Using the Two-Tractor System

Your printer’s paper handling system consists of a front push tractor and a rear push tractor. Both tractors are easy to load and operate, and both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your loaded paper, so you don’t need to make any manual adjustments to the paper thickness settings.

You can print on continuous paper from 4 inches (101 mm) to 16 inches (406 mm) wide. Your printer senses the paper width automatically.

When using more than two types of paper, load the paper you use most often onto the front tractor. The front tractor, which is easier to reach, will be available for the paper you change more frequently. Use only the front tractor for printing on labels, continuous forms with labels, overlapping multi-part forms, and overlapping multi-part forms with labels.

Note:

TBefore using your paper, check that it matches the specifications described in Appendix A. Also make sure your paper has a straight edge.

TIf continuous paper is fed past the sprocket (on the last page, for example), the paper may not feed properly.

Positioning the paper supply

You can load continuous paper from both the front and the rear, so be sure to leave enough room around the printer for the two stacks of fresh paper and for the printed stack. Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer.

3-2Paper Handling