Setting the Paper Release Lever
When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to indicate the
paper source you want to use, as described in the table below.
The table below describes each paper release lever position.
Paper release
lever position
Description
Single-sheet (cut-sheet) position
For loading single-sheet paper from the rear or front slot. See “Loading Single Sheets” on page 44
for instructions.
Rear push tractor position
For loading continuous paper using the tractor installed in the rear push position. Also set the lever
to this position when using the rear push and pull tractors in combination.
Front push tractor position
For loading continuous paper using the tractor installed in the front push position. Also set the lever
to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination.
Pull tractor position
For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position.
When the tractor is in the pull position, you can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot.
Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever
You can get the best printing quality by adjusting the paper-thickness lever according to the thickness
of the paper you are using.
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