Epson DFX-5000+ User Manual
Using the Two-Tractor System
Your printer’s paper handling system consists of a front push
tractor and a rear push tractor. Both tractors are easy to load and
tractor and a rear push tractor. Both tractors are easy to load and
operate, and both accommodate a wide variety of paper types,
including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically
adjusts to the thickness of your loaded paper, so you don’t need to
make any manual adjustments for paper thickness settings.
including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically
adjusts to the thickness of your loaded paper, so you don’t need to
make any manual adjustments for paper thickness settings.
You can use any width continuous paper, from 4 inches (101 mm)
to 16 inches (406 mm) wide. Your printer senses paper width
automatically.
to 16 inches (406 mm) wide. Your printer senses paper width
automatically.
If you are going to use more than two types of paper, it’s best to
load the paper you use most often onto the rear tractor. That way
you can reserve the front tractor, which is easier to reach, for the
paper you change more frequently. Use only the front tractor for
printing on labels.
load the paper you use most often onto the rear tractor. That way
you can reserve the front tractor, which is easier to reach, for the
paper you change more frequently. Use only the front tractor for
printing on labels.
Caution:
Before using your paper, check that it matches the specifications
described in Appendix A. Also check that your paper has a
straight edge.
Note:
If
continuous paper is fed past the sprocket (on the last page, for example),
the paper may not feed properly.
Positioning the paper supply
Since you can load continuous paper from both the front and the
rear, be sure to leave enough room around the printer for the two
stacks of fresh paper as well as for a stack of printed output. It is
also important to keep both stacks of fresh paper aligned with the
printer so that the paper can feed smoothly into the printer.
rear, be sure to leave enough room around the printer for the two
stacks of fresh paper as well as for a stack of printed output. It is
also important to keep both stacks of fresh paper aligned with the
printer so that the paper can feed smoothly into the printer.
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Loading and Using Paper