IBM 5100 Basic Reference Manual page 176

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Cut Forms
1. Remove the forms tractor by tilting it back and lifting it off.
2. Move the cut forms guide forward.
3. Pivot the plastic shield forward.
4. Push the print head to the extreme left position.
5. Push the paper release lever to the rear to activate the friction feed rolls.
6. Place the form in position behind the platen and against the cut forms guide.
7.
Turn the paper-advance knob to position the form for the first line to be printed.
Improve the paper alignment if necessary by using the paper release lever.
8. . Close the plastic shield.
CAUTION
The switch that senses end of forms is deactivated when the friction feed rolls are engaged.
Thus, the print wires could hit the base platen if no forms are in the printer.
Cut Forms Guide
Paper Release Lever
Paper Advance Knob
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