7.Paper Loading

7.1.Fanfold paper

7.1.1. Loading of fanfold paper

The MX-80 F/T Type I I Printer accommodates fanfold paper from 4” to 10” in width. To load the fanfold paper, observe the following procedure.

STEP 1. Raise the printer lid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 2. Unlock the release lever

by pulling

it

in

the

direction

of

the arrow.

 

(See Fig. 30.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 3.

Pull the scale toward the

front of

the Printer

to detach

the

scale

from

 

the platen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 4.

Confirm that the paper guide

roller

is

at

the

center of the

sprocket

shaft.

 

If not, set it at the center

of

the shaft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The paper guide roller contributes to smooth paper feeding.

STEP 5. Raise the two paper holding covers, and be sure to insert the fanfold paper between the frame and plastic roller of the separator. (See Fig. 30.)

Fig. 30 Insertion of Fanfold Paper

STEP 6. Push the paper into the insertion slot between the paper guides at the rear part of the printer mechanism.

NOTE: Be sure to pass the paper beneath the upper paper guide.

Adjust the position of the head adjusting lever in the forward (+) direction when inserting thicker paper. (See Section 8, Gap Adjustment.)

STEP 7. After the leading edge of the paper has emerged from the Printer, pull it out gently to some length.

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