Clear jams

Occasionally, paper becomes jammed during a job.

Paper jams can occur either inside the printer or in the automatic document feeder.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the printhead, clear paper jams as soon as possible.

TIP: If you notice poor print quality, clean the printhead. For more information, see Clean the printhead on page 155.

Clear paper jams inside the printer

Clear paper jams in the automatic document feeder

Avoid paper jams

Clear paper jams inside the printer

1.Remove all paper from the output tray.

CAUTION: Trying to clear a paper jam from the front of the printer can damage the print mechanism. Always access and clear paper jams through the automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplexer).

2.Check the duplexer.

a. Push the buttons on either side of the duplexer, and then remove the duplexer.

b.Locate any jammed paper inside the printer, grasp it with both hands, and then pull it towards you.

CAUTION: If the paper tears when you are removing it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might be remaining inside the printer. If you do not remove all the pieces of paper from the printer, more paper jams are likely to occur.

c.If the jam is not there, push the latch on top of the duplexer and lower the cover. If paper is jammed inside, carefully remove it. Close the cover.

d.Reinsert the duplexer into the printer until it snaps into place.

3.If you have not found the jam and have Tray 2 installed, pull out the tray and remove the jammed paper, if possible. If not, do the following:

a.Ensure the printer is turned off and disconnect the power cord.

b.Lift the printer off Tray 2.

c.Remove the jammed paper from the bottom of the printer or from Tray 2.

d.Reposition the printer on the top of Tray 2.

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