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Paper Handling

Printing on Multi-Part Forms and Labels

Using multi-part forms
Using labels

Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous multi-part forms, as well as on labels.

You can print on various types of paper, including multi-part forms and labels. Your printer can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to ten sheets (or seven sheets on the rear tractor) including the original. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your paper when the Platen gap setting is set to Auto in the SelecType mode. See SelecType mode for details.

When you print on multi-part forms and labels, the positioning of your text on the page can be critical. See Adjusting the Paper Position for more information on aligning your text. You should also check both your printer and your software page length settings before you load labels or forms.

If you are using multi-part forms or labels, you may want to use the optional pull tractor. See Using the Pull Tractor for details.

Caution:

When printing on labels, be absolutely sure that your printing stays within the printable area of the label to prevent damage to the print head. See Paper for more information on the printable area.

Using multi-part forms

You can use multi-part (carbonless or carbon-backed) forms with up to seven sheets, including the original, on the rear tractor. On the front tractor, you can use forms with up to ten sheets.

You load continuous multi-part forms the same way you load any other type of continuous paper. Before loading multi-part forms, however, make sure the paper has a clean straight edge and does not separate or tear apart. See Loading Paper onto the Front Tractor or Loading Paper onto the Rear Tractor for instructions.

The DFX-9000 can print on multi-part forms that vary in thickness, such as forms with labels on them or forms that overlap slightly where they are glued together. These forms are thicker in the label area and in the places where they overlap or are joined together, as shown below. When you use forms with labels, set the Continuous forms with labels setting to On. When you use overlapping multi-part forms, set the Overlapping multipart forms setting to On and the Platen gap setting to 0 to 14 according to the paper thickness you are using. See Changing the settings in the SelecType mode for details.

Overlapping multi-part forms

Continuous forms with labels

Caution:

Be sure to set the Overlapping multi-part forms setting or Continuous forms with Label setting to On before you print on the respective forms. See Changing the settings in the SelecType mode for instructions.

When you print on these forms, make sure that the printing fits within the printable area and that the top-of-form position is set properly. See Paper for more information about the printable area.

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Using labels

When selecting labels for printing, always choose the type mounted on continuous paper with sprocket holes for use with a tractor. See Loading Paper onto the Front Tractor for instructions for loading continuous paper.

Caution:

Never use the Tear Off, Front/Rear, or Micro Feed button when labels are loaded in the printer. Never feed labels backward through the printer because they can easily come off the backing and jam the printer.

Although you must never feed labels backward, you can still use the automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions:

Instead of using the Tear Off button to remove printed labels, press the LF/FF Load button until the last printed label is at the point where you can tear it off easily.

Before using the Front/Rear button to switch tractors or change paper, remove the entire supply of labels. Remove labels by tearing off the fresh supply at a perforation below the tractor. Then press the LF/FF Load button to eject the remaining labels.

When adjusting the top-of-form or printing position, use only the Micro Feed button.

Caution:

Because labels are especially sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions.

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