Clearing Paper Jams - Xerox Phaser 3450 Service Manual

Alignment & Adjustments

6.2.1 Clearing Paper Jams

When a paper jam occurs,the display on the control panel shows the message indicating the corresponding location of the
paper jam.
6.2.1.1 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams
By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in
• Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.
• Do not overload the tray. Ensure that the paper is below the paper capacity mark on the right inside of the tray.
• Do not remove the paper from the tray while printing.
• Flex, fan and straighten the paper before loading.
• Do not use creased, damp or highly curled paper.
• Do not mix paper types in the input tray.
• Use only recommended print media.
• Ensure that the recommended print side is facing down when loading paper into the input tray.
6.2.1.2 In the Paper Feed Area(Jam 0)
• In the Tray1
1. Slide out the Tray1 to expose the jammed paper.
2. Remove any misfed paper by pulling it out by the visi-
ble edge from the tray.Make sure that all of the paper is
properly aligned in the tray.
NOTE : If the jammed paper is not invisible or if there is resis-
tance when you pull the paper,remove the tray from the
printer and carefully pull the jammed paper free from
the printer.
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3. Slide the tray back into the printer.
4. Open and close the top cover to resume printing.