Continuous paper does not feed properly

The tractor does not feed the paper.

Cause

What to do

 

 

The paper-release lever may

Check that the paper-release lever is

be in the wrong position.

pulled forward to the continuous-paper

 

position. If not, turn off the printer,

 

move the lever, and turn it on again.

 

 

The paper may have come off

Reattach the paper to the tractor.

the tractor.

 

Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams.

Cause

What to do

 

 

The paper supply is

Make sure the paper supply is not

obstructed.

obstructed by a cable or some other

 

object.

 

 

The paper supply is too far

Make sure that your paper supply is

away from the printer.

within 1 meter (3 feet) of the printer.

 

 

The printer cover may be

Close the printer cover.

opened.

 

 

 

The edge guide positions may

Position the edge guides at the

be incorrect.

diamond-shaped guide marks.

 

 

The holes on the sides of the

Check that the holes on the sides of the

paper are misaligned.

paper are aligned with each other. Also

 

make sure the sprocket units are locked

 

and their covers are closed.

Your paper may be the wrong size or thickness for the printer.

Make sure that the paper size and thickness are within the specified ranges. See “Paper” on page 114 for information on the continuous paper specifications.

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