Epson FX-80 Operation Manual page 23

1.7.2 Pin-feed paper (with tractor feed)
The FX-lOO is provided with a tractor unit as standard equipment (optional with
the FX-80). To load the pin-feed paper, observe the following procedure.
1. Raise the printer cover.
2. Widen the feeding pins max. position and open the paper holding covers.
3. Pull the scale toward the front of the printer to detach it from the platen.
4. Unlock the release lever.
5. Set the paper guide roller at the center of the sprocket shaft. This contributes to
smooth paper feeding.
Paper holding covers
Raising the Printer Cover
6. Insert the pin-feed paper folded in half as shown below. This way it can be
inserted more smoothly inserted.
7. Lock the release lever and advance the paper while turning the manual paper
feed knob clockwise. Then unlock the release lever.
8. Engage the paper feed holes of the paper on the feeding pins, push the scale
back into position, and adjust the tension of the paper. Then push the paper
holding covers.
Inserting Pin-feed Paper
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