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paper jam; paper stuck (in a machine)
A situation where paper becomes stuck inside a printer, copier, or other paper-handling machine, preventing normal operation.
Etymology
紙 (paper) + 詰まり (clogging, jamming)
Also called ペーパージャム (paper jam) in katakana.
Common causes
- 用紙の入れすぎ - too much paper in tray
- 湿気た紙 - damp paper
- 折れた紙 - bent/folded paper
- 紙の向きが間違っている - wrong paper orientation
Common expressions
- 紙詰まりを起こす - to have a paper jam
- 紙詰まりが発生する - a paper jam occurs
- 紙詰まりを解消する - to clear a paper jam
- 紙詰まりを直す - to fix a paper jam
Troubleshooting
1. Open the indicated panel
2. Carefully remove stuck paper
3. Check for torn pieces
4. Close panel and retry