Epson LX-300 Service Manual page 36

Pull Tractor Method
Push -
The push-pull tractor method is a combination of the push method, using the standard tractor, and , ~' "
the pull method, using an optional tractor. The
pull the paper through the printer mechanism. Figure 2-6 shows push-pull tiadoroperation when
the paper is fed through the rear paper entrance.
Figure 2-6. Push-Pull Tractor Paper Advance Mechanism
Disengage Lever
The disengage lever switches whether or not the printer transmits the torque of the PF motor
assembly to the tractor transmission gear. (See Figures 2-5 and 245.)
tractor feed paper path, so continuous paper
paper path.
SHEET GUIDE
PLATEN
ROLLER, PF, DRIVEN
operate simultaneously to push and
is not advanced by this roller. F@me 2-7 shows the
Continuous paper
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Figure 2-7. Paper Path