ASTRO astrojet 5000, Service Manual

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SECTION 6
MAINTENANCE
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SECTION 6 - Maintenance
This section covers how to care for the Ink Cartridges, clear paper jams, replace the Sheet Separators, and
perform routine maintenance on the Printer.
The Inkjet Cartridge
Inkjet Cartridges must be replaced when out of ink, when print quality is poor, or when built-in cleaning
has not helped image quality.
Approximate life of the Black #56 Inkjet Cartridge, based on three lines of 20 characters at 10-point size
per address is 20,000 addresses in the Fast Draft mode.
NOTE: These figures can vary depending on the font selected.
To Replace the Inkjet Cartridge:
1. Turn Printer ON, open Top Cover and press Soft Power key.
Wait until Cartridge Heads stop moving, then lift Latch Lever to release Cartridge.
Pull Cartridge toward you and lift it away from Holder.
2. Remove new Inkjet Cartridge from packaging, taking care not to touch copper contacts, metal
plate, or gold printhead. Remove protective tape from Printhead.
3. Slide new Cartridge into its Holder. Close Latch Lever to secure Cartridge.
4. DO NOT force Latch :ever into place.
CAUTION
NEVER SHAKE, DROP, OR HIT THE CARTRIDGE AGAINST THE PALM OF YOUR
HAND OR ANY OTHER HARD SURFACE. SHAKING THE PRINT CARTRIDGE
DOES NOT “MIX” THE INK AND HITTING THE CARTRIDGE AGAINST A HARD
SURFACE DOES NOT CLEAR THE NOZZLES. BOTH OF THESE ACTIONS
ACTUALLY HURT PRINT QUALITY BECAUSE THEY ALLOW BUBBLES TO FORM
NEAR THE INK FIRING CHAMBERS. THESE BUBBLES PREVENT THE NOZZLES
FROM FIRING, CAUSING WHITE STREAKS IN THE PRINT IMAGE.
Storage
New Cartridges should be stored in their original packaging and kept away from heat.
Once opened, the Cartridge should remain in the Printer.
Disposal
Cartridges may be disposed of in a normal manner.
In case of an ink spill, use soap and water to clean up any problem areas. Abrasive soap works well in
getting ink off of hands.