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Paper jam I keep getting paper jams after printing about 3 or 4 good self tests the problem is not with the rollers on rear or inside printer if back is left off and you print you can see the paper tray rise up the two rollers on the paper push the paper forward but the paper gets caught on the left side of the tray causing the paper to fold over on the corner which then goes into the rollers twisted then paper jam comes up any help please ken

  • kenneth kgd Oct 02, 2008

    problem is caused by spring underneath the printer, it has sprung into the wrong direction, causing the paper tray to not fit fully home .By resetting the spring ,I have cured the problem ken

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This video explains how to resolve a recurring paper jam on your product. It sounds like the rollers on the rear access door may not be working properly and are making jamming the paper as it starts to feed up into the printer? Check the rollers on your rear access door and see if they have some give in them and roll freely.

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My printer carriage has jammed.

To resolve the issue, you can try each solution in this document in the order presented.MPORTANT : Each time you try a solution, try to print a self-test report to determine if the hardware functions correctly. To print a self-test report, use the steps in the following table:Load plain white paper into the input tray.Press Setup on the product control panel.Press the right arrow ( ) to select Print Report , and then press OK .Press the right arrow ( ) to select Self-Test Report , and then press OK . The self-test report prints.Solution one: Turn the product off and on again Follow these steps to turn the product off and then on again to reset the printing mechanism Press the Power button to turn off the product. If the product does not turn off, continue to the next solution.Wait 60 seconds.Press the Power button to turn on the product NOTE:The product might go through a warm-up period. The product lights might flash and the carriage might move. Wait until the warm-up period finishes before you proceed. Try to print a self-test report. See the steps on how to print a self-test report at the beginning of this document.If these steps resolved the issue , and the self-test report prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting. If the issue persists , continue with the next solution. If the self-test report does not print , continue with the next solution.Solution two: Clear any paper jam Follow these steps to clear any paper jam.Step two: Clear the jam from the rear of the product Use one of the following methods to clear the paper jam from the rear of the product. If your product has a two-sided printing accessory (duplexer), skip to Method two.Method one: Clear the jam from the rear access door Press the Power button ( ) to turn off the product, if it is not already off.Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the product.Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.Remove the rear access door: Press the tab on the left side of the door inward, and then pull the door out.Figure 1: Remove the rear access door ently remove any jammed paper from the rollers.CAUTION:If the paper tears while you remove it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more paper jams are likely to occur.Figure 2: Remove torn pieces of paper from the rollers Reattach the rear access door. Gently push the door forward until it snaps into place.Method two: Clear the jam from the two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) Press the Power button ( ) to turn off the product Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the product.Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.Remove the two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) from the rear of the product: Press the buttons on each side of the duplexer, and then pull it toward you. Figure 3: Remove the two-sided printing accessory Gently pull the jammed paper out of the rollers.CAUTION:If the paper tears while you remove it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more paper jams are likely to occur.Figure 4: Remove torn pieces of paper from the rollersIf you do not see jammed paper in the rear access area, push the latch on the top of the duplexer, and then lower its cover.Figure 5: Open the duplexer - Latch on top of the duplexer Duplexer cover Remove any jammed paper from inside the duplexer.Close the duplexer cover, and then reinsert the duplexer into the rear access area of the product. Figure 6: Reinsert the duplexer Push the duplexer inward until it clicks into place.Step three: Clear the jam from the front of the product If you cannot remove the paper jam from the rear of the product, follow these steps to remove the paper jam from the front.Open the cartridge access door.Figure 7: Open the cartridge access door NOTE:The carriage should be on the right side of the product, out of view. If it is on the left side, close the cartridge access door, and then turn on the product. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and then open the cartridge access door again.Look for any pieces of paper or other debris inside the cartridge access area.Gently pull the paper out of the rollers.CAUTION:Remove paper from the front of the product as carefully as possible. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more paper jams are likely to occur, and this could damage the print mechanism.Close the cartridge access door.Figure 8: Close the cartridge access door Reconnect the USB cable to the rear of the product.Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product. Reload paper in the input tray.try to print a self-test report. See the steps on how to print a self-test report at the beginning of this document.If these steps resolved the issue , and the self-test report prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting.If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.If the self-test report does not print , continue with the next solution.Solution three: Make sure the carriage moves freely Use the following steps to make sure the carriage moves freely.Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product, if it is not already on.Open the artridge access door.Figure 9: Open the cartridge access door Without turning off the product, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.WARNING:You must disconnect the power cord to move parts by hand without the risk of an electrical shock.unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.Look inside the product to see where the carriage is stuck, and then check for any torn paper or other objects that might restrict the movement of the carriage.NOTE:You might need a flashlight to illuminate areas inside the product Figure 10: Use a flashlight to see inside the product Remove any loose paper or obstructions you find.Figure 11: Example of obstruction in carriage access area Reach inside the product through the cartridge access door, and then manually move the carriage. You might have to reach through the paper output tray to access the carriage.If the carriage is stuck on the right side of the product , move the carriage to the left side of the product.If the carriage is stuck on the left side of the product , move the carriage to the right side of the product.Make sure the carriage moves freely across the width of the product by gently pushing the carriage to the left, and then to the right.Close the cartridge access door.Figure 12: Close the cartridge access door. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product. Try to print a self-test report. See the steps on how to print a self-test report at the beginning of this document.If these steps resolved the issue , and the self-test report prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting. If the issue persists , continue with the next solution. If the self-test report does not print , continue with the next solution. four: Remove and reinstall the cartridges Improper placement or installation of the cartridges can cause the product to indicate a carriage jam error.
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MyHP psc 1315 printer scanner keeps saying im empty but it is filled to capacity with paper. what can i do

Hi chrisneil,

This issue is generally caused by dirty rollers. Dust, paper scraps, and grime build-up on the paper feed rollers can cause paper jams. Follow these steps to clean the paper feed rollers.

Step one: Clean the rollers

Gather the following materials:

1. A clean, lint-free cloth, or any cloth that will not come apart or leave fibers Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might damage the product) Clean, lint-free cotton swabs.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.

3. Press the tab on the left side of the rear access door, and then pull the door outward to remove it.

4. Lightly dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with bottled or distilled water, and then squeeze any excess liquid from the cloth.

5. Press the cloth against the paper feed rollers, and then rotate them upward with your fingers. Apply a moderate amount of pressure to remove any dust or dirt build-up.

6. Locate the pick roller on the left side of the product below and behind the paper feed roller.

7. Lightly dampen a clean, lint-free cotton swab, and then use it to clean the pick roller.

8. Allow the rollers to dry for 10 or 15 minutes.

9. Check the rollers on the rear access door. Make sure that the rollers are not missing, that they turn easily, and that they are springy when you press them. If the rollers are damaged, replace the door.

10. Reattach the rear access door. Align the door pins with the slots on the right side of the rear of the product, and then push the door forward, snapping it into place.

11. Press the On/Resume button ( ) to turn on the product.

Step two: Print a self-test report

Print a self-test report. See the section on how to use these solutions at the beginning of this document.

If the self-test report does not print when slowly pushing the paper farther in , repeat the previous steps to clean the rollers again. If the issue continues after repeated cleaning, skip the next solution in this document, and then service the product. If the self-test report prints when slowly pushing the paper farther in , try printing the original document again. The paper might not have been loaded far enough into the product. If the issue is resolved, there is no need to continue troubleshooting.If the paper only feeds through the product when you slowly push it farther in , repeat the previous steps to clean the rollers again. If the issue continues after repeated cleaning, skip the next solution in this document, and then service the product.

If the self-test report prints , try printing the original document again. If the issue is resolved, there is no need to continue troubleshooting.If the self-test report prints, but the original document does not , continue to the next solution in this document.If the self-test report does not print , try printing the report again. Listen for the rubber paper-pick rollers; you should be able to hear them rotating. Then, try slowly pushing the paper farther in until the roller engages to pick up the paper. Be careful not to push the paper in too far, which can cause paper jams.

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Message appears "Paper jam".

Paper jams can be true or false. A false paper jam occurs when the error message displays, but no jammed paper is in the product. The following solutions apply to both true and false paper jam errors.

Print a self-test report Use the following steps to print a self-test report.
  1. Load plain white paper in the input tray.
  2. Press Setup , and then press 2 . The Print Report menu displays.
  3. Press 1 to select and print a Self-Test Report
Solution one: Clear the paper jam Step one: Remove loose paper from the tray Remove any loose sheets of paper from the input tray and the output tray.

Step two: Clear the jam from the back of the All-in-One
  1. Figure 2: Remove the rear access doorc01562020.gif
  2. Gently pull any jammed paper out of the rollers inside the product.
  3. Carefully remove any scraps of paper that are still stuck in the product.
  4. Reattach the rear access door. Insert the two posts on the right side of the door into the holes on the product, and then push the door in until it snaps into place.
  5. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the product, and then press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn on the product.
Step three: Clear the jam from the front of the All-in-One Follow these steps to remove the paper jam from the front of the product.
  1. Without opening the cartridge access door, check the tray for jammed paper that you cannot remove from the back.
  2. If you see jammed paper, gently pull it out.
Step four: Print a self-test report
  • If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
Solution two: Make sure that the carriage can move freely Follow these steps to make sure that the carriage can move freely. Step one: Check the paper path
  1. Check for any paper or object that might be stopping the carriage. Figure 4: Example of paper stuck in cartridge access areac01950807.gif
  2. Remove any paper or objects you find.
  3. Reach inside the product, and then manually move the carriage.
    • If the carriage is stuck on the right side , move the carriage to the left side of the product.
    • If the carriage is stuck on the left side , move the carriage to the right side of the product.
    • If the carriage is stuck in the middle , move the carriage to the right.
  4. Remove any paper or obstructions found.
  5. Make sure that the carriage can move freely across the width of the product by gently pushing the carriage to the left, and then to the righ
Step two: Print a self-test report
  • If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
  • If the self-test report does not print , continue with the next solution.
Solution three: Clean the rollers and the rear access door Dust, paper fiber, and other debris might accumulate on the paper feed rollers and cause paper jams and paper feed issues. Follow these steps to clean the paper feed rollers inside the product. Step one: Clean the rollers
  1. Press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn off the product.
  2. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the product.
  3. Press in the tab on the left side of the rear access door, and then pull the door away from the product to remove it. Figure 6: Remove the rear access doorc01562020.gif
  4. Lightly dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with bottled or distilled water, and then squeeze any excess liquid from the cloth.
  5. Press the cloth against the rollers and rotate them upwards with your fingers. Apply a moderate amount of pressure to remove any dust or dirt buildup. Figure 7: Rotate the paper feed rollersc00212278.jpg
  6. Make sure that the paper feed rollers on the rear access door are clean, free of paper bits, and rotate freely.
  7. Clean the surface and the rollers of the rear access door the same way you cleaned the large rollers inside the product.
  8. Replace the rear access door. Insert the two posts on the right of the door into the holes on the product, and then push the door in until it snaps into place.
Solution four: Service the product
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Carriage jam message...........comes on no matter what.........reset several times

Give a call to HP Tech support team they will try to resolve your issue. You can contact them (877-690-9305) Support For Hp Printer
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How to fix paper jam! problem

Clear the paper jam Followthese steps in the order presented to clear the paper jam. Step one: Remove any loose paper: Remove any loose sheets of paper from the input tray and theoutput tray. Take note: Do not remove jammed paper at this stage. Trying to clear jammed paper from the front of the product can damage the print mechanism. Step two: Clear the jam from therear of the product Take note : Never pull jammed paper from the front of the product. If you can pull it from the rear of the product or the tray, always try the rear first. Pulling paper from inside the front cover can cause mechanical damage to the product. 1. Pressthe Power button ( clip_image001.gif ) to turn off the product. 2. Disconnectthe USB cable from the rear of the product. 3. Disconnectthe power cord from the rear of the product. 4. Pressin the tab on the left side of the rear door to release the door. Remove thedoor by pulling it away from the HP All-in-One. Figure 1: Press the left side tab torelease the rear access door Gently remove any jammed paper orbits of torn paper from the rollers inside the product. Use both hands to pullout any whole sheets of paper to avoid tearing them. Take Note: Use a flashlight to thoroughly check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more jams are likely to occur. Figure2: Remove scraps of paper Replacethe rear access door. Gently push the door forward until it snaps into place. Step three: Clear the jam from theautomatic document feeder (ADF) 1. Openthe cover of the ADF. Figure 3: Open the cover of the ADF 1. Gentlypull the paper out of the rollers. CAUTION: If the paper tears when you are removing it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If you do not remove all the pieces of paper from the product, more paper jams are likely to occur. 2. Closethe cover of the ADF. Step four: Clear the jam from thefront of the product 1. Lookinside the product through the paper output tray to check if any loose or tornpaper is stuck in the rollers. 2. Gentlypull the paper out of the rollers. You must Remove paper from the front of the product as carefully as possible. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more paper jams are likely to occur, and this could damage the print mechanism. Use a flashlight to make sure that you find all traces of paper. 3. Reconnectthe power cord to the rear of the product. 4. Pressthe Power button (clip_image001.gif ) to turn on the product. Step five: Print a self-test report Printa self-test report. Please inform me if this help you with the paper jamproblem.
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I have a 18 mo old 8500 OJPro wireless that won't advance the paper, makes a clicking sound and gives a false paper jam error. I have seen a split white gear within a black clutch assembly on the left end...

Follow these steps in the order presented to resolve the paper jam. Step one: Remove any loose paper Remove any loose sheets of paper from the input tray and the output tray. CAUTION: Do not remove jammed paper at this stage. Trying to clear jammed paper from the front of the product can damage the print mechanism. Remove any loose paper Do not pull jammed paper c02073375.gif c01994705.gif Step two: Clear the jam from the rear of the product CAUTION: Never pull jammed paper from the front of the product. If you can pull it from the rear of the product or the tray, always try the rear first. Pulling paper from inside the front cover can cause mechanical damage to the product.
  1. Press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn off the product.
  2. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
  3. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
  4. Turn the product around so that you can access the rear side. Figure 1: The rear side of the productc01617574.gif
  5. Push in the button on either side of the two-sided printing accessory (duplexer), and then remove the duplexer. Figure 2: Remove the duplexerc02051407.gif 1 - Press the buttons on the sides of the duplexer 2 - Pull the duplexer out of product
  6. Gently remove any jammed paper or bits of torn paper from the rollers inside the product. Use both hands to pull any whole sheets of paper to avoid tearing them. Figure 3: Gently remove the jammed paperc02073376.gif CAUTION: Use a flashlight to thoroughly check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more jams are likely to occur. Figure 4: Remove scraps of paperc02073377.gif
  7. If you do not see jammed paper in the rear access area, push the buttons on the latch on the rear of the duplexer, and then lower the cover. Figure 5: Open the duplexerc01617577.gif 1 - Latch on rear of the duplexer 2 - Duplexer cover
  8. Remove any jammed paper from inside the duplexer.
  9. Close the duplexer cover.
  10. Gently push the duplexer into the product until it snaps firmly into place. Do not press the buttons on the end of the accessory while you reattach it. Figure 6: Reattach the duplexerc01617578.gif
  11. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.
  12. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
  13. Press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn on the product.
Step three: Print a self-test report Follow these steps to print a self-test report. Printing a self-test report verifies if the hardware functions correctly.
  1. Load unused, plain white paper in the input tray.
  2. Press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn on the product.
  3. Press the Setup button (c01726396.gif ).
  4. Press the Right Arrow (c01185072.jpg ) to select Print Report , and then press OK .
  5. Press the Right Arrow (c01185072.jpg ) to select Self-Test Report , and then press OK . The self-test report prints.
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My printer comes up with a clear paper jam and press checked key. I have cleared all paper from machine and yet the light flashes and will not allow me to print and the same error code comes up. What...

Solution one: Turn the All-in-One off and on again Follow these steps to turn the product on, and then off again, to reset the print mechanism.
  1. Press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn off the product.
  2. Wait 15 seconds.
  3. Press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn the product on again.
    NOTE: The product might go through a warm-up period of up to two minutes. The product lights might flash and the carriage might move. Wait until the warm-up period is complete before proceeding.
  4. Try to print a self-test report. See the steps on how to print a self-test report at the top of this document.
  • If these steps resolved the issue , and the self-test report prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting. Reconnect the USB cable, and then try to print again.
  • If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
  • If the self-test report does not print , continue with the next solution.
Solution two: Clear any paper jam Jammed paper can cause the carriage to stall. Follow these steps to clear any jammed paper. Step one: Remove any loose paper Remove any loose paper from the input tray and output tray. CAUTION: Do not remove jammed paper at this stage. Trying to clear a paper jam from the front of the product can damage the print mechanism. Step two: Clear the paper jam from the back of the All-in-One Use the following steps to check for and remove jammed paper from the back of the product.
  1. Press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn off the product.
  2. Disconnect the USB or Ethernet cable from the back of the product.
  3. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the product.
  4. Remove the rear door. Push the door latches toward each other, and then pull the door away from the product. Figure 1: Remove the rear door c00244379.gif Illustration of removing the rear door
  5. Gently pull the paper out of the rollers. CAUTION: If the paper tears when removing it from the rollers, check the rollers for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more paper jams are likely to occur.
  6. If you are printing labels, see if any are missing from the label sheet. If any labels are missing, find them inside the product, and then remove them carefully.
  7. Reattach the rear door. Gently push the door forward until it snaps into place.
Step three: Clear the paper jam from the front of the product Follow these steps to remove the paper jam from the front of the product.
  1. Open the cartridge access door. Figure 2: Open the cartridge access door c01913998.gif Illustration of opening the cartridge access door
  2. If you find paper jammed in the product that cannot be removed through the rear door, gently remove the paper through the front of the product.
    NOTE: Remove paper from the front of the product as carefully as possible. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more paper jams are likely to occur, and this could damage the print mechanism.
  3. Close the cartridge access door. Figure 3: Close the cartridge access door c01913999.gif Illustration of closing the cartridge access door
  4. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the product.
  5. Press the Power button (c01602202.gif ) to turn on the product.
  6. Try to print a self-test report. See the steps on how to print a self-test report at the top of this document.
  • If these steps resolved the issue , and the self-test report prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting. Reconnect the USB cable, and then try to print again.
  • If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
  • If the self-test report does not print , continue with the next solution.
Keep in this LINK.
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All in one printer displays clear paper jam then press ok, but no paper jam can be found on printer. hp photosmart c5380 all in one.

There are a number of things that can cause a carriage jam. To prevent it from recurring, one should keep in mind a number of things. Always ensure that the paper tray is not overloaded as this might result in the paper being stuck inside. Also the paper being used should be as per the manufacturer's recommendations. Turn off the printer when removing bits of paper. If there is a broken gear, do not repair it yourself. Call an expert HP technician to mend it.
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The paper only comes out through the left side of the paper path. I didn't find anything jammed on the rigth side when I pushed an envelope through it.This started when I changed the paper in the printer....

One common cause of paper feed issues is a build up of dust on the printer's rear paper feed roller. This roller consists of a plastic axle white roller. This is located in the automatic sheet feeder and is referred to as the "Pick Roller." As dust builds up on the rubber rollers, they become less tacky and therefore unable to grab a single sheet of paper.

To prevent and/or cure this type of paper feed problem, these rubber rollers should be cleaned. Unplug the printer's power cord and remove the paper from the automatic sheet feeder. Please remove the paper access door from back of the printer and clean the white rollers inside with a cloth dampened with warm water (be sure there is no excess water on the cloth as it may drip into the machine). After these are free of any dust, close the paper access door. Reload the paper and plug the power cord back in. The paper should then feed normally.

Next, try this printer self-test by following the steps given below:

1 Load plain paper.
2 On the printer control panel, press .
3 Press the left or right arrow button until Maintenance is highlighted, and then press OK.
4 Press the left or right arrow button until Print Test Page is highlighted, and then press OK.
5 Press OK again. A test page prints.

The self-test should at least print out a set of either black or color bars, if not both (if you have a printer with both color and black installed simultaneously). Should this test fail, try it again without cartridges installed. If the self-test still fails to take paper in and make sounds like the carrier is moving across the paper, this is a hardware issue, and the printer will require service. If the self-test completes without any cartridges installed, run the self-test again with the color cartridge installed by itself. (If you have both black and color cartridges, after this test, run the test again with just the black cartridge installed.) If you find that either cartridge causes the self-test to fail, please let us know.

If the self-test prints, but has lines or smudges or other print quality issues, let us know. This includes any print quality issues, we need to know if the problems you have with your black or color are based in the printer, or communications with your computer, or the computer's software.

If the self-test prints your test bar(s) clearly, the printer hardware is not at fault.

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