Loading Forms For Rear Push
Note: IBM recommends you remove the Automatic Sheet Feeder before loading
forms into the Rear Push forms path.
The Rear Push forms path can accept up to 4-part forms with a maximum thickness
of 0.35 mm (0.014 in.).
1. Stack the forms as shown in Figure 33. The top of the input forms stack should
be lower than the bottom of the printer.
2. Press Online to take the printer offline.
3. Open the rear tractor door located at the back of the printer (see Figure 34on
page 56 for location).
4. Open the top cover and the forms guide.
5. Move the tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors.
6. Move the right tractor to the extreme right.
7. Move the left tractor to the alignment mark on the tractor shaft. This controls
the left print edge.
8. Move the left locking lever to the lock position to lock the left tractor in place at
the alignment mark.
9. Move the forms supports to support the width of the forms.
10. Open the tractor doors.
Figure 33. Stacking Forms for Rear Push. See page 32 if your printer uses the optional
printer stand. Consider ordering this option to serve as a shelf for the forms stacks.
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