IBM 6400-I10 Operation Guide - Page 87

clearing paper jams

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clearing paper jams 5 Check that the ribbon mask has not been deformed in such a way as to block the paper path. If the ribbon mask is damaged or bent, contact an IBM service representative. 6 Check the paper path between the face of the platen and the ribbon mask for pieces of torn paper and ribbon lint. Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover. Tractor 7 Reload the paper in the tractors. 8 Lower the forms thickness lever. Set it to match the paper thickness (refer to the note on the shuttle cover). Ribbon Path Diagram note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. A Thin Paper B Medium Paper C Thick Paper NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form Operator's Guide 73

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clearing paper jams
73
Operator’
s Guide
5
Check that the ribbon mask has not
been deformed in such a way as to
block the paper path. If the ribbon mask
is damaged or bent, contact an IBM
service representative.
6
Check the paper path between the
face of the platen and the ribbon
mask for pieces of torn paper and
ribbon lint. Refer to the ribbon path
diagram on the shuttle cover.
7
Reload the paper in the tractors.
8
Lower the forms thickness lever
. Set it to
match the paper thickness (refer to the
note on the shuttle cover).
note
Do
not set the forms thickness lever too
tightly; excessive friction can cause paper
jams and ribbon jams with potential for
ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print.
Ribbon Path Diagram
Tractor
A
B
C
Thin Paper
Medium Paper
Thick Paper
NOTE:
Thin Paper = single sheet
Medium Paper = two-part form
Thick Paper = six-part form