Epson LQ-860 User Manual - Page 70

Note: For normal use, set the paper thickness lever to position 2 on the scale. If you have installed the optional film ribbon cartridge, and you want to use single sheets or continuous paper, set the paper thickness lever to position 1. The following table gives you general guidelines for selecting the right paper thickness lever position for the type of paper you are using: Paper type Paper (single sheets or continuous paper with film ribbon installed) Thin paper Paper (single sheets or continuous paper with standard ribbon installed) 24 lb paper (single sheets) Multi-part forms 2-sheet 3-sheet 4-sheet Labels Envelopes Air mail Plain Bond (20 lb.) Bond (24 lb.) Lever position 1 2 or 1 2 3 3 4 5 4 4 or 5 6 6 7 Note: If the lever is set to position 4 or higher, the printing speed may be reduced slightly. 2-24 Paper Handling