LP 2  (26-1154A)             Paper Installation         Faxback Doc.# 5930

PRINTER FORMS SELECTION GUIDE

The printer has the unique ability to handle three common types of paper;
cut sheet, roll and fanfold. Line registration can vary depending on the
type of paper stock being used. To select the ideal type of paper of form
for your application you should consider the following guidelines:

1. Precise registration, 6 lines to the inch, can be best maintained by
   using continuous fanfold edge-punched paper. This type of paper should
   be used wherever registration is critical (such as in pre-printed forms
   applications).

2. When using cut sheet paper, the last line can be printed up to 1.6" from
   the bottom of the page.

3. In pinch-feed applications when using roll paper or cut-sheet paper, the
   line spacing can vary depending upon the finish and weight of the paper.
   Check the paper for your application before use or procurement of
   pre-printed forms.

Refer to the appropriate procedure to install roll paper, fanfold paper, or
single sheets/forms.

NOTE: When installing ribbon or paper always back print head away from
platen, using head-release lever.

CAUTION: Do not turn power OFF while interfaced with the TRS-80, as some
data could be lost. Always place the ONLINE/OFFLINE switch in the OFFLINE
position whenever loading paper.

ROLL PAPER HOLDER INSTALLATION

1. Set the printer on a flat surface with enough room in back of the 
   printer for the roll paper holder.

2. Squeeze the support arms together slightly.

3. Insert support arms into two holes provided at rear of printer and
   release support arms.

4. Remove core hub from plain end and insert roller through standard 1-inch
   paper roll core. Place roll on holder as shown with paper feeding from
   bottom of roll.

ROLL PAPER

1. Install the roll on the paper holder as described previously.

2. Remove top cover by lifting rear edge until latches are clear of main
   cover and then slide cover back to disengage front clips.

3. Retract head to the paper/ribbon load position by rotating head release
   lever fully counterclockwise.

4. Push the pinch-roller release lever towards rear of printer.

5. Feed the paper over the paper guide arm and through the bottom rear of
   the printer under the paper drive roller.

6. Align the edges of the free end of paper with paper-drive roller edges
   and straighten as required.

7. Remove any skew between paper roll and the paper-drive roller by sliding
   the roll on the holder axle to align the paper.

8. Push the pinch-roller release lever forward to secure paper.

9. Check ribbon position, remove slack if necessary, move head-release 
   lever to print position, and install top cover. Print position numbers 
   on print head assembly indicate head-release lever positions for number 
   of plies of paper as a general rule. Note that print-head positions may 
   vary depending upon type of paper being used.

FANFOLD PAPER

1. Remove cover; move pinch roller release to the rear (open position); 
   head release lever to the LOAD position.

2. Engage paper onto pins of paper drive roller at bottom rear of printer.

3. Hold paper in place while turning either thumbwheel until the paper 
   exits through the top of the printer.

4. Ensure paper supply is feeding properly, then move head release lever 
   to desired position; close the pinch roller release lever and replace 
   cover.

5. Insert the paper guide bar into holes in the top of the printer.

SINGLE SHEETS/FORMS

1. Push pinch-roller release lever towards rear to the open position.

2. Insert top edge of sheet/form through opening in the rear of the printer
   under the paper drive roller.

3. Slide sheet/form into rear of printer under paper-drive roller until
   sheet/form rises through paper-exit slot.

4. Match up top and bottom edges of paper. Straighten paper as required.

5. Pull pinch-roller release lever forward to closed position.

6. Manually turn two thumbwheels until sheet is in position for first
   printed line.

(dkh-08/04/93)

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