Multipart forms

Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous multipart forms. You can load single-sheet multipart forms in both the front and top paper slots. You can load continuous multipart forms from the front, rear, and bottom.

Note:

Use only carbonless multipart forms.

You can use multipart forms of up to six parts, including the original. Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position.

You load multipart forms the same way as single sheets or continuous paper. For best results with continuous multipart forms, you should use the tractor installed in the pull tractor position and load paper from either the front or rear tractor. When you load paper from the front, you must use the optional pull tractor because the rear push tractor cannot be removed.

For details, see “Using Single Sheets” or “Loading Continuous Paper,” earlier in this chapter. Also be sure to set the loading position as described in ‘Micro Adjust” in Chapter 3.

Caution:

When printing multipart forms, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of the forms. (For more information on the printable area, see the Appendix.)

Use multipart forms only under normal operating conditions.

When loading single-sheet multipart forms that are bound at the top by linegluing, always use the top paper path. (If you plan to print on forms that are joined at either the top or side by line gluing, use the front paper path.)

Load multipart forms that are free of wrinkles and waves.

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