Epson LQ-300+ manual Desired paper type does not load, Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams

Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly

The desired paper type does not load.

Cause	What to do
The paper-release lever may	Pull the lever forward to load
not be in the proper position.	continuous paper or push the lever back
	to load single sheets.

Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly

Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams.

Cause	What to do
The pull tractor and push	When using both tractors, be sure that
tractor sprockets are not	the sprockets on both are positioned
aligned correctly.	evenly.
The paper may have too much	Adjust the position of the sprockets to
slack.	take up any slack along the width of the
	paper. Remove slack lengthwise by
	rotating the paper-feed knob.

The paper may be caught on the edge guides.

Make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned correctly.

With the color upgrade kit installed, the printer does not operate properly

The lights on the control panel do not go on.

Cause What to do

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