Brother MFC-J1010DW 16 ppm Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer with Duplex and Mobile Device Support PAPER-JAM Error Fix: Paper Jam in Feed Path

Error code PAPER-JAM on the Brother MFC-J1010DW 16 ppm Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer with Duplex and Mobile Device Support means: Paper Jam in Feed Path. The printer has detected paper jammed in the paper feed path. Brother inkjet printers display the specific jam location: "Jam Front", "Jam Rear", "Jam Inside". Open the rear cover first — most jams exit more easily from the back. Gently pull jammed paper in the direction of paper travel, never backwards against the feed direction, as this can tear the paper and leave fragments. If paper is torn, use tweezers or needle-nose pliers to remove small pieces. After clearing the jam, check the paper tray — make sure the paper guides are properly adjusted and the paper is not damp, curled, or wrinkled. Do not overload the paper tray beyond the maximum mark. If jams happen repeatedly, the paper feed rollers may be worn or dirty — clean them with a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

The most successful fix is "Clean or Replace Paper Feed Rollers" (medium difficulty, ~30 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$15. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated low severity. It is generally not urgent and can often be resolved with a simple DIY fix.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Clean or Replace Paper Feed Rollers") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 30 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Lint-free cloth, Tweezers.

DIY cost: $10-$15. Professional repair typically costs $100-$150. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Brother MFC-J1010DW 16 ppm Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer with Duplex and Mobile Device Support has 8 other known error codes, including: ERR-46 (Machine Error 46 — Paper Feed Problem), ERR-48 (Machine Error 48 — Head Cleaning Failure), ERR-49 (Machine Error 49 — Print Head Temperature Error), ERR-4F (Machine Error 4F — General Printer Malfunction), ERR-50 (Machine Error 50 — Scanner Motor Error), and 3 more.

Error code PAPER-JAM also appears on 1 other Brother model: MFC-J4335DW 20 ppm Wireless INKvestment Tank All-in-One Inkjet Printer with Duplex and Fax. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.