Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams - Lexmark Optra Optra T User Manual

Tips for avoiding paper jams

Choosing Print Materials
By carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, you
should be able to avoid most paper jams. If jams do occur, follow the
steps outlined in "Clearing Jams"
frequently, make sure you are following these tips to avoid jams.
See "Loading Print Materials" on page 43
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erly. Make sure the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.
Do not overload the paper trays. Make sure the paper is under
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the paper capacity mark on the inside of the paper tray.
Do not remove paper trays while print jobs are in process.
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Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading it.
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Fan stacks of labels or transparencies before loading them
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into trays or the multipurpose feeder. If jams do occur using
the multipurpose feeder, try feeding one sheet at a time.
Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or highly curled paper.
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Do not mix paper types in one tray.
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Use only recommended print materials. See
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on page 20.
Make sure the recommended print side is face down for sim-
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plex printing when loading all trays.
Keep print materials stored in an acceptable environment.
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See "Moisture content" on page
42
starting on page 69. If jams occur
to load paper prop-
"Print materials"
27.