quadient AS-850 User manual

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Inkjet Printer
AS-850
User Guide
& AS-850R

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. OBSERVE SAFETY RULES WHEN
OPERATING THE PRINTER. BEFORE USING PRINTER, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING:
Hazardous Moving Parts. Keep Fingers and Other Body Parts Away.
ATTENTION:
Pièces mobiles dangereuses. Veuillez que les doigts et les autres parties du corps sont à l'écart.
Avoid touching moving parts or materials while machine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be sure
machine mechanisms come to a stop.
Always turn machine off before making adjustments, cleaning machine, or performing any
maintenance covered in this manual.
Use power cord supplied with machine. Plug it into a properly grounded, easily accessible wall
outlet located near machine. Failure to properly ground machine can result in severe personal
injury and/or fire.
Power cord and wall plug are primary means of disconnecting machine from power supply.
DO NOT use an adapter plug on line cord or wall outlet or remove ground pin from line cord.
Avoid using wall outlets that are controlled by wall switches, or shared with other equipment.
DO NOT route power cord over sharp edges or trap it between furniture. Make sure there is no
strain on power cord caused by jamming it 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 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 Quadient, 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 Quadient nor any of its agents or employees shall be responsible for any
inaccuracies contained herein.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 2
SECTION 1 – GETTING ACQUAINTED ................................................................................................................... 6
FRONT VIEW.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
REAR VIEW.................................................................................................................................................................... 7
CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................8
SECTION 2 – INSTALL PRINTER............................................................................................................................ 9
CHOOSE A LOCATION.......................................................................................................................................................9
CONTENTS OF PACKAGING................................................................................................................................................9
CONNECT PRINTER AND OPTIONAL FEEDER........................................................................................................................10
Plugging in Printer ...............................................................................................................................................10
How to Change Voltage Selection (115V-230V): ............................................................................................................... 10
Connect to Computer or Network........................................................................................................................11
How to Identify USB 3.0 Cables and Connections: ............................................................................................................ 11
Positioning the Optional Feeder ..........................................................................................................................12
Connecting the Optional Feeder to the Printer....................................................................................................12
INSTALL PRINTER DRIVER ...............................................................................................................................................13
SECTION 3 – OPERATING PRINTER .....................................................................................................................15
INSTALL INKJET CARTRIDGES (PRINTHEADS) .......................................................................................................................15
SETTING UP THE MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM.....................................................................................................................16
Media Side Guide and Transport Belt Adjustment...............................................................................................16
Media Thickness Adjustment...............................................................................................................................18
POSITION PRINT UNITS ..................................................................................................................................................19
PRINT RANGE –AS-850 (L2R).......................................................................................................................................19
PRINT RANGE –AS-850R (R2L).....................................................................................................................................20
MEDIA CONTROL GUIDE &EXIT PRESSURE ROLLER ASSEMBLY USE ........................................................................................21
FEEDER SETUP,AS-FDR14 (EASYFEED 140) -OPTIONAL ....................................................................................................22
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN ..............................................................................................................................................23
BASIC TOUCHSCREEN INFORMATION..................................................................................................................23
TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARDS.................................................................................................................................23
MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................................................................24
PRINT DATA Screen............................................................................................................................................................ 24
INFO Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
PRINT IMAGE Menu........................................................................................................................................................... 26
PRINT IMAGE – FULL SCREEN PREVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 26
PRINT IMAGE – IMPORT................................................................................................................................................ 26
PRINT IMAGE – DELETE ................................................................................................................................................. 27
PRINT IMAGE – SET-UP.................................................................................................................................................. 27
PRINTER SETUP Menu........................................................................................................................................................ 28
INK TYPE Menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 28
PRINTER PREFERENCES Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 29
SELECT LANGUAGE Screen ............................................................................................................................................ 31
FACTORY DEFAULT Screen ............................................................................................................................................ 31
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 32
VERTICAL ALIGNMENT Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 32
TOOLS Menu...................................................................................................................................................................... 33
INK ESTIMATOR Screen ................................................................................................................................................. 33
INK STATUS Screen........................................................................................................................................................ 34
DIAGNOSTICS Screen..................................................................................................................................................... 35
NETWORK SETTINGS Menu (NETWORK & WiFi SETUP) ................................................................................................ 36
NETWORK SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................... 36

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WIFI SET-UP .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
WIRELESS STATUS ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
HOW TO OBTAIN MAC ADDRESS .............................................................................................................................. 37
TIME SERVER (DATE AND TIME)................................................................................................................................ 37
TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................... 37
CONTROL PANEL KEYS ...................................................................................................................................................38
Quick Menu Key ...................................................................................................................................................38
Test Feed/Reprint.............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Purge Print......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Horizontal Alignment......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Vertical Alignment ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Printer Preferences............................................................................................................................................................ 39
Ink Status ........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Shutdown/Restart Key .........................................................................................................................................40
Restart ............................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Shutdown .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
USB Disconnect.................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Port Reset .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Cartridge Initialize.............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Pause/Resume Key...............................................................................................................................................41
Pass-Through Key ................................................................................................................................................41
PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES ..........................................................................................................................................42
Layout Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................43
Advanced Options................................................................................................................................................43
Paper/Output .................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Paper Size:..................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Copy Count:................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Document Options............................................................................................................................................................. 44
Print Optimizations: ...................................................................................................................................................... 44
Printer Features ................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Print inverted: ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
Resolution: .................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Belt Speed (Beltspeed):................................................................................................................................................. 45
Feed Delay: ........................................................................................................................................................................ 45
ADDING NEW FORM SIZE (PAPER SIZE) ............................................................................................................................46
PRINTING FROM BULK MAILER ........................................................................................................................................47
PRINTING FROM FLEXMAIL 4.3 .......................................................................................................................................53
PRINTING FROM MS-OFFICE APPLICATIONS.......................................................................................................................59
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................60
INKJET CARTRIDGE (PRINTHEAD)......................................................................................................................................60
Replace Inkjet Cartridge (Printhead): ..................................................................................................................61
Ink Cartridge (Printhead) Disposal.......................................................................................................................62
Ink Cartridge (Printhead) Care.............................................................................................................................62
Water-Based Ink Cartridge Care..........................................................................................................................62
Cleaning Storage Clip Pad – Water-Based Inks .................................................................................................................. 63
Cleaning Cartridge Nozzles - Water-Based Inks ................................................................................................................. 63
Purging Nozzles - Water-Based Inks .................................................................................................................................. 63
Ink Cartridge Storage - Water-Based Inks.......................................................................................................................... 64
Solvent Ink Cartridge Use & Care.........................................................................................................................65
Ink Cartridge Use – Solvent Inks ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Ink Cartridge Care – Solvent Inks....................................................................................................................................... 66
Cleaning Cartridge Nozzles - Solvent Inks.......................................................................................................................... 67
Cleaning Storage Clip Pad – Solvent Inks ........................................................................................................................... 67
Purging Nozzles – Solvent Inks........................................................................................................................................... 68
Ink Cartridge Storage - Solvent Inks................................................................................................................................... 68

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JAMS IN PRINTER ..........................................................................................................................................................69
Removing Jammed Media ...................................................................................................................................69
CLEANING PRINTER .......................................................................................................................................................70
Cleaning Transport Belts/Rollers and Forwarding Rollers ...................................................................................70
Cleaning Touchscreen ..........................................................................................................................................70
Cleaning Media Sensor ........................................................................................................................................71
SECTION 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................................................................................................72
INKJET CARTRIDGE (PRINTHEAD)......................................................................................................................................72
PRINTER......................................................................................................................................................................73
TOUCHSCREEN MESSAGES..............................................................................................................................................75
APPENDIX A – PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................77
APPENDIX B – SUPPLIES AND OPTIONAL HARDWARE ........................................................................................78
SUPPLIES –COMPATIBLE INKJET CARTRIDGES (PRINTHEADS).................................................................................................78
OPTIONAL HARDWARE ..................................................................................................................................................79
INDEX ...............................................................................................................................................................80

SECTION 1
GETTING ACQUAINTED
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SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted
Front View
1. POWER INDICATOR LIGHT – ON (illuminated) when Main Power Switch is ON.
2.
CONTROL PANEL KEYS – Used to access commonly used Printer functions.
Quick Menu, Shutdown/Restart Menu, Transport Control Menu, Pause/Resume Job.
3. CONTROL PANEL TOUCHSCREEN – Provides access to Printer Menus and controls to set up and
operate the Printer.
4. MEDIA THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT KNOB – Adjusts height of Printhead Carriage to compensate for
different media thicknesses.
5.
EXIT PRESSURE ROLLER ASSEMBLY – Can be used to help media exit Printer. Assembly is
repositionable. Position so it provides media drive but is out of the print-area.
6.
PRINT UNITS – Contains three repositionable Print Units. Two of the Print Units can accommodate
two Printheads (ink cartridges) and one can accommodate four Printheads. A continuous image up to
~4 inches high can be printed when all Print Units are combined.
7. TOP COVER – Encloses the Print Area.
8. MEDIA SENSOR – Senses media as it enters the Printhead area. Sensor is located between the first
Print Unit (Heads 1, 2) and the Feed Rollers.

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Rear View
1. ENTRY PRESSURE ROLLERS – Drives media to and under the Printheads.
2. MEDIA SIDE GUIDES – Used to position and guide media into the Printer.
3. MEDIA HOLD-DOWN STRAP – Holds media flat when feeding under Printheads.
4.
TRANSPORT BELTS – Three Transport Belts move media to the Printheads. The two, narrow Outer
Transport Belts can be repositioned to accommodate different widths of media.
5.
MAIN POWER SWITCH, POWER RECEPTACLE AND FUSES – Power cord plugs in here.
WARNING: Verify that the receptacle shows the correct voltage 115V or 220V selection.
Switch turns Main Power ON/OFF. Fuses provides over-current protection.
IMPORTANT: To safely power-down Printer, press the Shutdown/Restart Key, located on the control panel. Then
select “Shutdown”. Wait for cursor to stop blinking or disappear before turning OFF Main Power Switch.
CAUTION:Double pole/neutral fusing. For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type
and rating of fuse.
6. FEEDER INTERFACE CONNECTOR – Allows connection to an optional feeder, so the printer can
stop/start the feeder appropriately.
7. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) PORT – Connects Printer to computer. (Also supports USB 2.0)
8. ETHERNET PORT – Connects Printer to a network.
9. WIFI PORT – Connect WiFi antenna (included) to monitor or operate Printer wirelessly through your
network.

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Control Panel
1.
QUICK MENU KEY – Allows quick access to often-used Printer functions without having to scroll
through a number of screens. Test Feed/Reprint, Horizontal and Vertical Alignment, Printer
Preferences, Purge Print, and Ink Status.
Press Quick Menu key again to return to previous screen.
2.
SHUTDOWN/RESTART KEY – The Shutdown Printer screen opens with the following button options:
Restart, Shutdown, USB Disconnect, Port Reset and Cartridge Initialize.
Shutdown button safely powers-down printer electronics.
IMPORTANT: Wait for cursor to stop blinking, or to disappear, before turning OFF Main Power Switch.
3. PASS-THROUGH KEY – Press to access Transport Control screen. Use to run the Transport to clear
media from under the Printheads.
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PAUSE/RESUME KEY – Provides a quick way to pause and resume a job at the Printer without using
the Touchscreen or computer. Press to start printing. Press to pause a running job. Press key again to
resume printing.
5.
CONTROL PANEL TOUCHSCREEN – Use the Control Panel Keys to open certain screens and/or use the
Touchscreen arrow and screen icons to operate the Printer and set and adjust Printer settings and
functions. You can also check Printer status and error messages.
6. POWER INDICATOR LIGHT – ON (illuminated) when Main Power Switch is ON
NOTE: A complete description of the functions and operation of the Touchscreen can be found
in Section 3 – Operating the Printer.
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SECTION 2
INSTALLING PRINTER
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SECTION 2 – Install Printer
Before using Printer:
•Choose a location for Printer and optional Feeder
•Place Feeder and connect it to Printer
•Plug in Printer and Feeder, then connect Printer to computer
•Install Printer Driver on computer
Choose a Location
Place Printer with Feeder on a sturdy worktable or cabinet at least 12" (30.5 cm) from any walls. Allow enough
room to place Feeder on same work surface. Protect Printer from excessive heat, dust, and moisture – avoid
placing it in direct sunlight.
Contents of Packaging
1.
AS-850 Printer
2.
Power Cord
3.
WiFi Antenna
4.
USB Flash Drive (Includes Printer Driver, User
Guide)
5.
USB 3.0 Cable
6.
Network Cable
7.
Media Control Guide (installed in printer)
8.
Exit Pressure Roller Assembly (installed in printer)
9.
Feeder Interface Cable 97E-500-193
For use with AS-850 or AS-980 (Envelope Imager
XT3.0) printer and FDR12/14 (EasyFeed 120/140)
feeder models.
NOTICE: Cable 97E-500-193 was originally made for use with the AS-980 (Envelope Imager XT3.0) printer and
FDR12 (EasyFeed 120) feeder, so the cable may be tagged as such. However, this cable is also compatible for use
with the AS-850 printer and FDR14 (EasyFeed 140) feeder.

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Connect Printer and Optional Feeder
Plugging in Printer
1. Make sure Printer’s Main Power Switch is turned OFF and the Power Cord is unplugged.
2. Verify that the Printer is set for the appropriate AC voltage
selection (115V or 230V) [A]. Change as needed. See section below
titled “How to Change Voltage Selection (115-230)” for
instructions.
3. Connect one end of the Power Cord to the Power Receptacle
on the Printer.
4. Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a properly grounded,
50/60Hz, AC Power Outlet that matches the Printer’s current
voltage selection (115V or 230V).
The use of a high quality surge protector is strongly recommend.
How to Change Voltage Selection (115V-230V):
1. Power OFF and make sure the Power Cord is unplugged from the Printer.
2. Insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the slot at the top of the
faceplate, on the Power Receptacle, to release the tab [A] and gently pry
the faceplate open.
3. Insert the screwdriver blade into the slot [B] at the top of the Fuse
Pack/Voltage Selector and gently pry it out of the Power
Receptacle housing.
4. Verify Fuses [C] (two, 1.6A, 250V, slow-blow,
5x20mm) are properly inserted, one on each side,
into the Fuse Pack/Voltage Selector; as shown.
5. Invert and re-insert the Fuse Pack/Voltage Selector, so the desired voltage (115V or 230V) is at the top.
Example image shows 115V at the top.
6. Snap the Power Receptacle faceplate closed and verify that the desired voltage selection (115V or 230V)
appears in the Power Receptacle window.
CAUTION
BEFORE CONNECTING THE POWER CORD, VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS SET FOR THE APPROPRIATE VOLTAGE
SELECTION [A].
DO NOT USE ADAPTER PLUGS OR EXTENSION CORDS TO CONNECT PRINTER TO WALL OUTLET.
DO NOT USE WITH OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCHES.
DO NOT USE WITH OUTLETS THAT SHARE THE SAME CIRCUIT WITH LARGE ELECTRICAL MACHINES OR APPLIANCES.
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Connect to Computer or Network
USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Port: Plug USB cable into connector [1]. Printer
can be connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port.
Printer can accommodate a USB 2.0 or a USB 3.0 Cable.
Cable used to connect Printer to computer must not exceed 6 feet long.
Using a USB 3.0 Cable/Connection is preferred, because it is faster.
See “How to Identify USB 3.0 Cables and Connections”, below.
Ethernet (Network) Port: Plug network Ethernet cable into
Ethernet connector [2].
WiFi Port: Connect WiFi antenna (included) to this port [3] for wireless
Printer monitoring or operation through your network.
How to Identify USB 3.0 Cables and Connections:
To take advantage of the higher communication speeds, that a USB 3.0 connection provides, you must:
•Use a USB 3.0 Cable (one was included with printer).
•USB 3.0 Cable must be connected to a USB 3.0 Port on the computer.
USB 3.0 Cables have a different shape, at the printer end, then USB 2.0 Cables.
USB 3.0 Ports, on the computer, will be marked with “SS”.
USB 3.0 Connectors are normally BLUE in color.
Items identified as “USB 3.1 Gen 1” are the same as “USB 3.0”.
USB 3.0 Cable
USB 3.0 Port

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Positioning the Optional Feeder
A number of different Feeder models can be used with the AS-850.
The suggested feeder is the AS-FDR14 (EasyFeed 140) with RS-140 Feeder Stand, as shown below.
Place the AS-FDR14 Feeder onto the RS-140 Feeder Stand and position it at the input side of the Printer, as shown
below.
Connecting the Optional Feeder to the Printer
An appropriate Feeder Interface Cable must be attached between the printer and feeder, as shown below, so that
the printer can stop/start the feeder appropriately.
The feeder interface does NOT control feeder speed. The operator must manually adjust the speed of the feeder to
be slower than the printers transport speed. A gap of approximately one inch or more should be present, between
each piece of media as it feeds under the print units. If the speed of the feeder is set too fast, media will over-lap
as it feeds and cause jams in the printer.
Please use the appropriate cable (listed below) to connect the printer to your feeder.
FEEDER INTERFACE CABLES
PART #
DESCRIPTION
*97E-500-193
AS-FDR14 (EasyFeed 140) Feeder to AS-850 Printer
35E-500-196
AS-FDR14 (EasyFeed 140) Feeder to TA-20/25 (T-750/650) Tabber, and AS-850 Printer
35E-500-194
AS-FDR14 (EasyFeed 140) Feeder to TA-30 (T-950) Tabber and AS-850 Printer.
* Cable included with printer.
NOTICE:
The above Feeder Interface Cables were originally made for use with the AS-980 (Envelope Imager XT3.0)
printer and FDR12 (EasyFeed 120) feeder, so they may be tagged as such. However, the above cables are also
compatible for use with the AS-850 printer and AS-FDR14 (EasyFeed 140) feeder.
Printer Connection
Feeder Connection

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Install Printer Driver
Download the latest Printer Driver from the Printer manufacturer's website. Make sure the printer is powered-up.
Make sure the desired interface connections have been established between printer and computer.
•If you wish to use the wired Network (LAN, Ethernet) connection, see “Network Settings” to establish this
connection before installing the Printer Driver.
•If you wish to use the WiFi connection, see “WiFi Setup” to establish this connection before installing the
Printer Driver.
•The Printer can be connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port. The USB 3.0 connection is preferred, because
it is faster. See “How to identify USB 3.0 Cables and Connections” for more information.
1. Open the downloaded Printer Driver Folder:
Select and double-click “Setup.exe”.
2. “Add, Update or Delete Printer”window opens.
Click “Add New Printer”.
Click Next>.
3. The “Connect Printer” window opens. Make sure the
Printer is plugged in, powered up and the desired
communications cable USB, wired Network (Ethernet,
LAN) or WiFi connection has been established.
Click “Yes” to continue.
4. The Driver installer should auto-recognize established
connections and present a “Setup” window asking
“Do you want to install AS-850(L2R) on ...”.
If more than one connection has been established, the
installer will identify the fastest connection and present
this choice to you first.
Click on “Yes” to accept this choice.
Click on “No” to use a different choice.
NOTE: The AS-850 Printer is available as a left-to-right or right-to-left operating model.
Be sure the appropriate model, reflecting your printer, is presented/selected. If “L2R” appears after AS-850
this indicates a left-to-right model. If “R2L” appears after AS-850 this indicates a right-to-left model.
If the Driver installer doesn’t present the appropriate model, please contact your service representative.

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5. The Driver will load and the next
screen allows you to “Name Your
Printer”. Unless another printer has
the same name on your system or
network, ignore this step and click
Next>.
6. Click Finish to complete
the installation.
7. In “Devices and Printers” check that
Printer is available and active.
TIP: If you plan to Print Test Page from the
driver, please be sure to select the appropriate
paper size. If the paper size (length in direction
of feed) does not match the physical length of
the media you are using, the printer may feed
one or two pieces, then stop and display
“Double Feed”.

SECTION 3
OPERATING PRINTER
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Foil Torn
SECTION 3 – Operating Printer
Install Inkjet Cartridges (Printheads)
Printer can accommodate up to eight Proprietary EASYInk Cartridges.
See the section titled “Supplies - Compatible Inkjet Cartridges” for a list of compatible inkjet cartridges.
See the section titled “Solvent Ink Cartridge Use & Care” for guidelines on using Solvent Inks.
To install Cartridges:
1. Wear protective gloves, for safe handling of ink cartridges.
2. Remove new Inkjet Cartridge from packaging.
Remove protective tape or clip from Cartridge Nozzle Plate.
Take care not to touch Cartridge contacts or Nozzle Plate with bare
hands.
3. Clean Cartridge nozzles (Nozzle Plate) as described in the appropriate
section for the type of ink (solvent or water-based) that you are using.
See sections titled “Ink Cartridge Care – Water Based Ink”and “Solvent
Ink Cartridge Use & Care”.
4. Open Latch Lever fully. TIP: You may need to move Print Unit away
from sidewall of printer to allow room for Latch Lever to open fully.
5. With Cartridge Nozzle Plate pointing down, gently place Cartridge into
Pen Stall with cartridge as up-right as possible.
6. Push down, gently, on Cartridge until it bottoms out in Pen Stall.
Do NOT push Cartridge towards Latch.
7. Carefully Close Latch Lever – to secure Cartridge.
The Latch Lever is designed to swing the cartridge
into proper alignment with the pogo-pins
(contacts) as it is closed.
DO NOT force Latch Lever closed.
TIP: Opening and Closing Latch may fix a contact
problem between pogo-pins and cartridge
contacts, due to misalignment.
8. Repeat the above Steps for remaining Cartridges.
CAUTION
For continued protection against possible fire, use only authorized Ink Cartridges.
40mL max ink for each cartridge. Flashpoint shall be > 93.3C per Material Safety Data Sheet.
CAUTION
Damage to Ink Carriage and or electronics can occur if you insert or
remove Cartridge at too steep of an angle. Cartridge foil may be
damaged/torn by strong contact with pogo-pins, within Pen Stall,
during install/removal of Cartridge.

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Setting Up the Media Transport System
Media Side Guide and Transport Belt Adjustment
1. Loosen the Side Guide Securing Knobs and slide the Media Side Guides [1] apart.
Center the Media Hold-Down Strap [2] over the wide, center transport belt.
2. Reposition the Outer Transport Belts so they accommodate the width of your media.
The Outer Transport Belts can be moved by running the printer (putting the printer in Paper Feed mode)
then sliding the belt guide adjusters, located under the entrance end of the printer, as shown below.
3. Slide one piece of media, centered, in the entrance end of the printer, as shown below.
Adjust the Media Side Guides to the width of the media, plus 1/32”.
Belt Guide Adjusters
(As viewed from under printer)
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2

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IMPORTANT!
The two Outer Transport Belts should be adjusted so they ride over the bottom lip of the Media Side
Guides and are positioned very close the Media Side Guides, but not rubbing against them, as shown
below.
4. Position the Media Hold-Down Strap [2] so that it helps hold the media down, as shown below.
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Media Thickness Adjustment
1. Position the Exit Pressure Roller Assembly [C] and Media Control Guide [D] towards the side of the
printer, so they are out of the way.
2. Turn Media Thickness Knob [A] in the proper
direction to raise the Printhead Carriage to its
highest position.
AS-850 (L2R) – Turn Knob counter-clockwise to
raise carriage.
AS-850R (R2L) – Turn Knob clockwise to raise
carriage.
3. Slide a piece of media [B] under Printheads 7, 8.
Tip: Be careful not to slide media in too far. You
don’t want media to be positioned under any of
the Pressure Rollers.
4. Adjust the Media Thickness Knob [A] to lower the
Printhead Carriage until the bottom of the Print
Unit just touches the Media. Then remove the
Media.
Tip: If the Media cannot be pulled out easily from
under the Print Unit. Turn Media Thickness Knob,
in the proper direction to raise the Printhead
Carriage, until Media [B] can be pulled from
under Print Unit with only a slight drag.
NOTE: These are initial settings. It may be
necessary to adjust the Media Thickness Control
to optimize print quality. Make a note of the knob
position for future reference for that Media.
5. Position the Exit Pressure Roller Assembly [C] so
it rides on the Media as it exits. Position the
Media Control Guide [D] so it holds down the Media as it feeds.
Tip: To prevent image smearing, make sure these items do not track over any printed information.
6. Turn Printer ON.
7. Test feed media by pressing “Test Feed” on the Quick Menu Touchscreen.

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Position Print Units
1. Loosening locking screw(s) [A].
2. Position Print Unit(s) as needed to achieve the desired print
locations on Media being fed.
TIP: Raise the Print Carriage (Media Thickness) to make it
easier to move the Print Unit.
3. Secure locking screw(s) [A]
Tip: A Print Area Indicator is attached to the exit side of
each Print Unit. These are useful when trying to achieve the
desired print position for each Print Unit.
Print Range – AS-850 (L2R)
The sketch below shows the range of each Print Units movement on the AS-850 (left to right feed) printer.
It also indicates the “No Print Zones” (unreachable print areas) when feeding Media that measures the maximum
Media width (15” W).
The example below represents a Media size of 15” Width x 17” Length (in direction of feed).
When feeding Media measuring 12.75” wide, or narrower, it is possible to position Print Unit 3 (Heads 7 & 8) to
print anywhere within the width of the Media.
NOTE: The maximum Media size for the AS-FDR14 (EasyFeed 140) Feeder is 14”W x 17”L.
MEDIA 15” W x 17
” L
1” NO PRINT ZONE
1.25” NO PRINT ZONE
AS-850 (L2R) MEDIA FEED DIRECTION
MAX PRINT RANGE: 12.75”
PRINT UNIT 1
11.75”
VERTICAL
RANGE
PRINT UNIT 3
12.75”
VERTICAL
RANGE
PRINT UNIT 2
11.75”
VERTICAL
RANGE
6
5
4
3
8
7
2
1

SECTION 3
OPERATING PRINTER
20
AS-850R (R2L) MEDIA FEED DIRECTION
MAX PRINT RANGE: 12.75”
MEDIA 15” W x 17
” L
1” NO PRINT ZONE
1.25” NO PRINT ZONE
PRINT UNIT 3
12.75”
VERTICAL
RANGE
PRINT UNIT 2
11.75”
VERTICAL
RANGE
PRINT UNIT 1
11.75”
VERTICAL
RANGE
1
3
2
7
8
4
5
6
Print Range – AS-850R (R2L)
The sketch below shows the range of each Print Units movement on the
AS-850R (right to left feed) printer.
The example below represents a Media size of 15” Width x 17” Length (in direction of feed).
It also indicates the “No Print Zones” (unreachable print areas) when feeding Media that measures the maximum
Media width (15” W).
When feeding Media measuring 12.75” wide, or narrower, it is possible to position Print Unit 3 (Heads 7 & 8) to
print anywhere within the width of the Media.
NOTE: The maximum Media size for the AS-FDR14 (EasyFeed 140) Feeder is 14”W x 17”L.