Astro Machine AstroJet L1, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 3
OPERATING PRINTER
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Maintenance Drop-Down
Perform maintenance tasks on the Printer.
Circulate Ink – Purges air from lines and primes system after replacing Ink
Tanks or Printhead Cartridge.
Normal Clean Printhead – Runs cleaning and wiping routine twice for better
flushing and cleaning.
Wipe Printhead – Wipes and cleans excess ink from Printhead Cartridge.
Inspect Sled – Moves Service Station out for inspection, cleaning or service.
End Inspection
– Moves Service Station back into position under the Printhead.
Wiper Transfer
– Squeegees excess ink off of Service Station Wiper Roller.
Service Drop-Down
Control functions that require the Printer to be out of service for extended periods
of time while they are being performed.
System Deprime – Pumps ink back into Ink Tanks prior to replacing the
Printhead Cartridge or transporting the Printer.
Shutdown
– Turns Printer OFF. For best system performance, it is recommended
to keep Print Engine powered-up ( ON/OFF light illuminated ) at all times. If
turning the Printer off, first power-down the Print Engine using
“Shutdown”
button in Toolbox or ON/OFF button on Control Panel. Wait until the
Touchscreen turns off before turning off the Main Power Switch.
Restart
– Restarts the Printer without having to perform the startup routine
( purging ink tanks, priming, etc .)
Restart UI
– Restarts the Printer Touchscreen without having to perform the
Printer startup routine ( purging ink tanks, priming, etc .)
Print Drop-Down
Print various reports and Printer tests.
Each printout displays information about the Printer.
Print Setup Page
– Prints a printing pattern used for positioning the image on
the page.
Print Configuration
– Prints current Printer configuration including Firmware
Version, Network Connection, Printer Serial Number and more.
Print Printhead Test – Prints color bands, text and patterns to check condition
of Printhead's ink nozzles. NOTE: Uses less ink than Print Color Bars.
Print Color Bars – Prints a series of 7 color bars ( per Printhead ) to indicate
how well Printhead is mixing colors and printing.