How to Clear a Paper Jam in an All in One Printer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn off and unplug the printer when a jam occurs.

   Gently pull any jammed paper out of the rollers. ,, If there is jammed paper in the front, carefully remove it, paying attention to any small bits of paper that may have torn off completely. ,, If the page prints successfully, the jam has been removed.
   
   If a paper jam error message appears on the printer screen, proceed to the next step. ,,, Gently pull any jams from the front cartridge area. , Attempt to print a test page. ,
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   Step 2: Remove any loose paper from the printer tray.

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   Step 3: Turn the printer around and remove the rear cartridge panel.

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   Step 4: Observe any paper that is caught within the cartridge rollers.

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   Step 5: Ensure that any torn pieces of paper have been removed from the rollers.

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   Step 6: Look at the front of the printer.

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   Step 7: Plug the printer back in and turn the printer on.

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   Step 8: Attempt to print a test page.

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   Step 9: Turn the printer off and unplug the unit.

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    Step 10: Open the front panel.

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    Step 11: Look for any jammed paper.

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    Step 12: Plug in the printer and turn the printer on.

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    Step 13: Refer to the printer's user's manual or the manufacturer's website for detailed guidance if the printer is still non-functioning.

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