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Paper jam

Meaning in office & administration, with examples

nounCommon term

In office & administration, paper jam means: A problem in which paper gets stuck inside a printer or photocopier, stopping it from working until the paper is removed.

In Turkish: kağıt sıkışması

How it is used

Printers display "Paper jam" with the area to open, such as tray 2 or the rear door. You clear a paper jam. People also say the printer is jammed. Damp or creased paper often causes jams.

Example sentences

  1. There's a paper jam in tray 2. I've called the service engineer.

  2. I cleared the paper jam, but the copier is still showing an error.

Common collocations

  • clear a paper jam
  • paper jam in tray 2
  • the printer is jammed
  • fix a paper jam
  • printerA machine connected to a computer or network that puts text and images from digital files onto paper.
  • photocopierA machine that makes paper copies of documents; most office models can also print, scan and send documents by email.
  • tonerThe fine powder that laser printers and photocopiers use instead of ink to print text and images; it comes in a replaceable cartridge.
  • help deskThe team or service that employees contact when they have problems with computers, software, phones or other IT equipment.

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