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Posted on Aug 04, 2008

202 Paper Jam

My printer is saying "202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door". I have the rear door open, and I have searched the machine for a paper jam but can not find one. What should I do?

  • ouwrassler Apr 19, 2009

    My printer is doing the same thing. I have opened it up and searched all around and I cannot find one thing that would be jammed.

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A 202 error usually means that there is a problem with the fuser, more than likely the fuser exit sensor is jammed - either with a piece of paper, or the return spring on the sensor has stuck. Check this sensor, making sure it can return to the upright position freely. This should clear the problem. If it doesn't, or the sensor arm is broken, a new fuser should solve this problem

  • Anonymous Mar 07, 2012

    `Same problem here, where is this sensor you mention, how could one recognize it?

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If you have a duplexer check in there. also sometimes the paper will get stuck in the fuser and will be torn off inside. you can take the fuser out with a phillips (2 screws) and and 2 plugs. check and rotate fuser by hand to be sure it is clean. re assemble

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Start by following the steps below to get the paper out from the machine.
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