Genicom MatrixPrinter LA36 - Manual (Page 96)

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(3) Paper selection
Since continuous forms and cut sheets are fed differently, the paper feed mechanism is based on the type of
paper.
When the paper select lever is switched from the continuous forms location (back) to the cut-sheet location
(front) as shown below, gear C slides off the tractor gear and stops transmitting rotation to the continuous forms
feed tractor. At the same time, the paper select lever operates the link mechanism then activates the microswitch
to indicate the cut-sheet select status. The printer is now ready to feed cut sheets.
To change the printer back to the continuous forms selection (either push tractor feed or pull tractor feed), turn
the paper select lever to the continuous forms location (back).
Paper select lever
Tractor gear
Gear C
Microswitch
Figure 5.9 Paper selection
Link mechanism