Loading continuous forms using the push tractor

You can load continuous paper utilizing four different paper paths, depending on whether you have the push tractor or the pull tractor installed. The factory default setting for your printer is the push tractor position.

1. Plug the printer power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then press Start/Stop.

2. Make sure the paper path is clear.

   Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, then press FormFeed to remove it.

3. Set the forms thickness lever to a setting corresponding with the paper thickness you are using.

   

4. Pull up the front cover.

   

5. Move down the paper select lever to the position.

6. Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors.

   

7. Open the left and right tractor doors, and then place the paper holes over the second or third pins of the tractor unit.

   

   Notes:

   • If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width.
   • Keeping the left tractor positioned to the left of the rubber tractor stop keeps your paper within the paper sensor area.

8. Close the left and right tractor doors.

   

9. Move the tractor to align the left margin on your paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate.

   Note: The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin.

10. Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place.

11. Remove slack from the paper, and then lock the right locking lever.

12. Close the front cover.

    

13. Press Start/Stop to load the paper to Top-Of-Form, and then put the printer online.

    Notes:

    • If Auto Tear Off is set to On, then the printer moves the paper to the Tear Off bar.
    • When you use the push tractor to print continuous forms, line spacing within the first 1.5 inches of the first form may not be uniform.

Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor

Make sure the tractor is in the pull position.

1. Plug the printer power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then press Start/Stop.

2. Make sure the paper path is clear.

   Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, then press FormFeed to remove it.

3. Set the forms thickness lever to a setting corresponding with the paper thickness you are using.

   

4. Remove the ribbon access cover.

5. Move the paper select lever down to the position.

6. Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors.

   

7. Open the left and right tractor doors.

   

8. Open the front cover.

9. Insert paper into the front of the printer, between the metal and plastic plates.

   Note: Push or pull the paper through the paper path until it passes the printhead.

   

10. Close the front cover.

    

11. Place the paper holes over the tractor pins.

    Notes:

    • If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width.
    • If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, then roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, then load the paper, and then lock the right tractor.

12. Close the left and right tractor doors.

13. Replace the ribbon access cover.

14. Move the tractor to align the left margin on the paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate.

    Note: The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin.

15. Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place.

16. Remove slack from the paper, and then lock the right locking lever.

    

17. Open the control panel cover to access layer 2.

18. Press Micro , Micro , or LineFeed to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form you want to use.

    Note: Use the second form to set Top-Of-Form alignment. To do this, align the horizontal lines (located on the platen) with the Top-Of-Form you want.

19. Press Set TOF to set the Top-Of-Form.

    Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor.

20. Make sure the printer is online and the Ready light is on and solid green.

    Note: If the Ready light is not on and solid green, then press Start/Stop.

Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor

Notes:

• Make sure the tractor is in the pull position.
• Use a furniture type with a paper-feed opening in the middle of it.
• The pull function for bottom loading feature is especially useful for paper that has a tendency to curl, is very heavy, or is very light weight.
• If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, then see the documentation that came with the option for paper loading instructions.

1. Plug the printer power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then press Start/Stop.

2. Make sure the paper path is clear.

   Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, then press FormFeed to remove it.

3. Set the forms thickness lever to 7.

   

4. Move down the paper select lever to the position.

5. Remove the ribbon access cover.

   

6. Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors.

   

7. Open the left and right tractor doors.

   

8. Insert the paper through the bottom slot of the printer.

   Note: Push or pull the paper through the paper path until it passes the printhead.

9. Place the paper holes over the tractor pins.

   

   Notes:

   • If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width.
   • If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, then roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, then load the paper, and then lock the right tractor.

10. Close the left and right tractor doors.

11. Replace the ribbon access cover.

12. Move the tractor to align the left margin on the paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate.

    Note: The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin.

    

13. Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place.

14. Remove slack from the paper, and then lock the right locking lever.

15. Open the control panel cover to access layer 2.

16. Press Micro , Micro , or LineFeed to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form you want to use.

17. Press Set TOF to set the Top-Of-Form.

    Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor.

18. Make sure the printer is online and the Ready light is on and solid green.

    Note: If the Ready light is not on and solid green, then press Start/Stop.