9 Troubleshooting

Solving Other Problems

The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Paper Feeding Problems

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Paper is jammed

Clear the paper jam. See Clearing Paper Jams on

during printing.

page 9-4.

 

 

Paper sticks together.

Ensure that there is not too much paper in the tray. The

 

tray can hold up to 150 sheets of paper, depending on

 

the thickness of your paper.

 

Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper.

 

See Paper Specifications on page 10-6.

 

Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan the paper.

 

Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick

 

together.

 

 

Multiple sheets of

Different types of paper may be stacked in the tray. Load

paper do not feed.

paper of only one type, size, and weight.

 

If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam, clear the

 

paper jam. See Clearing Paper Jams on page 9-4.

 

 

Paper does not feed

Remove any obstructions inside the machine.

into the machine.

Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove paper from

 

the tray and reload it correctly.

 

There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess

 

paper from the tray.

 

The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets the

 

specifications required by the machine. See Paper

 

Specifications on page 10-6.

 

 

The paper keeps

There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess

jamming.

paper from the tray. If you are printing on special

 

materials, use one sheet of paper at a time.

 

An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper

 

that meets the specifications required by the machine.

 

See Paper Specifications on page 10-6.

 

There may be debris inside the machine. Open the front

 

door and remove the debris.

 

 

Transparencies stick

Use only transparencies specifically designed for laser

together in the paper

printers. Remove each transparency as it exits from the

exit.

machine.

 

 

Envelopes skew or

Ensure that the paper guides are against both sides of

fail to feed correctly.

the envelope.

 

 

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