Epson M X - 8, Operation Manual

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7.1.3. Column layout on fanfold paper
When fanfold paper of from 4” to 10” in width is supplied with the MX-80 F/T
Type II, the graduations on the scale can be used as the indexes of print column
positions (1 to 80). Alignment of the print start position on fanfold paper with
the 1st column position at the extreme left of the scale will facilitate column
layout. Accordingly, center the paper by adjusting it to these indexes of the scale.
7.1.4. Top of form position setting
The term “Top of Form position” is defined as the position in which the first print
line lies on the form, and this position is determined when the power switch is
turned on. Namely, adjust the paper position by the manual paper feed knob
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that the required line position (i.e., the point at which the first line of the form is
desired to be printed) is at the print head level. If, at this point, power is applied
to the Printer, this line position automatically becomes the Top of Form position.
When printing forms, the matchmarks located on both the sprockets facilitate the
setting of the Top of Form position on the fanfold paper. To set the Top of Form
position, first enter (or preprint) a mark at a position on the edge of the paper
77mm above the first print line position of the paper, then align this mark with the
matchmarks on the sprockets by turning the manual paper feed knob. At this point,
turn the Power Switch on and the Printer will recognize this position as the Top
of Form position. Now, the printing can be started from the Top of Form position.
(See Fig. 35.1
In case of feeding one page of fanfold paper by operating the MX-80 F/T Type II
by the input of FF code, the abovementioned adjustment is effective.