Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer - Manual (Page 37)

Reload Paper
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Figure 11. Setting the Platen Lever
9. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the
paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-,
and 6-part paper thickness).
NOTE: If you are using the same thickness of paper, there is no need to
readjust.
10. Lower the platen lever until it stops.
11. Press ONLINE to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the
display.
12. Press ADVANCE several times to make sure the paper feeds properly
beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper
to ensure the paper stacks correctly.
13. Close the printer top cover. Close the cabinet front door.
14. Press ONLINE to place the printer in online mode and resume printing.
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Platen Lever
Vertical Position
Knob
Platen Stop
Knob
A
Platen
Stop
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Paper Thickness
Indicator
A