14 Solving paper feed problems

Symptom

Cause

Solution

Paper frequently

You are using paper that does not meet

Use recommended paper and specialty

jams.

the printer specifications.

media.

 

 

Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide

 

 

available on Lexmark’s Web site at

 

 

www.lexmark.com for detailed

 

 

specifications.

 

 

See Clearing jams for more information.

 

 

See Avoiding jams for information that

 

 

can help prevent jams from occurring.

 

 

 

 

You have loaded too much paper or too

Make sure the stack of paper you load

 

many envelopes.

does not exceed the maximum stack

 

 

height indicated at the back of the tray or

 

 

on the multipurpose feeder.

 

 

 

Paper frequently

Guides in the selected tray are not set to

Move the guides in the tray to the correct

jams (continued).

the appropriate position for the size paper

position.

 

loaded.

See Loading the trays for detailed

 

 

 

 

instructions.

 

 

 

 

You did not change the paper size dial.

Select the size on the dial that matches

 

 

the size of the paper loaded in the tray.

 

 

Note: If you want to select the universal

 

 

size setting, it is the last icon on the dial.

 

 

 

 

The paper has absorbed moisture due to

Load paper from a fresh package.

 

high humidity.

Store paper in its original wrapper until

 

 

 

 

you load it.

 

 

See Storing paper for more information.

 

 

 

 

The paper pick rollers are worn and dirty.

Replace the pick rollers. See Calling for

 

 

service.

 

 

 

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