Lexmark Forms Printer 2581 User Guide - Page 24

Paper paths, Using the Tear Off function, Paper paths for the push tractor

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Loading paper 24 Paper paths Paper paths for the push tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer. Front loading paper Rear loading paper Paper paths for the pull tractor In these examples, the tractor pulls the paper from the front or the bottom of the printer. Front loading paper Bottom loading paper Using the Tear Off function Pressing the Tear Off button advances the perforation of a continuous form to the tear off position. You can set the Tear Off function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off Setting in Setup mode: • On-Sets the Tear Off function to move a continuous form automatically to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the Tear Off position Note: On is the factory default setting. Note: The Tear Off function works only when the tractor unit is in the push position, and the correct page length is set in the Setup menu or from your program. For more information, see "Using Setup mode" on page 47.

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Paper paths
Paper paths for the push tractor
In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer.
Front loading paper
Rear loading paper
Paper paths for the pull tractor
In these examples, the tractor pulls the paper from the front or the bottom of the printer.
Front loading paper
Bottom loading paper
Using the Tear Off function
Pressing the Tear Off button advances the perforation of a continuous form to the tear off position. You can set the
Tear Off function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off Setting in Setup mode:
On
—Sets the Tear Off function to move a continuous form automatically to the Tear Off position
Off
—Lets you move a continuous form manually to the Tear Off position
Note:
On is the factory default setting.
Note:
The Tear Off function works only when the tractor unit is in the push position, and the correct page length is
set in the Setup menu or from your program. For more information, see “Using Setup mode” on page 47.
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