IBM 4230 - Model 4i3 B/W Dot-matrix Printer, User Manual, Page: 64 / 320

See “Understanding the Operator Panel” in
IBM 4230 Printer Models
101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions for
more information on this setting.
Adjusting the Forms Tension
The forms tension lever controls the tension on the forms. The blue
forms tension knob lets you adjust the setting of the forms tension
lever. The forms tensioner is a metal plate with a row of metal
fingers that applies tension to the form according to the setting of the
forms tension lever.
Settings range from
*
to 6. The
*
setting puts no tension on the
form and allows forms to pass freely while loading. The 1 setting
puts the least amount of tension on the form. Settings 2 through 6
vary the amount of tension on the form and approximately relate to
the number of sheets in the form you use. Set the tension lever to
the number of sheets in the form being used.
Note: Higher numbers are toward the top and lower numbers are
toward the bottom of the printer.
When you adjust the forms tension, be sure that the forms are not
held too tightly or too loosely. If too much tension is on the forms,
the forms can tear, the paper holes of the form can stretch, and
forms can jam. If too little tension is on the forms, the forms can
wrinkle or buckle, causing the forms to jam.
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User’s Guide