Paper Feed Problems - Ricoh MP 2014 series Operating Instructions Manual

Paper Feed Problems

If the machine is operating but paper will not feed or paper jams frequently, check the condition of the
machine and paper.
Problem
Paper does not feed smoothly.
Paper jams frequently.
Multiple sheets of paper are fed at
once.
• Use supported types of paper. See page 43 "Supported
Paper".
• Load paper correctly, making sure that the paper guides
are properly adjusted. See page 60 "Loading Paper".
• If the paper is curled, straighten the paper.
• Take out the paper from the tray and fan it well. Then,
reverse the top and bottom of the paper, and put it back
in the tray.
• If there are gaps between the paper and paper guides,
adjust the paper guides to remove the gaps.
• Avoid printing on both sides of paper when printing
images that contain large solid areas, which consume a
large amount of toner.
• Use supported types of paper. See page 43 "Supported
Paper".
• Load paper only as high as the upper limit markings on
the paper guide.
• Fan the paper well before loading. Also make sure that
the edges are aligned by tapping the stack on a flat
surface such as a desk.
• Make sure that the paper guides are in the right position.
• Use supported types of paper. See page 43 "Supported
Paper".
• Load paper only as high as the upper limit markings on
the paper guide.
• Check that paper was not added while there was still
some left in the tray.
Only add paper when there is none left in the tray.
Paper Feed Problems
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