Epson 5000 - Manual (Page 56)

6.
7.
Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Insert the
paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom)
until it emerges between the platen and print head.
Pull the paper up until the perforation between the first and
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second pages is even with the top of the printer’s ribbon.
8. If you insert paper through the front paper slot, re-attach the
front cover.
2-18 Paper Handling