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Easy · 5 minPaper & feeding

Stop photo paper from jamming

Glossy paper is heavier and sticks together. Loading it one sheet at a time from the rear tray solves most jams.

01 · Identify — does this match what you see?

  • Photo sheets jam while plain paper works
  • Glossy sheets feed two at a time
  • Ink smears on the trailing edge

02 · Resolve — follow in order

  1. 1

    Use the rear tray rather than the front cassette for photo paper.

  2. 2

    Load one sheet at a time, glossy side up.

  3. 3

    Select the exact photo paper type in the print dialog so the printer slows the feed.

  4. 4

    Leave prints to dry flat for a few minutes before stacking.

  5. 5

    Keep unused photo paper in its resealable bag.

Pro tip

Curled photo paper is the top cause of jams. Store it flat under a book overnight to flatten it.

03 · Applies to

PIXMA TS8320PIXMA iP8720PIXMA TS6420

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