B432 Operational Conditions
This knowledge base article shows the B432 Operational Conditions for making number plates. We use these modified OKI Printers for our Trade Mono systems because they make every legal number plate size. Our B432 printers offers suppliers an agile capability for a reasonable price.
If you follow the recommendations set out here, you’ll have fewer print issues with your number plate production. And you’ll end up with better quality number plates too.
OKI B432 Printers
OKIK B432 – Printer Front
Each OKI B432 printer we provide has settings that require some basic environmental conditions be met. For the best printing results, only operate them in locations where the following temperature, humidity and dust levels are met. Diverting from our recommendations can effect the print quality and thus the legality of your finished number plates.
Environmental Conditions
OKI B432 Operational Conditions
These settings are based on information from the printer manufacturer OKI and results from our own internal testing with plate media.
- Temperature: 20 to 32°C
- Humidity: 20 to 80% humidity
- Dust: Dust particles may contaminate prints
- Fumes: Some fumes & aerosols can effect prints
- Assembly: 20°C and above
LED printers are much more complex than thermal machines, so they need be used in slighter warmer and cleaner locations. Dust, grease and some airborne fumes can present a risk to print quality by contaminating plate components or sticking to the print heads, so run your production away from the workshop or garage.
Some components, especially those already coated with adhesive, may require room temperatures of just over 20°C when assembling. We acknowledge that conditions in some summer and autumn months may be more forgivable regarding temperatures and humidity levels.
Operating Space
OKI B432 Operating Space
Enough space should be provided all around these printers for ventilation and to access the machine. In short, these are approximately 38cm x 36cm x 24cm front loading printers. Place the printer on a flat desk or worktop large enough to accommodate it and at a height comfortable for you to operate.
Remember these are front loading printers, so you will need to allow some decent front clearance for the feeder tray. Remember printed reflective uses the rear output tray, so leave room for it to open and for access. Extra room may also be required for plate assembly, especially when using a roller jig. Ideally, your number plate system should be positioned in a heated, clean office away from garage dust and grease.
Store all your plate media components in a dry, warm place away from excessively bright light. To avoid contamination from dust leave them in their packaging until use, and then only take out what you need. For best results wipe your sheets, acrylic faces & ABS plates with a lint free cloth before using them. And we recommend cleaning the led heads regularly, while changing Toners, Drums or before a production run.
Need Help?
We hope this B432 Operational Conditions article has helped you, for more assistance with work areas, try your account manager. Or if you need further assistance with your number plate printer contact our customer service team for help. And remember, you can order B432 Printer Consumables and plate components from our online NP-Shop.
