AstroJet M1 Operator's Manual

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ASTRO MACHINE CORP.

630 Lively Blvd.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Phone: (847) 364-6363

Fax: (847) 364-9898

www.astromachine.com

AstroJet

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PRINTER

OPERATOR MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1 PRINTER.

BEFORE USING THE PRINTER, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS:

 Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts.  Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be

sure machine mechanisms come to a stop.

 Always turn off the machine before making adjustments, cleaning the machine, or performing

any maintenance covered in this manual.

 The power cord and power supply supplied with the machine should be plugged into a properly

grounded, easily accessible wall outlet near the machine. Failure to properly ground the machine can result in severe personal injury and/or fire.

 The power cord and wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the machine from the

power supply.

 DO NOT use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.  DO NOT remove the ground pin from the line cord.  DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trap it between furniture.  Avoid using wall outlets that are controlled by wall switches or shared with other equipment.  Make sure there is no strain on the power cord caused by jamming it between equipment, walls

or furniture.

 DO NOT remove covers. Covers enclose hazardous parts that should only be accessed by a

qualified service representative. Report any cover damage to your service representative.

 This machine requires periodic maintenance. Contact your authorized service representative for

required service schedules.

 To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings.  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 Astro Machine Corp., 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. 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.

AstroJetTM is a registered trademark of Astro Machine Corp. Memjet® is a registered trademark.

including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted 1

Front View 1 Rear View 2 Print Engine View 3 Ink Tank Door View 4 Control Panel Button/LED Indicators 5

SECTION 2 – Installing the Printer 6

Contents of Packaging 6 Choose a Location 6 Unpacking and Setup 6 Remove Service Station Transport Tab and Shipping Tape 7 Assembling the Printer 8 Connecting the Printer 9

Connecting to the Computer 9

Install the Printer Driver 10 Install the Ink Tanks 12 Install the Printhead Cartridge 14 Removing the Head Media Guide 17 Install/Remove Envelope Attachment Spacers 18 Setting up the Feed 19

SECTION 3 – Operating the M1 Printer 21

Setting Up a Job in MS Word 21 Printer Driver Properties 23

General Tab 23 Layout Tab 24 Import/Export Tab 26 Services Tab 26

Using the Printer Toolbox 27 Updating Firmware 33

SECTION 4 – Maintenance 34

Replacing the Ink Tanks 34 Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts 35 Cleaning/Replacing the Printhead Cartridge 37 Replacing the Service Station 43 Replacing the Ink Waste Tray 47 Replacing the Sheet Separators 47 Jams in the Printer 48 Cleaning 49 Shipping or Transporting the Printer 51

SECTION 5 – Troubleshooting Guide 54

The Memjet® Printhead 54 The Printer 55 Errors and Warnings 56

Appendices 61

Appendix A – AstroJet M1 Specifications 61 Appendix B – Supplies and Optional Hardware 61

Index 62 Printer Maintenance Schedule 65 Control Panel LED Sequences 67

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES

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Cancel LED Button – Cancels the job being printed.

Paper LED Button – Press to stop printing, press to restart printing. Press switch to

continue printing.

ON/OFF LED Button – Use to turn power ON or OFF during idle time and

maintenance.

Rear Guide – Holds the media against the Front Plate.

Rear Guide Support – Supports the paper/media.

Adjustable Media Guide – Adjusts to hold the paper/media against the

Envelope/Paper Register Guide.

Envelope/Paper Media Guide – All printing is registered against this Guide. It has adjustable positions for envelopes and paper.

Top Cover – Provides access to the Print Engine.

Front Cover – Provides access to the Service Station and Ink Tanks.

SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted

SECTION 1

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Front View

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Main Power Switch, Receptacle and Fuse – Plug in power cord here. Switch turns

main power ON/OFF. (Use the Control Panel LED Power switch to turn off machine for cleaning and maintenance). Fuse protects the Printer’s electronic circuits.

USB Port Connection – The USB cable attaches to the Printer here.

Network Connection – The network cable plugs in here.

Envelope/Paper Media Guide – All printing is registered against this Guide. It has

adjustable positions for envelopes and paper.

Adjustable Media Guide – Adjusts to hold the paper/media against the

Envelope/Paper Media Guide.

Rear Guide – Holds the paper/media against the Front Plate.

Rear Guide Support – Supports the paper/media.

Counter – LCD displays number of pieces run for a given job. The Reset button zeros the Counter.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Rear View

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Printhead Latch – When closed, connects the Ink Revolver Couplings with the

Printhead Cartridge. When opened, retracts the Ink Couplings from the Printhead Cartridge and provides access to the Printhead Cartridge for cleaning and replacement.

WARNING! Never attempt to open the Printhead Latch manually, severe damage will result. Use the Printhead Release button function in the Toolbox utility on your PC or press the Printhead Latch Release Button (See #4 below).

Ink Revolver Couplings – Connect the ink hoses to the Printhead Cartridge. The

Printhead Latch extends and retracts the couplings from the Printhead.

Printhead Cartridge – Memjet® Printhead produces an 8.5" wide full color print area.

Printhead Latch Release Button* – Button inside opening will initiate a Printhead

Latch release cycle. If system is primed, runs a full system deprime cycle before the Latch is released. Lightly press the button with a non-conductive tool.

*Same function can be accessed through the Printer Toolbox User Interface screen on your computer.

Print Ink Channels Button* – Prints 5 bars (1 bar from each ink tank) to indicate how

well the Printhead Nozzles are working. Press the button with a non-conductive tool.

*Same function can be accessed through the Printer Toolbox Diagnostics screen on your computer.

Clamshell Latches – Lift both latches at the same time to open the top half of the Print

Engine. DO NOT open while the Printer is operating. DO NOT lift the Clamshell more than 60 degrees. DO NOT let the Clamshell drop, close it gently.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Print Engine View

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Ink Tank Securing Latches – Used to hold the Ink Tanks in the slots.

NOTE: Please be sure that both sides at the bottom part of the latch are engaged.

Ink Tanks – Printer has 5 Ink Tanks: Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Black, Black

Ink Waste Tray – Catches any waste ink produced by the system. Tray is filled with

absorbent material. Tabs located at the left and right sides of the tray secure the tray to the print engine frame. Please be sure the tabs click in to secure the tray's position.

Service Station – Cleans the Printhead Cartridge of excess ink and debris, keeps the

Printhead hydrated and protected when not in use, captures ink used to keep nozzles clear, and acts as a base to support media during printing.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Ink Tank Door View

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

Control Panel Button/LED Indicators

The Control Panel has 3 buttons with LED indicators. POWER (ON/OFF) – Turns Printer power ON and OFF.

Turn off power for cleaning and maintenance PAPER (STOP JOB/RESUME) – Stops Paper Feed or

Resumes Printing.

 Press to Stop Paper Feed Immediately. Printer

will clear media in Printer and stop.

 Press to Resume Printing. Restart printing after a paper feed error (such as a paper jam or

running out of paper).

CANCEL (CANCEL JOB) – Cancels a Job.

 Press to Cancel a Job. Once the Printer has stopped, pressing this button clears job from Printer

and Print Queue in Driver. NOTE: Cancelled Jobs must be reloaded before printing can resume.

MORE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES on page 54.

FOR A LARGER CHART TO MOUNT ON THE PRINTER, SEE END OF THIS MANUAL.

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M1 Printer

Ink Tanks – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Black

Printhead Cartridge

Media Side Guides: Registration (Fixed) and Adjustable – mounting screws attached to Printer

Rear Media Support Guide – thumbscrew attached to Printer

Media Support Wedges: Narrow and Wide – mounting hardware attached to Rear Media Support Guide

Envelope Attachment Spacers (pkg. of 2)

AC Power Cord

USB Cable

10.

Operator Manual

11.

Driver Software CD

INSTALLING THE PRINTER

SECTION 2 – Installing the Printer

Contents of Packaging

Before using the Printer the following must be done:

 Choose a location for the Printer  Unpack and assemble the Printer  Remove the Service Station Transport Tab and Shipping Tape  Plug in the Printer and connect it to the computer  Install the Printer Driver  Install the Ink Tanks  Install the Printhead  Set up the feed on the Printer

Choose a Location

The Printer must be placed on a sturdy level worktable or cabinet at least 9" from any walls. Use the Bubble Gauge mounted on the Print Engine (or a small level) to make sure the Printer is level. Protect the Printer from excessive heat, dust, and moisture. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight.

Unpacking and Setup

Remove the Printer and its parts from the carton. Remove all packing tape. The screws that attach the various parts of the guides to the Printer are under the tape in their respective positions.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER

CAUTION

HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

DO NOT ALLOW THE CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INK LINES, A STOP LIMITS RAISING THE

CLAMSHELL MORE THAN 60°.

Remove Service Station Transport Tab and Shipping Tape

1. Open the Top Cover.

2. Release the two latches (one on either side of the

Print Engine). Open the top half of the Clamshell by lifting both levers at the same time.

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3. Remove the cardboard Transport Tab [A]

from the Service Station.

4. Remove the tape [B] securing the Head

Media Guide. (If necessary, wipe off any

tape residue from the Head Media Guide surface [C].)

5. Carefully close and latch the Upper

Clamshell. Then close the Top Cover.

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SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER

Assembling the Printer

Install the Adjustable Side Guide with two screws [1]:

Install the Envelope/Paper Side Guide with the two screws [2] provided.

Attach the Rear Paper Support using the knob [3] provided.

NOTE: The two outside holes fit over the socket head screws.

Install the Rear Guide using the thumbscrew and washer [4] provided. The washer goes between the screw and the Rear Paper Support.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER

CAUTION

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUGS OR EXTENSION CORDS TO CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE WALL RECEPTACLE.

DO NOT USE OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCHES. DO NOT USE OUTLETS THAT SHARE THE SAME CIRCUIT

WITH LARGE ELECTRICAL MACHINES OR APPLIANCES.

CAUTION

WHENEVER POWERING DOWN UNIT, ALWAYS:

1. PRESS THE POWER BUTTON ON THE CONTROL PANEL.

2. WAIT FOR THE PRINTER TO STOP PROCESSING.

3. THEN PRESS THE MAIN POWER SWITCH ON THE REAR PANEL.

Connecting the Printer

Plugging in the Printer

Plug the power cord into the receptacle [1] at the rear of the Printer. The internal power supply in the Printer is rated 115 to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz.

Connecting to the Computer

The Printer connects to the computer through the USB Port [2]. A Network Port [3] is provided when operating in a network environment. See “Network Connection Setup” in the “Using the Printer Toolbox” section.

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Turning Power ON and OFF

Powering Up Printer:

1. Press the Main Power Switch on the Rear Panel.

2. Press the Power Button on the Control Panel.

Powering Down Printer:

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SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER

Install the Printer Driver

For the Printer software to operate properly check that the computer system meets these minimum requirements:

 Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1. Supports 32 and 64

bit systems. (You must have administrative privileges on the system.) NOTE: Win 8 and 8.1 will only work in desktop mode. No Win 8 metro apps will be supported (applications that work in a Win 8 only environment).

 Microprocessor: Pentium II, 2 GHz minimum (Pentium Dual Core, 2.5 GHz or better, is optimal)  System memory: 2 GB minimum; or as recommended for your operating system.  Free hard-disk space: At least 10 GB.  Web Browser: Firefox recommended; Chrome, Safari, and Opera also supported.  CD/DVD drive.  USB 2.0 port (ports will be identified as “USB2” or “Enhanced” in the Device Manager)  Microsoft .Net Framework version 3.5 (for 32 bit systems) or Microsoft .Net Framework version 4

(for 64 bit systems) must be installed. NOTE: Even if you have a higher .NET Framework version installed; version 3.5 or 4 must also be installed, or the Toolbox will not open.

IMPORTANT: Before installing the Printer software (Toolbox and Driver), you should temporarily disable all antivirus programs and firewalls. In addition, you must be logged onto the system with full

administrative privileges (admin rights).

NOTE: If installing over USB, do not plug in the USB cable until prompted.

1. Check that Printer is plugged in and turned OFF.

Disconnect the USB connection if you have plugged it in already. Install the disk supplied with the Printer in

your CD drive. When the AutoPlay Window opens, click “Run Setup.exe” to start.

2. Install Printer Software. Make sure the computer

system meets the minimum requirements and you have followed the other instructions listed on the screen. Click “Install Printer Software”.

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3. License Agreement. Check “I accept…” then

click “Next>”.

4. Printer Connections. Click “Configure to print

using USB”. Then click “Next>”.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER

5. Installing Printer Software. Software

download begins.

6. Would You Like to Install This Device

Software? Click “Install”.

7. Connect Device Now. Turn Printer ON and

connect the USB cable. Don’t click on either button. The software will finish installing.

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8. Finished software installation. Do not check the

Print Test Page as the Printer is not set up yet.

You can check the “Set this printer as the default printer” at this time. Click “Next>”.

9. Install Printer Software. Click “Exit” to close

the CD.

10. Restart the computer to complete the installation.

Install the Ink Tanks

The Printer uses one Printhead Cartridge and five Ink Tanks (two Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow). Install the Ink Tanks

as follows:

1. Open the Printer Toolbox. Go to the Start Menu and open

the “Toolbox”. You will see System Status information in the upper left corner of the User Interface window. Note that the

“CKMYK” boxes are empty.

2. Click “Replace Ink Tanks”. This

disconnects Printer communication with the Ink Tanks and allows safe installation and replacement. Once the “Confirm” screen displays, it is safe to install the Ink Tanks.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT press “Continue” until after you have installed the Ink Tank(s) and closed the Ink Tank Latches.

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WARNING!

The ink in the Ink Tanks may be harmful if swallowed. Keep new and used Ink Tanks out of reach of children. Discard empty tanks immediately.

3. Open the Ink Tank Door (hinged at

bottom). Open the three Latches [A].

4. Remove the Ink Tank(s) from packaging.

5. Insert the Ink Tanks (labels up) into their

appropriate color slots [B]. Close the three Ink Tank Latches.

INSTALLATION TIP: Make sure the Ink Tanks seat properly. Insert the Ink Tank into the appropriate Ink Station, then pull the Ink Tank back about an inch and push forward firmly to insure that the Ink Nozzles penetrate the seals on the Ink Tanks.

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6. Click “Continue” on the Confirm

screen, then “Refresh Ink Levels” on the User Interface screen. The ink colors fill in as the Ink Tanks are installed. If the ink colors do not fill in after a few seconds, click

“Replace Ink Tanks” again and reinstall the Ink Tank(s).

7. Close the Front Cover.

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CAUTION

 Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection when handling.  Hold the Printhead Cartridge by the handles ONLY.  DO NOT touch the ink couplings, nozzle surface or electrical contacts.  DO NOT unpack the Printhead Cartridge until the Printer is ready for

installation. Once unwrapped, delay in installing the Printhead can compromise print quality due to dehydration.

 DO NOT place an unwrapped Printhead on any surface before installing.

Protect the Printhead from scratches, dust, fibers, dirt and other contaminants at all times.

CAUTION

DO NOT PRY OR MANUALLY LIFT THE PRINTHEAD LATCH OR THE LATCH MAY BREAK. ONLY OPEN THE LATCH USING THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE PRINTER OR THE PRINTHEAD RELEASE COMMAND IN THE PRINTER TOOLBOX.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER

Install the Printhead Cartridge

The Printhead Cartridge is a delicate precision device. Handle with extreme care to avoid damage and issues that could degrade print quality.

1. With the Printer power ON, open the Top

Cover. Press the Printhead Latch Release Button [1]. The Printer will run a routine, then the Latch will pop open [2].

NOTE: Remove the Cap Protectors on the Ink Nozzles [3]. Be sure to open the Latch fully to retract the Ink Nozzles.

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2. [A] Carefully remove the

Printhead Cartridge from the foil packaging.

Tear at notch or cut end with scissors.

[B] Remove the protective plastic cover.

Hold the Printhead by the handle and unclip the

cover from the Printhead.

[C] Remove protective strip from the Printhead Electrical Contacts. DO NOT allow removed strip to touch the electrical contacts.

[D] Remove protective strip from the Printhead Nozzles. Hold the Printhead

by the handle. Pull the strip tab and slowly peel the strip from the Printhead.

DO NOT pull the strip at less than a 45° angle from the Printhead surface. DO NOT allow removed strip to touch the Printhead Nozzles.

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3. Carefully insert the Cartridge into the compartment at an angle [4], with the Printhead surface

facing down and the Ink Nozzles facing the Ink Hoses. Once it is seated, gently tilt the Cartridge back until it snaps into an upright position [5]. DO NOT FORCE the Cartridge into position.

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CAUTION

HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

DO NOT ALLOW THE CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INK LINES, A STOP LIMITS RAISING THE CLAMSHELL MORE THAN 60°.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER

4. Wet the Printhead Surface. This ensures

that the Printhead will prime correctly.

Open the Top Cover. Release and lift the two latches at the same time to raise the Print Engine Clamshell. Moisten the Printhead

nozzles using distilled water and a damp, lint-free cloth, wiping end to end. (Gray strip located below orange strip.) Close and latch the Print Engine Clamshell.

5. Close the Printhead Latch [6]. The Printer

will start up and prime ink into the Printhead. This may take a few minutes. Make sure that ink is flowing through the hoses.

6. Watch the Toolbox screen. Notice that some of the

information is in red. As the Printer circulates ink and primes the system these fields should turn black.

7. When the Printer stops processing and all the fields

in System Status are black, the Printer is ready for use. Close the Top Cover.

NOTE: The Printer may take up to 12 minutes to set itself up during initial startup. This is normal.

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CAUTION

HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

DO NOT ALLOW THE CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INK LINES, A STOP LIMITS RAISING THE

CLAMSHELL MORE THAN 60°.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER

Removing the Head Media Guide

You can remove the Head Media Guide if you are primarily printing on thin, flat stock (that is, you are not printing large batches of envelopes) and are encountering print quality issues. The attachment is used to

flatten the envelope flap for better print consistency.

1. Open the Top Cover

2. Open the Print Engine Clamshell.

3. [A] & [B] Slide the Envelope

Printing Attachment to the left and pull down on the Head Media Guide to release it from the metal support.

[C] Remove the Guide from the Printer. Save for later use.

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SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER

Install/Remove Envelope Attachment Spacers

Install the Envelope Attachment Spacers if you are printing large volumes of envelopes. Remove the Spacers if you are primarily printing sheet stock. DO NOT use the spacers without the Envelope Attachment (Head Media Guide).

Install:

1. Insert the right-hand Spacer (smaller)

into the hole in the Service Station Platen [A].

2. Insert the left-hand Spacer (larger) in

the hole on the left end of the Service Station Platen [B].

3. Wipe the Printhead Nozzles end to end

using distilled water and a damp lintfree cloth. Close and latch the Printhead Clamshell. Close Top Cover.

Remove:

1. Carefully pull out the right-hand

Spacer (smaller) in the hole in the Service Station Platen [A].

2. Carefully pull out the left-hand Spacer

(larger) in the hole on the left end of the Service Station Platen [B].

3. Wipe the Printhead Nozzles end to end

using distilled water and a damp lintfree cloth. Close and latch the Printhead Clamshell. Close Top Cover.

NOTE: When removing the Head Media Guide or servicing or replacing the Service Station, DO NOT discard the 2 Spacers, remove and save or reuse.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER

Setting up the Feed

The Printer is equipped with four Sheet Separators, two Side Guides and a Rear Media Guide. The Sheet Separators are adjusted individually as follows:

1. Move the Left-hand Side Guide into position. This Guide has two positions. The position closest

to the Side Frame is for 9.5" media and the position closest to the center of the Printer is for printing 8.5" wide media edge to edge.

2. Loosen the locking screws located behind

the Sheet Separators and raise the Separators, then tighten the locking screws to hold the Separators in the “Up” position.

3. Place a single piece of the media to be run

under the Separators. Always place the media against the Left-hand Paper Guide. Loosen the Separator locking screw and allow the Separator to settle onto the media. Then tighten the locking screw. Repeat for each Separator.

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4. Adjust the Right-hand Side Guide so that it is about

1/32-inch from the sides of the media. Tighten the locking knob on the Side Guide. Place a stack of media in the machine. Press and hold the Paper key to feed one piece through the Separator.

NOTE: To prevent misfeeds and tearing, keep the Right-hand Side Guide at least 1/8" from the Side Frame.

5. Adjust the Rear Guide Support by using the knob

to slide the Guide right and left. If you experience feeding problems, slide the Rear Support Guide right or left keep the media aligned with the Media Guides.

6. Adjust the Rear Media Guide by loosening the

locking screw and moving the Guide to raise the media approximately 2" above the Feed Table for paper and about 1/2" for envelopes.

NOTE: The amount of media that can be stacked on the Printer is determined by the weight of the material. The Feeder may not feed larger and heavier media when the stack is full. If this is the case, reduce the amount of media in the stack until the Feeder functions properly.

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OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1

SECTION 3 – Operating the M1 Printer

Once the Printer Driver is installed on your computer and the Printhead is primed, you are ready to start printing. Set up your job and send it to the Printer. The Printer will start and print.

This rest of this section is divided into two parts:

1. How to set up a job to print from Microsoft Word.

2. Driver properties and the various options available when you run a job.

The Printer Driver that you installed on your computer in Section 2 should be set as the default driver. It will then be accessible through your applications such as Microsoft Word. Other types of applications and database management software will work in a similar manner when using this Driver. This Section further assumes that you have set up the feed and the Printer is connected to your computer.

Setting Up a Job in MS Word

When setting up a job to print in MS Word or any other application, first determine the print area of the Printer and the paper sizes it can handle.

Maximum print area for the Printer:

8.5" wide x 17" long. Maximum paper size Printer can feed:

9.5" wide x 17" long. (See diagram at right.) Minimum paper size Printer can feed:

3" wide x 4.2" long.

To set up the maximum print area for a 9.5" x 17" document, set the paper size to 9.5" wide by 17" long in the Custom Paper setting. Set top and bottom margins to 0" or any margin you require. Set right-hand and left hand margins to 0.5". You can now layout the job and print the maximum printing area.

For other page sizes such as 8.5" x 11" (standard letter) or

8.5" x 14" (legal size) set the paper size to the exact size and set the margins as needed.

NOTE: Set the Left-hand Side Guide to the 9.5" position when running 9.5" wide media. Set the Guide to the 8.5" position with 8.5" or narrower media.

Envelopes: Select an envelope (example uses a

#10 envelope) from Page Setup in MS Word. Feed the envelope by the 9.5" inch width, the fastest way to run envelopes especially if you are addressing them with a Mail Merge. Set the top and bottom margins to 0", the left and right margins at 0.5" as shown.

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Printing a Typical Job on 8.5-inch by 5.5-inch Paper

The Printer can print edge-to-edge on an 8.5" x 5.5" document. Follow these steps to set up a job:

1. Go to File, then Page Setup and select 0" margins.

2. Select the Paper tab, select Paper Size “Custom size” then

set the paper Width to 8.5" and the paper Height to 5.5". Then click OK.

3. The screen at right is an example of a

job to be printed. Once the job is ready for printing, select “Print” from the File menu and print the job.

For more information about changes that can be made in the Driver please see the Printer Driver section.

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NOTE: Default setting (Reverse Order unchecked) prints the job

starting with the first page. Printing starts as soon as first page loads.

Reverse Order allows the job to start printing from the last page. Since the entire job has to load into the Printer before printing starts, large jobs may take longer to load.

OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1

Printer Driver Properties

The Printer Driver for the Printer works the same as any other Printer Driver for Windows. It does have some enhancements to help you maximize the ability of the Printer to print variable addressed pieces quickly and efficiently.

Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8: Once the job is set up, click File, then Print. The window at right

opens. Make sure the M Series Driver is the selected Printer. Clicking Properties opens the “Properties” window.

General Tab

The General tab lets you select:

 Orientation – Portrait (default),

Landscape, Rotate 180° and Mirrored.

 Page Buffering – Loads entire print

job before printing starts. Mask Optimization (checked is default) optimizes images for printing in most applications.

NOTE: Some applications (like FlexMail) may display image

boundaries when printed, unchecking the Mask Optimization box eliminates these lines. (Remember to check box when changing applications.)

 Copies – Enter the number of copies to

be printed.

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MEDIA PROFILE

MEDIA TYPE

Plain Paper

Plain Paper Bright White Paper

Matte Paper

Presentation Paper Postcards Matte Brochure Matte Labels Matte Other Inkjet Paper Matte

Premium Matte Coated Paper

Premium Inkjet Paper Premium Photo Paper Matte

Glossy Paper

Photo Paper Semi-gloss Photo Paper Glossy Labels Glossy Postcards Glossy Brochure Glossy

Premium Glossy Paper

Premium Photo Paper Glossy

OPERATING THE ASTROJET M1

 Media – Choose a type of media or

different size media than the document was originally designed for. Type: Chart at right lists the media profiles associated with the type of media chosen. Sizes: 21 sizes are available. The document is automatically resized to fit the new media. You can also create and save a Custom Size to suit your needs.

NOTE: Do not exceed maximum paper size for the Printer.

 Color Selection – Set Printing for

Color, Composite Black (uses all colors to print Black), or Black Only (uses only Black ink).

 Print Quality – Select Normal or Best. Normal is 1600 x 800 dpi, checking the “Half Speed”

box slows printing for higher quality on glossy stock. Best setting is 1600 x 1600 dpi, for use when high quality images are required.

 My Print Settings – Access your saved custom print settings for various jobs.

Layout Tab

Layout allows you change how the document

prints without changing the original document.

 Resizing – Specify Original Size or

Custom Resize: Resizes the original as

a % of normal size. The Printer prints the document in the size you selected regardless of the paper size selected. Print on: Specify the particular size of paper that you want to print on regardless of the size of the original document. Checking “Scale to Fit” automatically resizes the document to fit on the new page size.

 Printing Adjustments – Make minor

positioning changes to the print area in relation to the media if needed. You can also set the measurements to be in Inches, Millimeters or Pixels.

NOTE: Printing Adjustments only works when Print Area is less than the full print width (less than 8.5/215.9mm wide). See “Using Layout Tab Printing Adjustments” on next page.

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Using Layout Tab Printing Adjustments

Image Position – Left Adjustment moves the image area away (-3mm left to +200mm right)

from the left edge of the media. Top Adjustment moves the image up or down (-5mm up to +200mm down) from the top left corner of the media used. (0.1mm increments)

Max Page Width – Sets the width of the actual print area. (0.1mm increments) This shuts off the nozzles in the non-printing area (not used for printing) and saves ink. NOTE: Can be no

larger than the maximum print width for the printer (8.5"/215.9mm).

Purge Bar Position* – In operation, the Printhead spits a small amount of ink in the gap

between pieces to keep the nozzles refreshed. For irregular-shaped pieces (like an envelope flap), the sensor may “read” the lower end as the edge and spray on the tip of the flap instead of the actual gap between pieces. This feature allows you to manually set the gap (in 0.1mm increments) to account for the extra length needed to reach the actual gap.

* See also “Purge Bar Position” in the Printer Toolbox section.

 Watermark – Prints a light background watermark in the paper while printing the original

document. When this option is selected the “First page only” option prints the watermark on the first page, but not subsequent pages, unchecking prints the watermark on all pages. The Custom button lets you create a new watermark or edit an existing watermark, including font selection, color, size and printing angle.

 My Print Settings – Access your saved custom print settings for various jobs.

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BEFORE UPDATING ANY PRINTER FIRMWARE, REMEMBER TO FIRST EXPORT ANY CUSTOM MEDIA SIZES, WATERMARKS OR PRINT SETTINGS YOU HAVE ADDED TO AN OUTSIDE HOLDING FILE. THIS PREVENTS THE LOSS OF YOUR CUSTOM SETTINGS.

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Import/Export Tab

Import/Export is used to preserve any custom

Media Sizes, Watermarks and/or Print Settings you may have developed and saved for various jobs when you update the Printer firmware.

 Export – Send the custom settings to a

holding file before downloading the new firmware.

 Import – Return the custom settings after

the firmware installation is complete.

This tab is also used to import custom media size packages or watermarks from your dealer if they are available.

Services Tab

Services allows you to:

 Print Configuration Page – Prints out

the current configuration of the Printer including current Firmware Version, Network Connection, printer Serial Number and more.

 Print Colorbar Page – Prints type and

color bands to check print quality.

 Print Diagnostic Page – Displays basic

Printer information, memory, Network Settings, Event Log and RAM partitions.

 Clean Printhead Buttons: Provide 3

levels of cleaning for the Printhead Cartridge.

Quick Clean Printhead – Circulates ink, wipes and cleans the Printhead Cartridge.

Normal Clean Printhead – Runs cleaning and wiping routine twice for better flushing and cleaning.

Full Clean Printhead – Runs the cleaning routine multiple times for the most thorough flushing and cleaning of the Printhead.

NOTE: If the Printer is connected to a network and the Driver buttons fail to activate the cleaning process, you can perform the same functions from the Toolbox User Interface.

 Wipe Printhead – Wipes and cleans excess ink from the Printhead Cartridge.

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Using the Printer Toolbox

Once the Printer Driver is installed you have access to the Printer Toolbox. The Toolbox lets you check printer status, monitor ink usage, perform diagnostic checks, print reports and run maintenance tasks on the Printer from your computer.

To open the Toolbox: Open the Start Menu then click on Toolbox. When the User Interface window opens you will find a series

of Menu Options you can click on at the lower left of the screen. You can check the Printer Status in the upper left part of the screen.

User Interface

[A] Screen Buttons: Perform maintenance

and operating tasks. PRINT buttons:

Pause/Resume, Cancel a Job, Clear Errors, Reset the Job Counter, and Reset the Page Counter.

MAINTENANCE buttons:

Circulate Ink – Purges air from the lines

and primes the system after replacing the Ink Tanks or Printhead Cartridge.

Quick Clean Printhead – Circulates ink, wipes and cleans the Printhead Cartridge.

Normal Clean Printhead – Runs cleaning and wiping routine twice for better flushing and cleaning.

Full Clean Printhead – Runs the cleaning routine multiple times for the most thorough flushing and cleaning of the Printhead.

Wipe Printhead – Activates the Service Station to wipe the Printhead. Wiper Preemptive Maintenance – Re-saturates the Wiper with ink to remove dried residue if the Printer

is inactive for long periods of time.

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[B] SETUP Settings – Let you adjust automated service and cleaning intervals, adjust the feeder speed for a job, manually set the gap between pieces and adjust the Printer for pre-printed media.

KWS Setting – (Keep Wet Spitting) Keeps Printhead hydrated while running a job. Select from 3 settings: None, Light (default), Heavy, to determine how much ink will “spit” from the Printhead Nozzles. Set in conjunction with “Mid-Job Servicing” which determines the frequency of the Printer stopping for selfservicing during a job.

Cutsheet Feeding Mode – Permits you to change how the Printer feeds media depending on the type of job you are running:

Safe Feed – Leaves a larger gap between pieces to reduce overprinting onto the next piece. This setting is useful for more intricate printing jobs or jobs requiring the best print quality.

Max_Throughput – Allows fastest printing speed. The Printer works like a stream feeder. This setting is useful for simple printing jobs. NOTE: A few extra blank pieces may run through at the end of the job.

NOTE: These two settings can be changed without stopping the job. Example: While running a job in “Max-Throughput” you find that the media is jamming excessively due to speed. Open the Toolbox, check “Safe Feed” and click “Submit”. The Printer will automatically adjust without having to pause or stop the job.

Mid-Job Servicing – Sets the frequency of automatic maintenance cycles run during a job after a set amount of media is run. Settings are: Default (14m), Level 4 (100m), Level 3 (250m), Level 2 (375m),

Level 1 (500m) and Off (. NOTE: Changing the setting from “Default” may cause print quality issues and reduce Printhead life.

Purge Bar Position – In operation, the Printhead spits a small amount of ink in the gap between pieces to

keep the nozzles refreshed. For irregular-shaped pieces (like an envelope flap), the sensor may “read” the lower end as the edge and spray on the tip of the flap instead of the actual gap between pieces. This feature allows you to manually set the gap (1 micron increments) to account for the extra length needed to reach the actual gap.

Ignore Exit Sensor – Checking this box turns the Exit Sensor OFF. The Sensor may not detect the trailing edge of a piece of pre-printed media if the back of that media is dark or black. (Example: adding addresses to a pre-printed postcard.) This may cause the Sensor to react as if a jam has occurred. Turning the Sensor OFF prevents these “false jams” from stopping the job.

Click “Submit” to apply settings.

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[C] SERVICE buttons control functions that require the machine to be out of service for extended periods of time while they are being performed.

Replace Ink Tanks – Disconnects Printer communication with Ink Tank Sensor. Allows safe removal of Ink Tanks for replacement.

Refresh Ink Levels – Updates or confirms the ink levels shown at the left of the screen.

Eject Service Station – Releases the Service Station for removal for cleaning, repair or replacement.

Install Service Station – Pulls the Service Station back into place after cleaning, repair or replacement. System Deprime – Pumps the ink back into

the Ink Tanks prior to replacing the Printhead Cartridge or transporting the Printer. Release Printhead – Pumps ink back into the Ink Tanks and opens the Printhead Latch to remove or

install the Printhead Cartridge. NOTE: This function can also be performed by pressing the

Printhead Release button on the Print Engine (Control Panel Side). Shutdown – Turns the Printer OFF. For best system performance, it is recommended to keep the Print

Engine powered-up (ON/OFF light illuminated) at all times. If you do turn the Printer off, first power-

down the Print Engine using the “Shutdown” button in the Toolbox or the ON/OFF button on the Control

Panel. Wait until all of the Control Panel buttons go out before turning off the Main Power Switch.

[D] Display Language – Selects the language the EWS (Toolbox) will display. Click “Submit” after selecting language.

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[E] Firmware Download – Get the latest version of firmware for your Printer.

NOTE: This is an alternative method for downloading the firmware. See “Updating Firmware” for the recommended procedure.

WARNING: This procedure should only be performed by qualified service personnel. In some cases firmware must be loaded

using the “Firmware Migration Tool”. If this

process is not performed properly, Printer is rendered inoperable.

Diagnostics

From this screen you can see the current status of your Printer. You can also:

Print Sample Page – Prints type and color bands to check print quality.

Print Configuration Page – Displays the current configuration of the Printer including Firmware Version, Network Connection, Printer Serial Number and more.

Print Diagnostic Page – Displays basic Printer information, memory, Network Settings, Event Log and RAM partitions.

Print Demo Page – Prints a 4-color sheet. Print Ink Channels – Prints 5 bars (1 bar

from each ink tank) to indicate how well the Printhead Nozzles are working.

NOTE: This function can also be accessed by pressing the “Print Ink Channels” button on the right side of the Print Engine.

Print Color Bars Page – Prints a series of 7 color bars to indicate how well the Printhead is mixing colors

and printing.

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Ink Usage

Allows you to monitor the estimated amount of ink left in each of the five Ink Tanks. You can monitor ink use and consumption and schedule Tank changes (saving down-time during a

print run.) NOTE: Ink Usage only works when you install a new Ink Tank and leave it in the Printer.

Ink Estimation Mode – Checking

this box lets you predetermine how much ink a given job may use prior to printing a job. This can be useful for determining per piece costs. The job is sent to the Printer and loads, but does not print. Once the job is loaded, the chart shows the amount of ink (by color) that the job will use. Click “Submit” to activate or deactivate this feature.

NOTE: The estimating process takes as long as the job would take to print (i.e., if the job would take 1 hour to print, the estimate will take 1 hour to display.)

Job Cost Settings – Enter your ink cost and printhead cost and media size preference (inches or mm). Set a minimum of at least 100 pcs. to ensure a large enough sample size. Click “Submit”. In Ink Estimation Mode, this feature estimates your per page cost and your job cost without printing the job. With Ink Estimation Mode disabled, the Printer will still track your estimated per page cost and estimated job cost as the job is being printed. NOTE: Remember that this is only an estimate, and does not include other

factors such as Printer maintenance routines, (printhead wiping and cleaning, power up/down, etc.) that may affect the overall result.

Network Configuration

Permits you to view, enter or change settings to connect the Printer to your network.

Network Connection Set Up:

1. The Printer is still connected to the computer via the

USB cable. To connect the Printer to a network, open the Toolbox. On the User Interface page, click “Network Config.”

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2. The “Network Configuration” page opens.

Use Network Settings to enter the correct settings for your network.

3. Connect Ethernet cable to Network Port on Rear Panel of Printer.

Service Menu

For authorized personnel only. Provides access to more advanced Printer control and maintenance menus.

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Updating Firmware

Get the latest version of firmware for your Printer.

NOTE: Use this procedure to update the firmware AFTER you have updated the Printer Driver. The Printer Driver update procedure is included with an

“Update Package” which includes both updated Printer Drivers and firmware updates).

How to download new firmware:

1. When you are notified that new firmware is

available for your Printer, download the

“*.bin” file and save it to your desktop.

2. From the Start Menu, open All Programs.

Open the “Memjet” folder, then “M Series Driver”. Click “Update Firmware”.

3. Click the “Browse” button. Find and select

the file you just saved to your desktop. Click “Open”.

4. When the “Update printer firmware”

window opens, select the M Series printer you want to update. NOTE: You can only

update one printer at a time.

5. Click “Update”. DO NOT touch the

Printer until the firmware is loaded! A

message appears on the screen warning you not to unplug or shut off the Printer.

6. Once the firmware finishes loading (about 5-10 minutes), the Control Panel lights and the Printer

shuts OFF, then restarts automatically to complete the installation.

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SECTION 4 – Maintenance

General, periodic maintenance is needed to keep the Printer in good working order. This section covers how to care for the Ink Tanks, Printhead Cartridge, Service Station, and clear paper jams.

Replacing the Ink Tanks

Replace the Ink Tanks when the ink runs out.

1. Open the Printer Toolbox. Go to the Start Menu and open

the “Toolbox”. You will see System Status information in the upper left corner of the User Interface window. Note that some or all of the “CKMYK” boxes may be low or empty.

2. Click “Replace Ink Tanks”. This disconnects Printer

communication with the Ink Tanks and allows safe installation and replacement. Once the “Confirm” screen displays, it is safe to remove the Ink Tanks.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT press “Continue” until after you have removed and replaced the Ink Tank(s) and closed the Ink Tank Latches.

3. Open the Front Cover (hinged at

bottom). Open the three Latches

[A] and pull the Ink Tank(s) out of the Printer.

4. Remove the new Ink Tank(s)

from packaging.

5. Slide the new Ink Tanks (labels up) into their

appropriate color slots [B]. Close the three Ink Tank Latches.

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WARNING!

The ink in the Ink Tanks may be harmful if swallowed. Keep new and used Ink Tanks out of reach of children. Discard empty Ink Tanks immediately.

6. Click “Continue” on the Confirm

screen, then “Refresh Ink Levels” on the User Interface screen. The ink colors fill in as the Ink Tanks are installed. If the ink colors do not fill in after a few seconds, click “Replace Ink Tanks” again and reinstall the Ink Tank(s).

NOTE: If the Ink Tank is installed, but the Ink Tank indicator still does not refresh, see “Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts” below.

7. When the Printer stops processing and all the fields in

System Status are black, the Printer is ready for use.

8. Close the Front Cover.

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Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts

When reinstalling or replacing Ink Tanks, the Ink Level indicator in the Toolbox may not refresh. This may be due to a dirty Ink Tank Level Prism and/or QA Chip contacts on that Ink Tank(s). You can clean the contacts as follows:

1. Remove the Ink Tank(s). Open the

Toolbox. Click “Replace Ink Tanks”. Once the “Confirm” window opens, it is safe to remove the Ink Tanks.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT press “Continue” until after you have removed and replaced the Ink Tank(s) and closed the Ink Tank Latches.

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2. Open the Front Cover, release the Ink Tank

Latch(es) [A] and remove the Ink Tank(s) [B] that did not refresh.

3. Clean the Ink Level Prism [A] and QA Chip

contacts [B] with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.

NOTE: You can dampen the cloth with distilled water to wipe the Prism, but DO NOT get the QA Chip contacts wet.

4. Reinstall the Ink Tank(s) (labels up),

close the Ink Tank Latch(es). Click “Continue” on the Confirm screen, then “Refresh Ink Levels” on the User

Interface screen.

5. Close the Front Cover.

Storage

New Ink Tanks should be stored in their original packaging and kept away from heat. Opened Ink Tanks should remain in the Printer.

Nominal Ink expiration date: 24 months following date of manufacture (ink fill date).

Disposal

The Ink Tank may be disposed of in a normal manner. Clean up spills with soap and water. Abrasive soap is effective in cleaning ink off your hands.

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installation. Once unwrapped, delay in installing the Printhead can compromise print quality due to dehydration.

 DO NOT place an unwrapped Printhead on any surface before

installing. Protect the Printhead from scratches, dust, fibers, dirt and other contaminants at all times.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning/Replacing the Printhead Cartridge

Cleaning

The Printhead in the Printer is cleaned automatically each time the machine is turned on or when the

“Quick Clean Printhead” routine is performed by the operator. This can be found under the Service Tab, “Quick Clean Printhead” in the Printer Driver or the User Interface in the Printer Toolbox. “Normal

Clean Printhead” and “Full Clean Printhead” can be used to more thoroughly clean or clear the Printhead. If running the automated Cleaning Levels doesn’t help improve print quality, the Printhead Cartridge can

be cleaned manually.

1. Open the Top Cover.

2. Release and lift the two latches (at the same time) to

raise the Print Engine Clamshell.

3. Moisten the Printhead nozzles using

deionized/distilled water (reference ASTM D5127-90 Type E-II Electronic Grade Water) and a damp, lint- free cloth, wiping end to end. (Gray strip located below orange strip.) Take care not to damage the

copper contacts, the metal plate, or the gold Printhead surface.

4. Close and latch the Print Engine Clamshell.

Generally, when the ink supply is adequate and the print quality remains poor, or when the automated cleaning processes or manually cleaning the Printhead has not helped the image quality, the Printhead should be replaced.

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CAUTION

DO NOT PRY OR MANUALLY LIFT THE PRINTHEAD LATCH OR THE LATCH MAY BREAK. ONLY OPEN THE LATCH USING THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE PRINTER OR THE PRINTHEAD RELEASE COMMAND IN THE PRINTER TOOLBOX.

MAINTENANCE

Replacing the Printhead Cartridge

1. Open the Toolbox. On the User Interface screen

System Status information appears in the upper left corner.

2. Open the Top Cover. Press the Printhead Latch

Release button [1]. The Printer pumps any ink in the system back into the Tanks. Then the Printhead Latch pops open [2].

NOTE: You can perform this same function from your computer by clicking “Printhead Release” on the User Interface screen in the Printer Toolbox.

3. Make sure the Printhead Latch is fully opened to retract the ink lines. Remove the used Printhead

Cartridge by tilting it toward the ink lines [3], then carefully lifting it out of the Printhead Compartment.

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4. [A] Carefully remove

the Printhead Cartridge from the foil packaging.

Tear at notch or cut end with scissors.

[B] Remove the protective plastic cover.

Hold the Printhead by the handle and unclip the

cover from the Printhead.

[C] Remove protective strip from the Printhead electrical contacts. DO NOT allow removed strip to touch the electrical contacts.

[D] Remove protective strip from the Printhead Nozzles. Hold the

Printhead by the handle. Pull the strip tab and slowly peel the strip from the Printhead.

DO NOT pull the strip at less than a 45° angle from the Printhead surface. DO NOT allow removed strip to touch the Printhead Nozzles. NOTE: Keep foil packaging to store/dispose of old Printhead Cartridge.

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5. Carefully insert the Cartridge into the

compartment at an angle [4], with the Printhead surface facing down and the Ink Nozzles facing the Ink Hoses. Once it is seated, gently tilt the Cartridge back until it snaps into an upright position [5].

DO NOT FORCE the Cartridge into position.

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HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

DO NOT ALLOW THE CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INK LINES, A STOP LIMITS RAISING THE CLAMSHELL MORE THAN 60°.

IMPORTANT!

CHECK INK TANKS. PRINTER MAY NOT FULLY REPRIME IF TANKS ARE LESS THAN 1/3 FULL.

MAINTENANCE

7. Wet the Printhead Surface. This

ensures that the Printhead will prime correctly. Open the Top Cover. Release

and lift the two latches at the same time to raise the Print Engine Clamshell. Moisten the Printhead nozzles using distilled water and a damp, lint-free cloth, wiping end to end. (Gray strip located below orange strip.) Close and latch the Print Engine Clamshell.

8. Close the Printhead Latch [6]. The Printer

will start up and prime ink into the Printhead. This may take a few minutes. Make sure that ink is flowing through the hoses. If air bubbles appear you may have to tap the lines or click

“Circulate Ink” in the Printer Toolbox to clear them.

9. Watch the Toolbox screen again. Notice that some of the

information is in red. As the Printer circulates ink and primes the system these fields should all turn black.

10. When the Printer stops processing and all the fields in

System Status are black, the Printer is ready for use. Close the Top Cover.

NOTE: The Printer may take up to 12 minutes to set itself up during initial startup. This is normal.

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Storage Temperature Range:

Long Term: 14° F to 86° F (-10° C to 30° C) Short Term: -11° F to 140° F (-25° C to 60° C)

NOTE: Cumulative storage duration above 86° F (30° C)

must not exceed 72 hours.

Humidity Range:

5% to 95% Relative Humidity, non-condensing

Atmospheric Pressure Range:

70 kPa to 106 kPa

Electrostatic Discharge:

8 kV air discharges or 4 kV contact discharges*

*When tested in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2

Printhead Storage

Store and transport the cartridge as indicated by the "this side up" arrow symbol on the packaging.

The cartridge and ink supply must be within the operating temperature range before attempting to prime the cartridge with ink and starting to print. When stored at temperatures below the operating range it may take up to 3 hours for a cartridge in its packaging to reach operating temperature. NOTE: Additional

packaging will increase the time needed to reach operating temperature. Storage Life: 12 months from date of manufacture (printed on shipping box).

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Printhead Service Life

Projected: 50,000,000 ejections per nozzle. The Printhead has a total of 70,400 nozzles (14,080 per color

channel.) Since printing does not use the entire length of the Printhead, some nozzles do not fire as often. The most often used Nozzles will degrade more quickly. Noticing the effects of failing nozzles depends partly on the relative position of those nozzles to each other. In simple terms, the number of images printed and the amount of ink that will pass through the printhead prior to printhead degradation will depend on the make-up of the images printed, the operating environment, servicing, media characteristics (including cleanliness) and other factors.

M-Series Printhead Return Policy

The following is the Return Policy and Return Procedure for Memjet Printheads for M-Series Printers:

Limited Printhead Replacement Policy: M-Series Printheads are manufactured to be free from defects in

materials and workmanship. However, should an M-Series Printhead display an obvious defect or exhibit a significant degradation of print quality prematurely, the Printhead may be returned for replacement.

Returns for these conditions can be made:

 Up to 12 months after the shipping date from Astro Machine Corp. and  The Printhead's “Total pages printed” = 40,000 or fewer pages (at 15% page coverage), whichever

comes first.

This return policy excludes damage due to mishandling, tampering or misuse, improper storage or transport, or material incompatibility*.

*See “Printhead Installation” and “Replacement” sections of this manual.

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Ink Channels Printout

MAINTENANCE

Return Procedure:

1. Verify eligibility for return. Check the page count

printed by this Printhead, if the page total is more than 40,000 pages, the replacement policy does not apply.

NOTE: This is NOT the Printer page count.

Make sure the Printer is powered up and connected via USB or network.

To check the Printhead Page count, enter one of the following addresses in your URL search line (depending on how your printer is connected):

[A] For printers connected via USB: http://127.0.0.1:8080/view/supplies/printHead

[B] For printers connected via network: http://type your IP address here/view/supplies/printHead

Print the page to include with your return.

2. Open the Printer Toolbox. Open the

Diagnostics page and click the Print Ink Channels button.

3. Remove the Printhead Cartridge from the Printer per the Replacement

instructions found in the Operator's Manual.

4. Snap the Printhead back into in the orange plastic protective cover it was

shipped in. IMPORTANT! Make sure all foam pads that came with the protective cover are installed and in place (two versions shown in images at right).

5. Reseal the Printhead and Cover in a plastic bag (reuse and reseal the

original packaging if possible).

6. Place the Printhead, Printhead Page Count printout and Ink Channels

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.

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WHENEVER POWERING DOWN UNIT, ALWAYS:

1. PRESS THE POWER BUTTON ON THE CONTROL PANEL.

2. WAIT FOR THE PRINTER TO STOP PROCESSING.

3. THEN PRESS THE MAIN POWER SWITCH ON THE REAR PANEL.

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Replacing the Service Station

The Service Station (located above the Ink Tank Station) cleans the Printhead Cartridge of excess ink and debris, keeps the Printhead hydrated and protected when not in use, captures ink used to keep nozzles clear, and acts as a base to support media during printing. It is designed to provide a long service life. However, should it need to be cleaned, serviced or replaced, follow these steps to remove it.

1. Open the Front Cover (hinged at

bottom). Open the Top Cover.

Release the two latches and open the Print Engine Clamshell. The Service

Station will not fully eject with the Clamshell closed.

2. Open the Printer Toolbox. Click

the “Eject Service Station” button. Once the Printer pushes the Service Station out, turn the Printer OFF.

TURN PRINTER POWER OFF.

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MAKE SURE THE LATCHES ON THE WIPER ROLLER ARE FULLY LOCKED BEFORE INSTALLING THE SERVICE STATION.

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3. Carefully slide the Service Station out of the Service

Station port. NOTE: DO NOT pull the Service

Station all the way out until you disconnect the Ribbon Cable.

USEFUL TIP: Place an absorbent towel under the

Service Station before you remove it to catch any drips or leaks.

4. Disconnect the Ribbon Cable. Slide the Latch open

on the Service Station Circuit Board to release the Ribbon Cable. Remove the Service Station.

5. Carefully unwrap the new Service Station.

NOTE: Loose parts may fall out. Keep the roller side facing up when removing packaging.

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6. Slide the Latch open on the Service Station

Circuit Board.

7. [1] Plug the Ribbon Connector (blue side up) into

the space under the Latch. [2] Close the Latch.

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8. [1] Slide the Service Station into the Service Station port until it touches the bar. Align with tracks

along sides and Guide on Service Station dock floor.

[2] Look down through the Top Cover to make sure Service Station is aligned with the bar. IMPORTANT! Service Station must be perfectly aligned with bar to prevent misalignment and operating problems.

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HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

DO NOT ALLOW THE CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED.

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9. GENTLY push the Service Station while

turning the large Gear on right side of Print Engine clockwise. Gear should engage gear on Service Station Roller and pull it in. Once the Service Station starts moving, stop turning the gear.

10. Power up the unit, then click “Install

Service Station” in the Printer Toolbox to pull the Service Station in.

NOTE: Make sure the wick hanging below

the Service Station is inside the plastic trough inside the Ink Tank Station to prevent ink seepage.

NOTE: Service Station should operate smoothly. If it binds, chatters or grinds, reinstall the Service Station. Lubricate Side Tracks and Guide if necessary.

11. Close the Clamshell Cover. Close the

Front Cover.

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Replacing the Ink Waste Tray

The Ink Waste Tray soaks up any excess ink that may drip from the Print Engine during operation. After a period of time it may become saturated and need replacement.

1. Open Ink Tank Door.

2. Push in on the Tabs to release the Ink

Waste Tray and remove it from unit.

3. Replace with a new Ink Waste Tray.

Replacing the Sheet Separators

The Sheet Separators insure separation of the pieces as they are being fed. If you experience double sheet feeding and cannot adjust the Separators to prevent it, replace the Separators. Replacing the Sheet Separators is not difficult:

1. Turn the Printer OFF and unplug it and from the power

source.

2. Release the Separator by loosening the Locking Knob

and moving the Paper Side Guides to their maximum opened position.

3. Lower the Separators so that they touch the Feed Roller.

4. Remove the screw [A] and the Separator Cover [B]. Then remove the Separator [C] by prying it

out of the Holder.

5. Install a new Separator and replace the Separator Support and screw. DO NOT over-tighten the

screw to prevent distorting or damaging the Separator.

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CAUTION

DO NOT BEND, PINCH OR CUT THE INK LINES LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE BRUSH ASSEMBLY.

CAUTION

HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

DO NOT ALLOW THE CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INK LINES, A STOP LIMITS RAISING THE CLAMSHELL MORE THAN 60°.

Raise the Print Engine Clamshell

Unlatch the Print Engine Clamshell

MAINTENANCE

Jams in the Printer

If a jam occurs, STOP the Printer. Some possible causes for jamming are:

1. Feeding more than one piece of media (double-feeding).

2. Damaged media, such as dog-eared (turned down corners).

3. Media that is not stiff enough may not be usable. Media that meets Postal stiffness requirements

for automated feeding is acceptable in the Printer

4. Envelopes caught under the flap of another envelope or stick to one another.

Removing Jammed Media

Clearing a jam depends on where the jam occurred.

Feed Section: Clear by pulling the paper out of the Separators. Antistatic Brush Assembly: If necessary, remove the Antistatic Brush

Assembly [A] to access jammed material. Unlatch the two latches (one on either side of the Assembly) and lift the Assembly off the four

mounting pins as shown. Do not bend the brushes! Clear the jam, then carefully reinstall the Brush Assembly.

NOTE: Make sure Brush Assembly is correctly reinstalled and aligned before starting to print. Assembly should sit flat on transport area surface.

Print Engine Area: Open the Top

Cover. Release and lift the two latches

[B] (one on each side of the Print Engine Clamshell) at the same time to

raise the Clamshell [C]. Clear the jam, then carefully lower and relatch the Clamshell. Close the Top Cover.

Misfeeds

Misfeeds can be corrected by readjusting the Sheet Separators to the media or replacing them. See “Replacing the Sheet Separators” on previous page.

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WARNING!

THE PRINTER IS A PRECISION MACHINE. CLEAN REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM ITS POWER SOURCE!

DO NOT REMOVE SIDE COVERS! HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT.

CAUTION

NEVER SPRAY OR POUR CLEANERS DIRECTLY ON OR INTO THE PRINTER. EXCESS LIQUID COULD HARM ELECTRONIC PARTS. DAMPEN A LINT-FREE CLOTH WITH THE CLEANER AND APPLY IT TO THE PARTS TO BE CLEANED.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Clean the Printer regularly to remove accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on the types of media that are run, paper dust may accumulate inside the Printer and on the Transport.

1. Turn the Printer OFF and unplug it from the power receptacle. Then open or remove the Covers.

2. Interior: Use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment or a can of compressed air to help loosen

dust particles. NOTE: Be careful around ink tray and capping station in the Print Engine area as accumulated ink may splash onto other parts of the Printer. Take care not to damage the PC Boards or electrical wiring.

3. Exterior: Wipe clean with a lint-free cloth using any standard nonabrasive household cleaner that

does not contain plastic-harming solvents.

Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers

The Feed and Forwarding Rollers can become glazed with paper lint and ink from the media. They should be regularly cleaned with a mild abrasive household cleaner on a damp lint-free cloth.

NOTE: Avoid using solvents on the Rubber Rollers.

Encoder Wheel

If your machine has this type of Encoder Wheel in the Print Engine Area (see picture at right), excess ink spray or splashes may accumulate on the disk. This may disable the Printer and issue a “DATA_PATH_UNDERRUN” error in the Toolbox. It is necessary to wipe off any excess ink spray or splashes to continue optimum performance.

Clean with distilled water on a damp, lint-free cloth by grasping the wheel lightly with the cloth and turning the shaft. Take care not to damage the Encoder Wheel.

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CAUTION

USE ONLY DEIONIZED/DISTILLED WATER TO CLEAN PRINT ENGINE COMPONENTS. AVOID CONTAMINATING THE PRINTHEAD WITH CLEANERS, LUBRICANTS OR OTHER CHEMICALS.

MAINTENANCE

Print Engine

Areas in the Print Engine can become glazed with a buildup of dust, paper lint and accumulated ink and have to be cleaned regularly. Open the Top Cover. Open the Clamshell Assembly by releasing the two latches. Use a vacuum to pick up any loose debris.

NOTE: Be careful around Ink Tray and Capping Station in the Print Engine area as accumulated ink may splash onto other parts of the Printer. Take care not to damage the PC Boards or electrical wiring.

[A] Grit Rollers: Clean as needed by moistening a small hard-bristled brush or toothbrush with distilled water. DO NOT use anything other than distilled water to clean the Rollers.

[B] Media Sensors: Paper lint and dust may build up on the Media Sensors. Use a can of compressed air or a damp (not wet) foam or lint-free cotton swab to gently swab the Sensors. Take care not to drip water into the Circuit Boards. Use a clean, dry swab to dab surfaces dry. Remember to wipe the clear panel over the Sensor Receiver in the upper Printhead Assembly (see inset).

[C] Capping Station Seal and Squeegee. Clean as needed with distilled water on a damp, lint-free cloth. Be careful not to splash or drip ink on other parts of the Printer.

[D] Printing Platen. Wipe with distilled water on a damp, lint-free cloth. Pat dry with a lint-free cloth.

Cleaning the Ink Revolver Couplings

1. First Deprime the system and remove the

Printhead Cartridge.

2. Moisten a foam swab in distilled water.

3. Insert the swab into one of the ink channels

and rotate the swab to clean the chamber.

4. Use a new swab for each of the remaining

ink channels until all 10 openings are clean. (5 on each side.)

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CAUTION

DO NOT PRY OR MANUALLY LIFT THE PRINTHEAD LATCH OR THE LATCH MAY BREAK. ONLY OPEN THE LATCH USING THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE PRINTER OR THE PRINTHEAD RELEASE COMMAND IN THE PRINTER TOOLBOX.

MAINTENANCE

Shipping or Transporting the Printer

If you have to ship or transport the Printer for any reason, the unit will have to be prepared. Once the Printer is prepared, carefully package the Printer, Printhead Cartridge, Service Station and Ink Tanks in their original packaging.

Deprime the System

1. Depriming forces all of the

ink to return to the Ink Tanks. Open the Toolbox User Interface screen and click “System Deprime”.

Remove the Printhead Cartridge

1. Open the Top Cover. Press the Printhead Latch

Release Button [1]. The Printer pumps any ink in the system back into the Tanks. Then the Printhead Latch pops open [2].

NOTE: You can perform this same function from your computer by clicking the “Printhead Release” on the User Interface screen in the Printer Toolbox.

2. Make sure the Printhead Latch is fully opened to retract the ink lines. Remove the Printhead

Cartridge by tilting it toward the ink lines [3], then carefully lift it out of the Printhead Compartment.

3. Pack the Printhead Cartridge area with absorbent towels to catch any ink drips or spills. Carefully

pack the Cartridge using the original packaging.

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CAUTION

WHENEVER POWERING DOWN UNIT, ALWAYS:

1. PRESS THE POWER BUTTON ON THE CONTROL PANEL.

2. WAIT FOR THE PRINTER TO STOP PROCESSING.

3. THEN PRESS THE MAIN POWER SWITCH ON THE REAR PANEL.

MAINTENANCE

Remove the Service Station

1. Open the Front Cover (hinged at

bottom). Open the Top Cover. Release the two latches and open the Print

Engine Clamshell. The Service Station will not fully eject with the Clamshell closed.

2. Open the Printer Toolbox. Click “Eject

Service Station”. Once the Printer

pushes the Service Station out, turn the Printer OFF.

TURN PRINTER POWER OFF.

3. Carefully slide the Service Station out of the Service

Station port. NOTE: Do not pull Service Station all the way out until you disconnect the Ribbon Cable.

NOTE: Place an absorbent towel under the Service

Station before you remove it to catch any drips or leaks.

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4. Disconnect the Ribbon Cable. Slide the Latch open on

the Service Station Circuit Board to release the Ribbon Cable. Remove the Service Station.

Remove the Ink Tanks

1. Open the Front Cover (hinged at bottom).

Unlatch the three Locks [A] and pull the Ink Tank(s) out of the Printer.

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MAINTENANCE

2. Carefully package the Ink Tanks in the

original packaging. IMPORTANT: Make sure the ink seals on the Ink Tanks are facing up to prevent leakage.

3. Pack the Ink Tank bays with absorbent towels to catch any ink drips or spills.

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CONDITION

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Missing parts of letters or text.

Air and bubbles blocking Nozzles.

Clean the Printhead using recirculation, priming or cycles of depriming and priming found in the Driver or Toolbox.

Rehydrate the Printhead using distilled water and a wet, clean, lint-free cloth.

Bubbles often disappear with Printer use.

Print shows regularly missing or misdirected nozzles or ink color mixing.

Debris on Printhead.

Perform the startup routine. Clean the Printhead using

one of the Cleaning Levels in the Driver or Toolbox.

Wipe the Printhead manually with distilled water and a wet, clean, lint-free cloth.

Replace the Printhead.

Ink mixing – Mixed or muddy colors.

Causes: Ink flooding, air in the

Printhead or a dirty Printhead.

Clean the Printhead using one of the Cleaning Levels in the Driver or Toolbox.

Wipe the Printhead manually with distilled water and a wet, clean, lint-free cloth.

No print or crisp blocks of missing drops.

Electrical failure or poor electrical connection.

Reseat the Printhead. Replace the Printhead.

System will not reprime ink after replacing Printhead Cartridge

Printhead nozzles dry.

Ink Tanks may be 1/3 full or less.

Wipe the Printhead manually with distilled water and a wet, clean, lint-free cloth.

Replace Ink Tanks.

WARNING!

DO NOT REMOVE THE SIDE COVERS OF THE PRINTER!

THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT BEHIND THE COVERS!

TROUBLESHOOTING

SECTION 5 – Troubleshooting Guide

The following Troubleshooting Guides are provided to assist you in solving any problems that might occur with the Printer. We have tried to make them as complete as possible. The best advice we can offer is to make sure that the system is set up properly, plugged in, and that it has an adequate supply of ink before attempting to troubleshoot any problem.

The Memjet® Printhead

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CONDITION

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Ink Tank installed, no Ink Level indication in Toolbox

Ink Tank contacts dirty, preventing Printer/Ink Tank communication.

Remove Ink Tank(s). Clean prism and QA Chip contacts, see

Maintenance, Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts.

Extra lines; losing data

Database problem.

Check data in database program.

Improper output (address information out of order, misfeeding, etc.)

Wrong interface settings. Static electricity. Dirty Media Sensor.

Check software or database on PC. Close the software, then turn Printer

OFF and ON. Clean Media Sensor.

Media jams

Double feeding. Media is curled or bent.

Media is too thin.

Adjust Sheet Separators on Feeder. Uncurl media. Minimum thickness for media is

0.004".

No communication

Improper cabling / connector. Unit not receiving power.

Use proper USB cable (see Operator Manual.)

Check plug connections, ON/OFF button and fuse on back panel.

Print too light or missing character dots

Clogged or dirty Printhead. Running out of ink.

Check the Printhead. Check Ink Tanks.

Blurry address

Image is not sharp.

Clean Printhead using one of the Cleaning Levels in the Driver or Toolbox.

Clean the Printhead manually using distilled water and a wet, clean, lintfree cloth.

Feeding problems

Double sheets. Misfeeds.

Adjust the Sheet Separators.

Job is sent to print but does not print.

Printer not turned ON. Printer not connected to

computer.

Media Sensor is covered in Print Engine.

Check that Printer is ON. Connect printer cable to computer

and resend the job. Open Print Engine and remove

media.

The Printer

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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MESSAGE

SOLUTION

Cleaning in Progress

Wait until the message disappears. The Printer will start printing your job once the cleaning process is complete.

Excessive Tilt Error

See details under “Toolbox System Status Messages” section.

Incompatible Printhead

Remove and reinsert your Printhead Cartridge. Replace Printhead. Printhead Cartridges must be purchased from authorized supplier for this printer model.

Incorrect … Ink Tank

Replace Ink Tank. Ink Tanks must be purchased from authorized supplier for this printer model.

…. Ink Low

Example: Black Ink Low

Reorder Ink.

…. Out of Ink

Example: Cyan Ink Out

Replace empty Ink Tank.

Load Paper

Out of Paper. Load paper into the Printer and press the PAPER button to resume printing.

Mechanical Jam

Check for and remove the obstruction, then press the PAPER button to resume printing.

Check/Clean Sensors. If problem persists contact technical support.

Missing Printhead

Remove Printhead Cartridge. Check/clean electrical contacts. Reinsert Printhead. Replace Printhead. If problem persists contact technical support.

Multiple Inks Low

Reorder Ink.

Multiple Ink Tanks Out

Replace empty Ink Tanks.

Multiple Ink Tanks are missing

Insert missing Ink Tanks. Clean electrical contacts and reseat Ink Tanks.

Multiple Unauthorized Ink Tanks

Remove and reinsert Ink Tank. Replace Ink Tank. Ink Tanks must be purchased from authorized supplier for this printer model.

Paper Jam

Remove jammed media. Check for proper feed setup then press the PAPER button to resume printing.

Check/Clean Sensors. If problem persists contact technical support.

Printhead Latch Open

Ensure that Printhead Cartridge has been inserted properly then close the Printhead Latch so it locks.

Print Zone Assembly (Clamshell) Open

Check to be sure the Clamshell is completely closed and latched. Make sure Print Engine Latches are secure.

The … Ink Tank is

missing

Insert missing Ink Tank. Clean electrical contacts and reseat Ink Tank.

Unauthorized … Ink

Tank Installed

Ink Tanks must be purchased from authorized supplier for this printer model.

Unauthorized Printhead

Printhead Cartridges must be purchased from authorized supplier for this printer model.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Errors and Warnings

Printer Alert Window Messages

Messages sent from the driver and displayed on PC screen in a small popup window.

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SYSTEM STATUS

SOURCE

SOLUTION

Out of Paper Media is not reaching

the Print Engine. Hesitation in media feed.

Load media into Printer and press the PAPER button to resume printing.

If media is present; check/adjust the Guides and Separators.

Paper Jam

When “Out of Paper”

error is shown in combination with

“Uncapped Printhead” or “Clamshell open”

error, a Paper Jam is indicated.

See below

Paper/Media jam detected.

Printer has detected that one (or both) of the media sensors are blocked (interrupted).

Carefully remove jammed media from Printer and close the Print Engine. The System Status message in red should go away.

The Toolbox “Paperpath” line

should change to:

Paperpath: Entry: No Exit: No After jam is cleared, you can:

Press PAPER to resume printing.

Press CANCEL to cancel the job then manually clear the job from the computer’s print queue.

Indicates that the “Clamshell” is open.

Sensor cable unplugged P202.

Verify that the Clamshell is closed and securely latched on both sides. Make sure that the Clamshell switch (located on opposite side) is activated by the Clamshell Lever.

Use the Scan Sensors in the Toolbox to check that Clamshell switch is functioning.

DATA_PATH_UNDERRUN

Media is not moving from the Entry Sensor to the Exit Sensor within a specified time.

Possible issue with format or orientation of job being sent.

Dirty Encoder Wheel.

Check/clean Transport Rollers. Check/clean the Sensors.

Try changing the orientation setting in the software/driver or setting a different media size.

Check/clean the Encoder Wheel. If problem persists contact

technical support.

INK _LOW

X = Color. One or more Ink Tanks

are low on ink.

Ink Tank replacement will be necessary soon. Reorder Ink.

Toolbox System Status Messages

Displayed in red in the M Series Toolbox utility. (Valid for printers with firmware version 20130820 or higher installed.)

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SYSTEM STATUS

SOURCE

SOLUTION

X = Color. One or more Ink

Tanks are out of ink.

Replace empty Ink Tank(s), using the “Replace Ink Tanks” command from EWS.

Verify that the Ink Tanks are seated firmly and the latches are fully closed.

Clear error using “Refresh Ink Levels” command in the Toolbox or just press PAPER to refresh ink levels and continue printing.

Machine is performing a maintenance procedure.

No action required.

Ink Tank is missing or not recognized (obtained from an unauthorized reseller).

If correct ink, check contacts.

Insert missing Ink Tank or pop the Ink Tank in and out to improve connection.

Clear the error using the “Refresh Ink Levels” command in the Toolbox or just press PAPER button to refresh ink levels and continue printing.

Printer is not level*.

Printer’s electronics

have detected that the Print Engine is too far out of level.

Tilt Sensor needs to be recalibrated.

P2005 unplugged.

*NOTE: Tilt should be less than ±2 degrees. If Tilt warning indicates more than ±2 degrees FB or LR,

(even if Printer continues to run) Printer must be leveled again to prevent damage or print issues.

Make sure that Printer is placed on level surface. Failure to do so may result in severe ink mixing and cause an inaccurate ink level reading in the Ink Tanks.

If just powered on, wait a few minutes; the error may clear by itself. Once the Tilt Level drops to 1.99 or less you can clear the

error using the “Clear Error”

feature in the Toolbox. Make sure Printer is placed on a

sturdy, level worktable. DO NOT move Printer while power is on.

If the Tilt Level is 1.99 or less you can clear this error using the “Clear Error” feature in the M Series Toolbox.

Contact technical support person to have them check level and possibly “Zero” the Tilt Sensor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Toolbox System Status Messages (Continued)

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SYSTEM STATUS

SOURCE

SOLUTION

Mechanical error One of the Printer's

mechanical components was not properly registered at the expected position.

Mechanical failure or Sensor failure.

Visually inspect the component stated as a “Reason” for failure.

Using the Scan Sensors page in the Toolbox, perform the toggle test on the Sensor responsible for registration of the failed mechanical component position.

Lifter Arm Sensor is dirty or damaged, Lifter Motor Cable is unplugged, operator's side Lifting Arm is damaged, or the Lifting Arm mechanism is stuck.

Dual Pinch Valve problem: Check Sensor board connector and flag/sensors alignment. Check Valve motor connector. Check P2005 cable on MPCA.

At this point, this error may represent an Ink Pump error, since there is no return signal from the pump and therefore, a separate message describing an Ink Pump error.

Data Cables unplugged, dirty Printhead contacts, dirty PPCA contacts.

Check data cables (P250, P260), clean Printhead contacts, and/or clean PPCA contacts.

Service Station is ejected, Service Station position sensors are damaged or malfunctioning.

Check the Service Station position. Using the Scan Sensors page in the Toolbox, perform the toggle test on the two Sensors responsible for registration of the Service Station position.

Printhead missing and one or more of the Ink Tanks are missing, When this error occurs, Multiple EWS monitoring is disabled.

Install Printhead. Install Ink Tanks.

Toolbox System Status Messages (Continued)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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SYSTEM STATUS

SOURCE

SOLUTION

Printhead missing and one or more of the Ink Tanks are missing. When this error occurs, Multiple EWS monitoring is disabled.

Install Printhead. Install Ink Tanks.

No Printhead installed or Printhead not making proper connections.

J2001 cable unplugged.

Printhead Latch is open.

If the Printer was just powered on, wait a minute; error may clear by itself.

Install Printhead Cartridge. Remove and reinstall Printhead. Replace Printhead. Refer to the

appropriate sections in this manual for removing and installing Printhead Cartridge.

PRINTHEAD_UNPRIMED

Printhead priming process has failed.

If Printer was just powered on, wait a minute; error may clear by itself.

Remove Printhead Cartridge, wet the print nozzles using deionized or distilled water and reinstall the Printhead Cartridge. Refer to the appropriate sections in this manual for removing and installing the Printhead Cartridge. If you continue to have trouble priming the Printhead; check for kinked or pinched color tubes.

MECH_CANCELPAGE

Job was cancelled by user pressing the CANCEL button.

Job was interrupted by

“Clamshell” being

momentarily opened.

Wait until print job has cleared from Printer. Then manually

clear job from computer’s print

queue. Then send new print job.

Check to be sure “Clamshell” is

securely latched, and then press

“Clear Error” button to continue.

If problem persists contact service support.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Toolbox System Status Messages (Continued)

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PRINT RESOLUTION

Best: 1600 x 1600 DPI Normal: 1600 x 800 DPI

SPEED (color or mono)

Up to 3600 letter size pages or 9000 envelopes per hour

MEDIA SIZE

Minimum: 3" x 4.2" (76 mm x 107 mm) Maximum: 9.5" x 17" (241 mm x 431 mm)

PRINT AREA

8.5" x 30" (215 mm x 762 mm)

MEDIA THICKNESS

Minimum: 0.004" (0.102 mm) Maximum: 0.020" (0.5 mm)

DUTY CYCLE

350,000 #10 Envelopes per month

INK

Water-based ink. 5 individual 250 ml ink tanks (CMYKK)

PRINT CARTRIDGE

Memjet® Replaceable Printhead

INTERFACE

USB 2.0 and Ethernet

ELECTRICAL

110 VAC, 50/60 Hz (220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz available)

DIMENSIONS

20" W x 24" L x 17-1/4" H (50.8 cm x 61 cm x 44.0 cm)

WEIGHT

75 lbs. (34 kg)

SUPPLIES

Black Ink Tank

123-2412

Cyan Ink Tank

123-2413

Magenta Ink Tank

123-2414

Yellow Ink Tank

123-2415

OPTIONAL HARDWARE

Conveyor /Stacker Conveyor Leg Kit Conveyor Drop Tray

CD-700 57E-600-10 DTM-255

Drop Tray (Printer)

DT-420

Appendix A – AstroJet M1 Specifications

APPENDICES

All Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice

Appendix B – Supplies and Optional Hardware

The following supply items and optional hardware are available from your Astro Machine Distributor:

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INDEX

#10 Envelope Setup 21

9.5" x 17" Paper Setup 21

Adjustable Media Guide 1, 2, 8 Assembling Printer 8

Cancel Button 1 Cartridge, Printhead 3 Choose Location 6 Clamshell Latches 3 Cleaning

Encoder Wheel 49 Ink Revolvers 50 Ink Tank Contacts 35 Print Engine 50 Printer 49 Printhead 37 Rollers 49

Connection

Computer 9 Network 2, 9 Printer 9 USB 2, 9, 11

Control Panel

Cancel Button 1 LED Chart Cutout 67 Paper Button 1

Power Button 1 Control Panel Button Functions 5 Counter, LCD 2

Diagnostics, Toolbox 30 Disposal, Ink Tanks 36

Encoder Wheel, Cleaning 49 Envelope Attachment Spacers 18 Envelope Printing Attachment 17 Envelope/Paper Media Guide 1, 2 Envelope/Paper Side Guide 8 Error Messages 56

Feed Setup 19 Firmware Download 30 Firmware, Updating 33 Front Cover 1 Fuse 2

General Tab 23

Head Media Guide 17

Import/Export Tab, Printer Driver 26 Indicators, Control Panel Button 5 Ink Revolver Couplings 3 Ink Revolvers 50 Ink Tanks 4

Cleaning Contacts 35 Disposal 36 Installing 12 Latches 4 Remove/Replace 34, 53

Storage 36 Ink Usage, Toolbox 31 Ink Waste Tray 4, 47 Installing

Envelope Attachment Spacers 18

Ink Tanks 12

Printer Driver 10

Printhead 14

Jams in Printer 48 Job Setup in MS Word 21

Latches

Clamshell 3

Ink Tanks 4

Printhead 3 Layout Tab 24 Location, Choose 6

Main Power Switch 2 Maintenance 34 Maintenance Schedule 65 Media Profiles Chart 24 Minimum Requirements, System 10 Misfeeds 48 MS Word 21

Network Configuration, Toolbox 31 Network Connection 2, 9

Operating Printer 21 Optional Hardware 61

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INDEX

Package Contents 6 Paper Button 1 Power Button 1 Power Connection 2 Print Engine

Cleaning 50 Ink Revolvers 50 Print Ink Channels 3 Printhead Release Button 3 Service Station 4

Printer

Assembly 8 Cleaning 49 Connection 9 Control Panel LED Cutout 67 Fuse, Main 2 Jams 48 Main Power Switch 2 Maintenance 34 Media Profiles Chart 24 Operating 21 Optional Hardware 61 Receptacle, Power 2 Service Station Transport Tab 7 Setup 6 Shipping/Transporting 51 Specifications 61 Supplies 61 Troubleshooting 55 Unpacking 6 Updating Firmware 33

Printer Driver

General Tab 23 Import/Export Tab 26 Installing 10 Layout Tab 24 Properties 23 Services Tab 26

Printer Toolbox

Diagnostics 30 Ink Usage 31 Network Configuration 31 Service Menu 32 User Interface 27 Using 27

Printhead 3

Cleaning 37 Installing 14 Latch 3 Remove/Replace 37, 51 Return Policy 41 Return Procedure 42 Service Life 41 Storage 41

Troubleshooting 54

Rear Guide 1, 2, 8 Rear Guide Support 1, 2, 20 Rear Paper Support 8 Receptacle, Power 2 Remove/Replace

Envelope Attachment 17

Envelope Attachment Spacers 18

Head Media Guide 17

Ink Tanks 34, 53

Printer Jams 48

Printhead 37, 51

Service Station 43, 52

Service Station Tab 7

Sheet Separators 47

Shipping Tape 7 Rollers, Cleaning 49

Schedule, Maintenance 65 Service Life

Printhead 41 Service Menu, Toolbox 32 Service Station 4

Remove/Replace 43, 52

Transport Tab 7 Services Tab 26 Setup

#10 Envelope 21

9.5" x 17" Paper Setup 21

Feed 19

MS Word 21

Network Configuration 31

Printer 6 Sheet Separators

Adjusting 19

Remove/Replace 47 Shipping Tape, Remove 7 Shipping/Transporting Printer 51 Spacers, Envelope Attachment 18 Specifications, Printer 61 Storage

Ink Tanks 36

Printhead 41 Supplies, Printer 61 System Requirements, Minimum 10

Top Cover 1 Troubleshooting 54

Errors and Warnings 56

Printer 55

Printhead 54

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INDEX

Unpacking 6 USB Port 2, 9, 11 User Interface, Toolbox 27 Using Printer Toolbox 27

Warning Messages 56

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COMPONENTS/TASKS

MAINTENANCE TYPE

DAILY

BI-WEEKLY

MONTHLY

YEARLY

AS NEEDED

PERFORMED BY OPERATOR

Printhead (Manual Wiping)

WIPE

Ink Revolver Couplings and Connections: Inspection/Cleaning

EVERY

PRINTHEAD

REMOVAL

Residue and Debris Removal

CLEAN

Optical Sensors (Media Path)

CLEAN

Wiper Assembly: Inspection

INSPECT

Grit Rollers (Media Path)

INSPECT

CLEAN

Ink Tank Latches/Ink Bay

INSPECT

Ink Tubing, Couplings, Components

INSPECT

Ink Waste Tray

INSPECT

REPLACE

Lift Motor Gear

INSPECT

PERFORMED BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Lubrication APPLY

Pen Driver PCA Contacts: Cleaning

EVERY

PRINTHEAD

REMOVAL

Moving Parts/Motor

TEST

Service Station Sled Assembly

CLEAN

Wiper Assembly: Cleaning

CLEAN

WARNING!

ALWAYS POWER DOWN THE PRINTER BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY WIRING HARNESSES OR CABLE CONNECTIONS TO AVOID SERIOUS SHOCK OR INJURY.

CAUTION

 ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE).  USE ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION WHEN MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT.

 DISPOSE OF ALL MAINTENANCE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.

PRINTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

General, periodic maintenance is needed to keep the 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 & Equipment: Flashlight, small telescoping mirror, hard-bristled toothbrush or equivalent, powder-free nitrile gloves, protective clothing and eyewear, small flathead screwdriver, tweezers, vacuum with wand, deionized distilled water, Super Lube 21030 synthetic grease (or equivalent), Loctite 38650 copper anti-seize (or equivalent), can of compressed air, foam or lint-free cotton swabs, lintfree wipes, disposable shop towels.

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NOTES

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Control Panel LED Sequences

Print and cut out this chart to mount on the printer if desired. Suggested location: Top Cover.

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Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

12/02/2014

Part Number: 200-M1, Rev. T