AstroJet 2650P User manual

ASTROJETTM
2650P/2800P
PRINTER
OPERATOR MANUAL
Astro Machine Corp.
630 Lively Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.astromachine.com

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. HOWEVER,
CERTAIN SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN OPERATING THE
ASTROJET 2650P/2800P 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.
Use the power cord supplied with the machine and 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 is 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 there is no strain on the power cord caused by jamming 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Section 1 –Getting Acquainted
1
Operator View
Rear View
Control Panel
1
2
3
Section 2 –Installing the Printer
5
Choosing a Location
Connecting the AstroJet 2650P/2800P
Connecting the Computer
Installing the Inkjet Cartridges
Setting up the Feed
Installing the Printer Driver
5
5
5
6
6
7
Section 3 –Operating the AstroJet 2650P/2800P
9
Printer Operation
Printer Driver Properties
Printing from Microsoft Word
9
11
15
Section 4 –Maintenance
17
The Inkjet Cartridge
Jams in the Printer
Replacing the Sheet Separators
Replacing the Feed Rollers
Cleaning
17
19
19
20
21
Section 5 –Troubleshooting
23
HP Inkjet Print Cartridges
The Printer
23
24
Appendices
25
Appendix A –Specifications
Appendix B –Supplies and Optional Hardware
25
26
Index
27

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Notes

SECTION 1
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Section 1 –Getting Acquainted
Operator View
1.
Exit Guides –Help the media to exit the Printer.
2.
Printhead Assembly –AstroJet 2650P has six Printheads arranged on two rails
and can print an image up to 3" wide. AstroJet 2800P has eight Printheads
arranged on two rails and can print and image up to 4" wide.
3.
Media Sensor –Located behind the Printhead Assembly.
4.
Safety Cover –Encloses the Printheads.
5.
Rear Paper Guide –Holds the media against the Front Plate.
6.
Rear Paper Support –Supports the media while it is being fed.
7.
Control Panel –Used to operate the Printer. Knob is the media thickness
control.

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AstroJet 2650P Shown
Rear View
1.
Main Power Switch and Power Receptacle –Power cord plugs in here.
Switch turns the Printer ON and OFF.
2.
Main Power Fuse –Protects all of the electronic circuits in the Printer.
3.
Motor Circuit Breaker –Protects the Motor from overloads.
4.
Cartridge Docking Station –Stores Ink Cartridges when not in use.
5.
Rear Paper Support –Supports the media while it is being fed.
6.
Rear Paper Guide –Holds the media against the Front Plate.
7.
Side Guides –Position the media in the Printer.
8.
Parallel Port –Connects the Printer to the Parallel Port on your computer.
9.
USB Printer Port –Connects the Printer to your computer using the USB Port.

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Control Panel
1.
MEDIA THICKNESS –Knob on the right side of the Control Panel is used to
adjust the height of the Printheads to compensate for different media thickness.
2.
ON LINE key –Indicator lights when data is sent to the ASTROJET
2650P/2800P and printing is ready to begin. Also turns the Printer offline to
access the Menu Mode.
3.
FAULT Indicator –Lights when there is a problem with the printing process.
4.
-key –In Menu Mode, use this key to scroll to the previous selection.
5.
+key –In Menu Mode, use this key to scroll to the next selection.
6.
ENTER key –Starts and stops the printing.
7.
MENU key –Puts the Printer in the Menu Mode to access several operator
functions.
8.
OPERATOR DISPLAY –Indicates the Printer’s status including menus and
error messages.
9.
RESET key –Resets the Printer to its wait state.
10.
TEST PRINT key –Puts the Printer in the Test Mode and sends a sample copy
to check the Printer’s output.
NOTE: A complete description of the functions and operation of the printer keys can be
found in Section 3 –Operating the ASTROJET 2650P/2800P.

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Notes

SECTION 2
INSTALLING THE PRINTER
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Section 2 –Installing the Printer
Before using the Printer the following must be done:
Choose a location for the Printer
Plug in the Printer and connect it to the computer
Install the Inkjet Cartridges
Set up the feed on the Printer
Install the ASTROJET 2650P/2800P Printer Driver software on the computer
Choose a Location
The Printer should be placed on a sturdy worktable or cabinet at least 12 inches from any walls. Protect the
Printer from excessive heat, dust, and moisture –avoid placing it in direct sunlight.
Connecting the Printer
Plugging in the Printer
Make sure that the Main Power Switch on the Printer is in the OFF position.
1. Connect one end of the power cord to the rear of the
AstroJet 2650P/2800P in the corresponding
receptacle.
2. Depending on the version 115 volt or 220 volt, plug
the other end into a 115 or 220 Volt AC, 50/60 Hz.
grounded outlet.
CAUTION
Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord
to connect the printer to the wall outlet.
Do not use outlets controlled by wall
switches.
Do not use an outlet that shares the same
circuit with large electrical machines or
appliances.
Connecting to the Computer
Parallel Port: Plug the Parallel Printer Cable from your computer into the
rear of the Printer and latch the two locking clips.
USB Port: You may also connect the Printer through a USB connection if
you are using Windows ME, 2000, NT, or XP. The cable used to connect
the AstroJet 2650P/2800P to the computer must not exceed 6 feet long.

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Install the Inkjet Cartridges
The AstroJet 2650P can be configured with six Inkjet Cartridges. The AstroJet 2800P can be configured with eight
Inkjet Cartridges. To install the Cartridges:
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 a Latch Lever mounted on the
Inkjet Cartridge Holder. Release the Lever by raising it vertically.
With the Cartridge’s Printhead pointing down, slide the Cartridge
into the Holder. Push down and toward the contacts in the Holder.
Make sure the Cartridge is seated in the Holder then close the Latch
Lever to secure the Cartridge in the Holder. Do not force the lever
into place. (See diagram.)
Repeat the above for the remaining Cartridges.
NOTE: For optimum image quality during the run, refer to
"Cleaning the Printhead”.
The ink in the cartridge may be harmful if
swallowed. Keep new and used cartridges
out of reach of children. Discard empty
cartridges immediately.
Setting up the Feed
1. Release the Separator Locking Levers located on
the operator’s side of the Feeder, then raise the
Separators to the up and locked position. Move the
Side Guides out to their outermost open position.
Place one piece of media in the center of the Feed
Table.
2. There are four Separators on the Feeder. Use the
two Center Separators for narrow media and all four
Separators for wide media. Place the media under
the Separators and lower the Separators so that they
rest on the media
3. Rotate the Locking Lever up to lock the Separators
in place.

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4. Loosen the knobs on the Side Guides. Adjust the Side
Guides to within 1/32-inch of the media. Then tighten
the knobs.
5. Adjust the Back Guide so that the media is raised
approximately 1/2-inch and rests on the curve of the
Back Guide. When running 10 inch or longer or heavy
media you may have to set the Back Guide so that it
just touches the back of the media.
6. Feed a piece of media through the Printer and adjust
the two Exit Guides so that they ride on the media. To
prevent smearing, make sure that the Exit Guides do
not track over any printed information.
7. Turn the AstroJet 2650P/2800P on and then turn the
Media Thickness Knob to set the initial Printhead
height as follows:
NOTE: These are initial settings. It may be necessary to adjust the MEDIA THICKNESS Control to
optimize the print quality.
8. Press the ON LINE key, and then press the ENTER key, to test-feed media.
Installing the Printer Driver
A dedicated Printer Driver is included with the Printer. It must be installed on your computer before you install the
AstroPrint Software.
NOTE: The Driver for the Printer should be installed using the steps below:
Media Thickness
Dial Setting
.004" to 1/32"
0 to 2
1/32" to 1/8"
2 to 3
1/8" to 5/16"
3 to 7
5/16" to 3/8"
7 to 10

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1. If you have, any applications running on your computer close them and restart the computer before beginning
the driver installation.
2. Install the CD in the CD drive and click START. Then click
RUN, then type the following; D:\Setup.exe (where D is the CD
drive) then click OK.
3. The “Add Printer Wizard (n.nn)” window will open, and then
click Next>.
4. Type in your Name and Company and click Next>.
5. Select printer port LPT1. Then click Next>. The “Add Printer
Wizard” will appear. Select your printer from the table below, then click Next>
Printer
Driver
AJ 2650P
AstroJet 2650
AJ 2800P
AstroJet 2800
6. The next screen allows you to “Name
Your Printer”. Unless you have another
printer of the same name on your
system or network ignore this step and
click Next>.
7. Click Finish to complete the
installation.

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Section 3 –Operating the AstroJet 2650P/2800P
Once the Printer Driver is installed on your computer, you are ready to start printing. This section is divided into
three parts. The first describes the function of the Printer Control Panel. The second section describes the Driver
Properties and the various options available when you run a job. The third section describes how to Set Up a Job to
Print from Microsoft Word.
The Printer Driver that you installed on your computer in Section 2 should be set as the default driver. It will then be
accessible through your applications such as Microsoft Word. Other types of applications and database management
software will work in a similar manner using the ASTROJET 2650P/2800P Driver.
This Section further assumes that you have connected the ASTROJET 2650P/2800P to your computer.
Printer Operation
When you first turn the Printer ON, the ON LINE key light will blink. The Printer’s Display will show the message;
“Printer Offline / Enter for Paper Feed”. The TEST key light will be OFF. In this mode, pressing the ENTER key
will start the paper feeding, but no printing will take place.
To print, you must put the Printer on-line, when you do the Display will change to the following message; “Printer
Online / Waiting for Data”. In this mode, when you send a job, the Printer will be ready to print when the ENTER
key is pressed.
The following is a description of the operation of the Printer’s various menu options that let you customize the
operation of the Printer to suit. The Printer Control-Panel Keys can be used to access various functions that help the
operator control the Printer. These functions and their operation are as follows:
TEST key
Pressing the TEST key momentarily places the Printer in the Test Print Mode. The word “Working” appears in the
lower half of the Display, after a short period of time the Display changes to “Enter to feed”. Pressing the ENTER
key will start the printing process and print the Test Print. To stop the feeding, press ENTER again.
NOTE: If you have chosen to have the Printer start automatically (see the Menu key below) the Printer will
start printing the Test Print once it is loaded without your having to press the ENTER key. In this case,
pressing the ENTER key will stop the paper feed.
To exit the Test Print Mode, press the TEST key again and the Printer will return to its ready state.
Pressing and holding the TEST key will cause the Printer to enter the “Service Menu” where various functions of
the Printer can be tested. To exit the “Service Menu”, simply press the TEST key a second time. The “Service
Menu” is primarily used by service to diagnose problems should they occur. You can use the “+” or “-”key to scroll
through the menu. Pressing the ENTER key will test the function.
To check the level of the Ink Cartridges when you enter the Service Menu, press the “-” key and the amount of ink
remaining will appear as a percentage in the lower half of the display window.
MENU key
The MENU key is used to access the special features built into the Printer and to customize the operation of the
Printer. The basic features are accessed by momentarily pressing the MENU key. Use the “+” or “-” keys to access
the features. The features available under this mode of operation are as follows:
NOTE: If the ON LINE key is ON, you cannot enter the Menu Mode. You must first take the machine off line
by pressing the ON LINE key.
Media Thickness Setup –The first item to appear in the Display is the “Media Thickness Setup” if the Printer
is equipped with an Automatic Media Thickness Control. You can use this feature to pre-set the Printhead
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Press Enter to Purge –The purging function is useful to clear the Printhead Nozzles when the machine has
been sitting idle for a time. To activate the purge, press the ENTER key to feed one piece of media. To purge
the Printheads additional times, press the ENTER key for each additional purge.
NOTE: The Printer will only purge one piece each time you press the ENTER key. For additional
purges, press the ENTER key again for each subsequent purge.
Clear Batch Counter –Pressing the ENTER key will clear the number in the upper right hand corner of the
Display. Resetting the Counter is usually performed at the start of each job. Turning the Printer OFF will not
reset this Counter.
Purge First Piece –Turning the feature ON will cause the Printer to send one purge pattern on the first piece.
After the purge is completed the next piece will be the first record of your database. Once this feature is turned
ON it will remain ON even if the Printer is turned OFF.
Address Recovery –In event of a jam in the Printer, you can recover up to 10 pieces by pressing the MENU
key, then stepping to the “Address Recovery”. Then press the ENTER key. The message “Enter: Recover 1
Piece” will appear. Use the “+” key to select the number of pieces to reprint (1-10) then press ENTER again to
start the printing process. When the pieces are printed, press the ON LINE key and then the ENTER key to
resume printing the job.
Print Enhancement –Pressing the “+” or “-” key will bring this message up in the display. The Print
Enhancement feature is used when printing to ensure that the Nozzles on the Printhead stay open and prevent
the loss of the descender on letters such as “y” or “q” and accent marks that do not appear in every address.
Pressing the ENTER key will turn this function ON or OFF. The function will remain as changed until the
operator changes it again. Turning the Printer ON and OFF will not affect the setting.
NOTE: The Print Enhancement feature will time out after 100 seconds if no media is going through the
Printer. Once media is being printed it will restart.
Automatic Feed –Turning the feature ON will cause the Printer to start feeding once the job is sent. If the ON
LINE key is ON, the Printer will start feeding and printing automatically. If you prefer to press the ENTER key
to start the printing process, then turn this feature OFF. Turning the machine ON or OFF will not affect your
selection.
Pause Type: –This feature allows the Printer to respond to a “break mark” set in the database used in a given
job. The “break mark” marks the end of a series within the database. For example, addresses with the same
postal code or after a set number of entries. There are two “Pause Type:” selections:
Feed Stop –This setting is for standalone desktop units not used in line with other mailing equipment. The
Printer will stop feeding media for a set amount of time after it “sees” a “break mark”. Allows time for the
operator to pack or separate that set of printed pieces before the next set starts. Use the “+” or “-” key to
access this feature. Press ENTER to turn this function ON or OFF.
Conveyor Speed Up –This feature is for use when the Printer is used in line with other mailing equipment
(conveyors, tabbers, etc.) When this feature is activated, the Printer responds to the “break mark” by
sending a signal to the conveyor to speed up momentarily. This creates an obvious gap between the end of
one set of pieces and the beginning of the next. Use the “+” or “-” key to access this feature. Press ENTER
to turn this function ON or OFF.
Installing New Printheads –The Printer is capable of telling you when a Printhead is running low on ink. To
use this feature, press the MENU key momentarily. Then use the “+” or “-” key to highlight “Enter when head
(n) is filled”. Press the ENTER key and install a new Cartridge. Repeat for each Cartridge you install. When
the ENTER key is pressed the Display will change to “Head (n) has a new cartridge”. To check the level of
ink in the Cartridges, press and hold the TEST PRINT key until the “Service Menu” appears. Use the “+” or
“-” key to scroll to the “Service Menu: Ink Levels, 100%100%100%”. This will show how much ink remains
in the Cartridge.
NOTE: This feature only works if the Cartridges remain in the original Head where they were installed. If you
swap the Cartridges from one Head to another, the levels will not be accurate.

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There is a second set of menus available in the Display. To activate them, press and hold the MENU key until the
“Setup Menu” appears. You can step through these items with the “+” or “-” key.
Total Count –The total count displayed is the total number of prints that have passed through the Printer. It is
non-resettable.
BIOS Version –Press the “+” key to display the version of the BIOS.
Bulk Ink –This feature is not used on the AstroJet desktop printers. No provisions are made to install the
larger cartridges.
+ / - key
Used to step through the options in various Menu Modes.
ON LINE key
If the ON LINE key is ON, the Display will return the following message, “Printer Online / Waiting for Data” and
the light will be lit. This means that the Printer is ready to print the job when it is sent. To have the Printer start
printing immediately when the job is sent you must also have the Automatic Feed feature turned ON. If the ON
LINE key is OFF the Display will return the following message, “Printer Offline / ENTER for Paper Feed”. In this
condition the machine can feed paper. This is useful for setting up the Feeder.
NOTE: If the Printer is off line and you send a job the Display will show “Printer Offline / Data Ready to
Print”. To print, you must first press the ON LINE key to put the Printer online. If you sent data and the
Printer is set up not to start feeding automatically and the ON LINE key is lit, then the Display will show
“Printer Online / ENTER to Start Feed”.
ENTER key
Used to start the Printer printing when it is on line and the Automatic Feed is turned OFF. Additionally, when the
Printer is placed in any of the Menu Modes, the ENTER key is used to choose the options available.
RESET key
Used to clear the Printer Memory and return it to the wait state. This key only functions if the Printer is off line.
Purge While Printing
To do the purge in the middle of a job, follow these steps:
Press ONLINE key to pause the current job.
Press the MENU key, then step to “Press Enter to Purge”.
Press ENTER key to start the purge and press the ENTER key again to stop purge.
Press ONLINE key and then the ENTER key to get back to normal printing.
Note. If paper jam occurs during the purge, after the purge you should use Address Recovery to get back
to normal printing. Otherwise you will lose records.
Printer Driver Properties
NOTE: The references in this manual are to the AstroJet
2650P Printer. They also apply to the AstroJet 2800P Printer.
The difference is that the AstroJet 2650P Printer has six
Printheads and the AstroJet 2800P has eight Printheads.
The Printer Driver describes to the Printer how to print your job.
It controls the operation of the Printer and allows you to send
fixed and variable text and graphics to the Printer. Within your

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data management software is a print function. In that print function is a Properties Button. It is through the
Properties that you control the output of your Printer. The Properties Window is used to customize the output of the
Printer.
To start printing, click on File, then Print. The “Print” window will open. If you wish to print the job, click OK. To
use the special features built into the AstroJet 2650P/2800P Drivers, clicking on the Properties Button will open the
Properties Window in Windows 98, 2000, XP, or ME.
If you are using Windows 2000 or XP the window at right will open.
Clicking on Advanced will open the “Options” window. In the following
illustrations the windows for Windows 98, NT, and ME will be on the
left. The windows for Windows 2000 and XP will be on the right.
When the Properties window opens you
are presented with several tabs in
Windows 95 and 98. The following are
standard Windows Printer Driver
functions and should be left at their
defaults: Graphics, Fonts, and Device
Options. The Features and Print Heads
tabs are used to set up, change, and adjust
the Printer.
Features Tab
The Features Tab/ Advanced
Options, depending on the
operating system, is used to
change the speed and resolution of
the Printer, to add a delay to the
feed to provide separation between
the pieces, and to print and overlay
with the job. The first feature is
the Print Quality, which has two
settings: one for the resolution of
the print quality, the second for the
appropriate speed. Changing the
resolution to a higher number (e.g.
200 DPI to 600 DPI) will increase
the quality of the image. When the
resolution is changed, the Belt
speed (IPS) is automatically changed to the optimum speed for the resolution selected. You can, however change the
speeds to a lower speed as follows:

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The Feed Delay can be used to put more space
between the pieces as they are being printed.
This will give the first piece printed more time
to dry before the next piece is printed. The
adjustment range is in 0.1-second increments.
This feature works at all speeds.
The Overlay feature is used to save time
printing when you are combining a database
with fixed information or graphics. The default
is “No overlay”.
To use the Overlay feature, first create a
layout in an application such as Microsoft
Word. Place all of the fixed information and graphics on this layout. Open the layout and go to Print in the File
menu. Click on Features and then click on Overlay. Select “Contains overlay” from the box, and then click on
Apply and OK.
Now open the job that contains the variable data and using File then Print from the dropdown menu open the
“Print” window for the application. Click on Properties, then on the Features tab. Then click on the dropdown
menu under “Overlay” and click on Previous job contains overlay. Click Apply, then OK. When the “Print”
window reappears, click OK to send the job to the Printer. To start printing press the ENTER key on the Printer.
If you wish to print a second job using the same Overlay, simply open that job and send it to the Printer. If the next
job does not contain an Overlay, then click on Properties in the “Print” window, select Overlay, then No overlay.
Click Apply, then OK.
To print the next job with a different Overlay, repeat the process for the first Overlay.
NOTE: Turning the Printer OFF, then ON will clear the Overlay and the job.
Print Heads Tab
The purpose of the Print Heads Tab is to permit slight (0.001-inch) adjustment to the position of the Printheads to
each other. The adjustment is used to align the three Printheads when printing graphics or type that extends beyond
the width of one Pprinthead. Each Head can be moved +/- 0.048-inch in 0.001-inch increments.
If you want to move the Printhead toward the lead edge of your layout, then it should be moved in the “-” direction.
To move the Head away from the lead edge, move it in the “+” direction.
Resolution
Speeds available
150 DPI
Low, Medium, Medium High,
and High
200 DPI
Low, Medium, and Medium
High
300 DPI
Low, and Medium
600 DPI
Low

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When the Printer is turned OFF, any changes made this way return to the original settings.
Inverse Printing
The Paper Tab contains one element that is used to reverse or invert the printing on the AstroJet 2650P/2800P.
In normal operation the printing is read from the operator side of the Printer. It is sometimes necessary to turn the
printing direction 180 degrees from the normal direction. This occurs when due to the layout or the method of
binding the media must be fed in the reverse direction.
Clicking on the Paper Tab, then on the Paper Source will permit you to reverse the printing direction 180 degrees.
The rest of the settings on this tab should be left as they are. Paper size is always “Max Print Area” and Orentation is
always “Portrait”. Do not change them.

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Printing from Microsoft Word
If you are not using a specific program designed for mailing applications it is possible to print your mail pieces
using Microsoft Word. This section will cover how to layout a piece and to print from Microsoft Word.
To begin, open a new page and turn on the toolbar for “Mail
Merge”. Under “Print”, select the Address Printer 6 as the
default printer. Go to Page Setup in the File menu. Set all of
the margins to “0”.
NOTE: The Printer must be selected before you do the set
up so that the setting will be registered.
Next, select the Page Size tab and Custom Page. The size of the
layout should be 3-inches high for the AstroJet 2650P or 4-
inches high for the AstroJet 2800P, by the length of the piece
you are intending to print. In our example, we have selected the
width of a #10 envelope, 9.5-inches. The orientation of the
piece is always Portrait. The effective printing area of the
Astrojet 2650P is 3-inches by 17-inches and 4-inches by 17
inches for the Astrojet 2800P. When you have completed this
step click OK.
The next step is to create a text box so that you can position the address the proper distance from the lead edge of the
piece. Once the page layout is set, you might want to save it as a template for use later.
When you have completed the steps above the layout for an AstroJet 2650P should look like the one below.
NOTE: When setting up a layout for the ASTROJET Printers, be aware that the Printheads are aligned in
two banks on the AJ2650P and these banks can be aligned so that you can print up to 3" wide. The AJ2800
has four banks of Heads that permit a 4" wide print area on your media. Where you position the banks is
dictated by the requirements of the job.

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OPERATING THE ASTROJET 2650P/2800P
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Click on Tools and then Mail Merge. The “Mail Merge
Helper” window will open. Click On Create, then
Envelopes. The “Microsoft Word” window will open.
Click on the Active Window button, and then click on the
Get Data button. Next, click on Open data source. Locate
the data file you intend to use. In our example, we are
using a Microsoft Excel file. Select the file and the
“Microsoft Excel” window opens select the entire
spreadsheet and click OK.
Next, click on Edit Main Document and then click on
Close.
Use the “Mail Merge” toolbar, click on Insert Merge
Field, and begin to build the layout by inserting the
address fields.
When you have completed setting
up the layout, click on the Mail
Merge icon on the toolbar and the
“Merge” window will open.
In the Merge to menu, there are
several choices for where and how
the data is exported. The two that
concern us are “New Document”
and “Printer”. If you choose “New
Document”, the merge will be
created in your word application
with a separate record for each
address. If you choose “Printer”,
the merge will send directly to the Printer and each record will be printed.
The next selection is “Records to be merged”. You can select All or From.
The last selection is “When merging records”. The default is “Don’t print blank lines when data fields are empty.”
This should be left checked.
Clicking on Merge will start the process of merging the documents.
If you chose to send the merge directly to the Printer and the Printer is connected to the computer and turned ON,
the Printer will start. Pressing the ENTER key will start the printing process.
If you have a graphic or fixed text to be printed with the data, refer to the section on Overlays.