Lexmark Optra S 1250 Manual

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2Determine how to remove the paper based on what part
of the paper is visible.
If the middle of the sheet of paper is visible, but not the
ends of the paper, grasp the paper on both sides and
gently pull the paper straight out toward you.
Note:If paper is still in the fuser area, open the upper front
door to release the fuser rollers and free the paper
for removal.
If an end of the paper is visible, pull the paper straight
out toward you. 

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Ifthereisresistancetothepaperanditdoesnotmove
immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Remove the
printcartridge,thenreturntothebackoftheprinterat
the rear door area. Pull the paper out.
3Close the rear door.
Exiting to the Standard Output Bin
1Pull the paper straight out.Ifthereisresistancetothe
paper, and it does not give immediately when you pull,
stop pulling. Continue with the next step.
2Open the upper front door to release the fuser rollers. 

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3Pull the paper straight out.
Note:Usually with a jam located in this area, there is another jam
behind the rear door of the printer. See “Before Reaching the
Standard Output Bin or Entering to the Duplex Option” on
page 214 for instructions on how to remove this type of jam. 

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230 Paper Jam - Check Duplex
Jams in the following three areas result in a 230 attendance
message:
paper path area in front of the duplex option
inside the duplex option
backoftheduplexoption(thepagemaybeenteringthe
duplex option, inside the duplex option, or exiting the
duplex option to go back to the printer to exit after
printing)
Note:To avoid tearing paper when removing the duplex front
access cover, pull it out gently and slowly.
You must...

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1Locate the latch bar under the hand cutout on the duplex
front access cover and push the latch bar up.
2Pull the duplex front access cover straight out from the
duplex option.The edge of the paper is visible.
Latch Bar
Duplex Front Access Cover 

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3Pull the paper straight up and out.
Since you already have the duplex front access cover pulled out,
continue with the following section. 

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Inside the Duplex Option
Up to two sheets of paper are lying behind the duplex front access
cover inside the duplex option.
1Remove the 250-sheet input tray to give you more
clearance.
2Locate sheets of paper lying in the duplex front access
cover and pull the paper out toward you.
3Slide the duplex front access cover back into the duplex
option.Make sure it snaps into place.
4Slide the 250-sheet input tray back into the printer.
(inside view of...

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Back of the Duplex Option
1Push the button as shown.
The duplex rear door opens.
2Raise the duplex rear door.It remains in place.
3Look under the rear door for the edge of the paper.
Determine how it is jammed:
If a short piece is visible down inside the duplex option
next to the inner wall, try to grasp it and pull it out. If
you cannot grasp it, see “Inside the Duplex Option” on
page 221 for instructions. 

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If only a short piece of the paper is visible up toward
the rear of the printer, do not pull the paper out. The
paper may be easier to access from inside the printer.
See page 212 for instructions to remove the paper.
However, if most of the paper is visible, continue with
the following.
-Pull the paper up and out toward you if the paper is
in this position.
-Pull down and out if the paper is in this position. 

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4Close the duplex rear door by pressing the center of the
door.Make sure it snaps into place.
24x Paper Jam - Check Tray x
Jams in the following four areas result in a 24x attendance
message. x represents the tray number where the jam has occurred.
Paper jams in trays may be:
on the incline surface of a tray
between two trays
between three trays (this happens if you are using legal-
size paper in the trays or if you have an optional 250-sheet...