How to Fix Paper Jam In Canon Printer

Examine first that no waste paper or paper clip is left in the printer output or input tray and try to pull the stuck paper slowly, and you can't remove it from the paper output tray. Sometimes, you don't know how to pull out the stuck paper. Turn the printer around, and you can see a latch indicated with an arrow to the left side. Now pull a latch towards the left side to open the printer. Now, you can see paper jammed inside the printer.

Pull out the paper in a slow, gentle manner. If you are trying to take out the jammed paper forcefully, it may damage your printer sensors, and it can't detect paper inside the printer input tray. Suppose you don't have the idea to take out the jammed paper from the printer, you must call Canon customer support to fix the paper jam in the Canon printer.

How to Take Out Jammed Paper In Canon Printer?

You may face issues while pulling out the stuck paper from the printer that is badly stuck in the printer rollers and print head. In that case, you must switch on the printer, and paper will come out through the way where cartridges are installed. Turn the cartridges to the left or right side and pull out the paper from the tray. Be sure no residual paper is left inside the printer when you try to print a document again.

How to Troubleshoot Canon Laser Printer Jam?

Examine that there is a paper jam in the Canon printer. You will be getting paper jam messages on your printer, or the power light keeps on flashing continuously, indicating the printer can't print it.

1.     Switch the printer 'Off' and wait for some time and turn the printer on again.

2.     Sometimes, the paper jam issue will automatically get fixed during the power cycle.

3.     If it won't clear the message, switch off the printer and take out the printer plug from the power source to remove the message.

4.     Pull out the toner cartridges and paper access tray for better support to the stuck paper. Examine that you have stored the cartridge in a dark place as the cartridge drum is light-sensitive.

5.     Navigate the jammed paper location inside the printer and follow the paper path via feeder to the output tray.

6.     If the paper is stuck, gently pull it out. If you can't see the paper inside the printer, there is an access hatch in the printer's back panel.

7.     Now, remove all paper pieces stuck between the printer's rollers, take the paper in the direction of a regular motion, and never put extra force on the rollers.

8.     If you forcefully remove the paper from your printer, some printer's delicate parts can be disfigured.

9.     After removing the printer, find some foreign objects such as a paper clip, a loose paper which may cause paper stuck in the future.

10.  Use a small compressed air vacuum cleaner to remove foreign objects & dirt every once while out of your printer.

Conclusion

If the paper jam issue is left unfixed, you must take expert guidance to resolve it immediately through Canon customer care. The technical help desk is opened 24/7 hours to fix this issue. Get the issue resolved with a talented and well-trained professional instantly.