Operational Procedures; Reload Paper - Printronix P7000 User Manual

Operational Procedures

This section contains routine printer operating procedures on how to:
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Reload Paper

Do this procedure when "LOAD PAPER" displays. (This message occurs
when the last sheet of paper passes through the paper slot.) This procedure
reloads paper without removing the last sheet of the old paper supply, while
retaining the current top-of-form setting.
Cabinet Model
1. Raise the printer cover. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go.
2. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to turn off the alarm. Do not open the tractor
3. For cabinet models, open the front door. Align the paper supply with the
4. Feed the paper up through the paper slot (see Figure 6). It may be easier
NOTE: If you are using thick, multi-part forms and are unable to load the new
5. Hold the paper to prevent it from slipping down and through the paper
reload paper
unload paper
Paper Slot
Metal Paper Guide
(P7220 and P7200HD)
Figure 6. Paper Slot Location
(See Figure 4 on page 21 for the location of the lever.)
doors or remove the existing paper.
label on the floor. Ensure the paper pulls freely from the box.
to feed one corner of the new paper up through the slot first. When this
corner can be grasped from the top, rotate the paper back to the normal
position.
paper over the existing paper, go to step 15.
slot.
Wire
Guide (2)
Paper
Slot
Pedestal Model
Reload Paper
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