Incorrect Paper Weight

The majority of printers have no trouble handling ordinary 20lb paperweight. When using heavier weighted paper, the problem is present. There will probably be a paper jam if your printer cannot handle paperweights heavier than 24 pounds or if the settings used to perform the print job are incorrect.

Do you typically print on cardstock or glossy picture paper? If so, make sure your printer is capable of printing on the appropriate weight and finish and does so exceptionally well.

Your print’s quality will also be greatly influenced by your printer’s settings. When processing the print job, double verify the settings on your computer and/or the printer to produce the best results. This is often located in the printer settings under “custom paper.”

Paper Quality

When fixing a persistent paper jam, our experts frequently encounter poor paper quality. What does the term “low quality” mean? Possibly not what you anticipate. When filling the tray, fresh paper reams can frequently become tangled, torn, crumpled, or otherwise harmed.

Fan out your ream to prevent sticking before putting it in the tray to avoid this from happening. It is also crucial to keep in mind that overfilling the paper tray can result in sticking and other problems. Always make sure your paper tray is not overfilled by looking for the maximum fill line on the tray’s side.

Copier/Printer Age

Yes, a printer that is ten years old can technically carry out all of your requirements. Sadly, the truth is that as printers get older, so do their components and capacities. For instance, a worn-out roller with built-up residue can impact both the final print quality and how well paper feeds through it.

In certain cases, you can solve these problems and prolong the life of your printer by simply replacing certain parts. In some situations, it may be better to see a specialist about new equipment that could end up saving money over time by requiring fewer repairs, producing prints of greater quality, and requiring less downtime.

Machine Cleanliness

How frequently do you clean the output trays, rollers, and paper trays? The life of the machine can be extended and problems like paper jams can be avoided by performing routine machine maintenance.

If it has been some time since the previous cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth that has been softly wet to remove any debris from the machine’s interior. Remember to clean the rollers. Contact your printer technician to see whether new rollers are required if the rollers are difficult to turn.

When to Call in Reinforcements

Have you done all you can think of but paper jams continue to happen? Sometimes it’s preferable to send in extra help rather than continuing to attempt do-it-yourself adjustments and endangering your system severely. When should you give up and hire pros, then? Here are some common warning signs to watch out for:

– Recurring paper jams
– Standard fixes are not working
– Damaged hardware

A printer or copier’s life can be extended by maintaining it properly. It is also important to have it professionally cleaned and examined at least every 6 months.