Epson LQ-1050 Technical Manual page 50

Push Tractor Feeding Method (Figure 2-6)
Paper feeding is performed by driving the paper feed motor with the paper release lever set forward
to load fan-fold paper into the tractor unit. A paper tension unit is installed at the exit of the case to
prevent irregular paper feeding and slackening.
Paper Release Lever
Paper Tension Roller Gear G
Tractor Transmission Gear
Paper Tension Roller
Transmission Gear
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Paper Feed Transmission Gear
(i) Side View
r
J
(ii) Top View
(a) Gear Arrangement
Paper
Paper Tensicm Roller
Paper
Paper Feed Roller (Release State)
(b) Paper Path
2-6. Push Tractor Feeding Method
Fig.
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