Forms Feed - IBM 5256-1 Maintenance Information Manual

Forms Feed
The platen is driven by the forms motor. For feeding
continuous forms, a forms tractor unit is driven by the
forms tractor drive gear
II
located on the right end of
the platen.
When the end of the form is 50.8 mm
±
25.4 mm (2
inches ± 1 inch) from the line being printed, the
End-of-Forms switch
II
closes and signals the adapter.
The switch operates only when the Paper Release lever
II
is in the forward position. The switch is used when
feeding continuous forms.
Theory,
Features
Theory 5256 MIM 4-37
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