Paper jams are one of the most common issues faced by everyone who owns a printer. Clearing a paper jam is indeed a time-consuming task. There are 5 main reasons for a paper jam. They are as follows :
1. Incorrect Loading Of Paper
If you load a crumpled sheet or try to load a landscape oriented sheet on a portrait-oriented tray, it might result in a paper jam.
2. Paper Overload
Paper overload is another typical reason for a paper jam. This usually happens in an office setup where we print bulk amounts of documents regularly.
3. Damaged Paper
If you try to load a damaged paper, that is, a used sheet of paper or a papers that are stapled, it will cause a paper jam. It is recommended to load neat, plain white paper.
4. Using The Wrong Tray
If you try to insert or load a stack of paper in the output tray, it is going to a cause paper jam. Ensure that you insert paper only on the input tray.
5. Dirty Printer
A dirty printer is also a reason for a paper jam. Open the printer and clean it regularly. Make sure that you clean the printer rollers or paper pickup rollers.