Epson DFX-8500 The printer does not load continuous paper

The paper is not mounted on	Check the paper on the sprockets to
the sprockets correctly.	be sure the paper’s sprocket holes fit
	correctly over the sprocket pins.
	The holes on the sides of the paper
	may not be aligned with each other.
	Reposition the paper on the sprocket
	pins.
The sprockets are not	Move the right sprocket to the right to
positioned for the width of	remove any slack in the paper, or to
your paper.	the left to release tension in the paper.
The sprocket cover may be	Close the sprocket covers. Be sure the
open or sprocket lock levers	sprockets are positioned to match the
may be unlocked.	width of your paper. Then lock them
	in place by pressing the sprocket lock
	levers to lock.

You may not be using paper within specifications.

Be sure you’re using the right type of paper. See the paper specifications in Appendix A.

The print head is catching the binding area of your multi-part forms.

Turn on DIP switch 5-3 to select the skip over binding function.

Note:

If paper jams in the paper path, see “Clearing a Paper Jam” later in this chapter.

The printer does not load continuous paper.

Cause	What to do
The paper comes off the	Re-attach the paper to the tractor.
tractor.

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