Clearing Paper Jams - Epson ColorPage 8000 Quick Reference Manual

Clearing Paper Jams

Clearing Paper Jams
paper cassette
When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and displays a message on the control panel. The table below lists the error messages
and tells you where to check for jammed paper:
Message
Feed Jam
Paper Jam
Exiting Paper Jam
Check OHP Sheet
If you need to clear a paper jam, follow these guidelines:
Don't remove jammed paper by force. Torn paper can
be difficult to remove and might cause other paper
jams. Pull it gently to avoid tearing.
If jammed paper is torn and remains in the printer, or if
paper is jammed in an area not mentioned below, see
"Where to Get Help" in your Printer Guide.
Clearing the paper cassette and
paper path
1
Pull the paper cassette out slowly until it stops. Remove
any jammed paper.
2
Replace the paper in the cassette and close it.
Description
Paper is jammed in one of the
feed areas.
Paper is jammed at the fuser unit.
Paper is jammed in the output area.
Transparencies are loaded incorrectly,
or do not meet printer specifications.
paper path
Action
Check the following areas and clear jammed paper
if necessary: standard cassette, multipurpose tray,
paper path, large capacity paper unit.
Clear the fuser unit.
Clear the output path cover.
Clear the multipurpose tray or paper path.
3
If paper is still jammed in the printer, pull the
multipurpose tray out slowly until it stops. Be careful
not to tear any jammed paper.
paper path
4
Pull out the jammed paper from the bottom of the
paper path. Then push in the tray firmly.
5
multipurpose tray
multipurpose
tray
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