Paper Handling

The figures on the previous page show front and rear views of the printer. The following parts are indicated:

Front View

1.Front cover (to protect the print head)

2.Cut sheet stand (to hold printing and printed pages)

3.Paper thickness lever (to adjust the print head gap)

4.Platen knob (to manually advance the paper)

5.Platen (to support the paper)

6.Interface connector (to connect the printer to the host system)

7.Control panel (to load and feed paper, select print features, or change the printer’s optional settings)

8.Power switch (to switch the printer on/off)

9.Paper select lever (to switch the paper source)

10.Print head (to apply ink to the page)

11.Print guide (to indicate the print line)

Rear View

12.Acoustic cover (to reduce sound noise)

13.Paper guide (to insert single sheets and envelopes)

14.Rating label (to indicate the printer power specifications)

15.Power connector (to connect the printer to the power supply)

16.Forms tractors (to hold and feed continuous forms)

17.Back cover (to protect forms tractors)

18.Top cover (to protect the platen and serve as the tear bar)

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Compaq LA36 user manual Front View