Epson LQ-2180 - Paper Release Lever Positions

EPSON LQ-2180
10 - EPSON LQ-2180
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Loading paper in the top slot
You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part
forms, envelopes, or postcards in the top slot.
Note:
Load envelopes only in the top slot.
Loading paper in the front slot
You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part
forms, or postcards in the front slot.
Note:
Always use the front paper slot to load single-sheet multi-part forms
that are bound by line gluing only at the side.
Paper Release Lever Positions
You can load paper in the printer from various paper sources,
such as the front push tractor or the paper guide. You set the
paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to
use. The table below describes each paper release lever
position.
Note:
You can load two different types of continuous paper onto the front
and rear push tractors, and easily switch between them using the
paper release lever. Before moving the paper release lever, always
press the
Load/Eject button to feed the paper in the paper path
backward to the standby position.
Paper release
lever position Description
Single-sheet position
For loading single-sheet paper from the top or front
slot.
Rear push tractor position
For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed
in the rear push position. Also set the lever to this
position when using the rear push and pull tractors in
combination.
Front push tractor position
For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed
in the front push position. Also set the lever to this
position when using the front push and pull tractors in
combination.
Pull tractor position
For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed
on top of the printer in the pull position. When the
tractor is in the pull position, you can load paper in the
front, rear, or bottom slot.
paper release
lever