D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A RY 9 / 1 3 / 1 0 - F O R P R O O F O N LYClearing Jams 65930Clearing JamsCareful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you toavoid paper jams. See "Print Media Guidelines " for more information.NOTE: Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is recommended totry a sample first.Avoiding Jams• Use only recommended print media. See "Print Media Guidelines" for moreinformation.• See "Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional250-Sheet Feeder" and "Loading Print Media in the SSF" to load print mediaproperly.• Do not overload the print media sources. Ensure that the print media stackheight does not exceed the maximum height indicated by the load-line labelsin the tray.• Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media.• Flex, fan, and straighten print media before you load it. If a jam occurs withprint media, try feeding one sheet at a time through the single sheet feeder.• Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself.• Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print mediasource.• Ensure that the recommended print side is face up when you insert the printmedia when using the standard 250-sheet tray and the optional 250-sheetfeeder. Also, the recommended print side should be face down when usingthe single sheet feeder.• Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. For more information,see " Storing Print Media. "• Do not remove the feeding tray during a print job.• Push the tray in firmly after loading.• Ensure that all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached.
