Astro Machine AstroJet M1C Quick Start Manual

CAUTION

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

DO NOT ALLOW CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM
CLOSED. A STOP LIMITS RAISING CLAMSHELL MORE

THAN 60°.

AstroJet

TM

M1C

Quick Start Guide

Step 1

Remove Printer and
Accessories from packaging

Place Printer on a stable surface. Use
the Bubble Gauge mounted on the Print
Engine (or a small level) to make sure
the Printer is level.

Step 2

Remove Service Station Transport Tab and
Shipping Tape

1. Open Top Cover.

2. Open Print Engine Clamshell (2 latches).

3. Remove

Transport Tab
Insert [A].

Step 3

Connect Power to Printer

1. Main Power Switch should be
turned OFF.

2. Power cord plugs into receptacle
[1]. (Located just below the power
switch.)

Connect Printer to Computer

USB cable from computer plugs into
the Printer’s USB port [3].

Network port [2].
Unwinder Interconnect port [4].

(Located just below the USB port.)

DO NOT CONNECT USB CABLE OR
NETWORK CABLE YET.

DO NOT TURN PRINTER POWER
SWITCH YET.

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Step 4

Print Driver Installation

Minimum System Requirements:

 Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista,

Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1. Supports 32 and 64 bit
systems. (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.
 Browsers: 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 a higher

.NET Framework version installed; version 3.5 or 4
must also be installed, or Toolbox will not open.

IMPORTANT: Before installing Printer software,
temporarily disable all antivirus programs and
firewalls. In addition, you must be logged onto system

with full administrative privileges (admin rights).

1. Make sure Printer is
plugged in and turned
OFF. Disconnect USB

connection if plugged it
in. Install disk supplied

with Printer in your
CD/DVD drive.

3. License Agreement.

Check “I accept…” then click “Next>”.

4. Printer Connections. Click “Configure to print
using USB”. Then click “Next>”.

5. Installing Printer Software.

2. Install Printer Software. Click “Install Printer
Software” to start.

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6. Connect Device Now. Switch Printer ON and
connect USB cable. Don’t click on either

button. Software will finish installing.

7. Finished software installation. Do not check

“Print Test Page” as Printer is not set up yet.
You can check “Set this printer as the default
printer” at this time. To complete process, restart
computer. Click “Reboot”.

Step 5

Install Ink Tanks

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

1. Open Printer Toolbox. Go
to Start Menu, then open
Printer “Toolbox”. System
Status information is in
upper left corner of User
Interface window. Note that
Ink Level “CKMYK” boxes
are empty.

2. Click “Replace Ink Tanks”
on User Interface screen. Once “Confirm”
screen displays, it is safe to proceed.

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

3. Open Front Cover (hinged at bottom). Open
three Latches [A].

4. Remove Ink Tank(s) from packaging.

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WARNING!

INK IN INK TANKS MAY BE HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED. KEEP NEW AND USED INK
TANKS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DISCARD EMPTY INK TANKS IMMEDIATELY.

CAUTION

 Use ESD protection when handling.
 Hold Printhead Cartridge by handles

ONLY.

 DO NOT touch ink couplings, nozzle

surface or electrical contacts.

 DO NOT unpack Printhead Cartridge

until Printer is ready for installation.
Once unwrapped, delay in installing
Printhead can compromise print quality.

 DO NOT place an unwrapped Printhead

on any surface before installing. Protect
Printhead from dust, fibers, dirt and
other contaminants at all times.

CAUTION

DO NOT PRY OR MANUALLY LIFT PRINTHEAD
COVER OR COVER MAY BREAK. ONLY OPEN
THE COVER USING THE PRINTHEAD RELEASE
COMMANDS IN THE PRINTER TOOLBOX.

5. Insert new Ink Tanks (label up) into appropriate
color slots [B]. Close three Ink Tank Latches.

Step 6

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

6. Click “Continue” on
Confirm screen, then

“Refresh Ink Levels” on

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

Install Printhead Cartridge

Handle Printhead Cartridge with extreme care to avoid
damage that could degrade print quality.

1. With Printer power ON, open Top Cover.
Printhead Latch [1] should be already opened.
NOTE: If Latch is closed, open using Printhead
Release buttons in Printer Toolbox.

Remove Cap Protectors on Ink Nozzles [2].
Open Latch fully to retract Ink Nozzles.

7. Close Front Cover.

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WARNING!

TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR SHORTING:

Before installing the Printhead, make sure

nozzles are hydrated and contacts are DRY!

WARNING!

TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR SHORTING:

Before installing the Printhead, make sure

nozzles are hydrated and contacts are DRY!

CAUTION

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

DO NOT ALLOW CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM
CLOSED.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO INK LINES, A STOP

LIMITS RAISING CLAMSHELL MORE THAN 60°.

2. Carefully remove Printhead Cartridge from

foil packaging.

4. Carefully insert Cartridge into compartment at an

angle (as shown) [1], Once seated, gently tilt
Cartridge back until it snaps into position [2].

DO NOT FORCE Cartridge into position.

3. Carefully insert Cartridge into compartment at an

angle (as shown) [1], Once seated, gently tilt
Cartridge back until it snaps into position [2].

DO NOT FORCE Cartridge into position.

5. Open Print Engine Clamshell. Moisten

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

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© 2015 Astro Machine Corp. 03/09/2015
AstroJet M1-C Quick Start Guide Rev. F

8281 E. Gelding Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: [phone]

www.colordynetech.com

630 Lively Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.astromachine.com

6. Close Printhead Latch [1]. Printer will run and
prime ink into Printhead. This may take a few
minutes. Make sure ink is flowing through hoses.

7. When Printer stops processing and all fields in
System Status are black, Printer is ready for
use. Close Top Cover.

Step 7

For instructions on installing Accessories and Printer set­up or operation, please refer to “AstroJet M1C Color
Label Printer Operator Manual”, included in CD
supplied with Printer.

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

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