Operation2–14

Setting Top–of–Form – Reverse Paper Motion

NOTE: Do not use this method of setting top–of–form for heavy forms or peel–off label
forms.
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 display.)
3. Rotate
the V
ertical Position Knob (on the right side of the printer) to align the first print line with
the top–of–form alignment indicator on the left tractor gate (Figure 2–5).
NOTE:
Be sur
e ther
e is
enough paper extending thr
ough the tractor ar
ea so that forms do
not
run out of the tractors during the r
everse feed in the following step.
4. Press and release the CLEAR and PAPER ADV switches simultaneously. The paper reverses
feed to the top–of–form position on the current form.
5.
Close the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the appropriate paper thickness position.
6. Press the CLEAR switch to clear the PLATEN OPEN fault condition.
7. Close the printer cover and place the printer on line.
Paper Stacking (Floor Cabinet Model)
NOTE:
The following paper stacking instructions pertain to the floor cabinet model printer
only.
For
pedestal models, r
efer to the paper stacking instructions accompanying your pa
-
per
basket/stacking kit.
The
floor cabinet model printer can stack at
least half a box of standard computer paper when the paper
is properly loaded. After loading the paper, perform the following steps.
1.
Open the rear cabinet door to access the paper stacking area.
2. Advance the paper until a few sheets begin to stack on the floor of the printer cabinet.
3. V
erify the following and make any necessary adjustments.
a. The paper perforation folds are folding naturally.
b. The paper is following a straight path down to the paper stack.
4. Run the printer and stack approximately 15 to 20 sheets of paper.
5. Repeat
step 3. Any adjustments to the paper stack can be made while the printer is running. If an
adjustment
is made, check the stack again after approximately 15 to 20 sheets have been proc
-
essed.