Setting the Paper Release Lever
You can load paper in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper guide. You set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use. The table below describes each paper release lever position.
Note:
To decide which paper source and paper path best suits your printing needs, see “Available Paper Paths” on page 3.
paper release lever
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