Position The Paper Out Sensor - Printronix P8000 Series Administrator's Manual

Position the Paper Out Sensor

Sensor Knob
Paper
The paper out sensor indicates when the printer runs out of paper. (The sensor does not work with black
backed forms.) Unlike the standard pedestal printer, the ZT printer requires you to load the paper through
the paper out sensor slot (Figure 47 and Figure 50). Correct positioning of the paper out sensor ensures
that the last form the printer prints will be properly presented to the tear bar. To position the paper out
sensor, do the following:
1. Position the paper properly at the tear bar (page 304).
2. Loosen the paper out sensor by turning the sensor knob counterclockwise.
3. Position the paper out sensor so that there are at least 2 inches between the bottom of the aluminum
extrusion bar and the top of the paper out sensor.
IMPORTANT For optimal performance, 2 inches is recommended for 11 inch forms. For shorter
forms, position the paper out sensor so that there are at least 2 inches between a
perforation and the top of the paper out sensor.
4. Tighten the paper out sensor by turning the sensor knobs clockwise.
5. Press ONLINE. When the first print job is sent to the printer, the paper is drawn into the printer, the
top of form aligns with the print station, and the print job begins.
302
At least 2 inches
Figure 50 The Paper Out Sensor
Paper Out Sensor