7.2. Roll paper

7.2.1. Roll paper holder

EPSON offers the roll paper holder as an optional accessory for the MX-80 F/T Type II. See Appendix 7 for the assembly instructions on Roll Paper Holder.

7.2.2. Loading of roll paper

The MX-80 F/T Type II accommodates a roll of single ply paper measuring 8.5 ±0.12 in. in width with a 1 in. core. To load it, 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. 36.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 3.

Pull the scale toward the

front of

the

Printer

to detach

the

scale

from

 

the platen. (See

Fig. 36.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. (See Fig. 36.)

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

STEP 5.

Insert the end of the

roll

paper between the frame and the plastic roller

 

of the

separator.

(See

Fig.

36.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 36 Loading of Roll Paper (1)

STEP 6. Push the paper into the insertion slot between the paper guides at the rear part of the printer mechanism. (See Fig. 37.)

NOTES: 1. Be sure to pass the paper beneath the upper paper guide. 2. Two-ply roll paper is not recommended for use.

STEP 7. Lock the release lever and push the scale back into position. (See Fig. 38.)

STEP 8. While turning the manual paper feed knob clockwise, confirm that the paper advances straight up. If not, adjust the inserted paper position by unlocking the release lever.

STEP 9. Put the printer lid on the Printer.

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