Printronix MVP Series - Manual (Page 45)

Operation 3–11
Paper Guidelines
Paper used with the MVP–Series printers must meet the following
guidelines:
• One–to–six parts, with or without carbon, continuous, and fan–folded
• Six–edge standard sprocket holes
•
From 3 to 16 inches wide, including strips with the sprocket holes
• From 3 to 24 inches long
• Uniform thickness, including the sprocket hole edge strips, not to
exceed 0.025 inches
• 15 to 100 lb. stock
• Interleaf attachment must not be metal or other hard material
• Labels on backing must be at least 1/16–inch from the fan–fold edge
perforation and not have excess adhesive that can be pressed out when
the label is printed
• Fan–fold forms should go through the printer without bunching or any
distortion of the paper
Paper Type and Thickness
Paper type and thickness will affect print quality. Therefore, take both
thickness and type under consideration when determining where to position
the forms thickness adjustment lever. The three ridges on the lever are
reference points for paper thickness that can be from one–to–six parts thick.
The forward (closed) lever position is for thinner paper. The back (open)
lever position is for thicker paper. For example, the forms thickness
adjustment lever should be positioned near the middle ridge when using
three–part paper and usually at the last ridge for one–part paper.
NOTE: Always use full size computer paper (9 1 /
2
x 11 inches or larger)
when performing self–tests.