Paper Tension
Lever
Check the chart.
Open the rear door.
Pull the paper tension adjust lever away from the side frame...
Move the lever to the new position.
Quick Reference Guide
Adjusting paper tension changes the tension between the main
friction roller and the nip roller assembly. This adjustment affects
the rear and manual paper paths, but not the front path.
Low paper tension will cause inconsistent line feeds. High paper
tension will eventually cause the sprocket feed holes to tear out of
the paper. Paper tension and print head gap settings may
interact. Try different settings to find the combination that works
best.
Setting Paper Tension Lever
The chart shows starting points for the paper tension adjustment.
Lever Position
Toward the front of the
printer
Middle position
Toward the rear of the
printer
to disengage the lever pin from the hole in the side frame.
Make sure the lever pin is in one of the four holes that serve as
detents.
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Type of Paper
Use as needed.
Continuous feed: 15-24lb.
Manual feed: light weight
cut sheets.
Manual feed: envelopes,
heavy cut sheets.
GEK-89604