Additional Fixes For Printer Paper Jam Issue

Dealing with another Paper jam in the printer?  Facing paper jam issue in the printer is nothing new; everyone suffers from it. You might have read many blogs describing the quick fixes to resolve the printer jam issue. 

In this article, we are explaining a few additional tricks to fixe the printer jam issue. We assure you won't regret reading this post. 

Before you learn about clearing the paper jam issue, we would like to explain the reasons behind it. Understanding the reasons can sometimes make you realize what you need to fix without even asking someone for help. Following check out the list of various possible reasons for getting a paper jam.

• Loading papers incorrectly in the paper tray.

• Using wrong size paper in the loading tray.

• Trying to print on the most papers.

• Loading, uneven, crumbled or twisted papers.

• Trying to print on dusty paper. 

Troubleshooting Paper Jam Issue

Now let us move to learn about various possible tricks to clear a Printer paper jam.

Trick 1: Wipe Out The Printer's Bottom Plate 

There are chances of dusty or foreign particle clogged on the bottom plate of the printer. You should clean this plate to ensure that the bottom plate is not the culprit. 

Running a clean A4 sheet with Powered Off printer can clean the bottom plate. 

After cleaning, restart your printer.  If you still see the printer paper jam error, then try the next trick. 

Trick 2: Examine Paper Feed Rollers

The printer roller gears can also get jammed at times. Try to rotate the rollers clockwise and anti-clockwise to clear its movement. 

Some tiny object or paper piece may also result in jamming rollers. 

Don't apply much force. A gentle push will make the gears rotate quickly. 

Restart the printer. 

Trick3: Diagnosing Problematic Printer Hardware

The printer is an assembly of many electric and mechanical elements. You never know which one is playing evil and resulting in a paper jam. Besides the bottom tray and the rolling gears, you can also examine the following hardware:

• Any stuck Printer cartridges.

• Problematic printer head/ sensors  

• Problematic printing strip.

• Stuck or dogged paper picking hinges.

• Paper loading tray issues.

• Poor paper feed mechanism.

If you find any of these things present in your printer, then it needs to be dealt with first. You need printer repair services to fix such hardware problems. 

Contact us for any further help you need with printer paper jam issue or more. Dial the toll-free printer tech support number: USA/Canada: +1 888-480-0288 & UK: ‭+44 800-041-8324.