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Neopost AS73P Operator's Manual

Neopost AS73P Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 AS73P AS223P ADDRESS PRINTERS OPERATOR MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Use this equipment only for its intended purpose. In addition, follow any specific occupational safety and health standards for your workplace or area. This manual is intended solely for the use and information of Neopost Inc., its designated agents, customers, and their employees.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the AS73p/AS223p Connecting the Computer Installing the Inkjet Cartridges Setting up the Feed Installing the Printer Driver Section 3 – Operating the AS73p/AS223p Printer Control Panel Printer Driver Properties Printing from Microsoft Word Printing from DeskTop Mailer Print Recovery after Jam Section 4 –...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Notes...

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Section 1 – Getting Acquainted NOTE: The Neopost AS73p and AS223p are similar in operation. The only difference is that the Neopost AS73p has only one print speed regardless of print resolution, while the Neopost AS223p has variable printing speeds based on the print resolution.

  • Page 6: Rear View

    SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Rear View Separator Locking Knob – Is used to lock the separator in place after it is adjusted. Sheet Separator – Separates each piece of media as it is feed. USB Port – Connects the printer to your computer using your USB port. Parallel Port –...

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Control Panel ON LINE key – The indicator on this key lights when data is sent to the Neopost AS223p and they are ready to begin printing. This key also turns the printer off line so that the menu mode can be accessed..
  • Page 8 SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Notes...

  • Page 9: Section 2 - Installing The Printer

    Install the Neopost AS73p or AS223p Printer Driver depending on the model Choose a Location The Neopost AS73p/AS223p should be placed on a sturdy worktable or cabinet at least 12 inches from any walls. Protect the Neopost AS73p/AS223p from excessive heat, dust, and moisture – avoid placing it in direct sunlight.

  • Page 10: Installing The Inkjet Cartridges

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Install the Inkjet Cartridges The Neopost printer can be configured with 3 inkjet cartridges. The cartridges are installed as follows: • Remove the inkjet cartridge from its packaging, taking care not to touch the copper contacts, the metal plate, or the gold printhead.

  • Page 11: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver A dedicated printer driver is included with the Neopost printer. It is installed on your computer and is used by your applications whenever you are printing from the Neopost printer. Follow the steps below to install the driver: NOTE: The driver for the Neopost printer should be installed using the steps below.
  • Page 12 Next>. NOTE: Each printer has a specific driver. Select either Address Printer 3 for the AS73P or Address Printer 3a for the AS223P driver. 6. The next screen allows you to “Name Your Printer”. It is recommended to type the name of the printer as it is marked on the front of the printer.

  • Page 13: Section 3 - Operating The As73P/As223P

    Microsoft Word. Other types of applications and database management software will work in a similar manner using the Neopost AS73p or AS223p Driver. This Section further assumes that you have setup the feed and connected the Neopost AS73p or AS223p to your computer.

  • Page 14: Printer Driver Properties

    From time to time it may be necessary to upgrade the BIOS in the printer. When this is done, the new BIOS version can be checked in this manner. Bulk Ink – This feature is not used on the Neopost AS223p. No provisions are made to install the larger cartridges.

  • Page 15: Features Tab

    To start printing click on File, then Print. The Print window will open. If you wish to print the job click on OK. If you wish to use the special features built into the Neopost printer drivers. Clicking on the Properties button will open the properties window in Windows 95, 98, NT, or ME.
  • Page 16 SECTION 3 OPERATING THE AS73p/AS223p changed the Belt speed (IPS) is automatically changed to the optimum speed for the resolution selected. You can, however change the speeds to a lower speed as follows: Neopost AS73p Neopost AS223p Resolution Speeds available...
  • Page 17 Inverse Printing The Paper tab contains one element that is used to reverse or invert the printing on the Neopost AS223p. In normal operation the printing is read from the operator side of the printer. It is sometimes necessary to turn the printing direction 180 degrees from the normal direction.

  • Page 18: Printing From Microsoft Word

    In our example we have selected the width of a # 10 envelop, 9.5-inches. The orientation of the piece is always Portrait. The effective printing area of the Neopost AS223p is 1.5-inches by 14- inches. When you have completed this step click OK.
  • Page 19 SECTION 3 OPERATING THE AS73p/AS223p The next step is to create a text box so that you can position the address the proper distance from the lead edge of the piece. Once the page layout is set, you might want to save it as a template for use later.

  • Page 20: Printing From Desktop Mailer

    Install Barcode Font ® In order to be able to print Postal Barcodes on the Neopost Printers when using DeskTop Mailer you must first install the BarCode USPS font that is supplied on the driver disk that accompanied the Printer.
  • Page 21 Using Barcodes with DeskTop Mailer Edit Form It is necessary to set up the layout form to match the Neopost printer that you are using. The steps below will help you to accomplish this: 1. Click on Print, then in this example Non-presorted Labels and then Page/Form Setup...
  • Page 22 SECTION 3 OPERATING THE AS73p/AS223p 3. Click on Template Design and the “Choose Template for Printing” window will open. Select the template you wish to use from the list, then click on Edit.. and the “Edit Template” window will open. Or select New... to create a new template.

  • Page 23: Print Recovery After Jam

    OPERATING THE AS73p/AS223p Printing To make the Neopost Printer the default printer for this application click on Print, then select Printing Options... When the “Printing Options” window opens select the Printers tab and highlight Labels: Non- Presorted Labels or Labels: Presorted Labels, then click on the Change Printer button. Select the Neopost Printer from your printer menu.
  • Page 24 SECTION 3 OPERATING THE AS73p/AS223p Notes...

  • Page 25: Section 4 - Maintenance

    The Inkjet Cartridge The Neopost AS223p 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. The Approximate life of the HP 51645A Inkjet cartridges based on three lines of 20 characters at 10-point...

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Printhead

    MAINTENANCE Short-term Storage Leave the cartridge in the Neopost AS223p for short periods of time, 1 day or less. The next time that the Neopost AS223p is used, the printhead may have to be cleaned and purged Long-term Storage Keep the printhead in an area that is relatively free of dust and paper particles that is not too dry Place the cartridges in a Tupperware container with a damp sponge or towel to maintain humidity and prevent the printhead from drying out.

  • Page 27: Jams In The Printer

    A Purge routine is built into the Neopost AS223p Printer. It can be accessed from the LCD panel on the Printer from the MENU key.

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Neopost AS223p WARNING THE PRINTER IS A PRECISION MACHINE THAT SHOULD BE CLEANED REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM ITS POWER SOURCE! The Printer must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on the types of media that are run, paper dust may accumulate within the printer and on the transport.

  • Page 29: Section 5 -Trouble Shooting

    The following trouble shooting guides are provided to assist you in solving any problems that might occur with the Neopost AS223p 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 30: The Printer

    Adjust the positioning of the two printheads in relationship to each other using the Head Alignment tool in the Neopost software control panel or in the Properties window of the PCL version driver. Some but not all of a line of type...

  • Page 31: Appendices

    Appendix A – AS73p/AS223p Specifications PRINT Inkjet, Three HP 51645A High Capacity Inkjet Cartridges TECHNOLOGY ADDRESS SPEED Neopost AS73p – Up to 7,200/hr - #10 Envelopes Neopost AS223p – Up to 22,000/hr - #10 Envelopes PRINT QUALITY High Quality 600 x 600 dpi...

  • Page 32: Appendix B - Supplies And Optional Hardware

    APPENDIX B Appendix B – Supplies and Optional Hardware The following supply items and optional hardware are available. Consult your Neopost Salesman for further information: Supplies Versatile Black Inkjet Cartridge 7465563-07 Yellow Inkjet Cartridge 7465563-05 Red Inkjet Cartridge 7465563-02 Green Inkjet Cartridge...

  • Page 33: Index

    INDEX - Key 3, 10 + Key 3, 10 Layout Layout, DeskTop Mailer Accessory Connector Adjusting Resolution Mail Merge Adjusting Speed Main Power Fuse Adjusting, Print Heads Main Power Switch Media Sensor Barcodes, DeskTop Mailer Media Side Guides Batch Counter Media Thickness Knob 1, 7 BIOS Version...
  • Page 34 INDEX Reset Key 3, 10 Resolution Safety Inside Front Cover Safety Cover Separator Locking Knob Setup Feed Setup Overlay Setup Page Sheet Separators 6, 23 Side Guides Specifications Speeds Storage, Cartridges Supplies Test Print Key 3, 9 Total Count Trouble Shooting USB Port 2, 5 Windows 2000...
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