Paper Jams; Minimizing Paper Jams - Xerox B210 User Manual

Paper Jams

Minimizing Paper Jams

The printer is designed to function with minimal paper jams using Xerox
types can cause jams. If supported paper is jamming frequently in one area, clean that area of the
paper path.
The following can cause paper jams:
• Selecting the incorrect paper type in the print driver.
• Using damaged, creased, damp or highly curly paper.
• Using unsupported paper.
• Loading paper incorrectly.
• Overfilling the tray.
• Adjusting the paper guides improperly.
Most paper jams can be prevented by following a simple set of rules:
• Use only supported paper. For details, refer to
• Follow proper paper handling and loading techniques.
• Always use clean, undamaged paper.
• Avoid paper that is curled, torn, moist, creased, or folded.
• To separate the sheets before loading into the tray, fan the paper.
• Observe the paper tray fill line. Do not overfill the paper tray.
• After you insert paper in a tray, adjust the paper guides in the tray. A paper guide that is not
properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, misfeeds, skewed prints, and printer damage.
• After you load paper in a tray, select the correct paper type and size in the print driver.
• In the print driver, select the correct paper type and size for the print job.
• Store paper in a dry location.
• Use only Xerox paper designed for the printer.
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Avoid the following:
• Polyester-coated paper that is designed specially for ink jet printers.
• Removing paper from the tray while your printer is printing.
• Loading more than one type, size, or weight of paper in a tray at the same time.
• Allowing the output tray to overfill.
• Printing duplex output with the rear door open.
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