Chapter 2

Paper Handling

This chapter covers some important instructions you need to load and use paper in your printer. For complete paper handling information, see the Reference Guide.

Setting the Paper Release Lever

Before you start printing, be sure to set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use, as described in the table below.

Lever position

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single-sheet position

 

 

 

For loading single-sheet paper from the top or front slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear push tractor position

 

 

 

For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the

 

 

 

rear push position or when using the rear push and pull tractors

 

 

 

 

 

 

in combination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front push tractor position

 

 

 

For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the

 

 

 

front push position or when using the front push and pull tractors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in combination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pull tractor position

 

 

 

For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top

 

 

 

of the printer in the pull position. You can load paper in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

front, rear, or bottom slot.

 

 

 

 

Paper Handling

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