P ROBLEM S OLVING7.12Clearing Paper JamsTips for Avoiding Paper JamsBy selecting correct paper types and loading them properly,you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jamsoccur, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” onpage 7.6. If jams occur frequently, make sure you arefollowing these tips to avoid jams.• Follow the procedures in “Load Paper” on page 2.4 to loadthe paper properly. Make sure the adjustable guides arepositioned correctly.• Do not overload the paper tray. Make sure the paper is underthe paper capacity mark on the inside of the paper tray.• Do not pull out the paper tray while print jobs are in process.• Flex, fan and straighten the paper before loading it.• Do not load stacks of labels or transparencies in the AutoTray. Labels or transparencies must be fed using the ManualTray.• Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp or highly curled paper.• Do not mix paper types in the paper tray.• Use only recommended print media. See “PaperSpecifications” on page A.2.• Make sure that the recommended print side is facing downwhen loading the paper into the Auto Tray and facing upwhen loading into the Manual Tray.• Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment.
