Paper Feed Problems - Ricoh SP 311DNw User Manual

6. Troubleshooting

Paper Feed Problems

If the machine is operating but paper will not feed or paper jams occur frequently, check the condition of
the machine and paper.
Problem
Paper does not feed smoothly.
Paper jams occur frequently.
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• Use supported types of paper. See page 25 "Supported
Paper".
• Load paper correctly, making sure that the paper guides
are properly adjusted. See page 30 "Loading Paper".
• If the paper is curled, straighten the paper.
• Take out the paper from tray and fan it well. Then,
reverse the top and bottom of the paper, and put it back
in the tray.
• If there are gaps between the paper and the paper
guides, adjust the paper guides to remove the gaps.
• Avoid printing on both sides of paper when printing
images that contain large solid areas, which consume a
lot of toner.
• Use supported types of paper. See page 25 "Supported
Paper".
• Load paper only as high as the upper limit markings on
the paper guide.
• Make sure that the friction pads and paper feed rollers
are clean. See page 70 "Cleaning the Friction Pad and
Paper Feed Roller".
Solution