Epson FX-980 Product Information Guide - Page 9

EPSON FX-980 Using the push and pull tractors in combination You can improve paper feeding and reduce paper jams by using two tractors at the same time. This is especially helpful for printing on continuous preprinted forms, multipart forms or labels, and for printing high-quality graphics. When using two tractors in combination, you can load paper either in the front paper slot with both the front push and pull tractors, or in the rear paper slot with both the rear push and pull tractors. Combination rear push and pull Description To use the rear push tractor with the pull tractor, you need to remove the standard tractor that comes in the front push position and install it in the pull position. Do not load continuous paper with labels onto the rear push tractor even when it is used in combination with the pull tractor. If you load continuous paper with labels onto the rear push and pull tractor, the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Because thick multipart forms require a straight paper path, load them in the front slot. To use the front push tractor with the pull tractor, you need to purchase the optional pull tractor (C800331) and install it in the pull position. front push and pull For more information on how to use two tractors in a push and pull combination, see "Using two tractors in a push and pull combination" on page 19. Printing on Single Sheets You can load ordinary single sheets from the top or front of the printer, even with continuous paper already loaded in the front or rear push tractor. This section helps you determine which paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. Loading paper in the top slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or postcards in the top slot. Load envelopes in the top slot only. Loading paper in the front slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, or postcards in the front slot. Always use the front paper slot to load glue-fastened single-sheet multipart forms bound at the side of the form. 4/99 EPSON FX-980 - 9