Paper Handling Features and Techniques 10-9
Tips for Continuous Forms
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When using a table or desk for the printer, position the printer and paper supply so that
the paper does not drag on the edge of the surface as it enters the printer. The printer
should be as close to the edge of the table or desk as possible.
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Place the paper box so that paper flows out of it without dragging on the sides of the box.
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Each time a new box of paper is started, bend the flaps down and tape them to the sides
of the box or cut them off. Also, pull the sides of the box away from the paper stack to
allow clearance.
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As the paper supply begins to run low, remove the remaining paper stack from the box
and place it beneath the printer.
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If printing bar codes, stiff forms, or thick multipart forms, place the paper supply beneath
the printer and use the bottom paper path.
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When printing graphics or bar codes, don’t use tear-off to view the page. Paper moves
backwards during a tear-off cycle, and sometimes this causes a tiny error in vertical
registration. The error is not noticeable when printing text, but an error as small as 1/72
inch shows up as a horizontal stripe in graphics or bar codes.
CAUTION
When printing continuous forms, don’t attempt to back the perforation past the print head. This
may cause the paper to snag on the print head. This is likely to occur when using tear-off to
view a form.
