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Using the Tractor in the Pull Position
Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and heavy continuous paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels. However, you cannot use the
Because thick paper requires a straight paper path to avoid paper jams, you should load paper in the front or bottom slot when using the pull tractor.
Do not load continuous paper with labels in the rear paper slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam.
To further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve the performance of continuous paper, you can use two tractors in combination. When using this printing method, load the paper onto both a push and a pull tractor.
Installing the tractor in the pull position
To install a tractor in the pull position, you must either remove the push tractor or purchase the optional pull tractor (C800201). To remove the push tractor, see “Removing the push tractor” on page 11.
To install a tractor in the pull position, follow these steps:
1.Make sure the printer is turned off. Lift the printer cover up and off the printer.
2.Push up the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place.
3.Lower the tractor into the mounting slots (➀), and press down both ends (➁) of the tractor to make sure it is firmly seated.
You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the pull tractor. If you need instructions, see the User’s Guide.
Removing the pull tractor
To remove the tractor from the pull position, follow these steps:
1.Remove any paper loaded on the pull tractor.
2.Turn off the printer. Then remove the printer cover and lift the paper guide up and off the printer.
3.Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer.
4.Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the push position.
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