Epson DFX-8000 User Manual - Page 54

Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-8000's paper handling system consists of a front and a rear push tractor. Both tractors are easy to load and operate, and both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your loaded paper, so you don't need to set the paper thickness manually. You can use any width continuous paper, from 4 inches (101 mm) to 16 inches (406 mm) wide. Your printer also senses the paper width automatically. If you plan to use more than two types of paper, it is best to load the paper you use most often onto the rear tractor. That way you can use the front tractor, which is easier to reach, for paper you change more often. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-8000 can be loaded with continuous paper from both the front and the rear, be sure to leave enough room around the printer for two stacks of fresh paper and a third stack of printed output. It is also important to keep your stacks of fresh paper aligned with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. The following illustration shows three ways to position your printer and paper: with the front tractor loaded, with the rear tractor loaded, and with both tractors loaded. 2-2 Paper Handling