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Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User Manual

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Reload Paper

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Figure 11. 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 until it stops.

11. Press

ONLINE

to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the

display.

12. Press

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 top cover. Close the cabinet front door.

14. Press

ONLINE

to place the printer in online mode and resume printing.

183444b

183446b

Platen Lever

Vertical Position
Knob

Platen Stop
Knob

A

Platen
Stop

183445b

Paper Thickness
Indicator

A