ASTRO CDM-700 User Manual

ASTRO

CDM-700 Series

(Covers Domestic 115V & European 220V Models)

Conveyor Stacker

USER’S GUIDE/PARTS CATALOG

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Power Requirements:
Optional Availability:

115 VAC, 60 Hz, 9.0 AMP
220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 AMP

Motor Circuit Breaker:
Fuse:

1 AMP

0.5 AMP

Speed Of Tapes:

0" - 250 feet per minute (variable)

Dimensions:

Width: 15" (38.1 cm)
L

ength: 34.5" (87.6 cm)

Height:

Table Top

Weight: 33 lbs. (15 kg)

WARNING!

ONLY CONNECT CONVEYOR TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET!

INTRODUCTION

The CDM-700 Conveyor transports media from the Printer and stacks it. As the first piece of
stock exits the Printer, the motor-driven Conveyor Tapes under the Stacker Wheels move it. The
next piece of stock exits the Printer, overlaps the preceding piece, and is moved along the
Conveyor. After clearing the Stacker Wheels, the stock can be unloaded by hand without having
to stop the Printer.

SPECIFICATIONS*

* MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE

SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTICE.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY.
OBSERVE SAFETY MEASURES WHEN OPERATING THE CONVEYOR:

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.

¾ KEEP HANDS, HAIR, AND CLOTHING CLEAR OF ROLLERS, TAPES, AND

OTHER MOVING PARTS.

¾ ALWAYS TURN CONVEYOR OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING OR CLEANING.

¾ DISCONNECT POWER CORD WHEN MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE NOT COVERED IN THIS MANUAL.

FAILURE TO DO SO CREATES RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

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CAUTION

CONVEYOR IS DESIGNED TO BE PLUGGED

FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT REMOVE

GROUND PIN FROM LINE CORD.

Assembling Conveyor

1. Unpack Conveyor. Do not discard carton until

Conveyor is assembled.

2. Attach Receiving Tray to Conveyor with two

screws provided.

Positioning Conveyor

1. Place Conveyor on the same sturdy table or

workbench next to the Printer as shown.

2. Center Conveyor relative to Printer’s exit.

Operating Conveyor

Plug Conveyor into a properly grounded wall outlet
using power cord supplied.

INTO A GROUNDED OUTLET.

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WARNING!

DISCONNECT POWER CORD WHEN CHECKING OR REPLACING FUSE!

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY DAMAGE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD.

1. Turn Conveyor and Printer ON.

2. Feed stock through Printer and observe the way it is

received by the Conveyor.

3. Loosen Locking Knob [A] and adjust Stacker

Wheels so lead edge of media just touches Stacking
Rollers as it exits the Printer.

4. Adjust Speed Control to set the amount of overlap

between the pieces. (For less overlap turn Speed

Control clockwise, for more overlap turn Speed
Control counterclockwise.)

Reverse Operation

Conveyor is designed to run from right to left. It can also
operate from left to right. To switch operation direction,
first move Guide Roller Assembly and Stacking Tray to
opposite sides of the Conveyor. Then switch the

Reversing Switch (located under Conveyor) to the

reverse operating position.

Troubleshooting

If Conveyor fails to run, check for jammed
paper between Tapes and Roller. Also, check
Fuse and Motor Circuit Breaker and replace
or reset if necessary. Fuse Holders and Circuit
Breaker located on rear of Conveyor.

ALWAYS REPLACE FUSE WITH THE SAME TYPE.

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Optional DTM-255/DTM-250 Conveyor Drop Tray Installation

DTM-255 Drop Tray is for Left-to-Right Operation. DTM-250 Drop Tray is for Right-to­Left Operation. Assemble and install Conveyor Drop Tray on exit end of Conveyor:

1. Remove two screws attaching Stacking Tray to

Conveyor and remove Tray.

2. Remove four screws [A] that mount Front Cover

Plate to Conveyor.

DO NOT remove Front Cover Plate.

3. While holding Front Cover Plate in place, install

Drop Tray Support Bracket [B] using four screws
removed in Step 2.

4. Install Media Guide Roller Assembly using four

screws supplied [C]. Mount Media Guide Roller
Assembly as shown with Rollers resting on Exit
Roller of Conveyor.

5. Install Tray Base on Drop Tray

Support Bracket.
Tray adjusts up and down to allow
stacking more or less media.

6. Remove knobs from Guides.

Assemble Guides to Tray Base as
shown. Largest Guide is the Rear Stop
Guide. Second largest Guide is
installed on non-operator's side of
Conveyor and smallest Guide is
installed on operator's side as shown.

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Optional 57E-600-10 Conveyor Leg Kit Installation
(for Use with M-Series Printers)

Install Conveyor Legs on the Conveyor to allow proper alignment with M-Series Printers.

CONTENTS OF KIT:

1. Conveyor Legs (2)

2. Screws (4)

INSTALL CONVEYOR LEGS:

1. Remove (4) Rubber Feet from bottom of Conveyor.

2. Attach Conveyor Legs across the bottom front and

rear of Conveyor using Rubber Foot holes [A] and
four screws included with Kit.

3. Reattach Rubber Feet to Conveyor Legs using

predrilled holes [B] provided.

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Optional DK-700 Dryer Kit

Dryer Kit Includes: Front Exit Roller Assembly, Guide Roller Support, Front Roller
Support, Rear Roller Support, 2 Dryer Support Shafts, 8 mounting screws

1. Before installing DK-700 Dryer Kit, remove

these parts from the CDM-700 Conveyor.

A. Stacking Tray [A] (2 screws).
B. Guide Assembly [B] (4 screws).

Remove Operator’s Side Bracket first,

then the Rear Support Bracket.

2. Install new Rear Roller Support [C] using

two screws (as shown).

3. Hook Guide Roller Support over the shaft on

Rear Roller Support [1]. Install Front Roller

Support using two screws [2] (as shown).

4. Install Front Exit Roller Assembly by

attaching mounting brackets to Conveyor

Frame (as shown) using two screws on

each side [3].

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