Choosing A Forms Path For Special Forms - IBM 3 User Manual

Table 19. Consider Your Function When Choosing a Forms Path
Function
Autoload
Document on Demand
(DOD) / Tear Off
Tear Off Adjustment
Dual Path Forms Input
Park
Quiet Key
AFTA
Top of Form
Vertical Adjustment
Horizontal Adjustment
ASF Mountable
Notes:
1. X = This function is available for this path.
2. IBM recommends you remove the ASF before loading forms into the rear push forms path.
3. To use the push pull or dual push forms paths you must install the optional, second forms tractor.

Choosing a Forms Path For Special Forms

Note: IBM recommends that you use the Front Push forms path whenever
The 4247 Printer can print on various sizes, dimensions, and weights of forms. IBM
recommends that you test all forms for your application before ordering large
quantities. Use the following table when you are choosing which path to use for
special forms or paper.
Front Rear Rear
Push Push Pull
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
X X X
X X
X X
X X X
X *
possible. A second choice is the Rear Push forms path.
Push Manual Sheet
Pull Feed
X X
X X
X
Chapter 17. Setting Up Forms Paths
Comments
Requires 2 tractors. Allows
switching between paths. IBM
recommends optional printer
stand
Requires manual tear off
Reduces throughput by 50%
* See note 2
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