Lexmark 5000 Series manual Banner paper jams, Paper continues to jam

Models: 5000 Series

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Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused

To set printer as default

1From the Finder desktop, choose Applications ΠUtilities ΠPrint Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using.

2From the Printer List dialog, select your printer.

3Click the Make Default icon.

To resume print jobs

1From the Finder desktop, choose Applications ΠUtilities ΠPrint Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using.

2From the list of printers, double-click the name of your printer.

3From the printer pop-up menu, click Start Jobs if you want to resume all print jobs in the queue; if you want to resume a particular print job, select the document name, and then click Resume.

Banner paper jams

These are possible causes and solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Clear banner paper jams

1Press to turn off the printer.

2Remove the jammed banner paper from the printer.

Adjust the paper type settings

To keep a banner print job from jamming:

Use only the number of sheets needed for the banner.

Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming: 1 With your document open, choose File ΠPage Setup.

2 From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes.

3 From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose the printer.

4 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose A4 Banner or US Letter Banner. 5 Select an orientation.

6 Click OK.

Paper continues to jam

Are you using paper designed for an inkjet printer?

Check the type of paper you are using. Some low-quality papers may be too thin or too slick to be fed correctly into the printer. For more information, see “Choosing compatible specialty paper types” on page 47.

Are you loading the paper correctly?

For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 18.

Note: Do not force paper into the printer.

Troubleshooting

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Lexmark 5000 Series manual Banner paper jams, Paper continues to jam