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Paper Feed Problems

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Paper Feed Problems

If the machine is operating but paper will not feed or paper jams occur frequent-
ly, check the condition of the machine and paper.

Problem

Solution

Paper does not feed smoothly.

• Use supported types of paper. See p.58 “Supported Pa-

• Load paper correctly, making sure that the paper guides

are properly adjusted. See p.66 “Loading Paper”.

• If the paper is curled, straighten the paper.

Paper jams occur frequently.

• If there are gaps between the paper and the paper guides,

adjust the paper guides to remove the gaps.

• Avoid printing on both sides of paper when printing im-

ages that contain large areas of solid color, which con-
sume a lot of toner.

• Use supported types of paper. See p.58 “Supported Pa-

• Load paper only as high as the upper limit markings on

the paper guide.

• Make sure that the friction pad, paper feed roller or reg-

Multiple sheets of paper are fed
at one time.

• Fan the paper well before loading. Also make sure that

the edges are even by tapping the stack on a flat surface
such as a desk.

• Make sure that the paper guides are in the right position.

• Use supported types of paper. See p.58 “Supported Pa-

• Load paper only as high as the upper limit markings on

the paper guide.

• Make sure that the friction pad, paper feed roller or reg-

• Check that paper was not added while there was still

some left in the tray.
Only add paper when there is none left in the tray.

Paper gets wrinkles.

• Paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored properly.

• If there are gaps between the paper and the paper guides,

adjust the paper guides to remove the gaps.