Epson FX-2180 User Manual page 17

As shown in the table below, three paper entry slots are
available for use with the pull tractor: front, bottom, and rear.
Paper slot
front
bottom
rear
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Description
If you print on thick paper such as multi-part forms
or continuous paper with labels, load it using the
front paper slot because the paper path from this
slot is almost straight. This reduces the chance of
paper jams.
Because the bottom paper slot has the straightest
paper path, it is ideal for printing on thick paper,
such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with
labels.
Note:
When loading paper in the bottom slot, be sure to
use a printer stand with an opening large enough
so that the paper can feed through it without
obstruction.
You can also load continuous paper onto the pull
tractor using the rear slot. When you print on
multi-part forms that are bound on only one side by
point glueing, load it in the rear slot; the printer
cannot feed this type of form from the front or
bottom slot.
Note:
Because thick multi-part forms require a straight
paper path, load them in the front slot.
Caution:
Do not load continuous paper with labels in the rear
slot. If you load continuous paper with labels in the
rear slot, the labels may come off their backing
sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam.