DMP 2103     (26-2850)        Papre Loading             Faxback Doc. # 5418

PAPER LOADING

NOTE: When loading paper (single-sheet or fanfold), be sure to correctly
insert the paper into the opening.

To prevent paper skewing or jamming, you must insert the paper into the
printer straight and directly from the back of the printer. Also, properly
position the paper guide to help prevent paper jamming.

FANFOLD PAPER

The printer accepts standard fanfold paper from 3 to 16 inches wide.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Set the paper lever to the forward position.

3. Open the back cover to expose the tractors.

4. Open the pin-feed paper clamps.

5. Feed the paper through the opening between the printer and the back
    cover.

6. If necessary, pull the tractor lock lever to release the pin-feed paper
   clamp, and adjust the pin-feed paper clamp positions for the width of 
   the paper.

7. Align the first two sprocket holes in the paper with the pin-feed
   sprockets.

8. Close the pin-feed clamps, and adjust the position of the paper. There
   are reference marks on the printer to show the recommended left edge
   position for the two most common paper sizes.

NOTE: Do not position the left edge of the paper more than 1/2 inch from 
the end of the platen. The paper must cover the groove in the left side of 
the platen, or the printer signals a paper out alarm.

9. Close the back cover and access cover. Lay the paper rack flat on the
   printer. Open the guide wire to prevent the paper from curling back into
   the printer.

10. Turn on the printer. The print head moves to the left side of the plat-
    en and the control panel lights. The ALARM indicator lights, telling 
    you that the paper is not finished loading.

11. Pull the bail lever forward. The paper automatically feeds into the
    printer and the ALARM indicator goes off.

12. Push the bail lever back to close the bail.

NOTE: Do not use [FORM FEED] to load paper.

If fanfold paper is correctly loaded, it should enter through the slot
between the body of the printer and the back cover, Once the paper is loaded
and the printer is on, check the ALARM indicator on the front panel. Refer
to "Basic Controls." Press [ON/OFF LINE] if the indicator is on. When the
indicator goes off, the paper is loaded correctly and the printer is ready
for operation.

HINTS AND TIPS ON FANFOLD PAPER LOADING

* Be sure the paper is positioned so that it can travel through the printer
  without binding.

* Do not let the printed paper pile up on top of unprinted paper. This can
  cause the printed paper to be pulled into the paper insertion opening.
  This could jam the paper feed or damage the printer.

* When using fanfold paper, try to place the paper on the same level as the
  printer.

SINGLE-SHEET PAPER

1. Turn on the printer.

2. If you have fanfold form paper in the printer, press [PARK] to move the
   paper out of the paper path. It is not necessary to remove the paper 
   from the tractors because it will not affect single-sheet paper feeding.

3. Push the paper lever to the rear position.

4. Push back the guide wire to its locked position on the paper rack. Then,
   raise the rack to its upright position.

5. Set a sheet of paper on the paper rack. Do not insert the paper into the
   opening, as this might disable the auto-loading mechanism.

6. Adjust the guides so that they are barely touching the edges of the
   paper. There is a reference mark on the rack for the left paper edge.

NOTE: Position the left edge of the paper 1/2 inch or less from the end of
the platen. The paper must cover the groove in the left side of the platen,
or the printer signals a paper out alarm.

7. Pull the bail lever forward. The paper automatically feeds into the
   printer.

8. Push the bail back. If necessary, adjust the paper position using the
   platen knob.

The printer goes on line after loading paper.

PRINT HEAD ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The print head adjustment lever to the left of the ribbon cassette lets you
adjust the gap between the print head and the platen for using various paper
weights. Adjust the print head according to the paper thickness variations,
as described below.

PAPER                             SETTING POSITION

12 - 24 lbs.                             1
Two-part forms                           2
Three-part forms                        2-3
Four-part forms                         3-4
Labels                                  4-5


NOTE: When the print head adjustment lever is set to position 5, the printer
automatically slows down for better print quality with thicker multi-part
forms.

If the gap is too narrow, this can cause:

* Paper damage at the left or right margin
* Inaccurate line feeding
* The ribbon to loosen or come off its guide during printing
* Smudging on the paper
* Damage to the print head

If the gap is too wide, this can cause:

* Light printing
* Missing characters
* Damage to the print head

CAUTION: The print head must always be as close to the platen as possible;
otherwise, damage to the print head could occur.

If smudge appears on the paper, set the print head adjustment lever to a
higher setting by moving the lever toward the front of the printer.

SETTING TOP-OF-FORM

You can set the top-of-form position by using the front panel control
buttons.

1. While the printer is off line, press [LINE FEED] to advance the paper to
   the approximate position you want to set as the top of form.

2. While holding down the [TOF/QUIET], press [FORM FEED] to advance the
   paper or [LINE FEED] to retract the paper for fine adjustment. The lower
   red line on the paper shield shows the printing position. Align the
   desired top of form with this line.

3. When the paper reaches the position you want, release [TOF/QUIET] once.
   Then, press it again.

This position is cleared and reset to the factory setting when you turn off
the printer.

(dkh-07/30/93)