DMP-204  (26-2883)                Paper                 Faxback Doc.# 4253

Install the paper rack for the type of paper you plan to use.

Single-Sheet Paper: Slide the soundproof cover so the studs fit into the
upper notches on the paper rack. Then install the paper rack over the
printer's slits as shown, so the paper rack rests in a slanted position.

Fanfold-Paper: Slide the soundproof cover so the studs fit into the lower
notches on the paper rack. Then install the paper rack so the hinges on the
paper rack engage with the notches on the printer. The rack rests
horizontally, as shown.

Loading Paper:

The printer senses when the printer runs out of paper.

Note: Printing without paper can damage the print head or the platen.

Loading Single-Sheet Paper:

Follow these steps to load single-sheet paper.

1. Be sure the paper rack and soundproof cover are in the correct position
   for single-sheet paper.
2. Move the paper selector to the single-sheet setting.
3. Set a sheet of paper on the paper rack and slide it down behind the
   platen until the paper cannot slide any farther.

   Do not turn the paper feed knob. Doing so prevents you from using the
   auto-load feature.

4. Adjust the left paper guide for the paper width you are using, but do
   not move it outside the range indicated by the square beneath it. The L
   in the range indicator shows the standard setting for letter-size (8.5"
   wide) paper.

   Position the paper so its left edge is against the left paper guide.
   Slide the right paper guide to the left until it touches the paper's
   right edge.

CAUTION: Failure to properly position the paper between the guides can
cause improper operation of the paper-out sensor or frequent paper jams.

5. Pull the paper bail lever toward the front of the printer. The paper
   advances to 1/2" ahead of the print-start position.

Note: If the PAPER OUT indicator is on, remove the paper and load it again.

6. Push the paper bail lever toward the back of the printer so the bail is
   against the paper. The paper retracts to the print-start position.

7. To adjust the paper's horizontal alignment, set the paper selector to
   the fanfold setting and adjust the paper position. After you align the
   paper, set the paper selector back to the single-sheet setting.

8. To adjust the paper's vertical alignment, turn the paper feed knob or
   use the line feed feature to advance the paper.

9. Press ON/OFF LINE to set the printer on line.

Loading Fanfold Paper:

You can use 1-part or 2-part standard fanfold paper from 4 1/2 to 10" wide.
Follow these steps to load fanfold paper.

1. Remove the paper rack.
2. Position the tractors to match the width of your paper.
3. Open the paper clamps.
4. Align the guide holes in the paper with the sprockets.
5. Close the paper clamps. If necessary, re-position the tractors until
   paper is flat.
6. Set the paper selector to the fanfold setting.
7. Pull the paper bail lever toward the front of the printer. The paper
   advances to the print-start position.

Note: If the PAPER OUT indicator is on, remove the paper and load it again.

8. Push the paper bail lever toward the back of the printer so the paper
   bail is against the paper.
9. Install the paper rack and the soundproof cover in the position for
   fanfold paper. For proper flow, be sure to attach the paper rack so the
   paper feeds underneath it into the printer.

10. Press ON/OFF LINE to set the printer on line.

Notes:

* To prevent paper skewing or jamming, insert the paper into the printer
  directly from the back of the printer.
* Do not let printed paper accumulate on top of unprinted paper. This could
  cause the paper to improperly feed and might damage the printer.

Single-Sheet Printing when Fanfold Paper is loaded:

To change from fanfold loading to single-sheet loading without removing the
fanfold paper, do the following.

1. Remove any previously printed sheets of fanfold paper by tearing off the
   last sheet at its perforation.
2. Press ON/OFF LINE if the printer is on line.
3. Press PARK. The fanfold paper retracts to the parked position.
4. Set the paper rack and soundproof cover in position for single-sheet
   paper.
5. Move the paper selector lever toward the back of the printer.
6. Load single-sheet paper by using the auto-loading mechanism.
7. Set the printer on line.

When you are ready to print on fanfold paper again, follow these simple steps:

1. Press ON/OFF LINE to set the printer off line.
2. Press and hold LF/FF to eject single-sheet paper.
3. Set the paper rack and soundproof cover to the fanfold paper position.
4. Move the paper selector lever toward the front of the printer.
5. Pull the paper bail lever toward the front of the printer.
6. Set the printer on line.

Installing the Fanfold Paper Guide:

To help fanfold paper easily slide over the back of the printer, install
the fanfold paper guide as follows.

1. Tilt the fanfold paper guide so that guide's upper tabs hook into the
   slots in the printer's back panel.
2. Lower the paper guide until the guide's lower tabs snap into place.

(jlc-07/20/93)