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Table 20. Selecting Path For Special Forms
Forms Type Front
Push
Rear
Push
Rear
Pull
Push
Pull
Manual Sheet
Feed
Comments
Black-Back Forms X
Labels X X X X For front push, do not use Park
1-Part to 4-Part X X X X X
5-Part to 8-Part X X X X
Greater than 21 lb X X X X
Greater than 0.014 in.
thick X X X X
Prenumbered Forms X X
Critical Registration X X Easiest to load in front push. Set
PERF SAFE=YES
for 8-part forms
Form stock with stickon
card or form, or forms
of varying thickness X X
Notes:
1. X = This function is available for this path.
2. This printer does not support the following types of forms:
Greater than 8-part forms
Greater than 40-lb paper
Greater than 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) total forms thickness
Less than 15-lb paper
Less than 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) paper thickness
Other Considerations For Forms
Consider the following items, unless Table 19 or Table 20 provides other direction.
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IBM recommends that you test the Park function when you intend to run
multiple-part forms. If you notice problems with backing up the forms, try using
the Eject function. If using the Eject function is ineffective, disable the Park
function, and use the push pull forms path.
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When your printer is loaded with different forms in the front push and the rear
push tractors, your job (or the operator) can select the desired source, and
alternate between the two paths. The operator must tear off the forms to allow
the printer to change paths.
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If your printer is using the rear push path, or for forms stacking convenience,
consider ordering and using the optional 4247 printer stand. Contact your IBM
marketing representative for more information.
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Consider the following when using the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder:
– You cannot use rear pull or push pull with the optional Automatic Sheet
Feeder installed.
– You must remove the ASF stacker when loading the rear push forms path.
The 4247 Printer prints on continuous forms and cut-sheet paper. Be sure that
forms used in the printer meet the forms specifications.
Note: With the addition of the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder you can print on
individual sheets of cut-sheet, xerographic paper, and on envelopes. Refer to
the 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide for information.
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