Troubleshooting, Tips for avoiding paper jams, Clearing paper jams – Samsung ML-1630W Series User Manual

Page 45: In the paper feed area and rear the machine, Tips for avoiding paper jams clearing paper jams

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<Troubleshooting>

7

Troubleshooting

This chapter gives helpful information on what to do if you encounter a
problem.

This chapter includes:

Tips for avoiding paper jams

Clearing paper jams

Understanding display messages

Solving other problems

Tips for avoiding paper jams

By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided.
When a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined on page 7.1.
• Follow the procedures on page 4.5. Ensure that the adjustable guides

are positioned correctly.

• Do not overload the tray. Ensure that the paper level is below the

paper capacity mark on the inside of the tray.

• Do not remove paper from the tray while your machine is printing.
• Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading.
• Do not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper.
• Do not mix paper types in a tray.
• Use only recommended print media. (see page 4.6)
• Ensure that the recommended side of the print media is facing down in

the tray.

Clearing paper jams

Refer to the table below to locate and clear the paper jam.

Caution

To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out gently
and slowly. Follow the instructions in the following sections to
clear the jam.

Status display

Explanation

Solution

Paper jam
LED(

) blinks

In the paper feed area and
rear the machine

Clear the jam.
(Page 7.1)

Rear and Inside the machine

Clear the jam.
(Page 7.3)

In the exit area

Clear the jam.
(Page 7.5)

In the paper feed area and rear the machine

If paper is jammed in the paper feed area and rear the machine, follow
the next steps to release the jammed paper.

1

Press the tray open button.

2

Pull the tray open.

3

Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out as shown
below.

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