How do you fix a jammed fax machine?

How do you fix a jammed fax machine?

Table of Contents

  1. Avoid Paper Jams in Your Machine.
  2. Assess the Situation.
  3. Carefully open the fax machine where the fax is jammed.
  4. Pull The Paper Out Through the Paper Path.
  5. Clear ALL Paper From the Machine.
  6. Close the Fax Machine and Run a Test Page.
  7. Additional Resources on Clearing a Fax Jam.
  8. More How to Fax Resources.

How do you clear jam on a Brother printer?

Follow these steps:

  1. Unplug your Brother machine from the AC power outlet (electrical socket).
  2. Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of your Brother machine.
  3. Pull out the jammed paper (1).
  4. Lift the Jam Clear flap, and remove the jammed paper.
  5. Put the paper tray firmly back in your Brother machine.

What is the usual cause of paper jam in printer and fax machine?

Improperly Loading Paper into the Device Loading paper that is stuck together, frayed, curled or bent can cause a jam. Overloading the paper tray, loading different thicknesses of paper in the tray or using paper that isn’t appropriate for your particular printer can all result in a jammed printer.

How do I reset the paper jam on my Brother printer?

Unplug your Brother machine from the AC power outlet (electrical socket). If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then close the paper support. Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of the machine. Pull the two green levers inside the machine to release the jammed paper.

How do I reset my printer after paper jam?

With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer and also unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Remove USB cable, if present. Wait for 2-3 minutes, press and hold the power button on your printer for about 30 seconds to remove any additional charge.

How do I clean the drum on my Brother printer?

Turn the drum unit as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the drum unit gear is on the left side. Turn the edge of the drum unit toward you by hand while looking at surface of the suspected area. Wipe the surface of the drum gently with a dry cotton swab until the mark on the surface comes off.

How do you fix a jammed paper machine?

Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet (electrical socket). Unplug the telephone line cord from the machine. Pull the paper tray out of the machine. Pull out the jammed paper to remove it. Put the paper in the paper tray. Put the paper tray back in the machine. Check inside the machine.

How do you clear a printer paper jam?

Follow the steps below to clear the paper jam inside the machine. Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet (electrical socket). Unplug the telephone line cord from the machine. Remove the jam clear cover on the back of the unit. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. Re-insert the jam clear cover.

What to do when you jam rear fuser?

Pull the blue tabs at the left and right sides toward you to release the fuser cover. The machine’s internal parts will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down touching them. Use both hands to gently pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. Close the fuser cover. Make sure the blue tabs at the left and right sides lock into place.