Paper Jams

    24-Mar-2009
    8200146400

    Issue

    CAUTION
    When you turn off the machine to remove the jammed paper, cancel the print job before turning off the machine. See "Printing from Your Computer ".

    Cause and Solution

    Paper jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray
    Remove the paper following the procedure below.
    (1) Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Rear Tray or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier.
    • If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the machine, turn the machine off, open the Scanning Unit (Cover) and remove the paper. * Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine. After removing all paper, close the Scanning Unit (Cover), and turn the machine back on.
    • If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the machine off and turn it back on. The paper will be ejected automatically.
    (2) Reload the paper in the machine, and press the Black or Color button on the machine.
    If you turned off the machine in step (1), all print jobs in queue are canceled. Reprint if necessary.
    NOTE
    • For details on how to load paper, see "Loading Paper".
    • When reloading the paper in the machine, see "Paper Does Not Feed Properly " to confirm that you are using the correct paper and are loading it into the machine correctly.
    If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the machine, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative.