Your printer can print on a wide variety of paper types, including single sheets, continuous paper, multipart forms, labels, envelopes, postcards, and roll paper. This chapter explains how to use these paper types with your printer.

Note:

See Appendix C for detailed specifications on the paper types the printer can use.

Selecting a Paper Source

Your printer can accommodate a variety of paper types through four paper sources: paper guide, tractor, optional cut-sheet feeder, or optional roll paper holder. The paper source you should select depends on the type of paper you want to use. See “Paper source and paper types” on page 2-3.

For LQ-680 users:

To select a paper source, use the paper release lever. See “Setting the paper release lever (LQ-680)” on page 2-4.

For LQ-680Pro users:

To select a paper source, use the Paper Source button on the control panel. See “Setting the Paper Source button (LQ-680Pro)” on page 2-5.

2-2Paper Handling