Avoiding jams

Avoiding jams

Find out how to prevent paper from getting stuck in the printer.
Load paper properly
  • Make sure that the paper lies flat in the tray.
    Correct loading of paper
    Incorrect loading of paper
  • Do not load or remove a tray while the printer is printing.
  • Do not load too much paper. Make sure that the stack height is below the maximum paper fill indicator.
  • Do not slide paper into the tray. Load paper as shown in the illustration.
  • Make sure that the paper guides are positioned correctly and are not pressing tightly against the paper or envelopes.
  • Push the tray firmly into the printer after loading paper.
Use recommended paper
  • Use only recommended paper or specialty media.
  • Do not load paper that is wrinkled, creased, damp, bent, or curled.
  • Flex, fan, and align the paper edges before loading.
  • Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
  • Do not mix paper sizes, weights, or types in the same tray.
  • Make sure that the paper size and type are set correctly on the computer or printer control panel.
  • Store paper according to manufacturer recommendations.