Printronix P3000 Series manual Setting Top-of-Form Forward Paper Motion

There are two methods of setting top–of–form. The first method uses forward paper motion and is per- formed with the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever closed. The second method uses reverse paper motion and is performed with the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever open.

Use the reverse paper motion method when the forms length setting in the printer is different from the actual forms length set (for example, when the host sets the forms length for non–standard length forms). The reverse paper motion method of setting top–of–form reverse feeds the paper backward a fixed number of inches and does not use the forms length currently set in the printer.

NOTE: Do not use the reverse paper motion method of setting top–of–form for heavy forms or peel–off label forms.

Setting Top–of–Form – Forward Paper Motion

1.Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.

2.Move the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the fully open position. (The CHECK indicator lights, the status lamps flash alternately, and FAULT CONDITION PLATEN OPEN displays.)

3.Rotate the Vertical Position Knob (on the right side of the printer) to align the first print line with the top–of–form alignment notch on the left tractor gate (A, Figure 2–5).

4.Close the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the appropriate paper thickness position.

5.Press and release the CLEAR and PAPER ADV switches simultaneously. The paper advances to the top–of–form position on the next form. The display reads OFFLINE/TOP OF FORM SET.

6.Close the printer cover and place the printer on line.

Figure 2–5. Setting Top–of–Form

Operation 2–13