FUJITSU DL3750+/3850+ DOT MATRIX PRINTER USER'S MANUAL
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3750+/3850+ dot matrix printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manual explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new and experienced printer users. This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printer options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good working condition and what to do should something go wrong.
ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows: Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key features and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities. Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up the printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer.
At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer supplies, options, and publications. Other appendixes provide additional technical information about the printer. CONVENTIONS Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are indicated as follows: WARNING A WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not follow a procedure correctly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference ................................................ QR-1 CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION Features ..................................................................... 1–1 Options ....................................................................... 1–2 CHAPTER2 SETTING UP Selecting a Good Location .......................................... 2–1 Unpacking the Printer ................................................. 2–3 Checking Options and Supplies .............................
Maintenance USING CONTINUOUS FORMS ................................. 3–8 Positioning the Paper Stack ................................... 3–9 Loading Continuous Forms .................................. 3–10 Adjusting the left margin ...................................... 3–11 Adjusting the TEAR OFF position ........................ 3–13 Unloading Continuous Forms .............................. 3–14 Installing the Tractor Unit ..................................... 3–14 Tearing Off Continuous Forms ..........
CHAPTER5 USING SETUP MODE How to Use This Chapter ............................................ 5–1 Entering Setup Mode .................................................. 5–2 Overview of Setup Mode ............................................. 5–4 Setup Mode Example ............................................. 5–6 Points to Remember .............................................. 5–9 Printing a List of Selected Options ............................ 5–10 Deciding Which Options to Change .......................
Maintenance CHAPTER6 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ...................................................................... 6–1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer ...................... 6–1 Cleaning the Platen and Exit Rollers ...................... 6–3 Replacing the Ribbon .................................................. 6–3 Replacing the Print Head ....................................... 6–7 CHAPTER7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Solving Problems ........................................................
APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION Parallel Interface ........................................................ D–1 Compatible Mode .................................................. D–2 Nibble Mode .......................................................... D–4 Data Transmission Timing .................................... D–6 Serial Interface ........................................................... D–7 Serial Options ....................................................... D–8 Cable Wiring ..................
QUICK REFERENCE Q Setting Up Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling and font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode when turned on. To enter setup mode, press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons at the same time while the ONLINE indicator is off (not lit). Introduction Quick Reference is written for experienced users — users who are familiar with how the printer works, but who may need to refresh their memory occasionally.
QUICK REFERENCE Printer Operations (Normal Mode) √ : Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. — : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A : Does not apply. Operation Online Offline Required Response Clear print buffer — √ Press MENU and TEAR OFF. Eject single sheets √ √ Press LF/FF. Enter normal mode N/A N/A Enter setup mode — √ Press TEAR OFF and ONLINE. Exit to normal mode — √ Press ONLINE, then press TEAR OFF or MENU.
INTRODUCTION Quick Reference 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This printer is a compact, versatile printer that offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers. The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business, office, and home environments. This printer is also easy to install and use. Setting Up Paper Handling Dot matrix printer Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections.
INTRODUCTION OPTIONS 1-2 • Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit-map fonts -- Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and High-speed Draft and nine outline fonts -- Timeless, Nimbus Sans, and Courier, each in upright, italic, and bold. • High-speed printing.
SETTING UP Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer Identify the printer’s major parts Connect the power cord and the interface cable Test the printer before connecting it to your computer Select an emulation and print a sample page using your software Installing the printer driver Setting Up • • • • • • 2 Introduction Your new printer is easy to install and set up. This chapter tells you how to set up the printer and start printing right away.
SETTING UP √ Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and humidity. √ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recommended by your dealer. Do not use an extension cord. √ Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with heavy industrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, such as copiers or coffee makers. Such equipment often emits electrical noise or causes power degradation.
SETTING UP Unpack the printer as follows: Ribbon cartridge Cut sheet stand Introduction 1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components. Make sure that you have all of the items shown below. Note that the power cord supplied depends on the printer model (100-120 or 220-240 VAC power supply).
SETTING UP 2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to your dealer or shipping agent. 3. Place the printer where you plan to use it. 4. Remove the tapes securing the front cover, ejection cover, and back cover. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraint cardboard that holds the print head carriage in place (shown below). Front cover Cardboard Removing the shipping restraint cardboard 5. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for future use.
SETTING UP Quick Reference Checking Options and Supplies The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately: The RS-232C serial interface is a factory option. It must be installed by a field engineer. If you ordered a printer with the interface, the board is already installed in the printer. Introduction • LAN card (user installable option) • Extra monochrome ribbon cartridge Make sure that you received all the options you ordered.
SETTING UP ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER This section explains how to install the cut sheet stand and ribbon cartridge. Installing the Cut Sheet Stand The cut sheet stand enables smooth feeding of both single sheets and continuous forms. Install the cut sheet stand as described below: 1. Referring to the following figure, locate the two grooved notches on the top of the printer, behind the top cover. Note that each notch has a front groove and a rear groove. 2.
SETTING UP Introduction To rotate the cut sheet stand to its down position, grasp it at the sides and lift it up until the two upper mounting pins clear the front notches. Rotate the cut sheet stand backward to place the upper mounting pins in the rear grooves. Quick Reference 3. Hold the cut sheet stand at an angle over the top of the printer. Slide the mounting pins into the long, front grooves of the notches. This is the cut sheet stand's up position, used for printing single sheets.
SETTING UP 3. Using the procedure below, release the roller from the LOCK position and turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any ribbon slack. Push in the gray ribbon release tabs on the side of the ribbon cartridge to release them, and slide the roller from the LOCK position to the FREE position. Ribbon feed knob Turn the knob clockwise. Roller Release tabs Preparing the ribbon cartridge CAUTION Do not turn the ribbon feed knob in counterclockwise direction. 4.
SETTING UP Dot mark (green) Quick Reference 7. Align the print head position with the dot mark (green) on the printer ejection cover. Introduction Paper Handling 8. Thread the ribbon between the print head and the print guide, then gently press down on the ribbon cartridge against the printer until it clicks into place. (Make sure that the ribbon feed knob is facing upward.
SETTING UP GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER Now that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar with its major parts. Looking at the printer from the front right side, you can see the parts of the printer shown in the figure below.
SETTING UP Quick Reference Looking at the printer from the back with the cut sheet stand and back cover removed, you can see the following parts of the printer: Ejection cover Introduction Paper guide Back cover Interface connector Forms tractors Paper select lever Paper Handling Printer components (rear) CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Before you plug in the printer: √ Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded.
SETTING UP To plug in the power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the printer. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet. Connecting the power cord 3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected. 4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “1” on the power switch.
SETTING UP At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-test checks printer performance and print quality before you connect the printer to the computer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms (see Chapter 3). This section describes the self-test procedure using single sheets. To print the self-test, use paper wider than 215.9 mm (8.5 inches) and set the left paper guide all the way to the right to avoid clipping the test pattern.
SETTING UP 2. Raise the cut sheet stand. Move the left paper guide all the way to the right. Insert the sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Letter or A4 size paper, inserted lengthwise (portrait mode) with this setting, will not result in clipping. Adjust the right paper guide so that the paper lies flat on the cut sheet stand. 3. Slide the paper along the cut sheet stand until its bottom edge touches the platen. Then press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-of-form position.
SETTING UP Quick Reference Introduction Setting Up Starting the self-test 4. Examine the self-test page. It should look like the sample on the next page. • Make sure that the ribbon is installed correctly. • Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set to position 1. User's Manual 2-15 Setup Mode Check that printing is uniform and that there are no light, dark, or smudged areas. If the print quality is good, go to step 5.
SETTING UP • Insert a new sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Turn the platen knob to manually advance the paper until the top edge has moved past the paper bail rollers. • Press the TEAR OFF button to restart printing. If the print quality remains poor, turn off the printer and contact your dealer for assistance. Sample self-test page 5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer will return online.
SETTING UP Quick Reference NOTE The printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustrates some of the printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern: 1. Load a sheet of letter or A4 size paper. Introduction 2. Turn the printer off . 3. While pressing TEAR OFF button, turn the printer back on. The printer will start printing the demo pattern. 5. To exit demo mode, turn the printer off. Setting Up 4. The demo pattern stops printing after one page.
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SETTING UP The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface connector has tapped holes. Cables for these interfaces are available from dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers. For detailed interface specifications, see Appendix D. Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable Setting Up The LAN card is a user installable option. For details, see Chapter 8 or refer to the Online Manual that comes with the LAN card.
SETTING UP Selecting a USB Cable √ When the USB interface is used to connect to the host computer, the parallel interface and the serial interface (factory add-on option) cannot be connected simultaneously. √ The USB interface does not guarantee all connections of USBsupported devices. Selecting a LAN cable √ When the LAN cable is connected, the parallel and USB cables cannot be used. √ The LAN cable, when used in 100BASE-TX environments, must conform to category 5 or higher.
SETTING UP Quick Reference Removing the shutter 1. Open the shutter. 1 Shutter 3. While holding the shutter in the position described in step 2, rotate it in the manner shown in the figure on the left to disengage it. Introduction 2. Gently push the back end of the shutter toward the front of the printer. 2 Setting Up 4. Remove the shutter.
SETTING UP To reattach the shutter, tilt the shutter and insert one of its convex parts into the installation hole of the printer, and then insert the other part in the other hole. After inserting both convex parts, lower and push the shutter in to its original position. 3. Attach the interface cable to the connector. Do not connect more than one interface cable type to the printer at the same time.
SETTING UP Before printing with your software, verify that the correct emulation is selected on your printer. This section describes the available emulations and their selection. Quick Reference SELECTING AN EMULATION For Experienced Users: • Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (for Fujitsu DL-series printers) • IBM Proprinter XL24E • Epson ESC/P2 Setting Up An emulation is a set of commands used by your software to communicate with the printer. There are many different emulations available for printers.
SETTING UP To select an emulation, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the printer on and load a sheet of paper. To change a single printer setting, such as the emulation, you can use a single sheet paper. To change several printer settings as described in Chapter 5, you must load continuous forms paper. See Chapter 3 for paper loading instructions. 2. Enter setup mode. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then, press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button.
SETTING UP Introduction Locate the red cursor on the plastic print guide. Initially, this cursor should be positioned under SAVE & END at the beginning of the <> menu. Press the LOAD button repeatedly to position the red cursor beneath MENU1, as shown below: Quick Reference 3. Select the MENU1 function. <> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 H ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP Press the LOAD button to position to the red cursor.
SETTING UP 5. Exit MENU1. Press the ONLINE button to exit the MENU1 function and reprint the <> menu. 6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation. To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure that the red cursor is positioned under SAVE & END. Then press the MENU button. The printer selects SAVE & END and then goes online. To change other printer settings using the printer setup mode, see Chapter 5.
SETTING UP • Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected. • Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your software is the same as that selected on the printer. Paper Handling You can change the serial settings on either the printer or your computer. To change the printer settings, see Chapter 5. To change the computer settings, use the selection menus provided by your software or the commands of your computer operating system.
SETTING UP Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MS-DOS MODE commands to set the computer serial settings to match the printer factory settings: MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P MODE LPT1:=COM1 To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on, write the MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Make sure that the MODE.COM file is included in your root directory.
SETTING UP A printer driver is required for using the printer in a Windows environment. Special printer drivers for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, XP, and 2003 are provided with the DL3750+/3850+ printer. Introduction For information about how to install printer drivers, refer to Readme.txt of the printer driver to be installed. · These printer drivers run with DLP24C+ emulation. Be sure to specify DLP24C+ emulation for the printer mode.
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PAPER HANDLING This chapter explains how your printer uses paper. Topics covered are: 3 Selecting paper Overview of paper operations Adjusting for paper thickness Using single sheets Using continuous forms Feeding and positioning paper Switching paper types Introduction Setting Up • • • • • • • Quick Reference PAPER HANDLING Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that section if you are using multipart forms, envelopes, or labels.
PAPER HANDLING OVERVIEW OF PAPER OPERATIONS The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling: • Paper select lever at the top left corner of the printer • Paper thickness lever at the top right corner of the printer • LF/FF, TEAR OFF, LOAD, and MENU buttons on the control panel (A different function is enabled when each button is pressed in conjunction with the ONLINE button.
PAPER HANDLING Quick Reference Table 3.1 Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling Lever/Button LF/FF Purpose Form feed Forward micro feed Press and hold LF/FF to execute a form feed. Continuous forms are fed forward by one page. Single sheets are ejected. Press LF/FF within three seconds to feed paper forward by one line. Press LF/FF and ONLINE to feed paper forward by 1/180 inch. Load/unload Press LOAD to load paper or to retract continuous forms to the "park position".
PAPER HANDLING ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to five parts (original plus four copies). For details on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B. The paper thickness lever, located at the top right corner of the printer, allows you to adjust for different paper thicknesses. Be sure to adjust the paper thickness lever whenever you change the number of copies being printed.
PAPER HANDLING Quick Reference Table 3.2 Paper Thickness Lever Settings Number of Copies (Including the Original) *1 Setting *2 1 2 copies 2 3 copies 3 4 copies 4 5 copies 5 Ribbon replacement D Introduction 1 copy USING SINGLE SHEETS This section describes how to load paper in the cut sheet stand. The cut sheet stand allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at a time. Printing Loading a Single Sheet of Paper To load a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand: 3-5 Setup Mode 1.
PAPER HANDLING 2. If necessary, reset the paper thickness lever. (See the section Adjusting for Paper Thickness earlier in this chapter.) 3. Move the paper select lever forward. (This lever is at the top left of the printer.) 4. Raise the cut sheet stand. Position the left paper guide. Note that its movable range is limited. Adjusting the left margin Below the left paper guide, the cut sheet stand has a scale graduated in units of 0.1 inch.
PAPER HANDLING Quick Reference 6. Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-of-form position. The top-of-form position is the first line on which printing can start. To adjust the position of the paper slightly, simultaneously press the ONLINE button and the LF/FF button or the LOAD button. The paper will move forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments. Introduction Setting Up Paper Handling Printing Loading a sheet of paper • Horizontal alignment.
PAPER HANDLING Ejecting Single Sheets If you print using software, each sheet is ejected automatically when the end of the printed page is reached. To manually eject sheets of paper, use either of the following methods: • Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a forward form feed. • Turn the platen knob clockwise. USING CONTINUOUS FORMS 3-8 Continuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal for printing rough drafts and long files.
PAPER HANDLING Quick Reference Positioning the Paper Stack Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of the printer.
PAPER HANDLING Loading Continuous Forms This section explains how to use continuous forms. The tractor unit pushes continuous forms. To load continuous forms paper: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single- sheet paper from the printer. 2. If necessary, readjust the paper thickness lever for continuous forms. (See the section Adjusting for Paper Thickness earlier in this chapter.) Paper thickness lever No.
PAPER HANDLING Cut sheet stand Introduction 5. Position the right tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer). Push the right locking lever down to secure the tractor. Center the middle forms support. Quick Reference 4. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the tractor paper holders. See the following figure.
PAPER HANDLING 6. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust the left tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) to the width of the form. Close the paper holders. 7. Pull the left tractor (as seen from the rear) to stretch the paper taut. Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor in place. 8. Strongly pull the back cover off of the cut sheet stand (in the direction indicated by the arrow) and set it down. Cut sheet stand Back cover Setting the back cover 9.
PAPER HANDLING Quick Reference NOTE When you use continuous forms, make sure that the edges of both left and right paper guides do not touch the paper. Slide both paper guides flush against the ends of both sides. Good Left paper guide Introduction Unacceptable Continuous form Cut sheet stand Setting Up Right paper guide Adjusting the TEAR OFF position Adjustment procedure : - The adjustment range is plus or minus 63/180 inches (approximately 9 mm). When it is exceeded, an alarm beeps. 3.
PAPER HANDLING Unloading Continuous Forms To unload continuous forms: 1. Make sure that the paper select lever is set to the rear position. 2. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper is retracted to the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one operation, continue to press the LOAD button until the paper is parked. NOTE The printer can retract continuous forms paper a maximum of 55.8 cm (22 inches) per operation. 3.
PAPER HANDLING Quick Reference Tearing Off Continuous Forms Your printer has a special “tear-off edge” that allows you to tear off printed pages without wasting paper. The tear-off edge is located on the ejection cover. 2. Tear the paper off at the perforation. Paper Handling NOTE If the bottom perforation of your paper is not positioned at the tear-off edge, the length of your paper may not be specified correctly in your software or the printer setup mode.
PAPER HANDLING FEEDING AND POSITIONING PAPER Line Feed/Form Feed Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. This function is valid when the printer is online or offline. Pressing and holding down the LF/ FF button feeds one sheet of paper. Pressing the LF/FF button once advances the paper one line (do not hold the button more than three seconds). The printer does not allow you to execute “reverse” form or line feeds from the control panel.
PAPER HANDLING If you have more than one type of job, it is often necessary to switch between continuous forms and single sheets. This section explains how to switch between paper types. It is not necessary to remove the continuous forms paper from the printer. Quick Reference SWITCHING PAPER TYPES Introduction Switching to Single Sheets To switch from continuous forms to single sheets: 1. Tear off your printed pages. CAUTION Failure to retract the forms paper will cause paper jams. Setting Up 2.
PAPER HANDLING Switching to Continuous Forms To switch from single sheets to continuous forms: 1. If a sheet of paper is loaded, remove the paper by turning the platen knob or pressing and holding down the LF/FF button. CAUTION Failure to remove paper may cause a paper jam. 2. Move the paper select lever to the rear to the continuous forms position. 3. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper advances to the top-of-form position. You are now ready to print using continuous forms paper.
PAPER HANDLING Quick Reference Envelopes When printing envelopes, use the cut sheet stand or the manual feed slot. Note the following: Introduction • Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate envelope thickness. • When loading envelopes, make sure that the envelope flaps face forward. Otherwise, the envelopes may jam in the printer. Labels Setting Up Paper Handling Printing • Be careful to check operating conditions when using labels. Labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity.
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PRINTING PRINTING This chapter describes the following everyday printing operations: PRINTING Introduction • • • • 4 Quick Reference CHAPTER Selecting print features Starting, stopping, or resuming printing Removing printed pages Clearing the print buffer Instructions for loading paper are given in Chapter 3. Setting Up SELECTING PRINT FEATURES The print features you select determine how your printed pages will look.
PRINTING Using Commercial Software Many commercial software packages offer a wide variety of print features, including some features that are not supported by this printer. For example, software often provides a wider range of font sizes than the printer can accommodate. Software also allows you to specify multiple fonts on a page. To determine which features your software supports and how to select them, refer to your software documentation.
PRINTING Quick Reference Selecting MENU1 or MENU2 PRINTING When you first turn the printer on, MENU1 is selected. To change to MENU2 or back to MENU1, proceed as follows: 2. Repeatedly press the MENU button. The lighted indicator (1 or 2) shows the menu selected. When the menu selection is changed, the font (font, pitch, and quality) assigned in the selected menu becomes valid. Introduction 1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
PRINTING Table 4.1 MENU1 and MENU2 Settings Setting Print Feature Default Settings For easy reference, check (√) or record your default settings in the space below.
PRINTING Quick Reference 3. Press the ONLINE button to return online. You are ready to print PRINTING using the selected menu. Starting Printing Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the paper thickness lever is set to the appropriate position (1 to D). To start printing, press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Then start your software. To stop printing immediately, press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
PRINTING Printing the remaining lines on a page This method is convenient to continue printing under the paper-out condition. 1. Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode, prints or feeds one line, and the PAPER OUT indicator lights up again. 2. Repeat this procedure until the full page is printed. Line spacings, however, may be uneven. CAUTION When using the cut sheet stand or when printing remaining lines, be careful not to print on the platen.
PRINTING Quick Reference Resuming after an Area Over warning PRINTING The AREA OVER indicator functions when AREACNT (area control) is set to ENABLE in setup mode. See Chapter 5 for information on setting AREACNT. The factory default is not to sense the edges. If paper is darkcolored or preprinted, the printer may not be able to sense the edges correctly. In this case, disable the sensor. 1. Stop your software and press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Paper Handling 2.
PRINTING REMOVING PRINTED PAGES This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or continuous forms paper after printing. Removing Single Sheets When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each sheet of paper when the end of the printed page is reached. To eject sheets manually, use one of the following methods: • Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a form feed, or • Turn the platen knob clockwise.