Troubleshooting_ 76• Do not mix paper types in a tray.• Use only recommended print media ("Setting the paper size and type"on page 58).• Ensure that the recommended side of the print media is facing up in thetray.Clearing paper jamsTo avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly andcarefully. Follow the instructions in the following sections to clear thejam.If a paper jam occurs, the status LED on the control panel lights orange.Find and remove the jammed paper.If paper is jammed in the paper feed area, follow the next steps to releasethe jammed paper.In the trayClick this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.1. Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automaticallyejected from the machine. If the paper does not eject, go to the nextstep.2. Pull out the tray.3. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out.If the paper does not eject when you pull, or if you do not see the paperin this area, check the fuser area around the toner cartridge (See "Insidethe machine" on page 76).4. Insert the tray back into the machine until it snaps into place. Printingautomatically resumes.Inside the machineClick this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.The fuser area is hot. Be careful when removing paper form this areato prevent getting your fingers burnt.1. Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automaticallyejected from the machine. If the paper does not eject, go to the nextstep.2. To remove the jammed paper, open the rear cover.3. Carefully remove the jammed paper by pulling in the direction as shownbelow. Most of the jammed paper can be removed in this step.Do not touch the fuser inside the inner cover. It is hot and couldcause burns. Be careful when removing paper from this area toprevent getting your fingers burnt.If the paper does not eject when you pull, or if you do not see the paperin this area, check the paper exit area (See "In the paper exit area" onpage 76).4. Close the rear cover. Make sure that it is securely closed. Printingautomatically resumes.In the paper exit areaClick this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.The fuser area is hot. Be careful when removing paper form this areato prevent getting your fingers burnt.