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Chapter 3: Paper Handling
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Printing on Overhead Transparencies
Your printer can also print in color on overhead transparencies for
outstanding presentations. It's best to use transparencies
specifically designed for dot matrix printers, such as Arkwright Dot
Matrix Film {P/N 312-21-01} which have a slightly rough surface
rather than a smooth surface,
To load transparencies, follow the instructions for "Printing on
Single Sheets," earlier in this chapter.
Unlike paper, the ink on transparencies takes longer to dry. Be
careful not to smudge the ink when handling newly printed
transparencies. For best results, select dark colors for printing,
such as black, red, blue, or violet.
Printing on Multi-part Forms and Labels
Printing on multi-part forms uses the bottom-feeding method with
the tractor in the pull position in order to grip the exiting forms and
pull them out. Feeding paper in this way allows the forms to feed
almost straight through the printer with minimal curling around the
platen. However, you will not be able to use the paper tear off, top-
of-form fine adjustment, and paper parking features.
The printer is mounted on a printer stand allowing your supply of
forms to sit below the printer. {See Appendix A, "Options," for the
recommended printer stand, as shown in Figure 3-12.}
