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Paper Doesn't Feed Correctly

When your printer doesn't feed paper correctly, there are a number of steps you can take to correct the problem.

If you are simply out of paper, see Loading Paper.

If one of the following links describes your problem, select it and try the solutions that appear.

Paper doesn't feed
Multiple pages feed
The paper jams
Paper isn't ejected fully or is wrinkled

Paper doesn't feed

Remove the stack of paper and check that:

The paper isn't curled or creased.
The paper isn't too old. See the instructions that came with the paper for more information.
Paper isn't loaded above the arrow on the left edge guide.
The paper isn't jammed inside the printer. If it is, remove the jammed paper.

Then load the paper again. Make sure you follow any special loading instructions that came with your paper. See Loading Paper for more information.

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Multiple pages feed

Remove the stack of paper and:

Make sure the paper is not too thin. See Paper for specifications.
Fan the edges of the stack to separate the sheets, then reload the paper.

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The paper jams

Press the load/eject button to eject the jammed paper. If the error message does not clear, open the cover and remove all the paper inside, including any torn pieces. Then load the paper again.

If your paper jams frequently, make sure you:

Use smooth, high-quality paper, loaded with the printable side up.
Fan the stack before loading it.
Don't load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide.
Adjust the left edge guide to fit your paper.

See Loading Paper for more information.

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Paper isn't ejected fully or is wrinkled

Try one or more of these solutions.

If the paper doesn't eject fully, press the load/eject button.
If the paper is wrinkled when it comes out, it may be damp or too thin. Load a new stack.

 

Note:
Store any unused paper in its original packaging in a dry area. See Paper for specifications.

 

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