Astro Machine Astrojet 2, Installation And Operating Manual

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Section 4
Astrojet II High-Speed In-Line Inkjet Printer
Operating the Astrojet II
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Section 4 - Operating the Astrojet II
Because the Astrojet II is controlled by the computer to which it is connected, its operation is virtually
automatic. Once the computer and its software have been properly setup and the Astrojet II has been
supplied with media and ink cartridges, the Astrojet II is ready to operate. The computer, in turn,
sends the appropriate address information to the Astrojet II. The Astrojet II then prints these
addresses on the media.
This section, which explains how the Astrojet II is used on a regular basis, is divided into four main
categories:
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Starting Up
These are the daily start-up steps you perform each time you turn the machine on.
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Preparing a Job
How to get the Astrojet II ready for a particular addressing run.
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Running a Job
How to start a particular addressing run and keep it going.
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Printing Tips
We have supplied some hints and suggestions that will help you use the Astrojet II most
efficiently.
Starting Up
Each time you turn on the Astrojet II or after it has been idle for several hours, the following step
needs to be performed:
Running a Test Envelope
Use the TEST button to print a test pattern. Use this option to check that the address position is
correct. If you push the TEST button, only one piece will be run. Check the print quality. If the quality
is poor, purge the heads as described in section 2.
NOTE: For best results run test pattern and purge in Executive Plus Quality Mode.
Preparing a Job
When printing addresses the Astrojet II is very flexible. It allows any necessary settings to be made
from the MENU. A description of these settings and adjustments follows.
NOTE: The Astrojet II must be off-line for settings to be changed.
Clearing the Counter
To reset the piece counter to 0 at the beginning of a new job, proceed as follows:
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Press the reset button on the control panel. It will clear the counter and buffer memory.