Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams - Dell 1600n User Manual

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Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. When a paper jam
occurs, follow the steps outlined in "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 162.
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Pull the standard Tray1 open.
Pull the jammed paper straight up and out.
Insert Tray1 into the machine until it snaps into place.
Open and close the front cover to resume printing.
Follow the procedures in "Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray" on page 53. Ensure
that the adjustable guides are correctly positioned.
Do not overload the paper tray. Ensure that the paper is below the paper capacity mark
on the inside wall of the paper tray.
Do not remove the paper from the tray while your machine is printing.
Flex, fan and straighten the paper before loading.
Do not use creased, damp or curled paper.
Do not mix paper types in the paper tray.
Use only recommended print materials. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
Ensure that the recommended print side of print materials is facing down in the paper
tray and facing up in the Bypass tray.