Dell 1250c Color User's Guide - Page 133

Clearing Jams, Avoiding Jams

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17 Clearing Jams Careful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to avoid paper jams. See "Print Media Guidelines" on page 49 for more information. NOTE: Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is recommended that you try a sample first. Avoiding Jams • Use only recommended print media. See "Print Media Guidelines" on page 49 for more information. • See "Loading Print Media" on page 59 to load print media properly. • Do not overload the print media sources. Ensure that the stack print media height does not exceed the maximum height indicated by the line with an arrow on each width guide. • Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media. • Flex, fan, and straighten print media before you load it. If a jam occurs with print media, try feeding one sheet at a time through the feeder. • Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself. • Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print media source. • Ensure that the recommended print side is face up when you insert the print media. • Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. For more information, see "Storing Print Media" on page 56. • Ensure that all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached. • Over tightening the guides may cause jams. Clearing Jams 131

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Clearing Jams
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Clearing Jams
Careful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to
avoid paper jams. See "Print Media Guidelines" on page 49 for more
information.
NOTE:
Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is recommended that
you try a sample first.
Avoiding Jams
Use only recommended print media. See "Print Media Guidelines" on
page 49 for more information.
See "Loading Print Media" on page 59 to load print media properly.
Do not overload the print media sources. Ensure that the stack print
media height does not exceed the maximum height indicated by the line
with an arrow on each width guide.
Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media.
Flex, fan, and straighten print media before you load it. If a jam occurs
with print media, try feeding one sheet at a time through the feeder.
Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print media
source.
Ensure that the recommended print side is face up when you insert the
print media.
Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. For more
information, see "Storing Print Media" on page 56.
Ensure that all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached.
Over tightening the guides may cause jams.