Set The Top Of Form - Printronix P8000 Series Administrator's Manual

Set the Top of Form

Tear Bar
The ZT printer uses the tear bar as the reference point for setting the tear off position. To set the position
of the forms perforation to the tear bar, use the SET TOF button as follows:
1. Make sure the paper guides are adjusted correctly and the paper is properly loaded.
2. Press the TOF button on the control panel. The printer LCD will display "Align at TearBar/Then Press
TOF".
3. Use the form advance knob to move the top of the form to the tear off bar.
4. Position the perforation so it aligns with the tear off bar.
NOTE: This is easily done by advancing one complete sheet above the tear off bar and folding it over at
the perforation.
5. Position the fold exactly at the tear bar.
6. Tear the sheet off to ensure proper positioning.
NOTE: If you do not want to lose a form, position the top of the form at the tear bar. Run a finger along
the back of the form along the tear bar to ensure the perforation is presented at the tear off point.
7. Press the TOF button again. The printer LCD will display "Top Of Form Set/Press ONLINE". The
printer will then be brought OFFLINE and the top of form will be set.
NOTE: Unlike the non-ZTP models, the paper will not move.
8. Press the ONLINE key to bring the printer online.
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Figure 52 Setting The Tear Off Position
Paper
Form Advance Knob