Using Single Sheets; Loading Single Sheets From The Top - Epson LQ-2170 User Manual

Using Single Sheets

You can print on single sheets of paper from 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to
16.5 inches) wide. You can load single sheets from either the top or
front of the printer.

Loading single sheets from the top

1. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Make sure
the paper guide is installed and the paper path guide is open.
Single-sheet position—for all single sheets (including
envelopes and postcards), whether loaded from
front, top, the optional cut-sheet feeders, or the roll
paper holder.
Front push and front push/pull tractor position—for
continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed
in the front.
Rear push and rear push/pull tractor position—for
continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed
in the rear.
Pull tractor position—for continuous paper when
the tractor unit is installed on the top. In this case,
you can load paper from the front, rear, or bottom.
Paper Handling
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