DMP 250 (26-2886)           Loading Paper              Faxback Doc. # 4225

Follow the instructions below to load fanfold or single-sheet paper.

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│Single-Sheet Paper │
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You can set the printer to automatically feed single-sheets of paper, even 
with fanfold paper loaded in the printer.

1. Turn on the printer. Be sure the tractor is in the push position.

2. If you have fanfold paper in the printer, slide the selection bar to ON
   LINE and press ON LINE to set the printer to off-line mode. Then press
   PARK/LOAD to move the paper out of the paper path. You might have to 
   press PARK/LOAD several times before the paper fully retracts to the 
   parking position. It is not necessary to remove the paper from the 
   tractors because it does not affect single-sheet paper feeding.

3. Set the paper lever to the single sheet setting and change the paper 
   rack to the single-sheet position.

4. Adjust the paper guides to the proper width.

° Slide the left paper guide to the desired position and insert the paper 
  with its left edge along the left paper guide.

° Slide the right paper guide to the left to match the paper width.

5. Set a sheet of paper in the paper rack. The printer automatically 
   advances the paper around the platen to the first printing position. If 
   necessary, adjust the paper position using the paper feed knob.

6. Slide the right paper guide against the right edge of the paper. This
   ensures proper operation of the paper empty switch and also reduces the
   possibility of a paper jam.

7. Press ON LINE to place the printer on line (ready for operation).

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│Fanfold Paper │
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The printer accepts standard fanfold paper from 4 to 10 inches wide. When 
you load fanfold paper, turn the paper feed knob to align the first 
perforation immediately under the tear edge of the top cover.

You can use either the push tractor mode or pull tractor mode for fanfold
paper feeding. The printer comes supplied with the tractor unit set to the
push tractor mode. Normally you would use this setting.

When you need to print on thicker paper (such as four-part copies or 
labels), use the pull tractor mode with the paper feeding through the slot 
on the bottom of the printer (bottom feed). This feeds paper almost 
straight through the printer without "curling" it around the platen. Note, 
however, that you cannot perform a top-of-form setting, a perforation tear 
off, or the paper parking function when you use the pull tractor mode. We
also recommend that you use a printer stand to feed paper from the bottom 
of the printer when you use the pull tractor mode.

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│Push Tractor Mode │
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1. Turn off the printer and remove the paper rack to expose the tractor.

2. Set the paper lever toward the front of the printer to the fanfold 
   paper symbol.

3. Open the pin-feed paper clamps.

   If necessary, pull the tractor lock levers to release the pin-feed 
   paper clamps, and adjust the pin-feed paper clamp positions for the 
   width of the paper.

4. Align the first two sprocket holes in the paper with the pin-feed
   sprockets.

5. Close the pin-feed clamps and adjust the position of the paper.

6. Replace the paper rack on the printer.

7. Turn on the printer.

8. Make sure the selection bar is positioned to ON LINE (see "Basic 
   Controls.")

9. Press PARK/LOAD. The printer advances the paper to the first printing
   position. PAPER EMPTY disappears from the display.

10. Press ON LINE to place the printer on line.

Notes:

* Be sure the paper is positioned so it can travel through the printer 
  without binding.

* Do not let printed paper pile on top of unprinted paper. This can cause 
  the printed paper to be pulled back into the printer and jam the paper 
  feed or damage the printer.

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│Pull Tractor Mode │
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You must change the tractor unit's position before you can use the pull 
tractor mode. Remember, you cannot perform a top-of-form setting, a 
perforation tear-off, or the paper parking function when you use this 
mode.

NOTE: When printing with the tractor in the pull position, the first sheet 
is unusable.

1. Open the top cover.

2. Turn off the printer and remove the paper rack to expose the tractor.

3. Facing the front of the printer, press the mounting levers on each side 
   of the tractor unit with your thumbs, and push the tractor unit to ward 
   the back of the printer.

4. Hook the round pins on the bottom of the spring arms on each end of the
   tractor unit into the notches in the printer.

5. Pull the tractor top ends slightly forward until the bottom notches on 
   each end engage with the front pins in the printer.

6. Set the paper lever toward the front of the printer (to the fanfold 
   paper symbol).

7. Open the top cover and move the print head to the middle of the exposed
   ribbon. The plastic paper guide on the print head guides the paper when 
   you advance it.

8. Insert the paper into the slit on the bottom of the printer.

9. When the top edge of the paper comes out between the platen and the 
   print head, pull the paper up to the tractors.

10. If necessary, pull the tractor lock levers to release the pin-feed 
    paper clamps. Adjust the pin-feed paper clamp positions for the width 
    of the paper.

11. Open the pin-feed paper clamps. Align the first two sprocket holes in 
    the paper with the pin-feed sprockets.

12. Close the pin-feed clamps and adjust the position of the paper.

13. Turn the paper feed knob to advance the paper to the correct printing
    position.

14. Replace the top cover. Re-install the paper rack onto the printer.

15. Turn the printer on.

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│Restoring the Tractor Unit to the Push Tractor Position │
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To restore the tractor unit to its original position:

1. Open the rear half of the top cover. Remove the paper and paper rack.

2. Using both hands, grasp both ends of the tractor unit, keeping your 
   thumbs on the mounting levers.

3. Press and hold the mounting levers on both ends and lift up the tractor
   unit.

4. Slide the tractor unit down into the printer from the rear. Press and 
   hold the mounting levers again while you pull the tractor unit forward. 
   Both ends lift up slightly ad they snap into place.

5. Close the rear half of the top cover and replace the paper rack.