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Epson Printer Paper Jam


Paper Jam is a common error in Epson printers. It mostly occurs when the paper gets stuck in the tray. Let's find out the major reasons behind it and how we can solve it at home without any expert help.

Causes:

Given below are the various types of causes behind this issue.

It is due to the paper stuck on the tray.
Maybe the document feeder does not work properly.
It is due to a document stuck on the paper cassette.
It is shown because of the use of the wrong type of paper.

Solutions:

Fix Epson printers paper jam issue for Windows 11 OS:

  • First of all, click on the Windows logo key and the R button on the keyboard.
  • Then, go to the run window type the “services.msc” without quotes, and press the Enter button.
  • After that, find the Print Spooler service.
  • Now, right-tap on it choose the Stop button, and then close the services tab.
  • Next, click on the Windows button and the R key and then paste the “%windir%\System32\spool\PRINTERS” without quotes, and then press the Enter button.
  • Note: You might be popped up for the permission of UAC control to allow access to the folder and then permitted to access that folder.
  • Then, you will get the list of the printer device jobs mentioned in the folder.
  • Next, choose all the jobs and remove them.
  • Now, turn off Windows Explorer.
  • After that, click on the Windows logo button and the R key on the keyboard.
  • And then, go to the run window, enter the “services.msc” without quotes, and then press the Enter button.
  • Next, find the “Print Spooler” service.
  • Now, right-tap on it choose the Start button, and then turn off the services tab.
  • Finally, you have tried to print the document and check if the problem is fixed or not.

For Windows 10 OS:

  • First of all, if it is essential, then you have to cancel the print job.
  • And then, open the scanner unit.
  • Now, take out all of the paper inside the machine and any torn pieces.
  • Next, turn off the scanner unit slowly. If the jammed sheet remains in the device near the result tray, then carefully take out the paper.
  • After that, turn off the device output tray.
  • Now, switch off the printer.
  • Next, move out the machine's rear unit.
  • After that, gently take out the jammed sheet.
  • Now, gently delete the jammed document.
  • Next, turn on the device's rear unit.
  • After that, gently delete the jammed sheet.
  • And then reconnect the machine's rear unit.
  • Now, click on the Start button to easily clear the message.
  • Next, move out the sheet cassette.
  • After that, delete the jammed sheet from the machine cassette.
  • And then align the edges of the document.
  • Now, gently delete any document jammed inside the printer device.
  • Next, keep the machine cassette flat and then take it back into the Epson device slowly and carefully.
  • After that, click on the Start button to clear the appearing message.
  • And then switch off the printer machine and disconnect the power cord from the machine and then the electrical outlet. Disconnect all other cables and wires from the device.        
  • Now, move out the document cassette and gently stand the machine on its right side.
  • Next, gently move out the jammed paper.
  • After that, change the printer. Keep the machine cassette flat and take it back into the printer device slowly and gently.
  • Finally, connect the power cord to the printer device and then the electrical result. And attach all other cables and wires to the printer.

Solve Epson printer paper jam problem for Mac OS:

  • First of all, before feeding the paper and guiding it through the sheet insertion section, adjust the document section.
  • You have to adjust the sheet section by utilizing the printer driver, and you have to see Paper Configuration for Mac OS X or see Paper Configuration for Mac OS.
  • You are required to adjust the document section by utilizing the control panel; check the CUSTOM PAPER.
  • And then ensure the document is not wrinkled or folded.
  • After that, ensure the document is flattened.
  • Now, ensure the printing happens within the operational temperature field.
  • Next, ensure the sheet is not damp.
  • And then, ensure the document is not too hard or too soft. Now, check the Paper.
  • After that, ensure no foreign materials are inside the printer device.
  • Now, inspect the setting Media Type in the Print dialog box for Mac OS. And then ensure it is accurate for the sheet you are utilizing. After that, check the Making Settings in the machine’s Print Dialog Box.
  • For Mac OS, inspect the setting of Media Type in the machine’s Print Settings chosen in the Print dialog box. Now, ensure it is proper for the sheet you are utilizing. After that, check the Page Setup.
  • Next, ensure that the platen gap setting matches the sheet. Now, you can replace the platen gap setting in the Select Type mode PRINTER SETUP. Now, check the PLATEN GAP.
  • For the non-Epson special media, you have to inspect the sheet type chosen in the CUSTOM PAPER of the Select Type mode. After that, check the Making the document settings.
  • Now, any time you load the non-Epson special media, inspect if the sheet can be filled properly before printing the document.
  • To simply clear the document jams, inspect the Clearing Paper Jams.

FAQs

Why does my sheet keep jamming in my printer device?

One of the most common causes of paper jams is this. A jam can occur when loading paper that is stuck together, frayed, curled, or bent. Overloading the paper tray, loading different thicknesses of paper in the tray, or using paper that isn't designed for your printer can all lead to a jammed printer. Even when there is no jammed paper, a paper jam error can occur (false paper jam). Resetting the printer may clear a false paper jam error and then attempt to print again. Disconnect the printer's power cord while it is turned on. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

A paper jam occurs when paper or other printed material becomes stuck or lodged in a printer and is unable to be ejected. When this happens, the printer stops working until the paper is manually removed. This is one of the most common causes of paper jams. 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 printer can all result in a jammed printer.

But, in this case, where the printer reports a paper jam despite the fact that no paper appears to be jammed, I've discovered that 90% of the time, the guides on the paper tray are to blame. Check the tray that holds the paper whenever your printer stops working due to a paper jam. Check that the paper is loaded in the correct orientation. Load cut sheets vertically into the sheet feeder. Check that your paper meets the requirements for your product. If paper dust accumulates on the rollers, they may lose traction and become unable to feed paper properly.

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