Epson LQ-1170 - Table 1-3. Specifications for Single-Sheet Paper

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Friction feeding precautions
● Move the release lever to the FRICTION position.
● Load paper into the front or top paper entrance.
● Do not use continuous paper.
● Do not perform any reverse feeds within the top 8.5 mm (.34 in.) or bottom 22 mm (.87 in.) of
the paper.
. Do not perform reverse feeds greater than 1/6 inch after a paper end is detected.
● Use the paper tension unit.
. Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the front paper entrance.
. Use only carbonless multi-part forms.
Push tractor feeding precautions
● Move the release lever to the REAR PUSH/FRONT PUSH position.
● Load paper into the rear paper entrance.
. Release the friction-feed mechanism.
● Multi-part forms must be spot pasted beyond the perforation between the sprocket holes.
● Use only carbonless multi-part forms.
● Use the paper tension unit.
● Do not perform reverse feeds greater than 1/6 inch.
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. Because paper feeding accuracy cannot be assured after a paper end is detected, do not perform
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reverse feeds after a paper, end is detected.
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Push-pull tractor feeding precautions
● Move the release lever to the REAR PUSH/FRONT PUSH position.
● Load paper into the front, rear, or bottom paper entrance.
● Release the friction-feed mechanism.
● Remove the paper tension unit and attach the pull tractor.
● Make sure there is no slack in the paper between the platen and the pull tractor.
● Carefully align the pull tractor and push tractor sprockets.
. Paper for multiple copies must be spot pasted beyond the perforation between the sprocket holes.
● Use only carbonless multi-part forms.
● Do not perform reverse feeds greater than 1/6 inch.
● Do not perform reverse feeds after a paper end is detected.
Pull tractor feeding precautions
● Move the release lever to the PULL position.
● Load paper into the front or bottom paper entrance.
. Release the friction feed mechanism.
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. Remove the paper tension unit and attach the pull tractor.
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● Paper for multiple copies must be spot pasted beyond the perforation between the sprocket holes.
● Use only carbonless multi-part forms. ‘
. Do not perform reverse feeds.
Paper specifications
See Tables 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, and 1-7.
Table 1-3. Specifications for Single-Sheet Paper (80/1 36 column)
Width
148 to 257/420 mm (5.8 to 10. 1/1 6.5 in.) (top insertion)
182 to 257/364 mm (7.2 to 10. 1/1 4.3 in.) (front insertion)
Length
364 mm (1 4.3 in.), maximum
Thickness
0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 in.)
Weight 14 to 24 lb (52.3 to 90
g/m2)
Quality
Standard paper (such as photocopier paper)
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