Specifications

4. Adjust the side guides to within 1/32-inch of

the media and set 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.

5. Turn the AstroJet 1000 on and then turn the

media thickness knob to set the initial print

head height as follows:

NOTE: These are initial settings. It may be necessary to adjust the MEDIA THICKNESS

control to optimize the print quality

6. Press the STAND BY key, and then press the SELECT key, to test feed media.

NOTE: The AstroJet 1000 is supplied with two types of sheet separators. The hard tip,

which is installed on the unit when you receive it, is for media such as envelopes,

books, and stuffed envelopes. A soft tip separator is packed with the machine for

use with single sheets of paper and plain envelopes. Refer to Section 5 –

Maintenance for instructions on how to change them.

Installing the Software on the Computer

The AstroJet 1000 is not supplied with a computer. The computer that you use with your AstroJet

1000 System should meet the following minimum requirements:

An IBM or Compatible Pentium 100 Megahertz PC or better.

Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT installed.

A minimum of 20 Megabytes of free hard disk space.

The computer should be equipped with at least 16 Megabytes of RAM for Windows 95 and 98

(32 Megabytes of RAM required for Windows 2000 and NT).

A 2X CD ROM or better.

An 800 X 600 SVGA Monitor or better.

Parallel (Centronics) printer cable, no longer than 6 feet.

The Parallel Port must be set to the EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) setting in the CMOS of the

computer.

AstroJet 1000 Software Version 3.3 Installation

1. Before installing the CD check that there is at least 20 megabytes of disk space available on

the computer.

2. Close all programs currently running and reboot the computer. Do not open any programs

prior to installing AstroJet software.

Media Thickness Dial Setting

.004” to 1/32” 0 to 2

1/32” to 1/16” 2 to 3

1/16” to 1/8” 3 to 7

1/8” to 1/4” 7 to 10