Clearing Jams - Dell 5110cn - Color Laser Printer User Manual

Clearing Jams

Careful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to avoid most jams. See
Media Guidelines" for more information.
Avoiding Jams
Identifying the Location of Paper Jams
Removing Print Jams From the Multipurpose Feeder
Removing Print Jams From the Standard Tray
Removing Print Jams Between the Imaging Drum and Fuser
Removing Print Jams From the Fuser
Removing Print Jams From the Duplexer
Removing Print Jams From the Optional Tray Modules
NOTE: Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.
Avoiding Jams
Use only recommended print media. See
See "Loading Print Media in Standard and Optional
load printer media properly.
Do not overload the print media sources. Make sure the stack print media height does not exceed the
maximum height indicated by the load line labels in the trays.
Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media.
Flex, fan, and straighten print media before you load it. If a jam occurs with print media, try feeding
one sheet at a time through the multipurpose feeder.
Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print media source.
Make sure the recommended print side is face up when you insert the print media. However, when
using the multipurpose feeder the recommended print side is face down.
Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. For more information, see
Media".
Do not remove the feeding tray during a print job.
Push all trays in firmly after loading them.
Make sure all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached.
Overtightening the guides may cause jams.
"Print Media Guidelines" for more information.
Trays" and "Loading the Multipurpose
"Print
Feeder" to
"Storing Print