DMP-137  
(260-2887)                 Paper Loading              Faxback Doc. # 4017

Loading Paper:

Follow the instructions for the type of paper you are using. To change from
single-sheet to fanfold paper, or the reverse.

The printer senses when the printer runs out of paper.

CAUTION: Printing without paper can damage the print head or the platen.

Loading Single Sheet Paper:

Follow these steps to load single-sheet paper.

1. Set POWER to ON.
2. Be sure the paper rack and soundproof cover are in the correct position
   for single-sheet paper.
3. Move the paper selector to the single-sheet setting.
4. Set a sheet of paper on the paper rack and slide it down behind the
   platen  until the paper cannot slide any farther.

Note: Do not turn the paper feed knob. This prevents you from using the
    auto-load feature.

5. Adjust the left paper guide for the paper width you are using, but do 
   not move it outside the range indicated by the square beneath it. The
   L in the range indicator shows the standard setting for letter-size 
   (8.5" wide) paper.

Position the paper so its left edge is against the left paper guide. Then
slide the right paper guide to the left until it touches the paper's right
edge.

CAUTION: Failure to properly position the paper between the guides can 
cause improper operation of the paper-out sensor or frequent paper jams.

6. To use automatic paper loading, pull the paper bail lever toward the
   front of the printer. The paper advances to 1/2" above the print-start
   position.

Note: If the PAPER OUT indicator is on, remove the paper and load it again.

7. Push the paper bail toward the back of the printer so the bail is 
   against the paper. The paper retracts to the print-start position.

* To adjust the paper's horizontal (left/right) alignment, set the paper
  selector to the fanfold setting and adjust the position of the paper.
  After you align the paper, set the paper selector back to the single-
  sheet setting.
* To adjust the paper's vertical (up/down) alignment, turn the paper feed
  knob or press LF/FF to advance the paper.

8. Set the print head adjustment lever to the correct position for the type
   of paper you are using.
9. Press ON/OFF LINE to set the printer on line.

Loading Fanfold Paper:

You can use 1-part or 2-part standard fanfold paper from 4.5 to 10" wide.
Follow these steps to load fanfold paper.

1. Set POWER to ON.
2. Remove the paper rack.
3. Position the tractors to match the width of your paper.
4. Open the paper clamps.
5. Align the guide holes in the paper with the sprockets on the printer.
6. Close the paper clamps. If necessary, re-position the tractors until the
   paper is flat.
7. Set the paper selector to the fanfold setting.
8. To use automatic paper loading, pull the paper bail lever forward. The
   paper advances to the print-start position.

Note: If the PAPER OUT indicator is on, remove the paper and load it again.

9. Push the paper bail lever back until the paper bail is against the 
   paper.
10. Install the paper rack and the soundproof cover in the position for
    fanfold paper. For proper flow, attach the paper rack so the paper 
    feeds below it into the printer.
11. Set the print-head adjustment lever to the appropriate position.
12. Press ON/OFF LINE to set the printer on line.

Notes:

* To prevent paper skewing or jamming, insert the paper into the printer
  directly from the back of the printer.
* Do not let printed paper pile up on top of unprinted paper. This could
  cause the paper to improperly feed and might damage the printer.

Changing the Loading Method:

You can load single sheet paper without removing the fanfold paper. To
change from fanfold to single-sheet loading, do the following:

1. With the printer on, remove any previously printed sheets of fanfold
   paper by tearing off the last sheet at its perforation.
2. Press ON/OFF LINE to set printer off line.
3. Press PARK. The fanfold paper retracts to the parked position.
4. Set the paper rack and soundproof cover to the single-sheet position.
5. Set the paper selector to the single-sheet position.
6. Press ON/OFF LINE to set the printer on line.

When you are ready to print on fanfold paper again, follow these steps.

1. Press ON/OFF LINE to set the printer off line.
2. Press and hold LF/FF to eject the single-sheet paper.
3. Set the paper rack and soundproof cover to the fanfold paper position.
4. Set the paper selector to the fanfold position.
5. Pull the paper bail lever toward you to load the fanfold paper.
6. Press ON/OFF LINE to set the printer on line.

(dtc/tmc-09/06/95)