HP 2800P, 2600P User Manual

ASTROJET

2600P/2800P

PRINTER

OPERATOR

MANUAL

Astro Machine Corp.

630 Lively Blvd.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Phone: (847) 364-6363

Fax: (847) 364-9898

www.astromachine.com

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN OPERATING THE ASTROJET 2600P/2800P PRINTER.

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

9 Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts.

9 Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be sure machine

mechanisms come to a stop.

9 Always turn off the machine before making adjustments, cleaning the machine, or performing any maintenance

covered in this manual.

9 Use the power cord supplied with the machine and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet located near the

machine and easily accessible. Failure to properly ground the machine can result in sever personal injury and/or fire.

9 The power cord and wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the machine for the power supply.

9 DO NOT use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.

9 DO NOT remove the ground pin from the line cord.

9 DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trapped between furniture.

9 Avoid using wall outlets that are controlled by wall switches, or shared with other equipment.

9 Make sure there is no strain on the power cord caused by jamming between the equipment, walls or furniture.

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

representative. Report any damage of covers to your service representative.

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

service schedules.

9 To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings.

9 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. Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Corporation. Windows 95 and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Section 1 – Getting Acquainted 1

Operator View Rear View Control Panel

Section 2 – Installing the Printer 5

Choosing a Location Connecting the AstroJet 2600P/2800P Connecting the Computer Installing the Inkjet Cartridges Setting up the Feed Installing the Printer Driver

Section 3 – Operating the AstroJet 2600P/2800P 9

Printer Control Panel Printer Driver Properties Printing from Microsoft Word Print Recovery after Jam

1 2 3

5 5 5 6 6 7

9 10 14 16

Section 4 – Maintenance 17

The Inkjet Cartridge Jams in the Printer Replacing the Sheet Separators Replacing the Feed Rollers Cleaning

17 19 19 20 21

Section 5 –Trouble Shooting 23

HP Inkjet Print Cartridges The Printer

23 24

Appendices 25

Appendix A – Specifications Appendix B – Supplies and Optional Hardware

Index

25 26

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notes

Section 1 – Getting Acquainted

SECTION 1

GETTING ACQUAINTED

AJ 2600P Shown

Operator View

Exit Guides – These guides help the media to exit the printer.

Print Head Assembly – The AstroJet 2600P is equipped with six printheads

arranged on two rails and can print an image up to 3” wide. The AstroJet 2800P is equipped with eight printheads arranged on two rails and can print and image up to 4” wide.

Medial Sensor – The media sensor is located behind the print head assembly.

Safety Cover – The safety cover encloses the printheads.

Rear Paper Guide – This guide is positioned at the rear of the media.

Rear Paper Support – The media is supported while being fed.

Control Panel – The controls for the printer are located here. The knob is the

media thickness control.

SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED

AstroJet 2600P Shown

Rear View

Main Power Switch and Power Receptacle – The power cord is plugged in here and the switch turns the printer ON and OFF.

Main Power Fuse – This fuse protects all of the electronic circuits in the

printer.

Motor Circuit Breaker – The motor circuit breaker protects the motor from overloads.

Cartridge Docking Station – The ink cartridges are stored here when not in use.

Rear Paper Support – The media is supported while being fed.

Rear Paper Guide – This guide is positioned at the rear of the media.

Side Guides – The side guides position the media in the printer.

Parallel Port – Connects the printer to the parallel port on your computer.

USB Printer Port – Connects the printer to your computer using the USB port.

SECTION 1

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Control Panel

MEDIA THICKNESS – The knob on the right side of the control panel is

used to adjust the height of the print heads to compensate for different media thickness.

ON LINE key – The indicator on this key lights when data is sent to the ASTROJET 2600P/2800P and they are ready to begin printing. This key also turns the printer off line so that the menu mode can be accessed.

FAULT Indicator – This indicator lights when there is a problem with the

printing process.

- key – In the menu mode this key will scroll to the previous selection.

+ key – When the printer is in the menu mode this key will scroll to the next

selection.

ENTER key – This key starts and stops the printing.

MENU key – This key causes the printer to enter the menu mode where several operator functions can be accessed.

10.

NOTE: A complete description of the functions and operation of the printer keys can be found in Section 3 – Operating the ASTROJET 2600P/2800P.

OPERATOR DISPLAY – Indicates the printer’s status including menus and error messages.

RESET key – This key will reset the printer to its wait state.

TEST PRINT key – Pressing this key will put the printer in the test mode and

send a sample copy to check the printer’s output.

SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED

Notes

SECTION 2

INSTALLING THE PRINTER

Section 2 – Installing the Printer

Before using the printer the following must be done:

• Choose a location for the Printer

• Plug in the printer and connect it to the computer

• Install the Inkjet Cartridges

• Set up the feed on the printer

• Install the ASTROJET 2600P/2800P Printer Driver software on the computer

Choose a Location

The printer should be placed on a sturdy worktable or cabinet at least 12 inches from any walls. Protect the printer from excessive heat, dust, and moisture – avoid placing it in direct sunlight.

Connecting the Printer

Plugging in the Printer

Make sure that the main power switch of the AstroJet 2600P/2800P Printer is in the OFF position.

1. Connect one end of the power cord to the rear of the

AstroJet 2600P/2800P in the corresponding receptacle.

2. Depending on the version 115 volt or 220 volt, plug

the other end into a 115 or 220 Volt AC, 50/60 Hz. Grounded outlet.

CAUTION

Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord to connect the printer to the wall receptacle.

Do not use outlets controlled by wall switches.

Do not use an outlet that shares the same circuit with large electrical machines or appliances.

Connecting to the Computer

Plug the parallel printer cable from your computer into the rear of the printer and latch the two locking clips. You may also connect the printer through a USB connection if you are using Windows ME, 2000, NT, or XP. The cable used to

connect the AstroJet 2600P/2800P to the computer must not exceed 6 feet long.

SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER

Install the Inkjet Cartridges

The AstroJet 2600P/2800P can be configured with up to six inkjet cartridges. The cartridges are installed as follows:

• Remove the inkjet cartridge from its packaging, taking care not to touch

the copper contacts, the metal plate, or the gold printhead. Remove the protective tape from the printhead.

• The cartridges are held in place by a latch lever mounted on the inkjet

cartridge holder. Release the lever by raising it vertical.

• With the cartridge’s printhead pointing down, slide the cartridge into

the holder and push down and toward the contacts in the holder.

• Make sure the cartridge is seated in the holder then close the latch lever

to secure the cartridge in the holder. Do not force the lever into place. (See the diagram.)

• Repeat the above for the remaining cartridges.

NOTE: For optimum image quality during the run, refer to

"Cleaning the Printhead”.

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

Setting up the Feed

1. Release the separator-locking lever located on the

operator’s side of the feeder and raise the separators to the up and locked position. Move the side guides out to their extreme open position. Place one piece of media in the center of the feed table.

2. There are four separators on the feeder. Use the two

center separators for narrow media and all four separators for wide media. Place the media under the separators and lower the separators so that they rest on the media.

3. Rotate the locking lever up to lock the separators in

place.

4. Loosen the knobs on the side guides. Adjust the side

guides to within 1/32-inch of the media. Then tighten the knobs.

5. Adjust the back guide so that the media is raised

approximately 1/2-inch and rests on the curve of the back guide. When running 10 inch or longer or heavy media you may have to set the back guide so that it just touches the back of the media.

6. Feed a piece of media through the printer and adjust

the two exit guides so that they ride on the media. To prevent smearing, make sure that the exit guides do not track over any printed information

SECTION 2

INSTALLING THE PRINTER

7. Turn the AstroJet 2600P/2800P on and then turn the

media thickness knob to set the initial print head height as follows:

NOTE: These are initial settings. It may be necessary to adjust the MEDIA THICKNESS control to

optimize the print quality

8. Press the ONLINE key, and then press the ENTER key, to test feed media.

Media Thickness Dial Setting

.004” to 1/32” 0 to 2 1/32” to 1/8” 2 to 3 1/8” to 5/16” 3 to 7 5/16” to 3/8” 7 to 10

Installing the Printer Driver

A dedicated printer driver is included with the printer. It must be installed on your computer before you install the AstroPrint Software. Follow the steps below to install the driver:

NOTE: The driver for the printer should be installed using

the steps below.

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