ASTRO astrojet 5000 Manual de usuario
AstroJetTM 5000
SHUTTLE HEAD
PRINTER
SERVICE MANUAL
ASTRO MACHINE CORP.
630 Lively Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: (847) 364-6363
Fax: (847) 364-9898
www.astromachine.com
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY.
HOWEVER, CERTAIN SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN
OPERATING THE ASTROJET 5000 PRINTER.
BEFORE USING THE PRINTER, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY
WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts.
Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be
sure machine mechanisms come to a stop.
Always turn off the machine before making adjustments, cleaning the machine, or performing any
maintenance covered in this manual.
A power cord is supplied with the machine. Plug it into a properly grounded, easily accessible
wall outlet located near the machine. Failure to properly ground the machine can result in severe
personal injury and/or fire.
The power cord and wall plug are the primary means of disconnecting the machine from the power
supply.
DO NOT use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.
DO NOT remove the ground pin from the line cord.
DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trap it between furniture.
Avoid using wall outlets that are controlled by wall switches, or shared with other equipment.
Make sure the power cord is not stretched or strained due to being jammed between equipment,
walls or furniture.
DO NOT remove covers. Covers enclose hazardous parts that should only be accessed by a
qualified service representative. Report any cover damage to your service representative.
This machine requires periodic maintenance. Contact your authorized service representative for
required service schedules.
To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings.
Use this equipment only for its intended purpose.
In addition, follow any specific occupational safety and health standards for your workplace or area.
This manual is intended solely for the use and information of Astro Machine Corp., its designated agents,
customers, and their employees. The information in this guide was obtained from several different sources
that are deemed reliable by all industry standards. To the best of our knowledge, that information is
accurate in all respects. However, neither Astro Machine Corp. nor any of its agents or employees shall be
responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.
AstroJetTM is a registered trademark of Astro Machine Corp.
Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Corporation.
Windows 98 and Windows XT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents i
SECTION 1 –Installation 1
Contents of Packaging 1
Tools Required: 1
Unpacking and Assembly 1
Connecting the Printer 3
Plugging in Printer 3
Connecting to Computer 3
Install the Inkjet Cartridges 4
Installing the Printer Driver 5
USB Port Installation 5
Parallel Port Installation 6
SECTION 2 –Troubleshooting 9
Power Problems 9
Interface Communication Problems 9
Feeding Problems 10
Printing Problems 11
Software Problems 11
SECTION 3 –Functional Operation 12
Sequence of Operation 12
Printer Controls 13
Printer Driver Properties 14
Paper/Quality Tab 15
Finishing Tab 16
Effects Tab 17
Basics Tab 17
Color Tab 18
Service Tab 18
Tap 13 20
SECTION 4 –Adjustment 21
Printer Drive Belt Tension Adjustment 21
SECTION 5 –Disassembly –Assembly Procedures 23
Basic Disassembly 23
Replacing the Separator Tips 23
Service Disassembly Procedures 23
Right-hand Side Covers 24
Components under Right-Hand Side Covers 25
Left-hand Side Cover 25
Major Components under Left-Hand Side Cover 26
Replacing Motor Drive Belt or Motor 26
Replacing Clutch 27
Replacing Feed Rollers 27
Replacing Main PC Board 30
Removing and Replacing Cleaning Station 31
Removing the Paper Length Sensor 32
Removing the Print Engine 33
Replacing Transport Rollers 36
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SECTION 6 - Maintenance 39
The Inkjet Cartridge 39
To Replace the Inkjet Cartridge: 39
Storage 39
Disposal 39
Cleaning the Printhead 40
Jams in the Printer 40
Failure to Feed Paper Stoppages 40
Removing Jammed Media 40
Misfeeds 41
Replacing the Sheet Separators 41
Cleaning 41
APPENDIX A –AstroJet 5000 Specifications 42
APPENDIX B –Supplies and Optional Hardware 43
APPENDIX C –Wiring Diagram 44
INDEX 46
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NOTES
SECTION 1
INSTALLATION
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SECTION 1 –Installation
Contents of Packaging
1.
ASTROJET 5000 Printer
2.
AC Power Adapter
3.
Parallel Cable and USB
4.
Software Driver
5.
Media Guides
6.
Operator Manual
7.
Driver Software Disk
Tools Required:
Standard #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
Unpacking and Assembly
Remove Printer and its parts from carton. Remove all packing tape. Screws that attach the various parts
of the Guides to the Printer are under the tape in their respective positions.
1. Install Fixed Side Guide with two screws [1]:
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INSTALLATION
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2. Next, install Adjustable Side Guide using two
screws [2] provided.
3. Attach Rear Media Support using two
Knobs [3] provided.
NOTE: Large slots fit over socket head screws.
4. Install Rear Media Guide using thumbscrew and
washer [4] provided. (Washer goes between screw
and Rear Media Support.)
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INSTALLATION
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Connecting the Printer
Plugging in Printer
Make sure Printer’s Main Power Switch is turned OFF.
1. Connect power cord from power pack to connector [4] at rear of Printer.
2. Plug power cord into power pack and then plug other end into a 115-220 Volt AC, 50/60 Hz.
grounded outlet.
CAUTION
USE THE POWER SUPPLY PACKED WITH THE PRINTER.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUGS OR EXTENSION CORDS TO
CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE WALL RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT USE OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCHES.
DO NOT USE OUTLETS THAT SHARE THE SAME CIRCUIT WITH LARGE
ELECTRICAL MACHINES OR APPLIANCES.
Connecting to Computer
Printer has both USB [2] and Parallel Port [1]
connections located one above the other. If using the
parallel printer cable from your computer, plug it in and
latch the two locking clips. If using the USB Port [2] plug
the USB cable into the USB connector.
Main Power Switch [3] should be turned ON after
attaching the power cord to the power receptacle [4].
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INSTALLATION
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Install the Inkjet Cartridges
Printer uses two Ink Cartridges (HP57 Color Cartridge and HP56 or HP58 Black Cartridge). Use HP56
Black Cartridge for everyday printing and HP58 Black Cartridge for photos and high quality printing.
Install and/or replace Inkjet Cartridge:
1. Plug in Printer and turn Main Power
Switch ON. Open Top Cover. Press Soft
Power button [1], (button lights).
Printhead Carriage moves side to side.
Printhead Wiper mechanism moves to its
downward position. Wait until the
mechanism stops moving. Open the two
Printhead Latching Covers [2] by lifting
them from the front.
2. Insert Cartridges in their appropriate
positions as shown. (Color Cartridge
goes on the left.)
3. Press down on Cartridge Latches until
you hear a click. Close Cover.
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