Solving Problems
The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, please call for service.
Paper Feeding Problems
Condition | Suggested solutions |
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Paper is jammed during | Clear the paper jam. See page 6.3. |
printing. |
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Paper sticks together. | • Ensure that there is not too much paper in the paper tray. The |
| paper tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper, depending on the |
| thickness of your paper. |
| • Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. See “Paper |
| Specifications” on page A.6. |
| • Remove paper from the paper tray and flex or fan the paper. |
| • Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick together. |
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Multiple sheets of paper | • Different types of paper may be loaded in the paper tray. Load the |
do not feed. | paper of only one type, size and weight. |
| • If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam, clear the paper jam. |
| See page 6.3. |
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Paper does not feed into | • Remove any obstructions from inside the machine. |
the machine. | • Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove paper from the tray |
| and reload it correctly. |
| • There is too much paper in the paper tray. Remove excess paper |
| from the tray. |
| • The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets the specifications |
| required by the machine. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.6. |
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The paper keeps jamming. | • There is too much paper in the paper tray. Remove excess paper |
| from the tray. |
| • An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that |
| meets the specifications required by the machine. See “Paper |
| Specifications” on page A.6. If you are printing on special |
| materials, use the manual feeder. |
| • There may be debris inside the machine. Open the front cover and |
| remove the debris. |
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Transparencies stick | Use only the transparencies specifically designed for a laser |
together in the paper exit. | printer. Remove each transparency as it exits from the machine. |
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6.10 TROUBLESHOOTING