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Photocopiers are highly specialized tools for high-volume and fast-paced printing tasks. The widespread use of this tool is driven by the increasing demands of modern work. However, using a Photocopier can also lead to various issues, with paper jam being one of the common concerns.
Guide to Rectify Photocopier Paper Jam Errors
When your photocopy machine is operating smoothly and suddenly the paper gets jammed, preventing it from continuing, there are several reasons for this situation:
About Paper Quality
The issue may arise due to the poor quality of the paper you are using. If the paper surface is not smooth, the internal components of the printer make contact with the paper during the printing process. Poor-quality paper, coupled with the fast printing speed, can result in wrinkles or jams during printing.
To put an end to this situation and ensure smooth printing in your work, avoid using low-quality paper and opt for high-quality printing paper.
About the Heating Unit (Fuser)
This is the most crucial component of the printer as it performs various functions during the printing process. When the printer encounters a paper jam, this function is no exception.
To address this issue, you can assess the paper size entering the fuser unit, identify the specific location on the fuser unit where the paper is jammed, and troubleshoot any hardware malfunction in your fuser unit in specific cases.
About the Drum Unit
The drum unit, located inside the fuser unit, is composed of a thin film with the task of receiving the image and printing it on paper. Regulation through the thin film may cause paper jamming at this position.
Therefore, pay attention to this position when encountering paper jam issues for adjustment and replacement when necessary.
Steps to Take When Photocopier Encounters Sudden Paper Jam
When this happens, you may receive specific notifications about the paper jam, and the lights on the printer will flash continuously to alert you. In such cases, you should:
At the paper exit, gently grasp both edges of the paper and pull it out of the printer. Shake it lightly if the paper is difficult to pull, ensuring the paper tray is loose. Next, replace it with higher-quality paper, shuffle the stack evenly, check for any bends or folds, and test to see if the issue persists.
If the problem persists, inspect the fuser unit or drum unit.
Here are common issues related to troubleshooting paper jams in Photocopiers that you often encounter. You can apply these solutions to effectively address this issue during printer operations. Additionally, you can explore more methods for Handling Printers Not Printing Text or resolving flashing or non-illuminating printer lights, as previously introduced by Mytour.
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