Does this machine jam, if so, what's the best way to avoid jamming?
1745465
Using this machine for 2-1/2 years in a business setting- Ok, sometimes it does jam, but it automatically reverses to try to clear it. Sometimes I have to help it along and remove what I can because it grabbed too much (probably my fault). Then I get it going again to clear it completely before giving it more.
1745466
Nate, I've owned this machine about 9 months now. I've put several hundred sheets through it. Some I've put straight in, in little packs, the machine ate them up. Others, I've stacked and laid them in, and closed the lit, it ate them as well. I read all the reviews too, prior to buying. I compared more $ costs to bigger and better machines, but who wants to pay $$$ big dollars just to shred junk you don't want, or need? My idea is this machine for the money it cost, does a better than average job, and doesn't jam. I think I've seen my wife feed it so much paper, hand fed, group after group for long enough to cause the machine to jam once. Once! When it did that, it backed itself up, and cleared the jam. I had her wait a little while to let it cool down. Gotta remember it's not a professional machine, but a darn good home owner's machine that does the job. There's always somebody somewhere that'll review that it's a terrible machine. Gotta expect that. But more, many more, said it was very good. Including my review. Good luck. rw
1745467
To avoid jamming, it is best to wipe the rollers with a clean cloth and empty the bin regularly to avoid shreds of paper causing jams. It is also best to lay all papers flat in the auto-feed chamber when shredding.Lynn,Acco Brands
1745468
The machine jammed frequently, over heated frequently. I can't tell you we found an effective way to avoid jamming, maybe other than 1 page at a time. You notice I used past tense. We no longer use it.
1745469
I have not had a problem with jamming. Sometimes the large stack of paper stops feeding into the shredder but if you lift the cover and straighten the papers it will start to work again. I am happy with the shredder. I usually use it while I am at my computer. Just place your papers and forget it.
1815884
I am having the EXACT same issue - jams after printing the 1st page. Called EPS customer support. They were nice, polite, and are sending me a replacement.
535581
jammed, make sure battery is plugged and no wires are broken if not try to replace.
1267375
I got two of these and they both jammed. It does count mixed bills when its working though.
902647
I have only had my shredder for a short time so I haven't had to deal with a jam so far. Sorry to hear you are having problems. Hope you get the help you need!
250505
No carriage jams was not a problem. I had problems with the unit dropping connection to the wireless even though it said it was connected. It also is an ink hog and I had trouble with re manufactured cartridges.
1652597
It Can But Jams.So i dont do it, but you can make it work i just dont have good luck with it.
1486397
Yes, it skips on old and new. I've found that the more I've used the machine, the less it skips, but I'm sending it back under warranty regardless because the speakers cut out so frequently.
80887
I've never had a paper jam. I would look to see if something got caught where the paper goes. I would also make sure all the paper is aligned correctly.
1786249
I have this machine now. I strongly advise against buying one. It's flimsy and the drum never fails to get stuck inside.I'm replacing mine asap.
1014715
No, I've never had a jam. Use only quality pellets. Try putting a little light lube on the bolt shaft.
1952197
I purchased this unit a couple of months ago and have had no jams, not one. Do you have the correct staple width? Is the a staple jammed inside? Have you adjusted the steel receiving plate? Have you locked in the plunger?
1195004
I have not had a problem with paper jamming with this copier, I own two of them. But I took note that at the very outset, both copiers were guilty of crumpling the edge of documents being fed. I detected that aligning the documents edge to the right side of the feeder eliminated that problem. Overall, the copier is easy to use, time saving, copy & printing quality is great, one or two instances of paper jamming over a two months period which I consider to be normal. Hope I was able to assist.
1570920
aaagh!!!! do not try!!! although i am probably too late!! i have tried this and all it does is jam!!!!!! i had to take it apart!!!!!!! please do NOT try.
1970490
Hasn't performed well at all. It's been jamming since day one. I was forced to have it repaired at a local authorized Ryobi dealer. Still waiting to be fixed. Don't waist your money.
124250
Hi Sean, I don't have any problem with paper jams at all. And it's been making that noise since soon after I purchased it. Julia
661595
I have not had it jam yet.I only play with it occasionally.So far it was a great purchase also buying the big pack of blue darts was also a great purchase.