Solving paper feed problems

Paper frequently jams

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PAPER
Use recommended paper and specialty media. For more information, see “Paper and specialty media guide lines” on
page 48.

MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY

Make sure the stack of paper you load does not exceed the maximum stack hei ght indicated in the tray or on the
multipurpose feeder.
CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
THE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.

Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared

1Clear jammed paper from the entire paper path.
2Press to clear the message and continue printing.

Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam

In the Setup menu, Jam Recovery is set to Off. Set Jam Recovery to Auto or On:
1Press .
2Press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press .
3Press the arrow buttons until General settings appears, and then press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Print Recovery appears, and then press .
5Press the arrow buttons until Jam Recovery appears, and then press .
6Press the arrow buttons until On or Auto appears, and then press .
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