Epson 220 manual Loading paper onto the pull tractor

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3.Lower the tractor into the printer mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated.

You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the pull tractor as described in the next section.

Loading paper onto the pull tractor

When using the pull tractor, load continuous paper in the front or bottom slot, if possible; loading paper in the rear slot may increase the chance of a paper jam.

To load paper onto the pull tractor, follow these steps:

1.Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is removed. Also check that a tractor is installed in the pull position.

2.Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide.

3.Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Then set the paper thickness lever to accommodate your paper thickness.

4.Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward.

5.Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the paper guide. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place.

Note:

See “Paper Alignment” and “Printable Area” on page 5 for more information on the left margin position.

6.Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. Then open both sprocket covers.

7.Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge.

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Contents User Replaceable Parts OptionsPaper Handling Options Mechanical Printer SpecificationsOptional Interface Cards Model number NameElectrical EnvironmentalPaper Continuous paper with labels front and bottom entry Envelopes top entry onlyPostcards Front and top entry Roll paper Rear entry with optional roll paper holder onlyPaper Alignment Printable AreaSafety Approvals Control Panel Buttons and LightsCE Marking Error Indicators Status Monitor Paper PositionsAvailable Paper Paths Paper slot Description Using a pull tractor optionalUsing the push and pull tractors in combination Combination DescriptionLoading paper in the top slot Paper Release Lever PositionsPrinting on Single Sheets Loading paper in the front slotLoading Multipart Forms Paper Thickness Lever PositionsPaper Handling Loading Continuous Paper with LabelsUsing the Front Push Tractor optional Installing the tractor in the front push positionRemoving continuous paper with labels Loading paper onto the front push tractor Removing the printed document from the front push tractor Using the Rear Push Tractor Removing the front push tractorLoading paper onto the rear push tractor Front of the printer Using the Tractor in the Pull Position Installing the tractor in the pull positionRemoving the printed document from the rear push tractor Loading paper onto the pull tractor Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover Using two tractors in a push and pull combination Removing paper from the pull tractorSwitching to printing on single sheets Switching to printing on continuous paperRemoving the pull tractor Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off EdgeUsing the Tear Off/Bin button Adjusting the tear-off positionAdvancing paper to the tear-off position automatically Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Separator Ribbon-tightening knobYour Printer’s Default Settings Settings OptionsClearing Paper Jams Changing Default Settings Aligning Vertical Lines in Your PrintoutPrinting a Self Test Printing a Hex DumpCleaning the Printer Transporting the PrinterRelated Documentation