Epson LQ-570e User Manual

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Continuous paper loading or feeding problems
The printer does not load continuous paper or does not feed it 
properly.
Cause
What to do
The paper release lever is not 
set correctly.
Set the paper release lever to the tractor 
position for the paper source you want 
to use. For more information on setting 
the paper release lever, see Chapter 2.
Single-sheet paper is in the 
paper path.
Set the paper release lever to the single-
sheet position and press the Load/
Eject button to eject the sheet. Then set 
the paper release lever back to the 
appropriate tractor position. (See 
“Switching to printing on continuous 
paper” on page 2-30 for more 
information.
Continuous paper is not 
loaded properly.
See Chapter 2 for instructions on 
loading continuous paper on the 
tractor you want to use.
The paper thickness lever is 
not set correctly.
Set the paper thickness lever to match 
the thickness of your paper. See 
“Setting the Paper Thickness Lever” on 
page 2-4.
The printer does not feed continuous paper to the standby 
position.
Cause
What to do
You did not tear off the 
printed pages before pressing 
the Load/Eject button.
Tear off the printed pages at the 
perforation. Then press the Load/
Eject button to feed the paper 
backward to the standby position.