General Considerations For Clearing Jams - Kyocera Mita FS-C5016N Operation Manual

4.4.2

General considerations for clearing jams

Paper jam message
Paper jam
MP Tray
Paper jam
EF
Paper jam
Duplexer
Table 4-7
Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting jam removal:
When pulling the paper, pull it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces of paper
are difficult to remove and may be easily overlooked, deterring the jam
recovery.
Caution
• If paper jams occur frequently, try using a different type of paper, replace the paper with
paper from another ream, flip the paper stack over, or rotate the paper stack 180
degrees. Selection of paper is fully discussed in
The printer may have problems if paper jams recur after the paper was replaced.
• Whether or not the jammed pages are reproduced normally after printing is resumed
depends on the location of the paper jam.
Utilizing Online Help Messages
Online help messages are available in the printer's message display to provide simple
instructions for clearing jams. Press the (
Then a help message will appear to facilitate jam clearing in the location.
Paper jam Description
location
D
Paper is jammed at the MP tray or optional
envelope feeder (if installed).
E Paper is jammed inside the rear cover of the
optional duplexer or at the duplexer
drawer.
) key when the paper jam message has appeared.
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4.4 Clearing Paper Jams
Chapter 2 Handling Paper on page
Reference
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