Forms Feed - IBM System/32 Introduction And Maintenance Manual

9.1.2.3 Forms Feed
The platen is driven by the forms feed motor. For
feeding continuous forms, a forms tractor unit is
driven by the forms tractor drive gear located on
the right end of the platen.
When the end of the form is 2 inches
±
1 inch
(50.8 mm
±
25.4 mm) from the line being printed,
the end-of-forms switch closes and signals the at-
tachment. The switch operates only when the
paper release lever is in the forward position, and
is used when the forms tractor unit is installed.
There are two styles of end-of-forms switches. The
old style switch is shown below. For the location
and adjustment of the new style switch, see
9.2.17.2.
Old Style
End-of-Forms
, . . . - - - - - - - - - Paper Release Lever
...----- Platen Drive Gear
Forms Tractor Drive Gear
Serial Printer 9-9