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2.3.2.1.1
Standard (Friction-Feed) Platen.
Load paper
in a printer having a friction-feed platen as follows:
(1) Make sure the paper release lever is back (to put
pressure on paper).
(2) Pull the paper bail away from the platen.
(3) Holding the paper aligned horizontally to provide the
desired margins, insert it into the printer behind the
platen.
(4) Roll the paper into the printer until it is approxi-
mately 1/2 inch above the card guide (the shield
between the ribbon and the paper).
(5) Push the paper bail back - the rollers should ride on
the paper.
(6) Position the paper for the first line of printing. Push
the right-hand platen knob in and rotate it if fine
positioning is necessary.
2.3.2.1.2
Pin-Feed Platen.
Use the following procedure
for inserting continuous forms, having holes punched on
both sides on 1/2 inch centers:
(1) Pull the paper release lever forward. This is the
normal operating position when a pin-feed platen is
used.
(2) Pull the paper bail forward, away from the platen.
(3) Release both pin-feed paper clamps.
(4) I nsert the paper into the printer behind the platen.
Push the paper through until the leading edge can be
grasped coming up in fro'1t of the platen. Pull the
paper through until it is approximately 4-6 inches
above the typing line.
(5) Align one set of holes in the form (either side) with
the pins in the platen, and snap down the paper
clamp.
(6) Straighten the paper by aligning the edges of the
portion in front of the platen with the edges of the
portion behind the platen.
(7) Snap down the second paper clamp.
(8) Position the paper bail back against the paper clamps.
(9) Position the paper for the first line of printing. Push
the right-hand platen knob in and rotate it if fine
positioning is necessary.
(10) Depress the SET TOF switch.
NOTE
When using a pin-feed platen, the paper
release lever must be in its forward
position, removing pressure from
the
paper. If the lever is pushed back, im-
proper paper feeding and tearing of the
paper will result.
Occasional sheets of paper narrow enough to fit between
the two sets of pins can be inserted if the pin-feed clamps
a:-e I if ted up and the paper release lever is pushed back (to
put pressure on the paper). In this case, the paper is
inserted the same as for the standard friction-feed platen,
and lifting the paper clamps out of the way allows the
paper bail to swing all the way back, so that the rollers rest
on the paper.
2.3.2.1.3
Tractor Feed
Assembly.
The
tractor-feed
2-10
assembly requires the use of continuous forms with feed
holes (on 1/2 inch centers) punched on both sides of the
form. If non-standard forms or individual sheets are to be
used, the tractor-feed mechanism should be removed.
(1) Pull the paper bail forward, away from the platen.
(2) Release both tractor feed paper clamps.
(3) Tip the outfeed (top) paper support up and forward
until it rests in the forward position. This restores
tension on the paper feed rollers so that turning the
platen will pull the paper through the printer.
(4) Insert the first of the continuous forms into the
printer, over the infeed (lower) paper support, and
down behind the platen. Turn the paper through until
the leading edge is several inches above the card
guide.
(5) Tip the outfeed paper support back down to its
at-rest position. This releases tension on the paper
feed rollers so the paper can be pulled freely through
the printer.
(6) Pull the paper through until it is approximately 6-8
inches above the typing line.
(7) Place the form over the teeth on the left-hand tractor
assembly and close the clamp.
(8) Align the form, place it over the teeth on the
right-hand tractor assembly, and close the clamp. If
necessary, adjust for proper form width by loosening
the right-hand tractor clamp screw and sliding the
right-hand tractor to either side. Then retighten the
clamp screw.
(9) Push the paper bail back against the tractor feed.
(10) Position the form for the first line of typing: turn the
paper up - the first of the continuous forms is used
only to get the forms started through the tractor-feed
and it cannot be used for printing. Push the right-
hand platen knob in and rotate it if fine positioning is
necessary.
(11) Depress the SET TOF switch.
(12) Horizontal positioning of the form can be accom-
plished by loosening the tractor clamp screws, reposi-
tioning the tractors, and tightening the screws. This
should be done with the forms already installed in the
tractors.
The tractor-feed pulls the forms through the printer
mechanism, but it cannot "push" them back through in the
other direction. If it becomes necessary to roll the forms
backward (down) more than just a few lines, reach behind
the printer and pull the forms back through while turning
the platen. This will keep the forms from bunching up and
jamming in the printer.
2.3.2.2
BOTTOM-FEED PRINTER
The bottom-feed printer uses only continuous forms,
and requires a forms tractor to pull the forms through. Be
certain the curved paper cradle (deflector) under the platen
has been removed; the paper will not feed properly from
the bottom if this cradle is left installed. This cradle may be
reinstalled at any time to allow normal top-feed paper use.
(1) Pull the paper bail forward, away from the platen.
(2) Release both tractor-feed paper clamps.
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