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John Johnson Posted on Apr 30, 2007

Paper Jam!!--Only one side pulls

My Canon MP460 is experiencing problems with its paper-feeding. Only the right side is being pulled down when the printing process begins, and the entire piece of paper folds, and jams. The things is pretty much brand-new--used only occasionally. I went through the "maintenance" options, and cleaned the heads and rollers, and still nothing. I've turned the thing "on" and "off," and have stared at it in silent anger quite a bit-- nothing seems to be working! If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!!

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Call Canon. I'm on the hold with them at the moment... Just finished speaking with them. They are sending me out a new printer, free of charge and including ups shipping label to send back to them. Sending the one I have back in the new box. Give them a call. They were really helpful and tool all of 5 minutes. Good luck. Kim

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