Problem Solving

Problems Printing

If paper jams are frequent:

More than one sheet feeds at a time.

Paper curls.

Paper feeds at an angle.

Possible cause

Remedy

 

 

The printer is not

Place the printer on a stable, level surface.

horizontal.

 

 

 

The paper is too thin.

Use the correct type of paper (see “Media

 

Recommendations” on page 10).

 

 

The paper is moist or

Store paper within specified temperature and

affected by static.

humidity levels (see “Specifications” on

 

page 142).

 

 

The paper is creased

Remove the creased/wrinkled paper from the

or wrinkled.

feed tray.

 

 

The paper is not

Adjust tray or manual feed guides.

aligned correctly.

 

 

 

Paper doesn’t feed.

Correct paper feed selection in the printer driver.

 

 

Paper jam has been cleared, but printer does not print.

Possible cause

Remedy

 

 

The top cover has

Removing a paper jam is not sufficient:

not remained open

Raise and gently lower the top cover, especially if

until all paper jams

the paper jam has been removed from behind the

have been cleared.

front cover.

 

 

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