Clearing Paper Jams - Epson FX-2180 User Manual

Clearing Paper Jams

To clear a paper jam, follow these steps:
Press the Operate button to turn off the printer.
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2. If a single-sheet of paper is stuck on the paper guide, gently
remove it.
3. Remove the printer cover. If you are loading continuous paper
from the rear slot, remove the paper guide.
4. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh
supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot.
5. Turn the knob on the right side of the printer away from you to
eject the paper in the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of
paper.
Caution:
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Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear
paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may
damage the printer or lose the top-of-form or tear-off
position.
6. Replace the paper guide if necessary, and replace the printer
cover. Then close the paper guide cover.
Press the Operate button to turn on the printer. Make sure the
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Paper Out and Pause lights are off.
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