Loading the paper from the rear of the printer

 

(Push feed)

 

You can load the fanfold paper with the internal push tractor unit.

 

1. Place a stack of fanfold paper behind and at least one page-length below

 

 

the printer.

 

2.

Turn the printer’s power OFF.

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3.

Push the release lever backward. This has the effect of releasing the paper

 

 

from the platen roller, and engaging the tractor feed.

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4. Remove the paper guide and put it aside for the moment.

 

5.

Open the transparent part of the front cover, and the rear cover using the

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two grips on either side, as in Figure 4-3.

 

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Release lever

Rear cover

 

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V

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F/gum 43. Opening the rear cover.

6.Pass the paper between the printer case and the rear cover.

7.With the tractor covers open, mount the paper by aligning holes with the pins on the tractor unit.

8.Adjust the spacing of the tractor units by sliding them along the bar, using the clamp lever at the back of each unit to release and lock them in position. When the clamp lever is up, the unit is released, and when it is down, the unit is locked.

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Star Micronics XR-1020, XR-1520 manual Loading the paper from the rear of the printer Push feed

XR-1520, XR-1020 specifications

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