Epson DLQ-3500 - Manual (Page 21)

Special Papers (2/6)
EPSON DLQ-3500 Quick Guide
2. Turn on Overlapping Forms and Skip
over perforation settings in the
default-setting mode.
Note:
When Overlapping Forms is turned on in
the default-setting mode, the printer
automatically activates the auto paper
thickness function even though the
paper-thickness lever may be set to another
position.
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Caution:
❏ Printing on the edge of
overlapping multipart forms can
damage the print head.
❏ Be sure to turn on
Overlapping Forms and Skip
over perforation settings in
the default-setting mode when
using this type of paper;
otherwise your printer may be
damaged.
3. Follow the instructions in “Loading
continuous paper.”
To tear off and eject overlapping multipart
forms
Always tear off and eject overlapping
multipart forms following the instructions
described below.
Note:
When Overlapping Forms is turned on in the
default-setting mode, the Tear Off/Special
Paper button is disabled and the Load/Eject
button only feeds forms forward.
1. At the back of your printer, tear off the
last overlapping multipart form that has
entered the printer.
2. Press the LF/FF button to eject the last
overlapping multipart forms forward.
Labels
When selecting labels for printing, always
choose labels mounted on continuous
backing sheets with sprocket holes for use
with a tractor. Do not use labels on shiny
single-sheet backing, because the backing
sheet tends to slip and may not feed
properly.
Follow these steps to load labels:
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Caution:
Use labels only under normal operating
conditions because labels are especially
sensitive to temperature and humidity.
1. Make sure of the following:
❏ Your software settings keep the
printing entirely within the
printable area. For information
about the printable area, see
“Printable area” in the Reference
Guide.
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Caution:
Printing on the edge of a label can
damage the print head.
❏ The auto tear-off function is turned
off in the default-setting mode.
❏ If you use labels whose backing
sheet is exposed, make sure the
paper-thickness lever is not set to
AUTO. Set it to the appropriate
position. See “Paper-Thickness
Settings” for more information.
2. Load labels as described in “Continuous
Paper.”