Switching to continuous paper

Follow the steps below to switch to continuous paper loaded from the tractor.

1.If any single sheets are in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject them.

2.Select the continuous-paper feeding, as described in Chapter 2, “Selecting a Paper Source.”

3.Make sure the paper guide’s extension flap is returned to its original position, and push the paper guide extension all the way in.

Switching to single sheets

To switch back to single sheets loaded from the cut-sheet feeder, follow these steps:

1.If any continuous paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button (LQ-680) or the Tear Off/Special Paper button (LQ-680Pro) to advance the paper to the tear-off position.

2.Tear off the printed pages.

3.Press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the tractor but is no longer in the paper path.

4.Select single-sheet feeding, as described in Chapter 2, “Selecting a Paper Source.”

5.Pull out the paper guide extension, and pull out the extension flap if you are printing on long paper.

A-14Enhancing Your Printer With Options