Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

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Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

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EQUIPMENT PURPOSE, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES

The line printer prints computer output data on continuous-form paper. It can:

Print 230 to 340 lines per minute using three sets of print characters on a moving belt

Print 6 or 8 lines per inch

Print on paper from 1 to 6 parts thick when front-loaded

Print on paper one part thick when rear-loaded

Advance paper to the first line of a new page or leave selected lines blank, under control of a vertical format

unit (VFU) prepunched tape

Sense rear low paper supply

Sense paper out, and stop print operation

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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

Major components of the line printer are a print mechanism and electronic controls.

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PRINT MECHANISM

The print mechanism consists of printing components (fig. 1-1), and paper handling components. (fig. 1-2).

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