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The paper bail holds the paper against the platen according to the setting of the release lever. The bail is opened when the release lever is in the top position, closed when the lever is in the second or third positions, and opened by the printer when the lever is in the bottom position.
Loading single sheets
Now, instead of feeding the paper in manually by turning the platen knob, we’re going to use the release lever (the printer must be turned on). Remember what we told you about this lever? It allows you to advance the paper according to its position.
OK? Let’s start.
1.Flip the clamp levers backward and remove the sprockets on the tractor feed unit all the way to the ends.
2.Slide the sheet guide all the way to the right.
3.With the ribs of the paper guide toward you and the sliding adjuster at the bottom left, insert the guide into the slot at the back of the printer cover.
4.Insert the guide stand in the notches provided for it and use it to prop up the paper guide.
5.Position the adjuster at the triangle marked on the guide for standard margins, or set it according to your requirements.
6.Set the release lever for single sheets - the second position from the top.
7.Align a sheet of paper on the guide along the adjuster.
8.Turn on the power switch. (The Power indicator will blink because there is no paper.)
9.Now set the release lever to the
10.When the paper stops, set the release lever for single sheets again.
To align paper that is not in straight -
•Set the release lever to the adjustment setting.
•Straighten the paper and adjust it for the margins you want.
•Move the releae lever back to its original setting.
