Using two tractors in a push/pull combination

To improve continuous paper feeding and reduce paper jams, you can use two tractors at the same time. When using two tractors in combination, you can load paper in the front paper slot onto both

the front push tractor and the pull tractor, or in the rear paper slot 2 onto both the rear push tractor and the pull tractor.

To use the front push tractor with the pull tractor, you need to purchase the optional pull tractor (C80033✽). The tractor in the rear push position cannot be removed. Install the optional pull tractor as described in “Installing the tractor in the pull position” on page 2-21.

To use the rear push tractor with the pull tractor, you can remove the tractor from the front push position as described on page 2-18 and install it in the pull position as described on page 2-21.

Note:

The tractor in the rear push position cannot be removed.

To load paper onto two tractors, follow these steps:

1.Remove the printer cover and paper guide base.

2.Make sure one tractor is in the front or rear push position and one tractor is in the pull position as described earlier in this chapter.

3.Set the paper release lever to either the front push or rear push tractor position, depending on which push tractor you are using. Set the paper thickness lever to the proper position for your paper’s thickness.

4.Load continuous paper onto the front or rear push tractor as described earlier in this chapter.

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