Top-Of-Form (Tof); Setting Tof For Continuous Forms - Lexmark Forms Printer 4227 Plus User Manual

Top-Of-Form (TOF)

Top-Of-Form (TOF) sets the first line of print. You can set and save TOF from
the operator panel for single sheets, continuous forms, and for each macro
that is enabled.

Setting TOF for Continuous Forms

TOF can range from minus 2.54 cm (1 in.) to plus 35.56 cm (14 in.) from the
top of continuous form paper.
Note: Use this method to set TOF for continuous forms loaded in the optional
Tractor 2 Feeder.
To set and save TOF:
1
Turn the printer On.
2
Make sure the paper path is clear.
3
Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms
4
Load continuous form paper on the feed pins (or Tractor 2 feeder pins
if you are using the Tractor 2 Feeder option).
5
Press Start. The paper moves to the current tearoff position. If Auto
Tear-off is set to On, the paper will move to the tearoff bar.
6
Press Menu. Set Top of Form appears on the display.
7
Press any paper movement key (Micro , Micro , or LineFeed) to
move the paper to the position you want.
The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon
cartridge installed. When the cartridge is not installed, you can easily
see the position of the two horizontal white lines on either end of the
metal platen bar. Use these lines as your reference point when lining
up your TOF. The bottom of a printed character will be even with the
Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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