Compuprint 4247-Z03 - Manual (Page 155)

Chapter 16. Dual Push Tractor Forms Paths
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Forms selection. . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Using different forms on two paths . . . . . . 140
Setting up printer . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Using path switching . . . . . . . . . . 140
Data stream control of path switching . . . 140
Operator panel control of path switching . . 141
Using same forms on both paths (linking) . . . . 141
Setting up printer . . . . . . . . . . . 141
How forms linking works . . . . . . . . 142
Parking one continuous form and loading another 142
Parking a continuous form . . . . . . . . 142
Changing the forms path . . . . . . . . 142
Introduction
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures for each paper feeding method.
The 4247 printer can be set up to simultaneously process forms through two push
paths, the front push and the rear push. This is called dual push.
There are two ways of using this configuration. The first way is to load the two
paths with different forms. The printer can be set up to support two different
applications and the printing can be switched between the two forms. See “Using
different forms on two paths” on page 140 for more information.
The second way is to load the two paths with the same form. For some specific
applications, such as printing reports overnight without running out of forms, you
may find using the same form in both paths to be a good solution. The printer can
be set up to automatically switch paper sources and keep printing.
Notes:
1. The 4247 Printer can print on various sizes, dimensions, and weights of forms.
We recommend that you test all forms for your application before ordering
large quantities.
2. We recommend that you test the Park function when you intend to run
multiple-part forms. If you notice problems with backing up the forms, try
using the Eject function.
3. When your printer is loaded with different forms in the front push and the rear
push tractors, your job (or the operator) can select the desired source, and
alternate between the two paths. The operator must tear off the forms to allow
the printer to change paths.
4. Your printer comes with one forms tractor already installed on the printer.
When only this tractor is installed, the settings for the front paper path apply to
the paper loaded on this tractor. If instead the second (optional) tractor is
installed in the printer, the settings for the front path apply to the paper loaded
with the upper tractor, whereas the default tractor becomes the rear tractor.
Forms selection
You might select a forms path based on specific operating needs, frequency of use,
and ease of replenishing forms. Other times the forms path you should use is
dictated by the type of forms you are printing, such as black-back forms which can
only be used on the optional second tractor.
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