Chapter 2
Loading paper
Your printer has provision for
· Single sheets (top feed)
· Continuous-forms (rear feed)
You can also install options:
· Cut Sheet Feeder, for top feed, holds 100 sheets
· Push and/ or Pull Tractors, for bottom feed of continuous forms, including
- labels
- heavy card stock
- multi-part forms
Note: See the instructions provided with the options for information on installing them andloading paper with the option installed.
Your printers innovative, smart printhead automatically detects and adjusts to the thickness of the paper you're using, so you don't have to fuss with setting the printhead gap when you change the type of paper or print path youre using.
See Appendix A for more details on the types and sizes of print media you can use.( )
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Loading Rear- Feed Paper
Loading Rear- Feed Paper
The rear-feed path is recommended for printing reports, etc., on single-thickness, continuous-form paper. For graphics or charts, it's best to use the single-sheet paper path.
Note: If you have any paper in the paper path, be sure to remove it from the path before installing rear-feed paper!
Move the paper lever to the position marked REAR ( 1 ). Grasp the front edge of the paper separator ( 2 ) and pull it up to access the tractors ( 3 ).
Pull up on the tractor lock levers ( 4 ) to release them, then open the tractor covers ( 5 ). Position the right- hand tractor for the width of the paper you're loading. Pull the paper through the opening between the printer and the rear cover, and place the first two holes on each side over the tractor pins ( 6 ). Please note that an equal number of paper holes must be engaged on either tractor in order to ensure proper paper feed.
Note: The movement of the left tractor is limited to ensure that the paper will always contact the paper sensor when loaded.
Close the tractor covers and adjust the left tractor to position the edge of the paper: reference
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marks ( 7 ) on the printer indicate the left edge position for the two most common paper sizes.
Lock the left tractor in place by pushing back on the lock lever. Adjust the right tractor so that the paper holes are centered on the pins (careful if paper is stretched too tight or left too loose, it can jam and cause problems), then lock the right tractor in place by pushing back on the lock lever.
Close the paper separator ( 8 ) and flip the wire feed guide ( 9 ) over onto the pull-up roller assembly.
Note: The wire feed guide keeps paper from curling back into the printer.
Push the FF/ LOAD button. The paper automatically feeds into the printer and the ALARM light goes out. The printhead moves back and forth, gently firing the pins to sense the paper thickness and set the printhead gap.Check the baseline for the Top of Form (TOF), indicated by the red line on the clear plastic paper shield ( 10 ). If its OK, press the SEL button and you're ready to start printing. If it needs adjustment, set the Top of Form following the instructions on page 16( )
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Loading Single-Sheet Paper
Loading Single-Sheet Paper
The single sheet path is best for letterhead stationery, memos, and envelopes and is recommended for printing graphs and charts because it provides the most accurate control of the paper.
Note: If you have any continuous-form paper in the paper path, you must press the PARK button on the front panel to remove it from the path before loading single sheets.
Make sure the printer is turned ON and deselected (SEL light off press SEL button to deselect if necessary).
Note: The ALARM light will remain on until paper is loaded.Move the paper lever to the position marked
TOP (1 )
Grasp the back of the paper separator and unsnap it from the housing, then swing it up into the single- sheet feed position ( 2 ), making sure that the wire feed guide is nestled in the separator. Adjust the paper feed guides for the width of the paper and drop a sheet of paper into the separator ( 3 ). The paper will automatically feed into the printer, and the printhead will move back and forth, gently firing the pins to sense the paper thickness and set the printhead gap.
Note: If the paper doesn't feed in properly, the "15" light on the control panel will begin flashing. To
correct this, press theSHIFT and RESET buttons simultaneously, then reload the sheet.
Check the baseline for the Top of Form (TOF), indicated by the red line on the clear plastic paper shield (
Í ). If its OK, press the SEL button and youre ready to start printing. If it needs adjustment, set the Top of
Form following the instructions on the next page.
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Setting Top of Form
Setting Top of Form
Make sure the printer is deselected (SEL light off if necessary, press SEL button to deselect printer).
Hold down the SHIFT button ( 1 ) and press:
FF/ LOAD button ( 2 ) to move the paper up in micro increments (TOF lower on page), or
LF button ( 3 ) to move the paper down in micro increments (TOF higher on page).
The red line ( 4 ) on the clear plastic paper shield shows the baseline of the current printing position to help you place the top of form.
When you're done setting the TOF, press the SEL button ( 5 ) to reselect the printer.
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Temporarily Changing Top of Form Setting
Temporarily Changing Top of Form Setting
To temporarily change the Top of Form setting for a particular print job, deselect the printer (press SEL button) and press the LF button (1 ) until you reach the TOF position you want to use. The printer will retain this setting until you turn it off.
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Resetting Top of Form to Default
Resetting Top of Form to Default
To reset the Top of Form to the factory default, turn off printer, then hold down the QUIET ( 2 ) and
PARK ( 3 ) buttons while turning printer back on.
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Tear Feature
Tear Feature
When you're using continuous forms with either the built-in rear-feed tractor or the optional bottom- feed push tractor, you can use this feature to advance the forms up to the tear position so you can easily tear off a printed sheet without wasting paper or readjusting the printer. To do this, press the TEAR button ( 1
) on the front panel.
Note: The tear feature can not be used when the optional pull tractor is installed.
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Forms Tear- off Feature
Forms Tear-off Feature
Note: Never Engage the Forms Tear-off when printing on labels!
The Forms Tear-off feature can be engaged to automatically move the paper up to the tear position after the selected interval (500 milliseconds, 1 second, or 2 seconds). The page will stay in the tear-off position until the printer receives data. It will then move down to the initial printing position.
This feature is normally turned off. To activate it:
1. Hold the SHIFT button ( 1 ) and press the SEL button ( 2 ) to enter the Menu mode.
2. Press the GROUP button ( 3 ) until the line Rear Feed Form Tear- Off Off prints.
3. Press the SET button ( 4 ) until the time interval you wish to select prints .
4. Hold the SHIFT button ( 1 ) and press the SEL button ( 2 ) to exit the Menu mode and save the setting.
Some programs pause occasionally while sending data. If the pause lasts more than the selected interval, the paperwill advance to the tear-off position until more data is received. This extra paper movement can cause uneven printregistration in graphics. If you have this problem, use the menu to deactivate Forms Tear-Off.
If you have problems setting the Top of Form high enough on the page when using Forms Tear-Off, see
Problem Solving in Chapter 6.( )
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Paper Park Feature
Paper Park Feature
To switch from continuous form paper to another paper path, tear off the printed pages, then press the
PARK button ( 1 ). The continuous-form paper immediately retracts from the paper path.
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Switching Paper Paths
Switching Paper Paths
To switch to single-sheet feed, tear off any printed pages, then press PARK. Swing the wire guide up into the paper separator, and swing the separator upright. Move the paper lever to TOP. Load single sheet paper.To switch to continuous- form feed, press FF/ LOAD to remove single sheet from paper path if needed. Lower the paper separator and swing the wire guide out. Move the paper lever to REAR or BOT, as appropriate. Press FF/ LOAD.
Note: When you switch paths, the printhead travels and gently fires pins to sense paper thickness and set the gap.
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Clearing Paper Jams - Rear Feed Jams
Clearing Paper Jams
Note: Always turn the printer off before you turn the platen knob!
Clearing Rear Feed Jams
To clear a rear- feed paper jam, turn off printer then turn the platen knob to back the paper out of the printer. Remove any ripped pieces of paper. Reload the paper, turn the printer back on and press the FF/
LOAD button.
Correcting for Continuing Rear-Feed Jams
If the paper keeps jamming, you probably have bits of paper stuck in the paper path. Turn off the printer.
Use the platen knob to back the paper out. Open the access cover and lift off the pull- up roller assembly
( 1 ). Lift the paper separator, open the tractors and remove the paper ( 2 ). Fold some continuous- feed paper over three times to make a page four sheets thick and load it on the tractors ( 3 ). Use the platen knob to draw the sheet around the platen: this brings any jammed bits of paper out. Back the sheet out, replace the roller assembly, and reload regular paper. Close the access cover, turn the printer on, and press FF/ LOAD.
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Clearing Single Sheet Feed Jams
Clearing Single Sheet Feed Jams
Turn the printer off, then rotate the platen knob to back the jammed paper out of the carriage. If necessary, open the access cover and lift off the pull-up roller assembly ( 1 ) to provide access to remove any ripped pieces from around the carriage.
Check the baseline for the Top of Form (TOF), indicated by the red line on the clear plastic paper shield (
4 ). If its OK, press the SEL button
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