Epson LQ-1170 Service Manual page 46

Rear paper insertion entrance
When you insert paper into the rear entrance, the printer can use the push tractor, the pull tractor, or
the push-pull tractor method to advance the paper. The rear paper-out detector senses when the paper
runs out.
Paper (Continuous)
Paper Tension Roller
Paper-End Sensor (Rear)
Paper Fekd Roller
Figure 2-10. Push Tractor Feeding Using the Rear Entrance
Paper
eet Guide
Printhead
per End
nsor (Rear)
Paper Feed Roller
Figure 2-11. Pull Tractor Feeding Using the Rear Entrance
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