How to Unjam a Printer and Fix Paper Jams

Vanijohnson
Feb 27, 2024

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Printer Paper Jam are a common source of frustration at work. As soon as your print spits out crumpled bits of paper or seizes up completely, you go from feeling productive to completely stop. Here is how to resolve this issue if this is you.

Turn off and unplug your printer to clear a paper jam. Empty the tray or cartridge of all paper. Next, to access the jammed paper, open the front, back, and top access doors. Pull the paper gently so as not to tear it. Make an effort to draw towards the rollers. If unsure, refer to your user manual.

These are the instructions to how to unjam a printer. We’ll go over some advice and cautions for dealing with jammed paper from printers. along with particulars about the various printer brands (Inkjet, Laser, All Types).

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Vanijohnson

Vanessa Johnson, IT Consultant at Hire IT Expert. Passionate about people-first technology, driving efficiency, and contributing to IT success.