Paper Handling

Problem

Solution

Continuous paper does

 

not feed properly

 

(continued).

 

The paper feed is

The paper supply may be obstructed by a

crooked or the paper

cable or some other object. Make sure that

jams.

the paper feeds smoothly into the printer.

 

See Chapter 2.

 

Your supply of continuous paper may be

 

too far from the printer. Position your

 

paper supply within 3 feet (1 meter) of the

 

printer. See Chapter 2.

 

The paper may be caught on the edge

 

guides. When using continuous paper,

 

make sure that the paper guide is lowered

 

to the horizontal position and that the edge

 

guides are positioned as far apart as

 

possible. See Chapter 2.

 

The holes on the sides of the paper may

 

not be aligned with each other. Reposition

 

the paper on the tractor pins. See

 

Chapter 2.

 

The sprocket units are incorrectly

 

positioned for the paper width. Move the

 

right sprocket unit to remove any slack

 

across the width of the paper. See

 

Chapter 2.

 

The position of your paper supply may be

 

preventing it from feeding straight. See

 

Chapter 2.

 

 

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