How to Fix a Paper Jam
Probably the most common problem you will ever encounter with your office printer or copier is a paper jam. They always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times and they can really interrupt your workflow. Luckily, fixing a paper jam is easy once you know how.
The first thing that you want to do is make sure that you are calm. Nothing good can come from working on your office machine when you are frustrated. There are a number of pieces inside that, if broken, can cause massive damage to your machine. Stay calm and follow our directions to successfully fix your paper jam.
- Find the source of the jam. The paper causing the jam will usually be in the paper tray. If you can’t find it there then you may need to look inside the machine.
- Remove the jam. Be gentle and do not tuck on the paper. This could cause it to rip, making it more difficult. It can also lead to other parts breaking, which will lead to bigger repairs in the future.
- Double check for any scraps. Sometimes the paper will rip and leave scraps. Remove and excess waste left inside the machine.
- Run a cleaning program. This will clean your brushes, and remove any extra dust of tiny pieces of paper left behind.
If your machine is still experiencing problems then you might have a bigger issue on your hands. Contact your copier leasing company to get help figuring out what is wrong with your machine. They will be able to get your out of whatever jam you may find yourself in.
