Epson FX-880 User Manual - Page 63

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. paper release lever The table below describes each paper release lever position. Paper release lever position 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. 3-2 Printing on Continuous Paper