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HP Officejet Pro 251dw Printer series User Manual

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To clear a jam inside the printer
1.

Remove all media from the output tray.

CAUTION: Trying to clear a paper jam from the front of the printer can
damage the print mechanism. Always access and clear paper jams through
the automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplexer).

2.

Check the duplexer.
a.

Push the button on either side of the duplexer, and then remove the unit.

b.

Locate any jammed media inside the printer, grasp it with both hands and
then pull it towards you.

c.

If the jam is not there, push the latch on top of the duplexer and lower the
cover. If media is jammed inside, carefully remove it. Close the cover.

d.

Reinsert the duplexer into the printer.

3.

Open the top cover and remove any debris.

4.

If you have not found the jam and have Tray 2 installed, pull out the tray and
remove the jammed media, if possible. If not, do the following:
a.

Ensure the printer is turned off and disconnect the power cord.

b.

Lift the printer off Tray 2.

c.

Remove the jammed media from the bottom of the printer or from Tray 2.

d.

Reposition the printer on top of Tray 2.

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