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(3) Continuous paper feed operation (Rear) (See Figure 2-10.)
The force transmitted to the platen turns the tractor gear by means of the platen gear,
the idler gear, and the change gear. The rotation of the tractor gear turns the sheet feeder
shaft, which moves the pin tractor belt, feeding the paper.
Paper
Idle gear
Platen gear
Tractor gear
Change gear
Figure 2-10