Printronix P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer - Manual (Page 26)

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Chapter 3 Operational Procedures
Figure 8. Setting the Platen Lever
9. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the
paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-,
and 6-part paper thickness).
NOTE: If you are using the same thickness of paper, there is no need to
readjust.
10. Lower the platen lever.
NOTE: Do not set the platen lever too tightly; excessive friction can cause
paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared
ink, or wavy print.
11. Press ( ON LINE/CLEAR) to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault
message from the display.
12. Press (PAPER ADVANCE) several times to make sure the paper
feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Feed
sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly.
13. Close the printer cover. Close the cabinet front door.
14. Press ( ON LINE/CLEAR) to place the printer in online mode and
resume printing.
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Platen Lever
Vertical Position
Knob
Platen Stop
Knob
A
Platen
Stop
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Paper Thickness
Indicator
A