ASTRO astrojet II plus, Installation And Operating Manual

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5. Plug the encoder cable into the encoder connector on the Image Blaster.
Installing the Inkjet Cartridges
NOTE: For optimum image quality during the run, refer to Cleaning the Printhead on
page 38.
HP 51645A Inkjet Cartridges
The AstroJet Image Blaster is configured with 6 inkjet cartridges standard or 8 as an
option. 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 latch mounted on the inkjet cartridge
holder. Release the latch 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 to secure
the cartridge in the
holder. Do not force
the latch into place.(See the diagram.)
•
Repeat the above for the remaining cartridges.