How Do You Clear A Paper Jam In A Multi-Function Printer?
Paper jams can be frustrating. It takes much longer for your current print job. Plus, you have to fiddle around in the guts of your multi-function printer to get the blasted thing up and running again. Sure, the process isn’t brain surgery. But, if you follow this step-by-step process, you can reduce your downtime and get that printer spitting out pages again faster. Turn off the printer and disconnect power supply. Let the printer stand for a few minutes to dissipate any residual charge before continuing. Find out where paper is jammed. Paper usually hangs up in one of three places: before it completely leaves the feed tray, between the feed tray and the print carriage or between the print carriage and the output tray. Remove the input tray if the paper is hung up before it fully left the feed tray area. You may have to use tools to remove this part or other panels on the printer. Once you have access to the jammed sheet, pull with both hands and steady pressure near the center of the