a - The bottom one is used when you want to release the
paper completely to adjust it.
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.
Figure 2-5. Use friction feed for single sheets and tractor feed for
continuous paper.
H Loading single sheets
Instead of feeding the paper in manually by turning the platen
knob, you can use the release lever for automatic feeding (the
printer must be turned on). Single sheets from 5.5 to 8.5 inches
wide (6 to 14.5 inches for the 15-inch type) can be used and
the paper guide must be fitted:
1. Flip the clamp levers backward and move the sprockets
and sheet guides on the tractor feed unit all the way
to the ends.
2. 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.
3. Insert the guide stand in the notches provided for it
and prop up the paper guide.