Epson 2170 Printer User Manual


 
4. Push-pull tractor feed
Set the release lever to the REAR PUSH/FRONT PUSH position.
Load paper from the front or rear entrance. Remove
the paper eject assembly and attach the pull tractor unit. Remove
any slack in the paper between the platen and pull tractor. Precisely adjust the
horizontal position of the pull tractor and push tractor. Multipart paper must be
carbonless. Do not perform reverse feeds
greater than 1/6 inch. Do not perform reverse feeds
after the paper end has been detected.
1.2.4 Paper Specifications
This section describes the printable area and types of paper that can be used in this printer.
Cut Sheets
Paper/ media specifications The following table shows specifications for cut sheets.
Table 1-8 Specifications for Cut Sheets (Single Sheet, Not Multipart)
Front Entry Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Width 101 mm (4.0") 420 mm (16.5") 101 mm (4.0") 420 mm (16.5")
Length 147 mm (5.8") 420 mm (16.5") 101 mm (4.0") 420 mm (16.5")
Thickness 0.065 mm(0.0025") 0.14 mm (0.0055") 0.065 mm(0.0025") 0.14 mm (0.0055")
Weight 52.3 g/m
2
(14 lb) 90 g/m
2
(24 lb) 52.3 g/m
2
(14 lb) 90 g/m
2
(24 lb)
Quality Plain paper, recycled paper.
Not curled, folded, or crumpled.
Plain paper, recycled paper.
Not curled, folded, or crumpled.
Table 1-9 Specifications for Cut Sheets (Multipart)
Front Entry Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Width 101 mm (4.0") 420 mm (16.5") 101 mm (4.0") 420 mm (16.5")
Length 147 mm (5.8") 420 mm (16.5") 101 mm(4.0") 420 mm (16.5")
Copies 1 original + 5 copies 1 original + 5 copies
Total
thickness
0.12 mm (0.0047") 0.46 mm (0.018") 0.12 mm (0.0047") 0.46 mm (0.018")
Weight 40 g/m
2
(12 lb) 58 g/m
2
(15 lb) 40 g/m
2
(12 lb) 58 g/m
2
(15 lb)
Quality Plain paper, recycled paper.
Not curled, folded, or crumpled.
Plain paper, recycled paper.
Not curled, folded, or crumpled.
Binding A line of glue at the top or one side of the
form.
A line of glue at the top of the form.
This weight is for one sheet of the multipart form.
Product Description FX-2170 Service Manual
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