Clearing Paper Jams

Occasionally, paper can be jammed during a print job. Some of causes include:

The tray is loaded improperly or overfilled.

The tray has been pulled out during a print job.

The front cover has been opened during a print job.

Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used. See “Paper Specifications” on page 7.13.

Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been used. See “Paper Specifications” on page 7.13.

If a paper jam occurs, the

LED on the control panel lights

red. Find and remove the jammed paper. If it is invisible, look inside the printer.

In the Paper Exit Area

 

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Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the

 

page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold

 

water as hot water will set the toner into the fabric.

 

 

 

1If the paper jams as it exits to the output tray and a long portion of the paper is visible, pull the paper straight out.

When you pull the jammed paper, if there is resistance and the paper does not move immediately, stop pulling. Continue with the next step.

SOLVING PROBLEMS 6.7

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Xerox 3116 manual Clearing Paper Jams, Paper Exit Area, Water as hot water will set the toner into the fabric