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9. Troubleshooting
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Paper feeding problems
Condition Suggested solutions
Paper jams during
printing.
Clear the paper jam (see "Clearing paper jams" on
page 217).
Paper sticks together. • Check the maximum paper capacity of the tray (see
"Print media specifications" on page 285).
• Make sure that you are using the correct type of
paper (see "Print media specifications" on page
285).
• Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan the
paper.
• Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick
together. Try a fresh ream of paper.
Multiple sheets of
paper do not feed.
• Different types of paper may be stacked in the tray.
Load 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
217).
Paper does not feed
into the machine.
• Remove any obstructions from inside 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
"Print media specifications" on page 285).
• If an original does not feed into the machine, the
DSDF rubber pad may require to be replaced.
Contact a service representative.
The paper keeps
jamming.
• There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess
paper from the tray. If you are printing on special
materials, use the multi-purpose tray.
• An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only
paper that meets the specifications required by the
machine (see "Print media specifications" on page
285).
• There may be debris inside the machine. Open the
front door and remove any debris.
• If an original does not feed into the machine, the
DSDF rubber pad may need to be replaced.
Contact a service representative.
Envelopes skew or fail
to feed correctly.
Ensure that the paper guides are against both sides of
the envelopes.
Condition Suggested solutions
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