Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations related to Tray 2, Tray 3, or the 500-sheet trays. When a jam occurs, the control panel displays a message and an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
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13.B2.A Jam in top cover
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13.B2.D2 Jam in top cover area
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13.B2.D3 Jam in top cover area
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13.A4.D4 Jam in tray 4
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13.A4.FF Jam in tray 4
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13.A5.D5 Jam in tray 5
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13.A5.FF Jam in tray 5
note:The following procedure shows Tray 2. The method to clear a paper jam in Trays 3, 4, and 5 is the same.
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Open the right-side access door. If the jammed page is visible, gently pull it out of the printer.Figure : Open the right-side access door and remove jammed paper
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If you were not able to clear the jam by using the right-side access door, slide the tray out of the printer.Figure : Open and remove the tray from the printer
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Remove any damaged paper from the tray.Figure : Remove damaged paper from the tray
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If the edge of the paper is visible in the feed area, slowly pull the paper toward the left side and then out of the printer.
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Do not force the paper if it will not move easily. If the paper is stuck in a tray, try removing it through the tray above (if applicable) or through the toner-cartridge area.Figure : Slowly pull the paper from the feed area -
Reinsert the tray into the printer and close it.
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Before reinserting the tray in the printer, make sure the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners and below the tabs on the paper guides.Figure : Reinsert and close the tray -
Close the right-side access door.Figure : Close the right-side access door