Roll Paper; Roll Paper Holder; Loading Of Roll Paper; Fig. 17 Loading Of Roll Paper (1) - Epson MX-80F/T Operation Manual

7.2. Roll Paper

7.2.1. Roll paper holder

EPSON offers the roll paper holder as an optional accessory for the MX-80 F/T.
See Appendix for the assembly instructions on Roll Paper Holder.

7.2.2. Loading of roll paper

The MX-80 F/T accommodates a roll of single ply paper measuring 8.5f0.12
in. in width with a 1 in. core. To load it, observe the following procedure.
STEP 1. Raise the printer lid.
STEP 2. Unlock the release lever by pulling it in the direction of the arrow. (See
Fig. 17.)
STEP 3. Pull the scale toward the front of the Printer to detach the scale from
the platen. (See Fig. 17.)
STEP 4. Confirm that the paper guide roller is at the center of the sprocket
shaft. If not, set it at the center of the shaft. (See Fig. 17.)
NOTE: The paper guide roller contributes to smooth paper feeding.
STEP 5. Insert the end of the roll paper between the frame and the plastic roller
of the separator. (See Fig. 17.)
STEP 6. Push the paper into the insertion slot between the paper guides at the
rear part of the printer mechanism. (See Fig. 18.)
NOTES: 1. Be sure to pass the paper beneath the upper paper guide.
2. Two-ply roll paper is not recommended for use.
STEP 7. Lock the release lever and push the scale back into position. (See Fig.
19.)
STEP 8. While turning the manual paper feed knob clockwise, confirm that the
paper advances straight up. If not, adjust the inserted paper position
by unlocking the release lever.
STEP 9. Put the printer lid on the Printer.
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