Clearing jams
CAUTION: Certain
Understanding printer jam messages
The following table lists the jam messages that can occur and the action necessary to clear the message. The jam message indicates the area where the jam occurred. However, it is best to clear the entire paper path to ensure you have cleared all possible jams.
For more information on clearing printer paper jams, refer to the printer User’s Guide located on the printer publications CD.
CAUTION: The inside of the printer may be hot. Allow the printer to cool before touching any internal components.
Message | Check Areas | What to do |
200.yy Paper Jam | B, T1 | Follow the instructions in the printer User’s Guide for clearing Area E |
(tray 1 and left access |
| Duplex mechanism, and Area T1 Standard tray (Tray 1). |
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door beside tray 1) |
| If the jam message persists, paper may be caught in the image |
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| transfer unit. |
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201.yy Paper Jam | D, K, L | Follow the instructions in the printer User’s Guide for clearing Area D |
(fuser area) |
| Front access door, Area K Lower right access door (fuser area), |
| and Area L Upper right access door (redrive area). | |
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| If the jam message persists, paper may be caught in the fuser. |
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202.yy Paper Jam | K, L | Follow the instructions in the printer User’s Guide for clearing Area K |
(fuser area) |
| Lower right access door (fuser area) and Area L Upper right |
| access door (redrive area). | |
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| If the jam message persists, paper may be caught in the fuser. |
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230.yy Paper Jam | E, J | Follow the instructions in the printer User’s Guide for clearing Area E |
(duplex area) |
| Duplex mechanism and Area J Duplex tray. |
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24<x>.yy Paper Jam | B,C, T<x> | Follow the instructions in the printer User’s Guide for clearing Area E |
(trays |
| Duplex mechanism, Area C Paper input options: |
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| sheet trays or |
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250 Paper Jam | A,D | Follow the instructions in the printer User’s Guide for clearing Area A |
(multipurpose feeder) |
| Multipurpose feeder and Area C Paper input options: |
| drawer or | |
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27<x>.yy Paper Jam | M | Follow the instructions in the printer User’s Guide for Clearing |
(mailbox and output |
| mailbox, finisher, or output expander jams (Area M). |
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expander) |
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