AstroJet M1 COLOR PAGE PRINTER OPERATOR MANUAL ASTRO MACHINE CORP. 630 Lively Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: (847) 364-6363 Fax: (847
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 6 Hydrating the Printhead Cartridge Before you begin assembling the Printer, it is a good idea to hydrate the Pri
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 7 Remove Service Station Transport Tab 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. Release the two latches (one on either side of
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 8 Next install the Envelope/Paper Side Guide using the two screws [2] provided. Attach the Rear Paper Supp
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 9 Connecting the Printer Plugging in the Printer Connect the power cord to the receptacle [1] at the rear of the
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 10 Install the Printer Driver For the Printer software to operate properly check that the computer system meets the
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 11 4. After a few moments the “Printer Connections” window opens. Click “Configure to print using USB”. Then clic
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 12 8. The “Finished software installation” window opens. Do not print a test page since printer is not set up yet.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 13 2. Open the Front Cover (hinged at bottom). Open the three Latches [A]. 3. Remove the new Tank(s) from packag
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 14 Install the Printhead Cartridge The Printhead Cartridge is a delicate precision device. Handle with extreme car
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 15 2. Take the Printhead Cartridge you hydrated and set aside earlier, remove the orange cover and proceed to Ste
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN OPERATING THE ASTR
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 16 4. Wet the Printhead Surface. This ensures that the Printhead will prime correctly. Open the Top Cover. Release
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 17 Installing Envelope Printing Attachment Use this attachment if you are primarily printing envelopes or running
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 18 Setting up the Feed The AstroJet M1 Printer is equipped with four Sheet Separators, two Side Guides and a Rear
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 19 4. Adjust the Right-hand Side Guide so that it is about 1/32-inch from the sides of the media. Tighten the loc
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 20 NOTES ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 21 SECTION 3 – Operating the AstroJet M1 Once the Printer Driver is installed on your computer and the Printhead
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 22 Printing a Typical Job on 8.5-inch by 5.5-inch Paper The AstroJet M1 can print edge-to-edge on an 8.5" x
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 23 Printer Driver Properties The Printer Driver for the AstroJet M1 works the same as any other Printer Driver
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 24 Layout Tab Layout allows you change how the document prints without changing the original document. Resiz
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 25 Services Tab Services allows you to: Print Configuration Page – Prints out the current configuration of
TABLE OF CONTENTS i Table of Contents SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted 1 Front View 1 Rear View 2 Control Panel Button/LED Indicators: 3 SECTION
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 26 Using the Printer Toolbox Once the Printer Driver is installed you have access to the Printer Toolbox. The
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 27 Cleaning Buttons: Provide 3 levels of cleaning for the Printhead Cartridge. These work the same way as the 3
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 28 [C] Firmware Download – Get the latest version of firmware for your Printer. How to download new firmware: 1
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 29 Network Configuration Permits you to view, enter or change settings to connect the Printer to your network.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 30 Service Menu For authorized personnel only. Provides access to more advanced Printer control and maintenance
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 31 SECTION 4 – Maintenance This section covers how to care for the Ink Tanks, Printhead Cartridge, Service Station, clear pap
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 32 5. Turn Printer ON with Control Panel Power button. Watch the Toolbox screen on your computer; you will see the ink colors
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 33 Cleaning/Replacing the Printhead Cartridge Cleaning The Printhead in the AstroJet M1 Printer is cleaned automatically ea
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 34 2. Open the Top Cover. Press the Printhead Cover Release button [1]. The Printer pumps any ink in the system back into the
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 35 WARNING To avoid electrical shock or shorting: Before installing the Printhead, make sure the nozzles are hydrated and th
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii NOTES ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ___________
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 36 7. Close the Printhead Cover [6]. The Printer will automatically run a start-up routine and prime the ink into the Printhe
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 37 Replacing the Service Station The Service Station is designed provide a long service life. However, should it need to be
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 38 3. Disconnect the Ribbon Cable. Slide the Latch open on the Service Station Circuit Board to release the Ribbon Cable. Rem
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 39 6. [1] Plug the Ribbon Connector (blue side up) into the space under the Latch. [2] Close the Latch. 7. [1] Slide the
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 40 Replacing the Ink Waste Tray The Ink Waste Tray soaks up any excess ink that may drip from the Print Engine during operatio
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 41 Jams in the Printer If a jam occurs, STOP the Printer. Some possible causes for jamming are: 1. Feeding more than one pi
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 42 Cleaning WARNING THE PRINTER IS A PRECISION MACHINE THAT SHOULD BE CLEANED REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFO
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 43 Print Engine Areas in the Print Engine can become glazed with a buildup of dust, paper lint and accumulated ink and have t
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 44 Shipping or Transporting the Printer If you have to ship or transport the Printer for any reason, the unit will have to be
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 45 2. Make sure the Printhead Cover is fully opened to retract the ink lines. Remove the Printhead Cartridge by tilting it t
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED 1 SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted Front View 1. Cancel LED Button – Cancels the job being printed. 2. Paper LED Button
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 46 3. Slide the Service Station out of the Service Station port. NOTE: Do not pull Station all the way out until you disconne
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 SECTION 5 – Troubleshooting Guide The following Troubleshooting Guides are provided to assist you in solving any probl
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 The Printer CONDITION PROBLEM SOLUTION Extra lines; losing data Database problem. Check data in database program. Impr
APPENDICES 49 Appendix A – AstroJet M1 Specifications PRINT RESOLUTION Best: 1600 x 1600 DPI Normal: 1600 x 800 DPI SPEED (color or mono) Up to
INDEX 50 #10 Envelope Setup 21 9.5" x 17" Paper Setup 21 A Adjustable Media Guide 1, 2, 7 Assembling Printer 7 C Cancel Button 1, 3
INDEX 51 Supplies 49 Troubleshooting 48 Unpacking 5 Printer Driver General Tab 23 Installing 10 Layout Tab 24 Properties 23 Services Tab 2
NOTES ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _______________________________
Copyright © 2012 ASTRO MACHINE CORP. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 01/18/2012 Part Number: 200-AJM1, Rev. L
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED 2 Rear View 1. Main Power Switch, Receptacle and Fuse – Plug in power cord here. Switch turns main power ON/OFF. (Use Co
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED 3 Control Panel Button/LED Indicators The Control Panel has 3 buttons with LED indicators. POWER (ON/OFF) – Turns
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED 4 PRINTER ERROR INDICATORS PROBLEM POWER (ON/OFF) PAPER (STOP/RESUME) CANCEL (CANCEL JOB) Paper Feed Times Out/Out of P
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 5 SECTION 2 – Installing the Printer Contents of Packaging 1. M1 Printer 2. Ink Tanks – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, B
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