Abstract: A paper feeding mechanism for selectively advancing paper a predetermined distance past a printing station of an electronic business machine. The paper feeding mechanism is adapted to utilize a supply of fan folded paper, e.g., housed in a disposable cartridge, which may be readily inserted within the paper feeding mechanism to place the electronic business machine in readiness for operation. During the printing cycle, a contact mechanism maintains a portion of the paper in contact with the printing station of the electronic business machine. After the printing occurs, an actuation mechanism is energized to move the contact mechanism away from the printing station to free the paper for advancement. At the same time, the actuation mechanism moves an advancement mechanism to advance the paper a predetermined distance past the printing station of the electronic business machine.