Caution

To avoid damaging the printer, never move the paper lever while the Operate or Pause light is flashing.

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Clearing Paper Jams

When paper gets jammed in the printer, printing stops and you see a PAPER JAM message on the control panel display. Follow these steps to clear a paper jam:

1.If roll paper is jammed, open the roll paper cover and cut it by hand slightly above the paper insertion slot.

Cut paper across here

2.Push back the paper lever to release the jammed paper.

3.Open the front cover if necessary.