Astro Machine AstroJet S1 Operator's Manual

Astro Machine AstroJet S1 Operator's Manual

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AstroJet
S1
COLOR PAGE
PRINTER
OPERATOR MANUAL
ASTRO MACHINE CORP.
630 Lively Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: (847) 364-6363
Fax: (847) 364-9898
www.astromachine.com

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  • Page 1 AstroJet COLOR PAGE PRINTER OPERATOR MANUAL ASTRO MACHINE CORP. 630 Lively Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: (847) 364-6363 Fax: (847) 364-9898 www.astromachine.com...
  • Page 2 To the best of our knowledge, that information is accurate in all respects. However, neither Astro Machine Corp. nor any of its agents or employees shall be responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted Front View Rear View Print Engine View Print Area View (Under Clamshell) Ink Tank Door View Control Panel Button/LED Indicators SECTION 2 – Installing Printer Contents of Packaging Unpack and Set-up Choose a Location Install Ink Drip Tray Assembly Assemble Printer Connect Printer...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendices Appendix A – Printer Specifications Appendix B – Supplies and Optional Hardware Index Printer Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________...
  • Page 7: Section 1 - Getting Acquainted

    SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted Front View Control Panel Touchscreen – Displays Menu and information about Printer status. Controls Printer functions and setup. Top Cover – Provides access to Print Engine, Printhead and Service Station. ON/OFF LED Button – Turn power ON or OFF during idle time and maintenance. Clamshell –...
  • Page 8: Rear View

    SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Rear View Envelope/Media Guide – All printing is registered against this Guide. It has adjustable positions for envelopes and other media. Adjustable Media Guide – Adjusts to hold media against Envelope/Media Guide. Top Cover – Provides access to Print Engine, Printhead and Service Station. ON/OFF LED Button –...
  • Page 9: Print Engine View

    SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Print Engine View Printhead Latch – When closed, connects Ink Revolver Couplings with Printhead Cartridge. When opened, retracts Ink Couplings from Printhead Cartridge and provides access to Printhead Cartridge for cleaning and replacement. WARNING! Never attempt to open Printhead Latch manually, severe damage will result.
  • Page 10: Print Area View (Under Clamshell)

    SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Print Area View (Under Clamshell) Media (Entry) Sensor Reflector – Reflects beam back to Entry Sensor to indicate next piece of media is coming into printing position. Print Platen – Flat surface helps media transport smoothly through Print Area. Clamshell "Open"...
  • Page 11: Ink Tank Door View

    SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Ink Tank Door View Ink Tank Disconnect Switch – When Ink Door is opened, Switch shuts down communication between Printer and Ink Tanks for safe removal and replacement. Ink Tank Securing Latches – Used to hold Ink Tanks in slots. NOTE: Make sure both sides at bottom part of latch are engaged.
  • Page 12: Section 2 - Installing Printer

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER SECTION 2 – Installing Printer Contents of Packaging S1 Printer Ink Drip Tray Assembly (Includes High and Low Ink Drip Grates) Five Ink Tanks – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Black Printhead Cartridge Media Side Guides: Registration (Left) and Adjustable (Mounting screws attached to Printer) Rear Media Support Guide Assembly (Thumbscrew and mounting screws attached to Printer)
  • Page 13: Install Ink Drip Tray Assembly

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Install Ink Drip Tray Assembly Assemble the Ink Drip Tray Assembly: Select the High or Low Bridge and install it on the Ink Tray Pins as shown [A]. High Bridge [1] is for thinner media (paper or envelopes). Low Bridge [2] is for thicker card stock and cardboard.
  • Page 14: Assemble Printer

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Assemble Printer Install Right Adjustable Media Guide with (2) screws [1] (included). Attach Left Adjustable Media Side Guide with (2) screws [2] (included). Attach Rear Media Support using (2) screws (included) to secure it to the mounting holes on the Center Plate [3].
  • Page 15 SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Narrow and Wide Media Support Wedges: Use the Narrow or Wide Media Support Wedges to accommodate very wide or very narrow media. Fit the tabs on the Wedges into the appropriate slots on the Media Support Guide. See examples below. [A] Wide Guide installed.
  • Page 16: Connect Printer

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Connect Printer Plugging in Printer Plug power cord into receptacle [1] at rear of Printer. Internal power supply in Printer is rated 100 to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz. CAUTION DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUGS OR EXTENSION CORDS TO CONNECT PRINTER TO WALL RECEPTACLE.
  • Page 17: Install Printer Driver

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Install Printer Driver For Printer software to operate properly, check that computer system meets minimum requirements:  Operating System: Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 (Desktop Mode only). Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7. Supports 32 and 64 bit systems. (You must have administrative privileges on system.) NOTE: Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 will only work in desktop mode.
  • Page 18 SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER License Agreement. Check “I accept…” then click “Next>”. Printer Connections. Click “Configure to print using USB”. Then click “Next>”. Installing Printer Software. Software download begins. Would You Like to Install This Device Software? Click “Install”. Connect Device Now. Turn Printer ON and connect USB cable.
  • Page 19: Install Over Network Connection, Version A

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Finished software installation. Do not check the Print Test Page as Printer is not set up yet. You can check “Set this printer as the default printer” at this time. Click “Finish”. Install Printer Software. Click “Exit” to close CD. 10.
  • Page 20 SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER License Agreement. Check “I accept…” then click “Next>”. Printer Connections. Click “Configure to print using the Network”. Make sure the Printer is connected to the Network. Then click “Next>”. Printers Discovered. A list of available Printers opens. Check the Printer column to verify you have an S-Series printer.
  • Page 21 SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Finished software installation. Do not check the Print Test Page as Printer is not set up yet. You can check “Set this printer as the default printer” at this time. Click “Finish”. Install Printer Software window. Click “Install Print Software”...
  • Page 22: Install Over Network Connection, Version B

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Install Over Network Connection, Version B Use this procedure to install the Print Driver over the Network connection on Static IP systems requiring that an IP address is assigned manually. NOTE: Copy the 12-digit Hardware ID number listed on the Printer(s) on the label just below Ethernet port so you can identify the Printer(s) in a later step.
  • Page 23 SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Installing Printer Software. Software download begins. Would You Like to Install This Device Software? Click “Install”. Finished software installation. Do not check the Print Test Page as Printer is not set up yet. You can check “Set this printer as the default printer”...
  • Page 24: Install Ink Tanks

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Install Ink Tanks Printer uses one Printhead Cartridge and five Ink Tanks (two Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow). Look at the Control Panel Touchscreen. Ink Tank status information appears in left side of the Touchscreen.
  • Page 25: First Time Install Printhead Cartridge

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER First Time Install Printhead Cartridge Printhead Cartridge is a delicate precision device. Handle with extreme care to avoid damage and issues that could degrade print quality. CAUTION  Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection when handling.  Hold Printhead Cartridge by handles ONLY. ...
  • Page 26 SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER [A] Carefully remove Printhead Cartridge from foil packaging. Tear foil at notch or cut the end with scissors. [B] Remove protective plastic cover. Hold Printhead by handle and unclip cover from Printhead. [C] Remove protective strip from Printhead Electrical Contacts.
  • Page 27 SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Close Printhead Latch [6]. Printer starts up and primes ink into Printhead (this may take a few minutes.) Make sure ink is flowing through hoses. Watch the Control Panel Touchscreen. Check that the Printhead icon [7] in Printer image is primed (solid color).
  • Page 28: Set Up Feed

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Set up Feed Printer is equipped with four Sheet Separators, two Side Guides (one adjustable), a Rear Media Guide and an adjustable Feeder/Media Sensor. Loosen locking screws located behind Sheet Separators [A] and raise Separators; then tighten the locking screws to hold the Separators in the “Up”...
  • Page 29 SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Adjust Feeder/Media Sensor Assembly to media width. Unlock and slide Sensor to align with media being used. Align edge of media with the pointer [E] on the Sensor Assembly. This is particularly useful when using very narrow media. Adjust Rear Guide Support by using knob [F] to slide Guide right and left.
  • Page 30: Adjust Media Thickness

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING PRINTER Adjust Media Thickness Before running media through the Printer; adjust the Clamshell height to accommodate your media using “Media Thickness”. See “Using Media Setup” in the “Using the Touchscreen” section. Ignore Exit Sensor If primarily running narrow media, (such as #10 envelopes), you can adjust the Feeder Sensor to allow you to move the left edge of the media to use the half of the Printhead that would normally be idle during...
  • Page 31: Section 3 - Operating Printer

    SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER SECTION 3 – Operating Printer Once Printer Driver is installed and Printhead is primed, you are ready to start printing. Set up your job and send it to Printer. Printer will start and print. Set the Printer Driver installed in Section 2 as default driver. It is then accessible through your applications (such as Microsoft Word).
  • Page 32: General Tab

    SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER General Tab General tab lets you select:  Orientation – Portrait (default), Landscape, Rotate 180° and Mirrored.  Job Management – Buffer loads entire print job before printing starts. Mask Optimization (checked is default) optimizes images for printing in most applications.
  • Page 33: Layout Tab

    SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Layout Tab Layout allows you change how document prints without changing original document.  Resizing – Specify Original Size or Custom. Resize: Resizes original as a % of normal size. Printer prints document in size you selected regardless of paper size selected.
  • Page 34 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Using Layout Tab Printing Adjustments Image Position – Top Adjustment moves image up or down (-5mm up to +200mm down) from top left corner of media used. (0.1mm increments) Left Adjustment moves image area away (-3mm left to +200mm right) from left edge of media. Purge Bar Position* –...
  • Page 35: Color Tab

    SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Color Tab Color is used to adjust the color output of the Printer. Use the sliders to adjust Color Tone, Brightness and Saturation. The C, M, Y, K sliders adjust individual colors. Use Defaults to reset to 0 settings. Import/Export Tab Import/Export is used to preserve any custom Media Sizes, Watermarks and/or Print Settings you may have developed...
  • Page 36: Using Printer Touchscreen

    SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Using Printer Touchscreen Once the Printer Driver is installed, and the Printer is turned ON, you can use the Printer's Touchscreen. You can check Printer status, monitor ink usage, perform diagnostic checks, print reports and run maintenance tasks on the Printer from the Touchscreen.
  • Page 37 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Job (Status Screen) The opening screen provides information about the status of the Printer. Status Indicator box shows Printer activity as ONLINE, ERROR, MAINTENANCE, PRINTING or PAUSED. The gray box (below Status Indicator) shows the name of the job being processed.
  • Page 38 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER CONTROL BUTTONS (located along the bottom of the screen): Provide quick access to often-used functions. Test Path: Tap to run media through the Printer without printing to check the media feed set-up. Pause: Tap to temporarily stop printing. Tap again to resume printing.
  • Page 39 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Using Media Setup To raise or lower the Clamshell to accommodate the media thickness of the media used for a particular job: Tap the Media Setup button to open the Media Setup screen. Move the small white circle around the edge of the larger blue circle to raise or lower the Printhead Assembly.
  • Page 40 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Using Stored Jobs (Print Job Library) Print jobs can be saved to the Printer's Job Library by selecting the Printer Capture option under Job Management on the General Tab of the Printer Driver. You can access jobs saved in the Printer's Job Library using the Stored Jobs button on the Jobs Screen.
  • Page 41 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Select a job by tapping the job icon or the list name. The Job Print Options screen opens. The (4) Control buttons let you Exit, Print, Save or Delete the print job. The Save button saves any changes you make to the job specifications in the Print Options on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 42 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Set-up Screen Tap the Menu button, then Setup button to open the Setup screen. Release Printhead – Pumps ink back into Ink Tanks and opens Printhead Latch to remove or install Printhead Cartridge. NOTE: Button is only active if the system is deprimed first.
  • Page 43 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Maintenance Screen Tapping Menu, then Maintenance opens the Maintenance screen. These buttons operate functions for Printer and Printhead maintenance. Inspect Sled – Moves Service Station out for inspection, cleaning or service. Circulate Ink – Purges air from ink lines and primes system after replacing the Ink Tanks or the Printhead Cartridge.
  • Page 44 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER System Test NOTE: These tests should only be performed by authorized service personnel. System Test allows testing individual or all Printer systems listed to check that they are operating within specifications. It also allows service people to check the Printer after servicing or replacing parts, particularly belts.
  • Page 45 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Using the SD Card USB Back-Up Port When a FAT32 formatted USB Flash Drive is plugged into the USB port [A] (located below the Touchscreen), the USB Backup screen opens: IMPORTANT CONNECT ONLY A FAT32 FORMATTED FLASH DRIVE WITH THE PRINTER.
  • Page 46: Using Printer Toolbox

    SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Using Printer Toolbox Once Printer Driver is installed, you can access the Printer Toolbox remotely from a computer. You can check Printer status, monitor ink usage, perform diagnostic checks, print reports and run maintenance tasks on Printer from your computer.
  • Page 47 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER System Status This screen opens when you access the Toolbox. It provides information about the Printer. Status Indicator shows Printer activity as ONLINE, ERROR, MAINTENANCE, PRINTING or PAUSED. The gray box (below Status Indicator) shows the name of the job being processed.
  • Page 48 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER User Interface SET-UP SETTINGS: Adjust automated service and cleaning intervals, adjust feeder speed for a job, manually set gap between pieces and adjust Printer for pre-printed media. Mid-Job Servicing – Sets frequency of automatic maintenance cycles run during a job after a set amount of pages are run.
  • Page 49 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER DISPLAY LANGUAGE: Selects language EWS (Toolbox) will display. Click “Submit” after selecting language. FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD: Get the latest version of firmware for your Printer. Two types of firmware files are normally provided: “.bin” files and “.fbf” files.
  • Page 50 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Ink Usage Displays the amount of ink used and other information for each job sent to the Printer. Also tracks estimated Page and Job Costs if information is entered in Job Cost Settings. INK ESTIMATION MODE – Lets you predetermine how much ink a given job may use prior to printing a job.
  • Page 51 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Service Menus Clicking Service Menus opens the Service Menus (Diagnostics) screen and service menu buttons. Diagnostics button. Click to check the status of the Printer. (See Diagnostics below.) System Settings button. Click to view, enter or change settings to connect Printer to your network.
  • Page 52 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER System Settings Set up a network connection for the Printer. You can also configure and set the Printer Date and Time, set the Debug Log Level and Screensaver sleep timeout. Network Settings – Permits you to view, enter or change settings to connect the Printer to your network. Network Connection Set Up: Printer is still connected to computer via USB cable.
  • Page 53 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Date and Time – Enter or change the way the date and time will appear in the Printer Status section of the Toolbox screens. To enter or change Date and Time: From the Toolbox, select “View” drop-down menu, click “Service Menus”, then click “System Settings”.
  • Page 54 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Screensaver – Set the amount of time the Touchscreen will remain idle before automatically going to Sleep Mode. From the Toolbox, select “View” drop-down menu, click “Service Menus”, and then click “System Settings”. “System Settings” page opens. Go to Screensaver. Enter the number of seconds the Touchscreen will remain idle before going to Sleep Mode.
  • Page 55 SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER History Logs Access, print or send activity logs for the Printer and for jobs run on the Printer. These files are valuable for diagnosing and servicing problems. All – Shows all log files available. Debug – Shows only Debug log files. Jobs –...
  • Page 56: Maintenance Drop-Down

    SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Scan Sensors Provides status updates and an activity log on the Sensors located throughout the Printer. Click “Stop” button to stop scanning or click out of “Scan Sensors”. Maintenance Drop-Down Perform maintenance tasks on the Printer. Circulate Ink –...
  • Page 57: Test Print Drop-Down

    SECTION 3 OPERATING PRINTER Test Print Drop-Down Print various reports and Printer tests. Each printout displays information about the Printer. Print Setup – Prints a printing pattern used for positioning an image on the page. Print Configuration – Prints current Printer configuration including Firmware Version, Network Connection, Printer Serial Number and more.
  • Page 58: Section 4 - Maintenance

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE SECTION 4 – Maintenance General, periodic maintenance is needed to keep Printer in good working order. This section covers how to care for Ink Tanks, Printhead Cartridge, Service Station, and clear paper jams. Replace Ink Tanks Replace Ink Tanks when ink runs out. Look at the Control Panel Touchscreen.
  • Page 59: Clean Ink Tank Contacts

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Clean Ink Tank Contacts When reinstalling or replacing Ink Tanks, the Ink Level indicators on the Touchscreen may not refresh. This may be due to a dirty Ink Tank Level Prism and/or QA Chip contacts on that Ink Tank(s). Clean contacts as follows: Remove Ink Tank(s).
  • Page 60: Clean/Replace Printhead Cartridge

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Clean/Replace Printhead Cartridge Cleaning The Printhead is cleaned automatically each time Printer is turned on or when the “Quick Clean Printhead” routine is performed. This can be found under “Service” Tab, “Normal Clean Printhead” in Printer Driver or “Maintenance”...
  • Page 61 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Replace Printhead Cartridge Open Top Cover. From the Touchscreen, tap “Setup” in the Menu drop-down, then tap “System Deprime”. The Printer pumps any ink in system back into Tanks. Then the Printhead Latch pops open. CAUTION DO NOT PRY OR MANUALLY LIFT PRINTHEAD LATCH OR LATCH MAY BREAK.
  • Page 62 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Wet Printhead Surface. (Ensures that Printhead will prime correctly.) Moisten Printhead nozzles using distilled water and a damp, lint-free cloth, wiping end to end. (Gray strip located below orange strip.) Take care not to damage copper contacts, metal plate, or gold Printhead surface. Carefully insert Cartridge into compartment at an angle [4], with Printhead surface...
  • Page 63 Printhead may be returned for replacement. Returns for these conditions can be made:  Up to 12 months after shipping date from Astro Machine Corp. and  Printhead's “Total pages printed” = 40,000 or fewer pages (at 15% page coverage), whichever comes first.
  • Page 64 5. Reseal Printhead and Cover in a plastic bag (reuse and reseal original packaging if possible). 6. Place Printhead, Printhead Page Count printout and Color Bars printout in a shipping box. Remember to include your company name, contact information and return address as well. 7. Return to your Astro Machine distributor.
  • Page 65: Inspect The Service Station

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Inspect the Service Station The Service Station (located directly under the Printhead Assembly) cleans Printhead Cartridge of excess ink and debris, keeps Printhead hydrated and protected when not in use, and captures and removes ink used to keep nozzles clear.
  • Page 66: Replace Ink Waste Tray

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Replace Ink Waste Tray Ink Waste Tray soaks up any excess ink that may drip from Print Engine during operation. After a period of time it may become saturated and need replacement. Open Ink Tank Door. Pull on tabs to slide Ink Waste Tray [A] out of Printer.
  • Page 67: Jams In Printer

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Jams in Printer If a jam occurs, STOP the Printer. Some possible causes for jamming are: Feeding more than one piece of media (double-feeding). Damaged media, such as dog-eared (turned down corners). Media that is not stiff enough may not be usable. Media that meets Postal stiffness requirements for automated feeding is acceptable in Printer.
  • Page 68: Cleaning

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Cleaning WARNING! PRINTER IS A PRECISION MACHINE. CLEAN REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM ITS POWER SOURCE! DO NOT REMOVE SIDE COVERS! HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT. Clean Printer regularly to remove accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on types of media run, paper dust may accumulate inside Printer and on Transport.
  • Page 69 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Print Engine Areas in Print Engine can become glazed with a buildup of dust, paper lint and accumulated ink and have to be cleaned regularly. Open Top Cover. Use a vacuum to pick up any loose debris. NOTE: Be careful around Ink Tray and Capping Station in Print Engine area as accumulated ink may splash onto other parts of Printer.
  • Page 70: Shipping Or Transporting Printer

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Shipping or Transporting Printer If you have to ship or transport Printer for any reason, unit will have to be prepared. Once Printer is prepared, carefully package Printer, Printhead Cartridge, Service Station and Ink Tanks in original packaging. Remove Printhead Cartridge Open Top Cover.
  • Page 71 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE TURN PRINTER POWER OFF. CAUTION WHENEVER POWERING DOWN UNIT, ALWAYS: 1. PRESS POWER BUTTON ON CONTROL PANEL. 2. WAIT FOR PRINTER TO STOP PROCESSING. 3. THEN PRESS MAIN POWER SWITCH ON REAR PANEL. Remove Ink Tanks After depriming the system. Open Front Cover (hinged at bottom).
  • Page 72: Section 5 - Troubleshooting Guide

    SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 5 – Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guides are provided to assist in solving any problems that might occur with Printer. We tried to make them as complete as possible. The best advice we can offer is to make sure that system is set up properly, plugged in, and has an adequate supply of ink before attempting to troubleshoot any problem.
  • Page 73: Printer

    SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Printer CONDITION PROBLEM SOLUTION Ink Tank installed, no Ink Ink Tank contacts dirty, Remove Ink Tank(s). Level indication in Toolbox preventing Printer/Ink Tank Clean prism and QA Chip contacts, see communication. Maintenance, Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts. Extra lines; losing data Database problem.
  • Page 74: Errors And Warnings

    SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Errors and Warnings Printer Alert Window Messages Messages sent from Driver and displayed on PC screen in a small popup window. MESSAGE SOLUTION Wait until message disappears. Printer will start printing your job once cleaning Cleaning in Progress process is complete.
  • Page 75: Appendices

    APPENDICES Appendix A – Printer Specifications Best: 1600 x 1600 DPI PRINT RESOLUTION Normal: 1600 x 800 DPI SPEED Up to 3600 letter size pages or 9000 envelopes per hour (color or mono) Minimum: 3" x 3.66" (76 mm x 92.96 mm) MEDIA SIZE Maximum: 10.5"...
  • Page 76: Appendix B - Supplies And Optional Hardware

    APPENDICES Appendix B – Supplies and Optional Hardware The following supply items and optional hardware are available from your Astro Machine Distributor: SUPPLIES Printhead Cartridge 123-2393 VersaPass DG Black Ink Cartridge, 250 ML 123-2412 VersaPass DG Cyan Ink Cartridge, 250 ML...
  • Page 77: Index

    INDEX Drip Tray ..............4 Drop-Down Menu Adjustable Job (Status) ............31 Media Guide ............ 2, 8 Maintenance ..........37, 50 Media Sensor ..........2, 23 Service ............... 50 Side Guide ............22 Set-Up ..............36 Adjustments, Media Setup ......... 24, 33 System Test ............
  • Page 78 INDEX Install ..............18 Latches ............. 1, 5 Network Remove/Replace .......... 52, 65 Configuration, Touchscreen ....... 36 Storage ............... 53 Connect ............2, 10 Ink Usage, Toolbox ..........44 Settings, Toolbox ..........46 Ink Waste Tray ..........1, 5, 60 Inspection Motor............
  • Page 79 INDEX Printer Driver Service Menu, Toolbox ........... 45 Color Tab ............29 Service Station ............. 3, 4 General Tab............26 Clean ..............59 Import/Export Tab ..........29 Inspect ..............59 Install ..............11 Inspection Motor ..........3 Layout Tab ............27 Service, Toolbox ............
  • Page 80 INDEX Test Print Menu ..........51 User Interface ............. 42 Using ..............40 Top Cover .............. 1, 2 Touchscreen Display ............. 1, 2 Drop-Down Menu ..........30 Job (System) Status ..........31 Maintenance ............37 Network Configuration ........36 Run Path ............. 36 Set-Up ..............
  • Page 81: Printer Maintenance Schedule

    PRINTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE General, periodic maintenance is needed to keep Printer in good working order. Many tasks can be performed by operators with basic supplies, no special tools needed. Other tasks should only be performed by trained service personnel. NOTE: High volume usage may require more frequent maintenance. Maintenance Supplies &...
  • Page 82 NOTES ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________...
  • Page 84 Copyright © 2019 ASTRO MACHINE CORP. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 03/12/2019 Part Number: 200-S1...

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