Paper loading message says load paper even tho there's paper there

Make sure it's not jammed with paper then follow these instructions for loading paper.Power unit offOpen the paper support, then slide out the extension.
Open the front cover. Next, slide out the front tray extension.Make sure that the tray lever is in up position.Slide the edge guide to the left.Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.Load the paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the sheet feeder and place it behind the tabs. The printable side is often white and brighter then the other side... if using non-standard A4.Slide the edge guid against the left edge of the paper, but not too tightly.Power unit back on.

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Loading Paper Follow these steps to load paper: Slide the edge guide to the left. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Load the paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first, even when you are printing landscape-oriented pictures. Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the left edge guide.pls vote for me

Follow these steps to reload paper:

1. Remove the paper and make sure it's not curled or wrinkled.
   
   
2. Fan the stack to make sure the sheets are separated.
   
   
3. Open the paper support and pull up the extension.
   
   
4. Extend the output tray.
   
   
   
   
5. Flip the feeder guard forward. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it left.
   
   
   
   
6. Insert paper, printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab.
   
   
   
   You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb plain paper or up to 20 sheets of photo paper.
   
   
7. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, but not too tightly.
   
   
   
   Follow these guidelines when loading paper:
   
   
   • Do not load paper above the arrow on the edge guide.
     
     
   • If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the sheet feeder, fan the edges to separate the sheets, then reload it.
     
     
   • If you're printing on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets.
     
     
   • If it's wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin.
     
     
   • Do not load paper with holes punched in it for insertion in a binder.
     
     
   • Load the printable side face-up. It's often brighter or whiter than the other side.
     
     
   • Load letterhead or preprinted paper top edge first.
     
     
   • If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets.
     
     
   • If you're using special paper, check the package for special loading instructions.

Follow these steps to reload paper in the Automatic Document Feeder:

1. Remove the paper and make sure it's not curled or wrinkled.
   
   
2. Tap the originals on a flat surface to even the edges.
   
   
3. Move the edge guides outward.
   
   
   
   
4. Insert the originals face-up. You can load up to 30 letter-size sheets at a time. If you load legal-size sheets, insert only 10 sheets at a time. Make sure the originals are not creased or folded and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
   
   
   
   
5. Slide the edge guides against the originals.
   
   

pls make sure that you loaded the paper correctly.
Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions. Then flip up the paper stopper on the last extension, unless you’re printing on legal-size paper. . Flip the feeder guard up, out of the way, then squeeze the edge guide and slide it left. Insert paper, printable side up, against the right side and beneath the tab. Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
Do not load paper with holes punched in it.
Do not load transparencies.
Do not load paper above the arrow on the edge guide.
Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. 5. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, but not too tightly. if you put the paper correctly and still not feeding the paper correctly, that means the rollers of the printer is broken

first, make sure you the paper correctly to avoid paper jam.
Single Sheets 1. Open the paper support and raise the extension. 2. Place your paper short edge first against the right edge of the feeder, under the tab, with the printable (whiter or glossier) side up. If you are loading multiple sheets, fan the stack of paper before loading it to prevent paper jams. Note: Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide. Some special papers can be loaded only one sheet at a time. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. Make sure it is snug, but not so tight that the paper is bent. (For letter- or A4-size paper, you may not need to move the edge guide over.) 4. Open the output tray and pull out the extension. You should also follow these guidelines: • Always load the short edge first, even when you’re printing landscape-oriented pictures. • When using special papers, check the paper package for additional instructions. Some papers require using a support sheet included in the package. Note: Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to prevent curling.
if you loaded the paper, it jammed again, remove the paper and tried to print, still the same, its a hardware issue, alraedy, the printers roller is broken

Make sure you inserting the paper not deep inside just insert and stop it when you feel any resistance .and try to print something. If it is print then well otherwise you have to show it service center.

Hi there,

Loading Paper into your Canon MP 160 Pixma.

A) Loading Paper :
Follow this procedure:
1) Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Paper Support Extension.

2) Place a stack of paper (print side up) in the Auto Sheet Feeder, pinch the Paper Guide and adjust it to the left side of the stack.
* Set the Paper ThicknessLever to the correct position for the paper.
Note : Set the Lever to the left for most paper. When the Lever is set to the right, the confirmation message appears before the machine starts printing.
Important : Make sure the stack does not exceed the Load Limit Mark.


B) Loading Envelopes
Follow the following steps:
1) Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Paper Support Extension.

2) Prepare the envelopes for loading.
Important : * Press down firmly on the edges of the envelopes to make the folds crisp. Also, press firmly on the area that corresponds to the edges of the back flap.
* Remove any curling by holding the edges diagonally and bending them gently.
* If the edges of the envelopes are inflated or curled, place the envelope on a flat surface. With a pen, press down while moving it from the center toward the edges of the envelope.
* Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 1/8 in. (3mm).

3) Place the stack of envelopes (print side up) in the Auto Sheet Feeder, pinch the Paper Guide and adjust it to the left side of the stack.
* Load the envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the short side down.
* Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.

Important : Make sure that the stack does not exceed the Load Limit Mark.

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Hi ...

Most of the time this problem comes when the paper is not loaded correctly. Follow the below instructions to load papers to the cassette and I am sure this will resolve your problem. I will keep monitoring your responce and if required, i'll look for a work arround.

Follow this procedure to load paper / envelope in the cassette:

1. Pull out the cassette from the machine.
   
   
   
   
2. Remove the cover from the cassette.
   
   
3. Fan out the sheets of paper so that they do not stick together.
   
   
4. Align the edges of the paper.
   
   
   
   
5. If the cassette is not yet extended, use your thumb to press the tab (indicated by the pink circular outline) and release the latch.
   
   
6. After the latch is released, remove your thumb from the tab. Then extend the cassette until a click is heard.
   
   
   
   
7. Load paper on the upper-right corner of the cassette with the print side facing down.
   
   Note:
   * Since the Credit Card sized paper, Canon Photo Stickers, and Legal sized paper cannot be fed from the cassette, load them in the auto sheet feeder (ASF).
   * When loading A5 or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203mm / 8inches or more in length), extend the cassette by pinching the tab.
   
   
   
8. Grasp the paper guide (A) and align it to the long edge of the envelope stack (2). Align the front edge of the paper stack in the same way (3).
   
   
   
   
9. Close the lid and push the cassette all the way into the printer.
   
   
10. Press the <Open> button and pull out the extension completely.
    
    
11. Press the <Feed Switch> button to turn on the Cassette light.
    
    
    
    *MP500 shown.
    
    Note:
    If the Auto Sheet Feeder lamp lights, press the Feed Switch button to light the Cassette lamp.
    If the Cassette lamp does not light even after pressing the Feed Switch button, Paper Source in the printer driver may be set to the setting other than the Feed Switch button.
    

Loading on envelopes
Paper Type
Precaution
Envelope (DL / #10 )
Set paper with the flap closed.

1. Press down firmly on the edges of the envelopes to make the folds crisp. Also, press firmly on the area that corresponds to the edges of the back flap.
   
   
2. Remove any curling by holding the edges diagonally and bending them gently.
   
   
   
   
3. If the edges of the envelope are inflated or are curling, place the envelope on a flat surface. With a pen, press down while moving it from the center toward the edges of the envelope.
   
   
4. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 1/8 in. (3 mm).
   
   
5. Load envelopes in the cassette with the print side facing down and the flap towards the left.
   
   
   
   
6. Close the lid and push the cassette all the way into the printer.
   
   
7. Press the <Open> button and pull out the extension completely.
   
   
8. Press the <Feed Switch> button to turn on the Cassette light.
   
   
   
   Note:
   If the Auto Sheet Feeder lamp lights, press the Feed Switch button to light the Cassette lamp.
   If the Cassette lamp does not light even after pressing the Feed Switch button, Paper Source in the printer driver may be set to the setting other than the Feed Switch button.
   

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This printer is very finicky about paper loading. I see this error most commonly when using auto-cut roll paper. If the paper edge is not cut perfectly straight, and it is not inserted into the printer perfectly strait, it will give you an error. When it does this, you can simply load the paper and press "cut" instead of "pause" when it says "press pause" and it will cut the paper straight. You can also set it to "Roll Paper Manual Cut" and load the paper, then set it back to "Roll Paper Auto Cut."

Clean the rollers down where the paper sets in the printer. Do not use cheap generic matte coated paper. Some generic matte coated paper will leave a film on your rollers and cause them to not grip the paper.