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3) Pull tractor feed
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Set the release lever to the PULL position.
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Load the paper from the front, rear, or bottom entrance.
(The front or bottom entrance is recommended for thick paper or
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Release the friction feed mechanism.
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Remove the paper-tension unit and attach the pull tractor unit.
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Insert the paper from either front or bottom.
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Multi-part paper must be carbonless.
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Do not perform reverse feeds.
4) Push-pull tractor feed
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Set the release lever to the REAR PUSH/FRONT PUSH position.
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Load the paper from the front or rear entrance.
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Release the friction feed mechanism.
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Remove the paper-tension unit and attach the pull tractor unit.
Remove any slack in the paper between the platen and the pull tractor.
Precisely adjust the horizontal position of the pull tractor and push tractor.
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Multi-part paper must be carbonless.
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Do not perform reverse feeds greater than 1/6”.
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Do not perform reverse feeds after the paper end has been detected.
1.2.1.3 Paper Specifications
See Tables 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, and 1-7.
Recycled paper, envelopes, and labels require the following environmental conditions.
Normal environment
Temperature: 15-25 deg. C (59-68 deg. F)
Humidity: 30-60 RH
Table 1-2. Specifications for Cut Sheets (Plain Paper)
Width
top insertion 148-257 mm (5.8-10.1”) 80-column
148-420 mm (5.8-16.5”) 136-column
front insertion 182-257 mm (7.2-10.1”) 80-column
182-364 mm (7.2-14.3”)
136-column
Length
Up to 364 mm (14.3”)
Thickness
0.065-0.14 mm (0.0025-0.0055”)
Weight 14-24 lb (45-78 Kg) (52.3-90
Quality Plain paper
Recycled paper (in normal environment)
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