Documents can jam in the document feeder unit if they are not inserted or fed properly, or if they are too long. Follow the steps below to clear a document jam.
1 | Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. |
2 | Open the Front Cover by pinching the Cover Release Lever (1). |
3 | Pull the jammed document out of the machine. ![Note](../img/icon_note.gif) Note | Check for ripped paper inside the machine. Remove any ripped paper you find inside the machine. |
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4 | Close the Front Cover. |
5 | Press any key. |
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CAUTION
| DO NOT touch the metal part of the Separation Pad Cover. Doing this may cause injury to you and serious damage to the machine. |
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Important
• | To avoid damage to the jammed document, DO NOT pull the document out before opening the Front Cover. |
• | Take out any paper from the ADF before closing the Front Cover. |
• | To avoid future document jams, do the following: • | Close the Front Cover properly by pushing it gently in the middle. | • | Configure the settings for your document properly. | • | | • | Stagger the pages and then load your document. | • | |
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