ML620/ML621 User’s Guide  22
NOTE: If the TOF position shifts because of taking 
up slack, press the LF/FF key to set the TOF 
position. Do not use the platen knob for this 
option as this will cause irregular line spacing.
Tearing Off Continuous Forms Paper
With the SEL indicator illuminated, press the TEAR 
key to feed the continuous forms to the tear-off 
position.
Carefully tear off the forms along the tear-off 
perforations in the direction shown. 
When data is received by the printer or when 
the SEL key is pressed to select the printer, the 
continuous forms is repositioned to the rst line 
print position.
Aligning the Tear-Off Perforations
If the tear-off perforations are not aligned with 
the paper cutter on the access cover align them as 
follows:
With the SEL indicator illuminated, press the TEAR 
button to move the tear-off perforations to the 
paper cutter on the access cover.
Check the position of the tear-off perforations 
relative to the paper cutter. Adjust to the desired 
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tear-off position using the 1/144” line feeds (LF). 
- To move the form forward, press and hold the 
TEAR and SEL keys at the same time. 
- To move the form backward, press and hold the 
TEAR and LF/FF keys at the same time.
When the tear-off perforations have been aligned 
with the paper cutter, release the keys.
When data is received by the printer or when the SEL 
key is pressed to select the printer, the paper will 
retract to the new position.
Removing Continuous Forms Paper
Tear off the continuous forms.
Press the LOAD/EJECT key to move the front edge 
of the continuous forms backwards to the Pin 
Tractors.
NOTE:  
The printer switches to ofine mode. The 
ALARM indicator illuminates to indicate that 
there is no paper present. If sprocket holes 
of the last page of the forms disengage from 
the sprocket pins, do not attempt to eject the 
paper to avoid the possibility of a paper jam.
Lift the pin tractor covers and remove the forms.
Close the pin tractor covers.
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