Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.PCS 1/10/84; site ahutb.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxr!mhuxt!houxm!ihnp4!drutx!ahuta!ahutb!dmt From: dmt@ahutb.UUCP (dmt) Newsgroups: net.micro Subject: re: Gemini 10X printer Message-ID: <585@ahutb.UUCP> Date: Mon, 25-Mar-85 18:01:38 EST Article-I.D.: ahutb.585 Posted: Mon Mar 25 18:01:38 1985 Date-Received: Tue, 26-Mar-85 06:25:12 EST Organization: AT&T Information Systems Labs, Holmdel NJ Lines: 44 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 > >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