dmt@ahutb.UUCP (dmt) (03/26/85)
In article <398@ahuta.UUCP> I wrote: >>I also own a Star Gemini 10X. A couple of points you ought to know: >> ...... >>Unfortunately, there's bad news too: >>- It seems unduly sensitive to the feed angle of the paper, even >> with tractor feed. If the paper doesn't feed >> ABSOLUTELY STRAIGHT IN, it goes to hell in a hurry >> (uneven line spacing, and even torn sprocket holes). I got the following interesting mail, that I think I ought to share (in atonement and gratitude): >From: esfraga@watmath.UUCP (Eric S Fraga) >I also own a Star Gemini 10x. I had this very same problem when >I first set it up. The problem is that the printer allows for >both friction feed and tractor feed. When using tractor feed, >the lever which controls the friction must be in the OFF position, >else you get a conflict between the friction and the tractor! >Anyway, mine now works like a charm and I highly recommend it. >It's inexpensive, fast enough, quiet enough, and uses standard >typewriter ribbons. I followed this advice, and it's worked fine ever since. >From: STEVE GRIMALDI <decvax!ucbvax!GRIM@UMD2.ARPA> > >I have a STAR GEMINI 15x, and have had similar problems when feeding >continous forms into the GEMINI. The solution seems is to use the bottom >feed slot, this provides excellent use with no jamming trouble. The rear >feed is best used for single sheets since the paper is squeezed like in a >typewriter. When feeding from the bottom, te printer just barely holds the >paper, and it feeds freely. I suspect this would work, too. It's the same principle as Eric's suggestion. However, the 10X, unlike the 15X, doesn't have a bottom feed slot. Thanks to both of you, and apologies to Star Micronics. Dave Tutelman