Paper Handling

Using the Two-Tractor System

Positioning the paper supply
What paper types you can use

Your printer's paper handling system consists of a front push tractor and a rear push tractor. Both tractors are easy to load and operate, and both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms.

The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper loaded when the Platen gap setting is set to Auto in the SelecType mode. See SelecType mode for details.

You can print on continuous paper from 3 inches (76.2 mm) to 16.5 inches (419.1 mm) wide. Your printer senses the paper width automatically.

When using more than two types of paper, load the paper you use most often onto the front tractor. The front tractor, which is easier to reach, will be available for the paper you change more frequently.

Note:

Before using your paper, check that it matches the specifications described in this manual. See Paper for details. Also make sure your paper has a straight edge.

If continuous paper is fed past the sprocket (on the last page, for example), the paper may not feed properly.

When the optional perforation cutter (#C81507X) is installed, the printable width is from 4 inches (101.6 mm) to 16 inches (406.4 mm).

Positioning the paper supply

You can load continuous paper from both the front and the rear, so be sure to leave enough room around the printer for the two stacks of fresh paper and for the printed stack. Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer.

The following illustration shows three ways to position your printer and paper: with the front tractor loaded, with the rear tractor loaded, and with both tractors loaded.

Note:

When loading paper from the front, be sure to put the paper someplace that is lower than the stand where the printer is placed. Placing the paper on the same level as the printer or higher may cause a paper jam.

Make sure that your stack of printed pages does not interfere with the rear tractor's paper supply.

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What paper types you can use

You can use the continuous paper types listed below.

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