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Xerox 005-xxx — Document feeder jam family

Applies to: WorkCentre / VersaLink / AltaLink

What this error means

Jams in the document feeder (DADF): an original stuck at a feed sensor. Torn/stapled/curled originals and dirty feed rollers cause most; the subcode says which sensor, but the fix is the same.

Symptoms

  • Original stuck in the feeder
  • Feeder grabbing multiple pages or none

Try this first (safe DIY steps)

  1. Open the DADF cover; remove the original gently in the feed direction
  2. Remove staples/clips; flatten curled stacks; don't overfill
  3. Wipe the feed rollers with a barely damp lint-free cloth
  4. Persistent multi-feeds = worn rollers (cheap service part)

Safety: power off before any physical intervention. Never bypass covers or interlocks — fuser areas run hot enough to burn.

When to call a technician

Roller kit replacement or sensor faults — quick service.

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