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AstroJet M1 User Manual

AstroJet M1
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AstroJet
TM
M1
COLOR PAGE
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

Table of Contents

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AstroJet M1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAstroJet
ModelM1
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Rules

Essential safety rules for operating the AstroJet M1 printer.

Getting Acquainted

Printer Views and Components

Identifies and explains components visible from the front, rear, print engine, and ink tank door.

Control Panel Overview

Explains the printer's control panel buttons and LED status lights.

Installing the Printer

Package Contents and Initial Setup

Lists package contents, guides on location, unpacking, and initial setup.

Removing Shipping Materials

Instructions for removing transport tabs and shipping tape from the printer.

Assembling Printer Components

Guides on attaching various guides and supports to the printer.

Connecting Printer and Computer

Details on plugging in, connecting to a computer, and power management.

Installing Printer Driver

Steps for installing the necessary software driver on the computer.

Installing Ink Tanks

Procedure for installing the five ink tanks into the printer.

Installing Printhead Cartridge

Instructions for carefully installing the printhead.

Adjusting Media Guides

Covers removing the Head Media Guide and installing/removing envelope attachment spacers.

Setting Up Media Feed

Explains how to adjust paper guides and separators for proper media feeding.

Operating the M1 Printer

Setting Up a Print Job

Guides on configuring print jobs, especially in MS Word.

Printer Driver Properties

Explains the various settings available in the printer driver's general tab.

Layout Tab Settings

Details options for resizing, scaling, and adjusting print layout.

Toolbox Functions

Explains using the utility for printer status, diagnostics, ink usage, network, and service.

Updating Printer Firmware

Procedure for downloading and installing the latest printer firmware.

Printer Maintenance

Replacing Ink Tanks

Step-by-step guide for replacing empty ink tanks.

Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts

Instructions for cleaning contacts to ensure proper ink level detection.

Printhead Maintenance

Procedures for manual cleaning and replacement of the printhead.

Printhead Storage and Handling

Guidelines for storing printheads and understanding their lifespan and return policy.

Replacing Service Station

Steps for removing and installing the printer's service station.

Replacing Ink Waste Tray and Separators

Guides for replacing the ink waste tray and sheet separators.

Managing Printer Jams and Cleaning

Steps for clearing jams and general printer cleaning procedures.

Shipping or Transporting Printer

Steps for preparing the printer for shipment or transport.

Troubleshooting Guide

Printhead Troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions related to the Memjet printhead.

Printer Hardware and Connectivity Issues

Common problems and solutions for the printer hardware and connectivity.

Printer Alerts and Status Messages

Explains error messages and status indicators from the driver and toolbox.

Specifications and Supplies

AstroJet M1 Specifications

Technical specifications of the printer, including resolution, speed, and dimensions.

Supplies and Optional Hardware

Lists available ink tanks and optional accessories for the printer.

Printer Maintenance Schedule