The plotter was unable to correctly measure the length and/or width
of the loaded media.
Solution Remove the media currently installed on the plotter and re-load.
Message NO CARTRIDGE
Cause There are no ink cartridges installed on the plotter.
Solution Install cartridges following the instructions on page 21.
Message NO MEDIA
Cause There is no media installed on the plotter.
Solution Make sure media is loaded and is correctly aligned ((see page 27) and
page 51).
Message OUT OF INK
PLEASE REPLACE CARTRIDGE [K C M Y]
Cause The (black, cyan, magenta or yellow) ink cartridge is empty. The
control panel message tells you which cartridge or cartridges need
changing.
Solution Install a new (black, cyan, magenta or yellow) cartridge.
Message OVERRUN ERROR
Cause The baud rate does not match the host setting.
Solution Verify the baud rate setting ((see page 42))
Message PARITY ERROR
Solution Verify the parity setting ((see page 43), Parity)
Message PLOT CLIPPED
Cause Plot size is larger than the media size
Solutions Check the plot size and either change the media or the plot size
through the scaling menu
Check the origin of your plot
Check you are using the correct step size
Message TANK FULL ERROR PLEASE POWER OFF AND CALL SERVICE
Cause The waste ink tank is full and must be emptied by qualified personnel.
Solution Note down the error and call your local Océ Service representative.

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Banner messages
Certain error messages are printed out on the media. If the plotter cannot print
out a plot correctly because there is an internal buffer problem, a message is
printed out after the plot to tell you what went wrong. The messages are printed
out differently according to the media mode selected:

Cut sheet mode At the end of the problem plot the display reads <PLOT
PENDING>. Load a new sheet of media. The error message is printed out.

Roll mode The error message is printed out after the cut line which marks the
end of a plot. A second cut line is printed to mark the end of the error message.
Messages
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY FOR RASTERIZATION IN POLYGON BUFFER
INITRASTER ALLOCATION FAILURE ON NORMAL PROCESSING
INITRASTER ALLOCATION FAILURE ON THE FLY MODE
TOO MANY VECTORS : NOT ENOUGH MEMORY

Solutions

■ set the input buffer to Small ((see page 115))

■ verify how much memory (RAM) you have on the plotter (print out a list of
the configuration settings, ((see page 107)) and expand the size by installing
extra RAM modules ((see page 153)).

The banner messages do not print out

If you are using the Centronics port and you are having problems getting large
plot files to print and would like to print out the banner messages, set your PC
to the following mode:

Mode LPT1: /Retry = P

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Status messages
Status message Explanation
V FOR MENU Press the down arrow key once to enter the menu.
^ FOR STATUS Press the up arrow key once to exit the menu and show status
messages.
ANALYZING DATA The plotter is working out the plot data format. This message
appears when Automatic Language Sensing is on.
CARTRIDGE This message appears when the cartridge key has been
ACCESS pressed and the cartridge carriage has moved out of the purge
station.
CLEANING HEAD This message is displayed while the plotter is cleaning the
cartridge print heads.
HEAD COOLING The plotter is waiting for the print head to cool down a little.
INK LOW [K C M Y] The [Black, cyan, magenta or yellow] ink cartridge is low on
ink.
READY The plotter is ready to process data.
PLEASE RESTART Turn the plotter OFF and the ON again to restart the plotter.
This message appears after you have changed the input buffer
size for example. If you do not restart the plotter, the new
values will not become operational.
PLOT COMPLETED This message appears when the plotter has finished printing
a plot on cut sheet media.
PLOT PENDING This message is displayed when a plot has been received from
the host and is waiting to be plotted, but there is no media
loaded.
PRINTING The plotter is printing out a plot.
PROCESSING The plotter is receiving and interpreting data from the host
computer.
RASTERIZING The plotter is processing the vector data received from the
host computer into raster data.

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Poor plot quality solutions

White streaks
Problem unwanted white streaks appear at regular intervals in area fills
Cause these white lines may be caused by a mismatch between adjacent
passes of the cartridge heads
Solution adjust the X alignment value ((see page 112))
Cause blocked nozzles on the print heads
Solution clean the cartridge heads to make sure all the nozzles are
functioning correctly ((see page 122))

Ink smearing
Problem ink is smeared on the media
Cause this is caused by the print head contacting the media usually
because the media wrinkles or bubbles during plotting
Solutions allow absorbent media (paper) time to adjust to the same
environment as the plotter before plotting ((see page 55))
use film media
set the print head height to a higher level ((see page 134)).

Parts of plot missing

Problem parts of a drawing are missing
Cause can be due to dirt or buildup of paper residue
Solutions clean the cartridge print heads ((see page 122))
replace the inkjet cartridges
Solutions replot on a different piece of media and ensure that you are using
recommended supplies

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Image quality
Problem fuzzy line elements, ragged edges on area fills and poor letter
definition
Cause plotter environment e.g. a fan or exhaust vent causing high air
flow across the plotter
Solutions ensure plotter is in a stable, recommended environment
check plotter calibration - (see page 110)
check that the media type is correctly set on the control panel

Warped media after plotting

Problem media is warped or wavy after plotting, noticeably in places with
dense area fill
Cause media has absorbed a large quantity of ink
Solutions allow enough time for the ink to dry before handling the plot;
most of the warping will disappear when the ink is dry
use film media

Smudging
Problem the printed area is smudged or smeared
Cause components of the inkjet formula can be smeared due to a
reaction with the body oils or perspiration
Solutions allow plots to dry before touching; wear cotton gloves when
handling plots

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Checking cartridge quality
There are three cartridge quality adjustments.

Adjusting the cartridge height

When using certain types of paper media with certain types of drawing, the
media rises up from the platen and comes into contact with the cartridge head.
This is particularly apparent when printing drawings with large area fills and
is due to the absorption of the ink by the paper, causing the paper to crinkle. To
avoid this happening, you can adjust the gap between the cartridge head and
the platen using the cartridge adjustment lever.

1 Press the Cartridge key on the plotter control panel.

The cartridge carriage moves out of the purge station.
2 Open the dust cover.
The cartridge height adjustment lever is located on the cartridge carriage as
shown below.

Adjusting the cartridge height

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 There are three positions:
Right position This is the normal gap between the platen and the head. Set the
lever to this position when printing line drawings (CAD applications).
Center position. This position slightly increases the gap between the platen
and the head. Set the lever to this position when plotting drawings which
contain polygon fills and graphics (mixed CAD and image).
Left position. This position provides the maximum gap between the platen and
the head. Set the lever to this position when plotting on thick media and when
plotting images.
If the cartridge height lever is not correctly set, plot quality may be affected.
3 Push the lever to the required position. Make sure that it snaps firmly into
place.
4 Lower the dust cover.
5 Press the Cartridge key .
The cartridge height adjustment is complete.

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Adjusting the cartridge angle
Cartridges may differ slightly from batch to batch so that when they are
positioned on the cartridge carriage the angle in relation to the media is not the
same. Since the angle of the cartridge affects how vertical lines are printed, the
Océ 5200 plotter allows you to adjust the cartridge angle for each of the
cartridges installed on the plotter. The adjustment is made on the basis of the
slant test plot.

▼ Procedure checklist
The following list is a summary of the steps to carry out in order to adjust the
cartridge angle. Each step is then described in detail.

1 Print out the Slant Test plot.

2 Examine the quality of the vertical lines printed on the plot for each of the
cartridges installed on the plotter.
3 If necessary, adjust the appropriate angle knob for each cartridge installed on
the plotter.
4 Print out the Slant Test plot again and check the quality.
5 If you are not satisfied with the line quality, make a second angle adjustment.
6 Carry out the manual cartridge registration adjustment procedure described in
‘Adjusting cartridge registration’ on page 140.

▼ Printing out the slant test plot

1 Make sure that media and cartridges are installed on the plotter and that it is
ready to plot.
2 Go to Slant Test on the plotter control panel menu.

<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>

|
<UTILITIES>
|
<LANGUAGE>... <CALIBRATION>
|
<BAND ALIGN> <SLANT TEST>

3 Press the Enter key.

The Slant Test plot is printed out as shown in (see figure 44 on page 138).

The slant test plot consists of a group of five vertical lines printed by each of
the cartridges installed on the plotter. If you have installed four color
cartridges, the slant test will have five black lines printed by the black
cartridge, five lines printed by the cyan cartridge and so on.

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▼ Examining vertical line quality
Examine each group of lines on the slant test plot:
■ If the vertical lines are perfectly straight then the cartridge angle is correctly
set.
■ If the lines are jagged and display a slant effect as shown in 43 on page 137
(A) you need to adjust the back cartridge angle adjustment knob by following
the procedure below
■ If the lines are jagged and display a slant effect as shown in 43 on page 137
(B) you need to adjust the front cartridge angle adjustment knob by following
the procedure below.
.

A B

[43] Jagged lines

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SLANT TEST

[44] Slant test

▼ Making the cartridge angle adjustment

1 Press the Cartridge key on the plotter control panel.

The cartridge carriage moves out of the purge station.
2 Open the dust cover.
There are two angle adjustment knobs for each cartridge, one knob is located
at the back of the cartridge socket (A) and the second is located at the front of
the cartridge socket (B) as shown in 45 on page 139. There are three settings
for each knob. The knob is set to position 1 each time a new cartridge is
installed and this should be the correct setting for most cartridges.
3 Push the appropriate angle adjustment knob (either front or back) to position 2.

Note: Make sure that at least one of the knobs is set to 1. Trying to move both
knobs to a setting other than 1 could cause damage to the cartridge carriage.
4 Print out the slant test plot again and check the line quality.

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[45] Adjusting the angle

▼ Making a second cartridge angle adjustment

If you are not happy with the quality of the vertical lines printed out on the slant
test plot after making the first adjustment:

1 Press the Cartridge key on the plotter control panel.

The cartridge carriage moves out of the purge station.
2 Open the dust cover.
3 Open and then close the cartridge open/close knob.
4 Push the angle adjustment knob to position 3.
5 Press the Cartridge key on the plotter control panel.
The cartridge carriage moves back into the purge station.
You can carry out the procedure as many times as necessary until you are
satisfied with the quality of the vertical lines printed by the each of the
cartridges installed on the plotter.

Note: Each time you open the cartridge open/close knob, the angle adjustment
settings for each cartridge are set back to 1 (neutral). We recommend that,
before installing a new cartridge, you note down the settings for each angle
adjustment knob so that you can reset them after installing the new cartridge.

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Adjusting cartridge registration
When you install a new set of cartridges, the Océ 5200 plotter carries out an
automatic adjustment procedure to make sure that the dots laid down by the
different inkjet cartridges are correctly aligned. You can also carry out a
manual adjustment procedure if you require very high quality reproduction.

▼ Printing and interpreting the manual adjustment plot

1 Make sure that media and cartridges are installed on the plotter and that it is
ready to plot.
2 Scroll to Manual Adjust on the plotter control panel menu following the path in
the flowchart below.
<MEDIA TYPE> ... <CONFIGURATION>
|
<UTILITIES>
|
<LANGUAGE>... <CALIBRATION>
|
<BAND ALIGN> ... <MANUAL ADJUST>

3 Press the Enter key. The plotter prints out the manual adjustment plot.

The colors printed on the manual adjustment plot differ according to the colors
of the cartridges installed on the plotter, for example if you have a black, a
cyan, a magenta and a yellow cartridge installed or two black cartridges, one
magenta cartridge and one yellow cartridge.

The manual adjustment plot is made up of fourteen lines of plotted patterns.

Each line consists of nine numbered patterns. Each pattern is made up of a set
of 16 vertical lines or 16 horizontal lines. For each pattern, there are eight lines
printed by the black cartridge installed in socket K and then eight lines printed
by a second cartridge. The reference cartridge is the black cartridge installed
in the K socket. The best pattern is the one where the lines of different colors
are placed most accurately on top of one another. Ideally, there should only
appear to be eight lines in the pattern.

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 MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PLOT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
L1 L8
L2 L9
L3 L10
L4 L11
L5 L12
L6 L13
L7 L14

[46] Manual adjustment plot

▼ Making the adjustment

1 Print out the manual adjustment plot.
2 Examine the patterns carefully and, for each of the 14 lines, choose the pattern
where the lines of different colors are best aligned.
3 Make a note of the line number and the pattern number.
4 Go to the Manual adjust menu.

<MANUAL ADJUST>
|
<LINE 1> .... <LINE 14>
| |
<1-9> <1-9>

5 Go to LINE 1, enter the pattern number you noted and press the ENTER key.
6 Repeat step 5 for LINES 2-14.

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Inkjet cartridge and print head
If the print head dries out you may have problems with dropouts on your plots
or the ink may run out prematurely. To prevent this happening, make sure the
cartridge carriage is in the purge station before turning off the plotter. (When
the print head is in the purge station and not in use, the cartridges are capped
to prevent them from drying out).

Problem inkjet carriage is moving but no ink appears on media

Solutions remove the inkjet cartridges, check that the film is removed from
the print heads and put back the cartridges
ink cartridges may be empty, replace empty cartridges
clean the print heads using the CLEAN HEAD menu ((see
page 122))

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Problems using color

No color
Problem your plot is printed in black and white
Solutions check that all color cartridges are installed on the plotter
check that Color Mode is set to Full Color before you send your
drawing to the plotter
check that the Pen Priority parameter for the graphic language you are
using is set to Setup ((see page 80)). The problem could be that the
Pen Priority option is set to Language but you have defined your pen
colors on the control panel or in a remote configuration file, or Océ
Plot Director

Wrong colors
Problem Your drawing is printed with the wrong colors
Solutions check the Pen Priority setting ((see page 80)). Do you want to use the
pen colors defined in your software application file or on the plotter
control panel or remote configuration file?
check the definition of colors in your plotter driver if you are using
one
make sure that the cartridges have been installed in the correct
positions on the plotter

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Appendix A
Glossary

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 ALS Automatic language sensing. The Océ 5200 plotter
automatically recognizes the data format of the incoming
file.

ANSI American National Standards Institute for Engineering

Drawings. An organization which sets standards for
engineering drawings.

Band One complete line of inkjet plotting. One band

corresponds to the width of the inkjet head.

Baud rate The speed at which data flows between the computer and
the printer.

BGL Benson Graphic Language, a vector format designed by

Océ.

Buffer Area in the plotter where data is transferred from the host.
Data waits in the buffer to be processed and printed.

Cartridge carriage Holds the inkjet cartridges and moves them backwards
and forwards across the media.

CALS Computer aided acquisition and logistics support. A raster

format which gives very compact files.

CC 906/907 Vector graphic languages designed by CalComp Inc.

Checksum A method of checking if a block of transmitted data is

correct. The checksum character is attached to a block of
data.

Compression Reduces the file size of raster images by encoding the

data.

CTS Clear to send. Serial interface command signal.

Default settings The settings made in the factory.

Dithering A method of simulating on digital devices the halftone

dots used in traditional printing. On black and white
devices, dithering produces simulated grayscale; on color
devices it provides varying degrees of color intensity.

dpi Dots per inch.

Dump configuration A printout of the current plotter configuration parameters.

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Framing The parity and stop bits necessary for communication over
the serial port.

Grit drum The part of the plotter which moves the media during
plotting.

Handshake An RS-232C communication protocol used to control data

flow between a host computer and a plotter.

Hardware control CTS An RS-232C protocol that uses a positive or negative

voltage applied to a hardwire line (usually CTS) to start or
stop data flow.

Host The source of data sent to the plotter, usually a computer.

Inter character delay A time delay set between each character sent from the
plotter to the host to allow slower computers time to
process one character before receiving the next one.

ISO International Standards Organization which sets standards

for engineering drawings.

HP-GL Hewlett-Packard graphic language, a vector format

designed by Hewlett-Packard.

HP-RTL Hewlett-Packard raster transfer language, a raster format

designed by Hewlett-Packard.

Ink cartridge Supplies the ink to the plotter.

Media Material, such as paper and film, used by the plotter to

create drawing images.

Media sensor An optical sensor on the plotter that detects the presence
of media.

Menu access Access to the plotter control panel menu can be limited to
selected users by passwords. Three access levels are
available.

Origin The 0,0 point of the plot.

Output resolution The number of dots per inch (dpi) that the output device,
such as a plotter, produces.

P1 A scaling point that generally specifies the location of a

plot’s lower left corner when using HP-GL format.

P2 A scaling point that generally specifies the location of a

plot’s upper right corner when using HP-GL format.

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 Parallel port An interface designed to accept a complete byte of
information, including control characters, at the same
time. The parallel port on the 5200 is the Centronics port.

Parity An error checking scheme; parity may be even (even

number of ONE bits), odd (odd number of ONE bits) or
none.

Pixel Short for picture element. A pixel is one dot of a bitmap.

Platen A surface for holding and guiding media while plotting.

Plot A drawing produced by the plotter.

Priming A process which prepares the inkjet cartridge for printing.

Print head The print head on the inkjet cartridge contains very small
nozzles which fire droplets of ink onto media to produce a
plot.

Purge station A place on the plotter where the inkjet cartridge carriage
is stored when not in use and where the cartridge head is
cleaned and primed.

Purging A process which cleans the inkjet cartridge head.

Raster file Also called image or bitmap. A picture composed of

individual dots. Raster images have large data files,
compared to vector files.

Rasterize To break down an image into individual scan lines. Nearly

all modern graphics monitors and printers are raster-based
devices.

RCF A Remote Control Format file has a file header which

contains commands to modify the plot attributes such as
scale factor, pen definitions, number of copies, etc.

Resolution The number of dots per inch (dpi) that the output device,
such as a plotter, produces.

Serial port An interface designed to accept data one bit at a time. For
serial data transmission, the transmission protocol, i.e.
baud rate, byte length, stop bits, parity, etc., must be
defined before communications can be established so that
the plotter can recognize the data it receives from the host.

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Smudging Distorting or smearing of the imaged area due to handling.
Caused by a reaction between the inkjet ink and the body
oils of the person handling the plot.

Step size Aligns the plotter and the application input resolution.

Stop bit In asynchronous transmission mode, a bit that indicates

the end of the data byte being transmitted.

Synch character A character placed at the beginning of a data record to

notify the plotter that the following data is plot data, when
using CalComp format.

Test plot The test plot is a plot stored in the plotter and launched
from the control panel. It is used to check the plotting
quality.

TIFF Tag information file format, a raster format.

Time-out The period of time the plotter waits without receiving plot
data before it considers the plot finished.

Turn around delay When using XON/XOFF protocol over the serial port, a
delay can be set between the plotter XOFF and XON to
allow slower computers the time to process one before
receiving the other.

Vector file Consists of mathematically defined elements, such as a

line from A to B, a circle with center and radius, etc. CAD
systems use vector drawings because of their accuracy.
Vector files are relatively small, compared to raster
images.

VDF Variable Data Language, a vector graphic language

designed by Océ.

Wiper A part of the purge station which cleans excess ink from
the inkjet cartridge as it passes through.

Xon/Xoff A coded response from the plotter to the computer to

control data flow. XON = send more data. XOFF = data
buffer is full.

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Appendix B
Technical reference

This chapter gives you additional information required to

operate the plotter in your environment.

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Product specifications
Plot specification

Accuracy ± 0.2%
Plotting speed (max.) 0.5 ips
Resolution Color 360 dpi, Monochrome 720 dpi
Drawing Margins Top Bottom Sides
20 to 40 mm 5 mm 5 mm
Min. line thickness 0.071 mm/0.003”
Max. plot length 16 m/630”
Max. media width Roll 914 mm/36”
Cut sheet 914 mm/36”
Input interfaces RS-232-C (up to 38400 baud)
Centronics (P1284 IEEE Compatible mode)
Input data formats HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, VDF, BGL, CALCOMP, CALS, TIFF
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Environmental specification

Voltages 100-240 V (Automatic switching)

Electrical requirements Frequency 50-60 Hz
Consumption (max.) 160 Watts
Operating 5 to 35° C
Temperature
Storage -10 to 35° C
Climatic requirements
Operating 10% to 90% RH
Humidity
Storage 10% to 95% RH
Noise level 35 db (standby), less than 50 db (operating)
Cartridge type Integrated print head and ink tank
Cartridge colors Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Inkjet cartridge
Temperature 0 to 35° C
Storage
Humidity -10% to 95%
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Part numbers

Manuals
5200 User’s Manual English 401221245
5200 User’s Manual French 401121245
5200 User’s Manual German 401321245
5200 User’s Manual Spanish 401421245
5200 User’s Manual Italian 401521245
5200 User’s Manual Dutch 401621245
5200 User’s Manual Portuguese 401721245
5200 User’s Manual Swedish 401821245
5200 User’s Manual Norwegian 401921245
Plot Director Getting Started Manual Multilingual 0101.882
ADI HP-GL/2 Drivers Getting Started Manual Multilingual 0101.884
Océ Windows Printing Solution Manual Multilingual 0101.883

Options
Serial cable mini DIN 8 M - Sub D 25 F (DCE) (5 m) 300559623
Serial adapter cable 9-25 pin 300552071
Ram 16 megabytes 300571086
Ram 32 megabytes 300573464

Supplies
Black cartridge 179571248
Cyan cartridge 179571249
Magenta cartridge 179571250
Yellow cartridge 179571251
Cartridge storage box 310571252
A0 roll holder and hubs 310571106
1 replacement hub 310571108
Replacement cutter 310571320
Replacement wiper blade 310571319

See the Océ Supplies catalog for details on ordering media and other supplies.

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Plotter factory setup

Factory default values

Alignment priority X alignment
Auto cut On
Auto menu All formats enabled
Auto scale (Roll mode) Off
Baud rate 9600
Bits per byte 8
CalComp checksum No
CalComp end of message 0
CalComp double sync No
CalComp origin Lower right
CalComp pen priority Language
CalComp step size 2032
CalComp sync code 0
CalComp transparency Merge
Centronics speed Normal
Color mode Full Color
Data format Auto
Default menu Media type
End of plot timeout 180s
Framing No Parity, 1 stop bit
HP mode Normal
HP-GL origin Center
HP-GL transparency Merge
HP-GL page advance No
HP-GL/2 origin Lower right
HP-GL/2 page advance No
HP-GL/2 transparency overlay
HP-GL/2 pen priority Language
HP Type DesignJet 650C
Input buffer Small
Inter character delay 0
Language English
Long plot Off
Media format ISO
Media mode Roll no cut
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 Media type Coated paper
Media Saver format ISO
Media Saver mode Off
Media Saver timeout Off
Menu Access Full menus
Mirror Off
Number of copies 1
Océ Font 1 ISOARC
Océ Font 2 ISOARC
Océ origin Lower right
Océ pen priority Language
Océ step size 25 µm
Pen pattern 16
Pen width 3 pixels (0.21 mm)
Port DCE
Quality Normal
Rendering Cloud
Replot Off
Rotate 0 degrees
Serial protocol Both
Turnaround delay 0 ms
X accuracy (Color) 0
X accuracy (Monochrome) 0
X alignment (Color) 0
X alignment (Monochrome) 0
X scaling 1.00
Y scaling 1.00
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Factory pen settings
Pen Number Pen Color Pen Number Pen Color
1 1 258 2
2 2 259 3
3 3 260 4
4 4
5 5 512 256
6 6 513 1
7 7 514 2
8 8 .. ..
9 9 768 256
10 10 769 1
.. .. 770 2
255 255 771 3
256 256 .. ..
257 1 999 231
Pen color 0 = no color
Pen color numbers correspond to the colors of the Océ Color Palette.
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Expanding the plotter memory
The Océ 5200 plotters are delivered with 16 megabytes of memory - RAM -
installed. This memory can be extended to 80 megabytes by installing RAM
extension modules available from Océ. Modules are available in 16 and 32
megabyte modules.

You can have one of the following combinations installed on the plotter:

Memory size SLOT 0 SLOT 1 SLOT 2

16 Mbytes 16 Mbytes
32 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 16 Mbytes
48 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 16 Mbytes
48 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 32 Mbytes
64 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 32 Mbytes
64 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 32 Mbytes 16 Mbyte
80 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 32 Mbytes 32 Mbytes

The modules can be ordered from Océ and should be installed by suitably
qualified persons. See page 153 for the order numbers.

The larger the plotter memory, the quicker the data can be processed on the
plotter, and the quicker your computer can be freed for other tasks. The
memory you need depends on the type of drawings you plot.

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Handshake protocols

Serial protocols
Two types of computer-to-plotter handshaking (and their variants) are
available on the 5200 plotters:
■ Hardwire

■ XON/XOFF

According to the selected emulation, handshake protocols can be set either

through the software or the control panel.

When invoking a handshake protocol manually, the plotter offers you the
following character transmission handshaking selection:
■ CTS2 for hardwire handshaking

■ XON4 for XON/OFF software handshaking

Your host or software documentation should tell you which handshaking is

needed.

XON4: The plotter sends XON when its buffer has enough room to receive
character data. It sends an XOFF character to the computer when its buffer is
almost full, indicating that the computer should stop sending characters.

CTS2 Whenever the plotter’s buffer has enough room to accept characters, it
activates the CTS signal. It then deactivates the signal when its buffer is full.

Note: Hardwire (Hardware) handshaking is enabled using the HP-GL ESC.P3

instruction. Xon/Xoff handshaking is enabled via the software using the
ESC.P1 HP-GL instruction.

Centronics protocol
Centronics uses hardwire handshaking. The computer sends a STROBE signal
to move each byte of data into the plotter, at which time the plotter signals
BUSY. When the transfer is complete, the plotter sends ACKNOWLEDGE to
the computer and another cycle can begin.

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Serial port configuration
The RS-232C serial port is located at the back of the plotter. It is a mini DIN 8
pin female connector (For plotter in DCE - Data Communications Equipment).
However it accepts DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) signals when DTE is
selected under the PORT submenu of the Connections Menu.

The following diagrams describe the serial port pin assignment on the 5200.

Plotter pin number Signal direction Name of the signal

1 Host to Plotter DTR Data terminal ready
2 Plotter to Host CTS Clear to send
3 Host to Plotter TX Transmit data (e.g. plot file)
4 ------------------- GND Protective ground
5 Plotter to Host RX Received data (e.g. status)
6 Host to Plotter RTS Ready to send
8 Plotter to Host DSR Data set ready
DTR is the dialog signal.

8 7 6

5 4 3

1 2

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Centronics port configuration
The Centronics parallel port is located at the back of the plotter.

The following diagrams describe the Centronics port pin assignment. For
further details, refer to the IEEE P1284 standard.

Plotter Pin No. Signal direction Name of the signal

11 Plotter to Host BSY Busy
13 Plotter to Host SELECT Select
10 Plotter to Host ACKN Acknowledge
32 Plotter to Host FAULTN Fault
12 Plotter to Host PAPEROUT Paper error
2 Host to Plotter Data 1 Data 1 (LSB)
3 Host to Plotter Data 2 Data 2
4 Host to Plotter Data 3 Data 3
5 Host to Plotter Data 4 Data 4
6 Host to Plotter Data 5 Data 5
7 Host to Plotter Data 6 Data 6
8 Host to Plotter Data 7 Data 7
9 Host to Plotter Data 8 Data 8 (MSB)
31 Host to Plotter INITN Initialize
1 Host to Plotter STROBEN Strobe
36 Host to Plotter SELECTINN Select In
14 Host to Plotter AUTOFDN
18 Host to Plotter Host Logic High
16-17, 19-30 ------------------- GND Ground
STROBE is the dialog
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18 1

36 19

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Software commands

HP-GL commands
The following HP-GL commands are implemented on your 5200 plotter. Refer
to the HP-GL Reference Manual P/N 410220544.

AA Arc Absolute FS Force select (No op)

AF Advance Full Page (End plot) FT Fill Type
AH Advance Half Page (End plot) GC Group count number (No op)
AP Automatic penperation (No op) GM Graphics memory (No op)
AS Pen acceleration select (No op) GP Designate group (No op)
AR Arc Relative IC Input character (No op)
BF Buffer Plot (No op) IM Input Masks
BL Buffered Label String IN Initialize (Start plot)
CA Designate Alternate Character Set IP Input P1 and P2
CC Chord angle (No op) IV Invoke Character Set
CI Circle IW Input Window
CM Character Select Mode KY Assign key (No op)
CP Character Plot LB Label ASCII String
CS Designate Standard Character Set LO Label Origin
CT Chord Tolerance LT Line Type
CV Curve generator (No op) NR Not Ready
DC Digitize clear (No op) OA Output Actual Position
DF Set to Defaults OB Output box (No op)
DI Absolute Direction (Characters) OC Output Pen Position and Status
DL Downloadable Characters OD Output Digitize Point (No op)
DP Digitize Point (No op) OE Output Error
DR Relative Direction (Characters) OF Output Factor
DS Designate Character Set OG Output count number (No op)
DT Define Label Terminator OH Output Hard-clip Limits
DV Define Vertical Text Path OI Output Identification
EA Edge Rectangle Absolute OK Output Function Key (No op)
EC Enable Cutter (No op) OL Output Label Length
EP Edge Polygon OO Output Options
ER Edge Rectangle Relative OP Output P1 and P2
ES Extra Space (Characters) OS Output Status
EW Edge Wedge OT Output Carousel Type (No op)
FP Fill Polygon OW Output Window
FR Advance Frame PA Plot Absolute
PB Print Buffered Label SL Character Slant

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 PD Pen Down SM Symbol Mode
PG Advance Full Page (End plot) SP Pen Select
PM *Polygon Mode† SR Relative Character Size
PT Pen Thickness SS Select Standard Font Set
PU Pen Up TL Tick Length
RA Fill Rectangle Absolute UC User-Defined Character
RO Rotate UF User-Defined Fill Type
RP Replot (End plot) VA Activate adaptive velocity (No op)
RR Fill Rectangle Relative VN Velocity normal (No op)
SA Select Alternate Character Set VS Velocity select (No op)
SC Scaling WD Write display (No op)
SG Select Pen Group (No op) WG Fill Wedge
SI Absolute Character Size XT X-Tick
† The maximum number of edges within one polygon is 30, 000 and the maximum number of
sub-polygons within one polygon is 30, 000. However, the maximum number of edges you can ac-
tually use depends on the amount of memory installed on your Océ 5200.

HP-GL escape sequences

Escape sequences marked with an asterisk are partially implemented.

<ESC>.A Output Identification

<ESC>.B Output Buffer Space
<ESC>.E Output Extended Error
<ESC>.H * Set Handshake Mode 1
<ESC>.I * Set Handshake Mode 2
<ESC>J * Abort Device Control
<ESC>.K Abort Graphic Instruction
<ESC>.L Output buffer size when empty
<ESC>.M * Set Output Mode
<ESC>.N * Set Extended Output and Handshake Mode
<ESC>.O Output Extended Status
<ESC>.P * Set Handshake Mode
<ESC>.Q Set monitor mode (No op)
<ESC>.R Reset
<ESC>.S Output Memory Size
<ESC>.T * Configure Memory
<ESC>.U End flush mode (No op)
<ESC>.Y Programmed on Mode
<ESC>.Z Programmed off Mode
<ESC>.( Programmed on Mode
<ESC>.) Programmed off Mode
<ESC>.@ * Set Plotter Configuration

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HP-GL/2 commands
The following HP-GL/2 commands are implemented on the 5200 plotters.
Commands marked with an asterisk are partially implemented.

AA Arc Absolute MC *Merge Control

AC * Anchor corner MG Message
AD Alternate Font Definition MT Media type (No op)
AR Arc Relative NP Number of pens
AT Absolute Arc Three Point NR Not Ready
BP Begin Plot OD Output digitize point (No op)
CF Character fill mode OE Output Error
CI Circle OH Output Hard-clip Limits
CP Character Plot OI Output Identification
CR Character range OP Output P1 and P2
CT Chord Tolerance OS Output Status
DC Digitize clear (No op) PA Plot Absolute
DF Set to Defaults PC Pen color
DI Absolute Direction (Characters) PD Pen Down
DL Downloadable Characters PE Polyline Encoded
DP Digitize point (No op) PG Advance Full Page (End plot)
DR Relative Direction (Characters) PM *Polygon Mode†
DT Define label terminator PR Plot Relative
DV Define variable text path PS Plot size
EA Edge Rectangle Absolute PU Pen Up
EC Enable Cutter (No op) PW Pen Width
EP Edge Polygon QL Quality level (No op)
ER Edge Rectangle Relative RA Fill Rectangle Absolute
ES Extra Space (Characters) RF Raster Fill Definition
EW Edge Wedge RO Rotate
FI Select primary font by ID (No op) RP Replot (End plot)
FN Select secondary font by ID (No op) RR Fill Rectangle Relative
FP Fill Polygon RT Relative arc three point
FR Advance Frame SA Select Alternate Character Set
FT Fill Type SB Scalable or bit map fonts (No op)
IN Initialize (Start plot) SC Scaling
IP Input P1 and P2 SD Standard Font Definition
IR Input Relative P1 and P2 SI Absolute Character Size
IW Input Window SL Character Slant
LA Line attributes (No op) SM Symbol Mode
LB Label ASCII String SP Pen Select
LO Label Origin SR Relative Character Size
LT Line Type SS Select Standard font set

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 ST Sort (No op) UL User-Defined Line Type
SV Screened Vectors VS Velocity select (No op)
TD Transparent data WG Fill Wedge
TR Pen Transparency WU Pen Width Unit Selection
† The maximum number of edges within one polygon is 30, 000 and the maximum number of
sub-polygons within one polygon is 30, 000. However, the maximum number of edges you can ac-
tually use depends on the amount of memory installed on your Océ 5200.

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HP-RTL commands
The following commands are implemented or recognized by the 5200 plotter.

ESC % # A Enter PCL mode

ESC % # B Enter HP-GL/2 mode
ESC E Reset
ESC % # x Universal exit
ESC * v # a Set red
ESC * v # b Set green
ESC * v # c Set blue
ESC * v # i Assign color
ESC * v #W[data] *Configure image
ESC & a # h Move current active position (CAP) horizontal (Decipoints)
ESC & a # n Negative motion
ESC * b # l Raster line path
ESC * b # m Set compression method
ESC * b #V[data] Raster data plane
ESC * b # W[data] Transfer raster data by row/block
ESC * b # y Y offset
ESC * p # P Push/pop palette (No op)
ESC * p # x Move CAP horizontal
ESC * p # y Move CAP vertical
ESC * r # a Start raster mode
ESC * r # C End raster mode
ESC * r # s Source raster width
ESC * r # t Source raster height
ESC * r # U Simple color mode (No op)
ESC * t # h Destination raster width
ESC * t # j Render algorithm (No op)
ESC * t # r Set graphic resolution
ESC * t # v Destination raster heigh
ESC * t # n Source transparency mode (No op)

Note: Some HP-RTL commands must end with an uppercase letter, for
example: ESC % # A.

Some HP-RTL commands may end with a lowercase or an uppercase letter, for
example: ESC % # x or ESC % # X.

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BGL commands
The following commands are implemented on the 5200 plotters.

■ Commands marked with an asterisk (*) are partially implemented.

■ No op: the command is recognized but not emulated.
■ Not supported: the command is not recognized and this could confuse the
decoder.

Refer to the BGL/VDF Reference Manual P/N 457200172 for more

information.

AA Absolute Arc LM Select Line Mode

AC Absolute Circle LS Load Symbol
BP Begin Plot (Start plot) MA Move Absolute
CA Curve Absolute MC Move Clear (End plot)
CC Close Contour MP Move Page (End plot)
CH Define Character Height (Use TZ) MR Move Relative
CI Plot Circular Arc MV Move Relative, pen up
CL Disable Clipping Rectangle ND Select New Dash Pattern
CM Define Character Mode NP Select New Pen
CP Character proportion (Use TZ) OC Open Contour
CR Curve Relative OP Operator Control
CS Centered Symbol PA Plot Absolute (Use DA)
CZ Define Symbol PL Plot vector
DA Draw Absolute PM Polygon fill/Multiple (Use OC or CC)
DC Restore Default Symbol PR Plot Relative
DE Device Resolution PY Polygon and filling (Use OC or CC)
DF Define First Font PW Plotter Window
DP Assign Dash Pattern Number RB Reset dictionary (No op)
DR Draw Relative RC Relative Circle RF
DS Define Second Font RF Raster Fill (Not supported)
EA Ellipse Absolute RI Return Identification
EP End Plot RP Return P1 and P2
ER Ellipse Relative RR Replot Rules (No op)
FA Frame Advance (No op) SC Define Pen Thickness
FC Full Circle SD Store Dash Pattern
FP Define Fill Pattern SH Define Symbol height (Use CZ)
GR Shade Pattern (Not supported) SP Define Symbol proportion (Use CZ)
GW Start Plot - End Plot SR Subscript, Superscript Space Ratio
IC4 Request Input (Noop, 0.0 returned) ST Store Thickness
IN Initialization (Start plot) SY Text Size (Use TZ)
IP Input P1 and P2 SZ Load Text Matrix (Use TZ)
TV Define Text Vector and Plot UW User Window
TX Load Text VI Visualization of Message
TZ Define Text Size and Slant WW Windowing
US User Scaling 76 Dictionary Command (No op)

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BGL escape sequences
<ESC>_I\ Reset plotter
<ESC>_Q0\ Plotter status request (No op)
<ESC>_T0\ Initialize host input request (No op)
<ESC>_T1\ Define host input request prompt (No op)
<ESC>_T2\ Host input data request (No op)
<ESC>_T3\ Define message header (No op)
<ESC>_T4\ Define end of message (No op)
<ESC>_T7\ Define logical header (No op)
<ESC>_3\ Enter auxiliary mode (No op)
<ESC>_4\ Exit auxiliary mode (No op)
<ESC>_5\ Enter bypass mode: All data is ignored by the plotter.
<ESC>_6\ Exit bypass mode

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CalComp commands
The following commands are implemented or recognized by the 5200 plotters.

■ Commands marked with an asterisk (*) are partially implemented.

■ No op: the command is recognized but not emulated.
■ Not supported: the command is not recognized and this could confuse the
decoder.

Code Command name Remarks

00 no operation
01 *search address
02 pen down
03 pen up
04 pen select
05 symbol string
06 controller symbol scaling
07 radix
08 00 disable double buffering Generates end of plot
08 01 enable double buffering
08 {02/03/07} escape set<cc protocol> No op
08 {04/05/06/08} escape set<cc protocol> No op
08 09 disable Del No op
08 0A..08 0D buffer size No op
09 scaling
0A pause No op
0B 00 03 manual No op
0B 00 04 no-op
0B 00 05 plotter performance No op
0B 00 06 new plot Generates end of plot
0B 00 08 0B chordal tolerance
0B 00 09 0B *font select Not all symbols are coded
0B 05 0E symbol characteristics no slant
0B 05 0F symbol characteristics slant
0B 06 plotter dependent Not supported
0B 07 symbol scaling
0B 08 dash bypass May interfere with 0D
0C circle
0D dash line
0E 00..0E 05 plot selected symbol Not all symbols are coded
0E 06 operator message No op
0E 07 operator message pause No op
0E 08..0E 0C *select symbol set Not all symbols are coded

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0E 0D define user symbol set
0E 0E erase user symbol set
0E 0F *plot any symbol Not all symbols are coded
0E 10 diagnostic Not supported
0E 11 negate plot No op
0E 12 set pen 16 pen thicknesses
0E 13 00 paper cut No op
0E 13 01 top form No op
0E 14 async No op
0E 15 *pattern fill Only 16 predefined patterns
0E 16 set pattern No op
0E 17 reserved No op
0E 18 start plot No op
0E 19 force plot No op
0E 1A plotter select No op
0E 1B plot copies
0E 1C plotter performance No op
0E 1D mirror
0E 1E *window Exclusive window not supported
0E 1F rotation
0E 20 *new pen Inside 999 set
0E 21 extended pattern fill
0E 22 extended set pattern
0E 23 color modify
0E 24 color sequence No op
0E 25 disk I/0 No op
0E 26 new level No op
0E 27 plot status No op
0E 28 *extended set pen Inside 999 set
0E 29 set level No op
0E 2A raster fill No op
0E 2B pixel No op
0E 2C area fill
0E 26 new level No op
0F end of plot
10 to 3F delta

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Appendix C
Safety information

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General safety information
For questions about Océ products which are related to health, safety and the
environment, please contact your Océ organisation at the address listed in the
last appendix of this manual.

Radio interference
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class A device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the user manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC = Federal Communications Commission.

Symbols
Stickers with the following illustrations are used in this machine to indicate
parts which should not be touched due to high voltage or extreme heat, or parts
which require extra attention:

Symbol Meaning

Caution, high voltage

Caution, high temperature

Caution

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Instructions for safe use

Attention: Products designed by Océ are developed and tested in

conformance with the strictest international safety standards. However, to
help assure the safe operation of these products, it is important that:

■ You carry out maintenance only as far as prescribed in this manual.

■ You observe the following safety recommendations:

Maintenance

■ Do not remove any screws from fixed panels.

■ Do not place any liquids on the machine.
■ Use maintenance materials or other materials for their original purpose only.
Keep maintenance materials away from children.
■ To avoid damage and the risk of personal injury, all modifications to Océ
equipment are strictly reserved for properly qualified and trained service
technicians.

Power connection

■ Do not move the machine yourself, but contact your Customer Service.
■ If unforeseen circumstances force you to re-install the machine without the
assistance of Océ Service, make sure that the machine is connected to a
power outlet which is equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker with the
appropriate capacity.
■ Do not bridge any mechanical or electrical circuit breakers.
■ Do not use an extension cord to connect the machine.
■ It is recommended to connect only those copy-control products (or other
products) which meet the (inter)national product safety and radio frequency
interference standards, and to use an attachment cable as specified by Océ.
■ This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power system. (An
IT power system is a voltage network in which the neutral wire is not
connected to earth.)
■ For equipment connected via a wall outlet: place the machine close to an
easily accessible wall outlet.
■ For equipment connected to the electrical system via a permanent
connection: make sure that the disconnect device in the permanent
connection is easily accessible.

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 Ventilation and location

■ Do not block the ventilation openings of the machine.

■ Make sure that the machine is placed on a level, horizontal surface which is
strong enough to bear the full weight of the machine. See the Océ 5200 safety
data sheet in this appendix for information about the weight of the machine.
■ Make sure that there is sufficient space around the machine. This facilitates
both proper loading of materials and equipment maintenance.
■ Do not place the machine in a room which is subject to excessive vibration.
■ Do not place the machine in a room that is too small and insufficiently
ventilated. See the Océ 5200 safety data sheet in this appendix for
information about space and ventilation requirements.
■ Do not place the machine in rooms subject to ◆.
(see PSQD)

General

■ Always use materials recommended by Océ and developed for this Océ
machine. Materials not approved by Océ may cause damage to your
machine.
■ Do not use the machine if it is making unusual sounds. Remove the plug from
the power outlet or turn off the switch in the fixed connection to the electrical
system and contact Service.
■ To avoid temporary visual inconvenience, do not look directly into the flash
light during copying. If possible, close the cover before starting a copy job.
(only to be included for machines with flash light, remove in all other cases)

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Safety data sheet for the Océ 5200
Disclaimer This safety data sheet was compiled as a compact guide to safe
product handling and operation, and to the best of our knowledge contains the
most complete and accurate information possible. We reserve the right to
revise this safety data sheet as new information becomes available. It is the
user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the
adoption of the appropriate safety precautions for his organization, and to
contact Océ to make sure that he is in possession of the latest version of the
sheet. If and insofar as limitation of liability is permitted under the applicable
laws, we accept no liability for any inaccuracies in this safety data sheet.

Note: Not all safety data sheets were available at the moment this manual was
published. The Océ organisation in your country will be pleased to send you a
copy of the missing sheets. You can find the address of the Océ organisation in
your country in the last appendix of this manual.

Safety data sheet Océ 5200

Not yet available.

©1994 Océ-Technologies B.V.

The content of this safety data sheet is subject to the disclaimer of liability on page 175 of this
manual.

Safety information 175

Safety data sheet Océ F10 toner

continued on the next page

©1994 Océ-Technologies B.V.

The content of this safety data sheet is subject to the disclaimer on page 175 of this manual.

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EPA ENERGY STAR®
Océ-Technologies B.V. has joined the ENERGY STAR® Program of the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The purpose of the EENERGY
STAR® Program is to promote the manufacturing and marketing of
energy-efficient equipment in order to reduce combustion-related pollution.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Océ-Technologies B.V. has determined that this

copier meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

The EPA ENERGY STAR®® Criteria for copiers have the following features:

auto-off The use of the auto-off feature offers economic and environmental
benefits. The copier is shipped with the auto-off default time set to ✖ minutes,
which means that the copier automatically switches itself off ✖ minutes after
the last copy is made1. The auto-off default time can be adjusted by the key
operator to between ✖ and ✖ minutes. We recommend that you determine the
appropriate default time for your work pattern by changing the setting in
increments of ✖ minutes and testing each setting for at least a week. Only if an
auto-off default time of ✖ minutes still causes you considerable inconvenience,
due to your particular usage pattern, should you request the Océ service
technician to disable the auto-off feature.

low-power mode In the low-power mode, the power consumption of certain

functions is automatically reduced to save energy. The copier enters low power
mode ✖ minutes after the last copy is made1.. This default time can be adjusted
by the key operator to between ✖ and ✖ minutes. The low power mode
recovery time is less than ✖ seconds, after which copying can be resumed.

automatic duplex mode Using both sides of paper reduces paper costs,
national energy consumption and the amount of paper in the waste disposal
process. You are encouraged to duplex (make double-sided copies) as often as
feasible or to choose double-sided copying as the default setting.

Safety information 177

 recycled paper The use of recycled paper also benefits the environment. This
copier is designed to use recycled copier paper. Product literature about
recommended types of recycled copier paper can be obtained from your local
Océ organization, or from Océ Headquarters (Océ-TechnologiesB.V.) in
Venlo, the Netherlands.
1Forpower consumption data: see the Product Safety Data Sheet in this
appendix.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

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User’s Manual

Appendix D
Miscellaneous

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How to read this manual
The consistent style that is used in this manual enables you to quickly become
familiar with the use of this manual and ultimately the Océ 5200.

Description Each section or subsection contains a description of the feature or

operation identified in the title. It might also include possible applications, as
well as any guidelines that you should bear in mind.

Procedures A description is followed by a procedure. A procedure always

begins with a phrase which briefly describes the procedure, followed by a
series of numbered steps that take you, step by step, through all phases of
performing the operation.

Figures and tables Figures and tables are titled and numbered sequentially
throughout this manual. Figures include pictures of product components,
screen dumps, examples, and diagrams of concepts discussed in the
description.

Attention getters There are several types of information to which we draw

your attention. This information is classified as follows:

Note: In a ‘Note’, information is given about matters which ensure the proper
functioning of the machine or application, but useful advice concerning its
operation may also be given.

Attention: The information that follows ‘Attention’ is given to avoid

damage to your copy or original, the copier or printer, data files, etc.

Caution: The information that follows ‘Caution’ is given to prevent you

suffering personal injury. .

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User survey
Did you find this manual to be accurate?
❏ Yes
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Were you able to operate the product after reading this manual?
❏ Yes
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Does this manual provide adequate background information?

❏ Yes
❏ No

Is the format of this manual convenient in size, easy to read and layed out well?
❏ Yes
❏ No

Did you find the information you were looking for?

❏ Always
❏ Most of the times
❏ Sometimes
❏ Not at all

How did you find the information you were looking for?
❏ Table of contents
❏ Index
❏ Neither

Are you satisfied with this manual?

❏ Yes
❏ No

Thank you for evaluating this manual.

If you have any other comments or concerns, please explain them on the
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Send you comments by E-mail to : [email protected]

For the addresses of local Océ organizations see : www.oce.com

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Addresses of local Océ organizations

Océ-Australia Ltd. Océ-Danmark A.S.

P.O.Box 363 Kornmarksvej 6
Ferntree Gully MDC VIC 3165 DK 2605 Brøndby
Australia Denmark

Océ-Österreich GmbH Océ-France S.A.

Postfach 95 32, Avenue du Pavé Neuf,
1233 Vienna 93161 Noisy-le-grand, Cedex
Austria France

Océ-Belgium N.V./S.A. Océ-Deutschland GmbH

Avenue J.Bordetlaan 32 Postfach 101454
1140 Brussels 4330 Mülheim an der Ruhr (13)
Belgium Deutschland

Océ-Brasil Comércio e Industria Ltda. Océ (Hong Kong China) Ltd.

Caixa Postal 3187 12/F 1202 The Lee Gardens
01060-970 Sao Paulo, SP 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay
Brazil Hong Kong

Océ-Canada Inc. Océ-Hungária Kft.

525, Logan Avenue, P.O.B. 237
Toronto, Ontario M4K 3B3 1241 Budapest
Canada Hungary

Océ Office Equipment (Beijing) Co Ltd. Océ-Italia S.p.A.

Xu Mu Cheng Strada Padana Superiore 2/B
Chaoyang District 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI)
Beijing 100028 Italia
China
Océ Systems (Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.)
Océ-Česká republika s.r.o. #3.01, Level 3, Wisma Academy
Hanusova 18 Lot 4A, Jalan 19/1
14021 Praha 4 46300 Petalig Jaya
Pankrác, Malaysia
Czech Republic

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Océ-Nederland B.V. Océ (Taiwan) Ltd.
P.O.Box 800 No. 99-24 Nan Kang Road Sec.2
5201 AV ‘s-Hertogenbosch Taipeh, Taiwan
The Netherlands Taiwan, RO

Océ Norge A/S Océ (Thailand) Ltd.

Postboks 53, Grefsen 16th Floor, B.B. Building
0409 Oslo 4 54 Asoke Road, Sukhumvit 21
Norway Bangkok 10110
Thailand
Océ-Poland Ltd.
ul. £opuszañska 53 Océ-U.K.Ltd.
02-232 Warszawa Langston Road
Poland Loughton, Essex IG10 3SL
United Kingdom
Océ-Lima Mayer S.A.
Av. José Gomes Ferreira, 11 Océ-USA Inc.
Ed. Atlas II Miraflores 5450 North Cumberland Av.
1495 Algés Chicago, Ill. 60656
Portugal U.S.A.

Océ (Far East) Pte. Ltd./

Océ (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.,
#03-00 Wisma Gulab
190 MacPherson Road
Singapore 348548

Océ España SA
Business Park MAS BLAU
C/Osona 2, 2-3a Planta
08820 El Prat del Llobregat (Barcelona)
Spain

Océ-Svenska AB
P.O.box 1231
S-164 28 Kista
Sweden

Océ-Schweiz AG
Sägereistrasse 29
CH8152 Glattbrugg
Switzerland

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 C
Index cable
centronics 38
power 18
serial 141
A cad
accuracy 140 type drawings 100
adjusting x 101 calcomp
and media type 100 commands 157
aligning pen priority 68
media 27 calibration
alignment test plot 98
band 102 x accuracy 101
x 100 x alignment 100
ansi 51 cancel
appendices 139 plot 34, 51
architect 51 cartridge
archiving 45 access key 29
area fills 100 adjusting angle 124
arrow key adjusting height 122
down 30 adjusting registration 128
left 30 checking quality 122
right 30 handling precautions 19
up 30 installing on plotter 20
autocad 11 storing 140
autocut 45 unpacking 20
automatic centronics
port switching 36 port configuration 149
autoposition 58 protocol 147
autoscaling 54 setting parameters 39
on cut sheets 54 transmission speed 39
on rolls 54 cleaning
general 106
print heads 110
wiper blade 107
B clear film 45
band alignment 102 clipped plot 59
banding 100 cloud 104
banner messages 118 color
do not print out 118 printing out pen color palette 65
baud rate 42 problems 131
best fit mode 54 setting pen colors 66
bgl wrong colors on plot 131
commands 155 color mode
escape sequences 156 setting 48
bits per byte 42 color mode menu 48
byte combination 42

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commands dte 43
bgl 155 dump configuration 95
calcomp 157
hp-gl 150
hp-gl/2 152
hp-rtl 154 E
software 150 electrical requirements 140
configuration menu 91 enhanced mode 49
connecting 35 enter key 29
centronics port 38 environment
serial port 40 storage 140
connection working 15, 140
logical 37 error led 30
physical 36 error messages
connector see port on control panel display 115
control panel 29 printed on plot 118
display 30 escape sequences
messages 119 bgl 156
using 31 hp-gl 151
control panel buttons 30
copying
diazo 45
F
plain paper 45
factory settings 143
cts 41, 147
film 45
cut sheet
flowchart
loading 45
menu 31
cut/confirm key 29
flush media saver 57
cutter 13
format
problems 116
media 51
replacing blade 109
framing 43
full menus 92, 93

D
dce 43
H
default settings 143
handshake protocols 41
diazocopying 45
centronics 147
display
serial 147
error messages 115
high mode 49
selecting control panel language 32
hp-gl
status messages 119
commands 150
display menu 92
escape sequences 151
double matt film 45
frame advance command 96
draft mode 49
hp-gl/2
drivers
commands 152
adi 11
hp-rtl
océ 11
commands 154
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 format 51
I loading cut sheets 45
i/o power switch 18 loading rolls 24
image maximum width 140
type drawings 100 mode 45
ink ordering 45
smearing 120 recommendations 45
input buffer 103 storing 45
installing type 45
cartridges 19 media mode key 29
cut sheet 45 media saver 56
roll media 24 flush 57
inter character delay 44 timeout 57
iso 51 media type
setting on control panel 28, 45
memory
extension modules 146
J memory size
jagged vertical lines 125 input buffer 103
menu
arrow keys 30
using flowchart examples 31
K merge 61
knob messages
cartridge angle adjustment 126 control panel status 119
cartridge open/close 21 error 115
printed on plot 118
status 119

L
language
control panel display 32 N
large files 54 nesting 56
location noise level 140
plotter 15 normal mode 49
locked menu 92 nozzle pattern 98
logical 37
long plots 96

O
océ
M pen priority 68
manual adjustment plot 128 supplies 45
manual roll mode 45 open/close knob 21
margins 140 options 11
media 45 overlay 61
aligning roll media 27 overwrite 100
choosing 45

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 smudging 121
P plot specification 140
palette plot time-out menu 94
hp-gl/2 colors 65 plotter
parameters accuracy 140
serial 41 back view 14
parity 43 environment 15
part numbers expanding memory 146
manuals 141 front view 13
options 141 switching on 18
password 92, 93 transporting 111
pen color menu 66 plotting large files 54
pen number menu 64 plotting speed 140
pen palette 65 port
pen pattern menu 67 centronics 38
pen priority serial 40
and palette 65 port type
calcomp 68 dce 43
hp-gl/2 68 dte 43
language 68 power
océ 68 cable 18
setup 68 switch 18
pen width menu 64 precautions
pens cartridges 19
factory settings 145 plotter 15
pen priority 68 premium grade paper 45
setting colors 66 priority
setting line widths 64 band alignment 100
setting numbers 64 pen 68
setting patterns 67 problem solving 113
user settings 66 problems
physical connection 36 using color 131
plot protocol
canceling 51 hardwire 41, 147
manual adjustment 128 xon 41, 147
non standard size 56
slant test 124
time-out 94 Q
wait files 56
quality key 29
plot director 11
quality mode
plot length
setting 49
maximum 140
plot quality
problems 120
setting 49 R
plot quality problems ram
ink smearing 120 finding out size on plotter 95

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 installing modules 146 tracing paper 45
registration transporting
cartridge 128 plotter 111
rendering 104 turn around delay 44
resolution 140
roll holder 24
roll media
aligning 27 U
installing 25 upper case in commands 154
roll no cut 45
roll with cut 45
rotation 52
V
vertical lines
checking quality 125
S jagged 125
safety information 161 voltage 140
scaling 53
x 53
y 53
W
scattered 104
white glossy film 45
serial
wiper blade
pin assignment 148
cleaning 107
port type 43
replacing 108
protocols 147
setting parameters 41
setting margins 97
short menus 93 X
single matt polyester film 45
slant test plot 124 accuracy 101
smudging 121 alignment 100
specifications mirror 60
environmental 140 scaling 53
standard paper 45 xon protocol 41, 147
status message
explanation 119
stop bits 43
storage box Y
for cartridge 23
mirror 60
scaling 53

T
temperature 140
test plot 33, 98
time-out
end of plot 94
media saver 57

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