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ASTRO AstroJet 2000 Installation, Operating, And Parts Manual

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  • Page 1 ASTRO AstroJet 2000 High-Speed Inkjet Printer Installation, Operating, and Parts Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    TO DO SO CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK! This manual is intended solely for the use and information of Astro Machine Corporation, its designated agents, customers, and their employees. The information in this guide was obtained from several different sources that are deemed reliable by all industry standards.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Choose a Location Install the Inkjet Cartridge Plug in the AstroJet 2000 Setting up the AstroJet 2000 Install Software on the Computer Section 4 – Operating the AstroJet 2000 Software Tutorial Bundle and Bag Break Running a Job Printing Tips Databases Section 5 –...
  • Page 4 Notes...

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Introduction

    Section 5, Operator Maintenance, shows how to replace inkjet cartridges, how to safely and quickly clear paper jams, and how to care for your AstroJet 2000. Also, covered in this section are tips and suggestions that will help you increase efficiency and avoid problems.
  • Page 6 Notes...

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Getting Acquainted

    Before getting into the operation of the AstroJet 2000, there is some basic information necessary for its efficient and problem-free use. To understand and operate the trouble free AstroJet 2000 System lets look at the two main areas on the printer.

  • Page 8: Feeder Section

    Printer Section The Printer is the most important part of the AstroJet 2000. It is here that the address and other information are printed on the media. Two important features of the printer that you should become familiar with are: •...

  • Page 9: Keypad Definitions

    STANDBY modes. Interface and Power Panel While facing the control panel of the AstroJet 2000, the power panel can be found on the right of the machine. It contains the main power switch, fuse, power cord receptacle, circuit breaker, and accessory plug. At the rear of the printer you will find the Centronics parallel...
  • Page 10 Heads 2 and 3 are banked together as are heads 4 and 5. These heads share the same rail assembly. The AstroJet 2000 Layout software shows the position of the heads and how they are banked together. For more information on this feature, please check Section 4 Operating the AstroJet 2000 or the AstroJet 2000 software help program.

  • Page 11: Operator Display Screen And Menu

    To access the Menu press the STANDBY key to put the printer in the on line mode and then press the ON LINE key to take the print off line. This action will place the AstroJet 2000 in the MENU mode and permit access to the following settings and adjustments: •...
  • Page 12 Notes...

  • Page 13: Section 3 - Installation And Setup

    NOTE: For optimum image quality during the run, refer to Cleaning the Printhead on page HP 51645A Inkjet Cartridges The AstroJet 2000 can be equipped with 5 inkjet cartridges to give a total printing area of 2 1/2 inches. The cartridges are installed as follows: •...

  • Page 14: Plug In The Astrojet 2000

    • Repeat the above for the remaining cartridges. Plug in the AstroJet 2000 Make sure that the main power switch of the AstroJet 2000 Printer is in the OFF position. 1. Connect one end of the power cord to the rear of the AstroJet 2000 in the corresponding receptacle.

  • Page 15: Install Software On The Computer

    4. Adjust the side guides to the width of the media and set the back guide so that it just touches the back of the media. 5. Turn the AstroJet 2000 on and then turn the media thickness knob to set the initial print head height as follows:...
  • Page 16 www.astromachine.com – This is a link to our web site if you are connected to the Internet. 3. Click on “Install Printer Software” and then click on the AstroJet Printer model you wish to install. Follow the instructions on screen. Use default settings only. Note: If the message “Setup Can Not Execute the Following Program: C:\ProgramFiles\Astrojet III\DeReg.exe”...

  • Page 17: Section 4 - Operating The Astrojet 2000

    Layout and Job files with the AstroJet 2000 software. The computer sends the job to the AstroJet 2000 printer. The AstroJet 2000 then prints the Job with both the addresses and other information you input in the layout.
  • Page 18 1 AstroJet III 1 AccuJet Data 0 Bios The latest version of the system Bios is stored here. 0 Databases This folder is used to store your databases. 0 Fonts When a job is printed from the AstroJet Control Panel the fonts and logos used for that job are rendered in a format that the AstroJet Image Blaster Printer can use.
  • Page 19 AstroJet 2000’s configuration. The white lines in the display represent the print cartridges and how they are positioned in the printer. The AstroJet 2000 has five print cartridges. The print cartridges are arranged on two sets of rails as follows:...
  • Page 20 1, however due to the guide rollers in the printing section. If in doubt run a test before beginning the job. Before continuing, spend a little time exploring the “Layout Editor – Untitled” screen. The AstroJet 2000 uses five print heads. To eliminate the unused heads, click on Setup, then Print head.
  • Page 21 Each of these controls a drop down menu that permit choices that perform the tasks required to set up the job. The second line contains icons that represent those tasks. The drop down menus duplicates the function of some of the icons. It really depends on how you wish to use the software.
  • Page 22 After enabling the lines, select the style of font, size of type, and whether the type should be bold, italicized, underlined or struck through. The down arrow will permit you to access the other sixteen lines of data that are available for use. Click OK to continue. The software returns to the Layout Editor screen and the data selected will be displayed at the bottom right hand corner of the media layout called the blotter area.
  • Page 23 The next step is to enter the rest of the return address. Double click on the second line in the return address area in the layout and enter the following in the “Text Field Editor – Field 3” window: Once you click the OK button, the second line will appear as you typed it in the “Layout Editor”...
  • Page 24 You may add as many messages to the layout in any position on the media by simply enabling an Address Line in the “Text Field Properties” window and dragging the line from the blotter area to the position you would like to have it appear on the media. Then double click on the line and enter the information in the “Text Field Editor”...
  • Page 25 When the “Text Field Editor” window opens, click on the barcode icon to select the “Astro USPS” font. Then select the fields that contain the barcode information from the drop down box and combine them on the same line without any spaces.
  • Page 26 Saving the Job IMPORTANT: Before exiting the “Layout Editor” you must create a job so that the data base and the layout can be output on your printer. To do this select, File and then select New Job. The “Layout Wizard – Select Print Range”...
  • Page 27 By clicking on the Open Folder 1 icon, the Load Job window will open. Choose the job you just created and then click Load Job. The database information will now display in the Control Panel. The arrows below the database information can be used to step through the data. In addition, a Search Search next , and Jump buttons are available to help you find a specific record...
  • Page 28 in the database. Simply click on the search or jump button and fill in the requested information. The following is a list and description of each search variable: Variable Default Description Search For Must be filled This field specifies the criteria the search must find. It can be a complete or partial, word or phrase.

  • Page 29: Bundle And Bag Break

    A description of the Control Panel controls follows: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 1. Name of the Job file. 11. This button will print one piece for setup. 2.

  • Page 30: Running A Job

    NOTE: When the job is running the display in the lower right hand corner of the Control Panel will tell you the speed of the printer in Inches Per Second (ips) and the approximate number of pieces being processed per hour. This only displays when the Printer is connected and printing pieces.
  • Page 31 4. Adjust the side guides to the width of the media and set the back guide so that it just touches the back of the media. 5. Turn the AstroJet 2000 on and then turn the medial thickness knob to set the initial print head height as follows:...
  • Page 32 Printing the Job Click on the GO button to begin the job. The AstroJet 2000 will begin by rendering the fonts and logos and storing them in the Fonts folder. Depending on the complexity of the page this process takes only a few minutes.

  • Page 33: Databases

    High Quality mode, drying time for the ink is longer than in the other modes. In addition, when humidity is high, drying time is increased. Media Thickness The AstroJet 2000 will handle pieces up to 1/4” thick (0.250”). All folds must be crisp and even.
  • Page 34 The USPS does not accept this type of mail for its automated equipment. Databases The AstroJet 2000 System is capable of handling many types of databases. There are, however, some limitations. To avoid problems we offer the following suggestions to help you improve the operation of your AstroJet 2000 System.
  • Page 35 indexed, so the user is warned of the potential consequences of selecting an ODBC database. 2. The ODBC to CSV converter was added to the Layout Editor, so users have a viable alternative to using ODBC databases directly. 3. A timer has been placed in the Control Panel that monitors ODBC reads. When reading of a record exceeds a threshold, the Control Panel stops the job with a timeout error.
  • Page 36 3. Click the “Design” button. A window displaying the characteristics of each field (column) in the database is drawn. 4. Select the first row by clicking in the blank gray square to its left. This selects the characteristics of first column. 5.

  • Page 37: Section 5 - Maintenance

    The Inkjet Cartridge The AstroJet 2000 inkjet cartridges must be replaced when out of ink, when print quality is poor, or when purging and cleaning have not helped the image quality.
  • Page 38 Short-term Storage Leave the cartridge in the AstroJet 2000 for short periods of time, 2 days or less. The next time that the AstroJet 2000 is used, the printhead may have to be cleaned per the cleaning instructions, below. Long-term Storage...
  • Page 39 In order to obtain better print quality, this ink plugs need to be forced out or purged. A Purge routine is built into the AstroJet 2000 Printer. It can be accessed from the LCD panel on the AstroJet 2000 Printer. Refer to Section 4 – Operating the AstroJet 2000, under Running a Job;...

  • Page 40: Jams In The Astrojet 2000 Printer

    2. Use the control panel in the AstroJet 2000 Software to recover any lost addresses. 3. Restart the job by putting the AstroJet 2000 back ON LINE and resume printing by using the GO button on the AstroJet 2000 Software Control Panel.
  • Page 41 CAUTION Never spray or pour cleaners directly on or into the AstroJet 2000 Printer. Excess liquid could harm electronic parts. Always dampen a rag with the cleaner and apply it to the parts to be cleaned. Cleaning the Media Sensor Periodically check the media sensor located in the print carriage area of the printer section.
  • Page 42 Notes...

  • Page 43: Section 6 - Trouble Shooting Guide

    The following trouble shooting guides are provided to assist you in solving any problems that might occur with the AstroJet 2000 Printer or its software. We have tried to make them as complete as possible. The best advice we can offer is to make sure that the system is setup properly, plugged in, that it has an adequate supply of ink before attempting to trouble shoot any problem.

  • Page 44: Astrojet 2000 Printer

    Double feeding Adjust feeder Media is curled or bent Uncurl media Media is too thin Media must be at least 0.008” WARNING DO NOT REMOVE THE SIDE COVERS OF THE ASTROJET 2000 PRINTER THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT BEHIND THE COVERS!

  • Page 45: Astrojet 2000 Software

    AstroJet 2000 Software ERROR MESSAGE PROBLEM SOLUTION Template File is Corrupt The AstroJet 2000 Control Panel Re-open AstroJet 2000 Layout can not open the related .ajpjt Editor and attempt to open the file. file. Re-save the file and attempt to open the AstroJet 2000 Control Panel again.
  • Page 46 Software continued… ERROR MESSAGE PROBLEM SOLUTION New Fields missing from layout Fields not visible in blotter area Right click on one of the fields screen. Continued… on Layout Screen. that has already been positioned and click OK on the field property sheet an they should re-appear Right click on one of the fields that has already been positioned...

  • Page 47: Appendices

    Appendices APPENDIX A – ASTROJET 2000 Specifications The information (electrical and physical dimensions, etc.) on the AstroJet 2000 is presented here for your reference. Specifications are subject to change without notice. PRINT QUALITY High Quality 600 x 600 dpi (Dots Per Inch)

  • Page 48: Supplies And Optional Hardware

    APPENDIX B - Supplies and Optional Hardware The following supply items and optional hardware are available from your Astro Machine Distributor: Supplies Black Inkjet Cartridge HP 51645A Fast Drying Black Inkjet Cartridge HP 6195A Yellow Inkjet Cartridge HPC6173A Red Inkjet Cartridge...
  • Page 49 ASTROJET 2000 PARTS CATALOG...
  • Page 50 Group 1 - Covers...
  • Page 51 KEY# PART NO DESCRIPTION 21-100-14 COVER, R/H 21-100-20 P/H COVER WELDMENT & DECAL 21-100-19 CLOSURE, REAR 21-100-18 COVER, L/H 21-100-26 COVER WELD, L/H 21-108-01 COVER, TOP ASSY. 97-100-65 CABLE BRACKET 123-0928 SCREW, 4-40 1/2 PH BIND HD 123-1323 SCREW, TRUSS HD 4-40 X 3/16 SS 123-1158 SCREW, 4-40 X 3/16 UNDRCT SS 123-0017...
  • Page 52 Group 2 – Mechanical...
  • Page 53 KEY# PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY# PART NO DESCRIPTION 1. 21-100-05 FRAME, L/H SIDE 42. 21-130-06 ARM ASSY., R/H 2. 21-500-04 POWER INLET-GROUND 43. 21-132-01 ASSY., INTERMEDIATE ROLLER 3. 21-100-37 BRACKET, MOTOR 44. 21-130-08 BELT, CONVEYOR ENDLESS 4. 123-1332 TIMING BELT 40DP 250 GR 5/16" KEVLAR 45.
  • Page 54 Group 3 – Feed Table...
  • Page 55 KEY# PART NO DESCRIPTION 21-100-07 CENTER PLATE WLED. 21-100-32 SLIDER 21-100-31 SLIDER 123-1335 CURVED DISC SPRING GR1074 HC STEEL 123-0148 WASHER, 7/16 OD X .200 ID X 1/32 123-0004 SCREW, 10-32 X 5/8 SOC HD 21-100-33 SUPPORT, PAPER 123-0002 SCREW, 10-32 X 3/8 PH UNDRCUT 123-1205 SCREW, 8-32 X 1/4 BTN HD SOC 94-102-05...
  • Page 56 Group 4 – Metering Plate...
  • Page 57 KEY# PART NO DESCRIPTION 123-0185 SCREW, 10-32 X 3/8 SOC CAP 66-101-09 SPACER 123-0461 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/16 PH RND HD ZINC 123-0121 DISC SPRING, HIGH CARBON STEEL 123-0127 SCREW, 6-32 X 1/8 PH PAN HD 21-121-03 HOLDER, MTRN'G 123-0347 BALL, STTEL .187 D 123-0017 SCREW, 10-32 X 1/4 PH TRUSS HD...
  • Page 58 Group 5 - Electrical...
  • Page 59 KEY # PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY # PART NO DESCRIPTION 21-100-22 COVER, R/H 21-100-05 FRAME, L/H SIDE 94-100-24 BRK'T., PCB MOUNTING 123-0612 SCREW, 6-32x1/4 PAN HD 94-100-10 CONTROL PANEL PRINTER REV.2 21-100-30 STUD, PCB 21-500-05 WIRE HARNESS 123-0566 SCREW, 6-32x1/4 PH FH UNDRCT 21-500-06 WIRE HARNESS 95-100-32 STANDOFF 21-100-19 CLOSURE, REAR...
  • Page 60 Notes...
  • Page 62 Copyright © 2000 Astro Machine Corporation Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 05/31/2000...

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