Setting The Paper Release Lever; Printing On Continuous Paper - Epson FX-1180 User Manual

Setting the Paper Release Lever

You can load continuous paper in the printer from various
paper sources, such as the front or rear push tractor. You set the
paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to
use, as described in the table below. To decide which paper
source and paper path best suits your printing needs, see
"Available Paper Paths" on page 3.
The table below describes each paper release lever position.
Paper release
lever position
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Printing on Continuous Paper

Description
Single-sheet position
For loading single-sheet paper from the top or front slot. For
information on loading single sheets, see Chapter 4.
Front push tractor position
For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in
the front push position. Also set the lever to this position
when using the front push and pull tractors in combination.
Rear push tractor position
For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in
the rear push position. Also set the lever to this position
when using the rear push and pull tractors in combination.
Pull tractor position
For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on
top of the printer in the pull position. When the tractor is in
the pull position, you can load paper in the front, rear, or
bottom slot.
paper release lever