HP 98SI Alternatively, you can disengage the takeup spool, Pointing away from the takeup motor

Takeup Spool Pin Release To quickly unspool a large amount of media from the takeup without damaging the takeup tension spring, you must first dis- engage the spool from the takeup system.

The spool is normally engaged to the takeup motor with a tab at the end of the spool. To disengage this tab, press the Unload key to detension the supply & takeup system, then insert the takeup spool pin release tool (supplied, part number 0504334) between the spool and the bracket that holds the spool. This allows the spool to spin independently from the takeup as you pull media from it. When you are ready to begin printing, remove the pin release tool and press the Load key on the control panel.

	Fig. 3-11. Takeup spool pin release tool
Tip	Alternatively, you can disengage the takeup spool
	pin by installing the spool “backwards,” with the pin
	pointing away from the takeup motor.
Tip	You can reduce the back tension of the media supply
	motor by installing the takeup spool pin release tool
	and disabling the supply-out detection feature
	(Menu > Printer Settings > Supply Out Detection).
	You may want to do this if back tension is causing the
	media to buckle or causing other media feed prob-
	lems.

3-26 Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed Media