Epson SQ-1170 Service Manual page 48

When the release lever is shifted as described above, the arrangement of the gears is changed
accordingly to enable various types of paper feeding operation (such as front push tractor feeding or
rear push tractor feeding) or to disable either.
Therefore, you can set continuous paper to each push tractor (front and rear) and switch between the
two only by shifting the lever.
Platen Gear (Platen Drive)
Roller
Pinion Gear
Front
GEAR, 34.5
Figure 2-13. Arrangement of Gears in Friction Feed (or Full Release)
Front
Tractor Gear
Tractor Feed
Figure 2-14. Arrangement of Gears in Front Push
Tractor Gear
Right Frame
Figure 2-15. Arrangement of Gears in Rear Push Tractor Feed
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