Service manual

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Component Description
Paper guide Aligns single sheets (cut forms) to help the printer
detect when paper is inserted.
Release lever Releases pressure on the paper. This lever must
be back for cut-sheet forms ( ), and forward for
fanfold forms ( ).
Front cover Protects the print head and other internal compo-
nents of your printer.
Rear cover Protects the tractor feed unit and separates in-
coming and outgoing fanfold forms.
Entry slot For inserting single sheets of paper.
Control panel Indicates printer status and makes various control
of printer functions simple and convenient.
Power switch Switches power on or off.
Platen knob Advances the paper manually.
Interface connector Connects the computer to the printer.
Print head Has a high resolution dot matrix (24-wire) com-
position for outstanding print quality.
Ribbon cartridge Contains the printer ribbon.
Adjustment lever Controls print darkness by adjusting for the
thickness of forms being printed.
Tractors Control the movement of fanfold forms.
Clamp lever Clamps the tractor in place.
Bail lever Opens and closes the paper bail which holds the
paper against the platen.
This lever is also used to load paper.