Clearing Jams; Identifying The Location Of Paper Jams - Dell 3100cn Color Laser Printer User Manual

Clearing Jams

Careful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to avoid most jams. See
Avoiding Jams
Identifying the Location of Paper Jams
Removing Print Jams Near the Fuser Unit
Removing Print Jams Near the Center Output Tray
Removing Print Jams From the Print Media Pickup Area
Removing Print Jams From the Optional Duplex Module
Removing Print Jams From the Print Media Source
Removing Print Jams From the Multipurpose Feeder
NOTE: Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.
Avoiding Jams
Use only recommended print media. See
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See "Loading Print Media in Standard and Optional
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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
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in the trays.
Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media.
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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
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feeder.
Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
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Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print media source.
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Make sure the recommended print side is face up.
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Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. For more information, see
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Do not remove the feeding tray during a print job.
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Push all trays in firmly after loading them.
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Make sure all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached.
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Overtightening the guides may cause jams.
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Identifying the Location of Paper Jams

The following illustration shows where paper jams may occur along the print media path.
"Print Media Guidelines" for more information.
Trays" and "Loading the Multipurpose
"Print Media Guidelines" for more information.
Feeder" to load printer media properly.
"Storing Print Media" for more information.