Caution;

Be sure to use the paper memory feature before you print on multi-partforms that vary in thickness. See Chapter 3 for instructions.

When you print on these forms, make sure that the printing fits within the printable area and that the top-of-form position is set properly. The printable area is shown in Appendix A.

Using labels

When using labels, always choose the type mounted on continuous paper with sprocket holes for use with a tractor. Labels should be used in the front tractor only. You load labels the same way that you load continuous paper as described in Chapter 1, “Loading paper onto the front tractor.”

Caution:

Never use the TEAR OFF, FRONT/REAR, or reverse-feeding (bottom) MICRO FEED button when labels are loaded in the printer. Labels must never be fed backward through the printer because they can easily come off the backing and jam the printer.

Although you must never feed labels backward through the printer, you can still use the automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions:

Instead of using the TEAR OFF button to remove printed labels, press the LF/FF button until the last printed label is at the point where you can tear it off easily.

Before using the FRONT/REAR button to switch tractors or change paper, remove the entire supply of labels first. Always remove labels by tearing off the fresh supply at a perforation below the tractor and then pressing the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels.

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