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Removing Printer Paper Jams

This document explains the steps to remove paper jams from the Printer Head.

Many USB printer models use the Printer Head shown in 

Figure 1

.

For additional information, refer to MDE-3893 Encore

®

 and Eclipse

®

 Owner’s Manual.

I. Removing Simple Paper Jams

Most paper jams are relatively simple to clear. To clear these paper jams, proceed as follows:

1. Open the Printer Door and pull out the Printer Slide.

If the paper is not sticking out of the Printer Chute, proceed to step 

on

 page 2

.

If the paper is sticking out of the Printer Chute, proceed as follows:

2. Gently pull to remove any loose, folded, or wrinkled paper sticking out of the Printer Chute.

3. Rotate the brass gear to advance the paper manually. 

4. If the paper is advancing normally [see

 Figure 2 (i)

]:

a.  Push the Printer Slide back in place.
b.  Pass paper through the door.
c.  Close the door and tear off the receipt paper. 

Paper jam should be cleared.

Rotate clockwise to advance 
paper manually.

Push to release 
paper.

(Place Velcro 
Here)

Figure 1: Printer Head (Showing Right and Left Angles)

(i)

(ii)

Figure 2: Clearing Simple Jams

 Push as shown to release paper.

Removing Printer Paper Jams

This document explains the steps to remove paper jams from the Printer Head.

Many USB printer models use the Printer Head shown in 

Figure 1

.

For additional information, refer to MDE-3893 Encore

®

 and Eclipse

®

 Owner’s Manual.

Rotate clockwise to advance 
paper manually.

Push to release 
paper.

(Place Velcro 
Here)

Figure 1: Printer Head (Showing Right and Left Angles)

I. Removing Simple Paper Jams

Most paper jams are relatively simple to clear. To clear these paper jams, proceed as follows:

1. Open the Printer Door and pull out the Printer Slide.

If the paper is not sticking out of the Printer Chute, proceed to step 

5 

on

 page 2

.

If the paper is sticking out of the Printer Chute, proceed as follows:

2. Gently pull to remove any loose, folded, or wrinkled paper sticking out of the Printer Chute.

3. Rotate the brass gear to advance the paper manually. 

4. If the paper is advancing normally [see

 Figure 2 (i)

]:

a.  Push the Printer Slide back in place.
b.  Pass paper through the door.
c.  Close the door and tear off the receipt paper. 

Paper jam should be cleared.

(i)

(ii)

Figure 2: Clearing Simple Jams

 Push as shown to release paper.

© 2013 by Gilbarco Inc. All Rights Reserved.

MDE-5072A 

USB Printer Maintenance Card 

March 2013

MDE-5072A

USB Printer Maintenance Card 

March 2013

© 2013 by Gilbarco Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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