Additional Tractor Unit; Tractor Positions And Paper Paths - Epson FX-870 User Manual

Additional Tractor Unit

You can improve the performance of continuous paper handling by
using two tractor units at the same time. An additional tractor unit is
available as an option. This is especially useful for continuous pre-
printed forms, multi-part forms, and labels. Using two tractor units
at once is also recommended for the highest quality graphics.
Also, if you install the tractor units in the front and rear push-tractor
positions, you can load two types of continuous paper at the same
time and switch between them by moving the paper-release lever.

Tractor positions and paper paths

Below are the various ways of feeding continuous paper with two
tractor units.
Tractor
positions
Pull + front
push
Pull + rear
push
Front push
+
rear push
Position of the
paper-release lever
Front push-tractor
.
Rear push-tractor
.
Front push-tractor
.
or Rear push-tractor
Paper path
Using the Printer Options
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