Star Micronics NB24-10/15 user manual n Loading sprocket-feed paper

nLoading sprocket-feed paper

This is standard computer paper, with the holes along the sides and perforations between the sheets, It is also called sprocket, punched, fan-fold, or just plain “computer paper”. It can be as narrow as 4 inches, and up to 10 inches wide (4 inches to 15.5 inches on 15-inch type).

1.Turn on the printer and set the release lever for sprocket-feed paper.

2.If the paper guide is installed, remove it, and put it aside

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3.Place a stack of fan-fold paper behind the printer.

4.Open the sprocket covers, on the right and left sprocket units, as shown in Figure 2-9.

Sprocket cover

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Figure 2-9.Open the sprocket covers to expose the sprocket teeth.

5.Flip the clamp levers backward. This allows the two sprocket units to move freely right and left so you can align them with the holes in the paper.

6.Feed the end of the paper into the slot next to the platen cover plate.

7.Fit the holes in the paper over the sprocket pins so the paper is even, and clamp the sprocket units in place.