Epson FX-2180 User Manual - Page 53

Note: R Be sure your multi-part forms do not exceed 0.46 mm (0.018 inch) in thickness for the printable area and up to 0.9 mm (0.035 inch) for the perforated edges. R Use multi-part forms only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 30 to 60% RH R Do not load paper that is damaged, curled or wrinkled. Turning on the double-strike mode If the printing on the bottom copies of your thick multi-part forms is faint, turn on the double-strike mode as described below. Note: T Always turn on the double-strike mode before printing on multi-part forms with seven parts. T The double-strike mode is available only when the paper thickness lever is set to a position higher than 3 and the paper release lever is set to the pull tractor position. T When the printer is in the double-strike mode, the print speed is reduced. 1. Load your multi-part forms on the pull tractor as described in this chapter. 2. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 3. While holding down the Font button press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the double-strike mode. To exit the double-strike mode, turn off the printer; then hold down the Font button and press the Operate button to turn the printer back on. 2-6 Printing on Continuous Paper