Pull Tractor Method
Using pull tractor feed to advance the paper is basically the same as using push tractor feed. In push
tractor feed, the TRACTOR
(paper advance mechanism) is before the paper entrance. It pushes
the paper through the PRINTER
tractor
has the opPosite
with the tractor situated after the paper entrance. Since it pulls the paper through the PRINTER
MECHANISM, it requires no paper tension unit. Figure 2-6 illustrates pull tractor operation tractor when
paper is inserted through the bottom path.
Paper (Continuous)
/
TRACTOR
PLATEN
\
/
SPUR GEAR, 16
Gear
GEAR, 8.5, 30
Figure 2-6. Pull Tractor Operation
Push-Pull Tractor Method
This is a combination of the push tractor and pull tractor methods. T
WO
tractors are used, one in f
of and one behind the paper entrance, to advance the paper. They act simultaneously to push and
the paper through the PRINTER MECHANISM. Figure 2-7 illustrates push-pull tractor operation.
Paper (Continuous)
PL
7
R, 40
Feed Motor
Gear
T
‘rent
pull
Figure 2-7. Push-Pull Tractor Operation
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Summary of Contents for LQ-1070+
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