Printer Saying No Paper

Every time I try to print with my printer, I get a message that pops up on my screen saying that there is no paper when there is paper. No matter what I do, I can't seem to fix it and there doesn't seem to be an support on Canon's site any longer for this model of printer.

Patricia Plaster May 26, 2007

I am just a normal person...I have no idea what a sensor looks like nor do i know how to get thr printer apart or back together....
lesliewillmo Jan 04, 2009

How do I dismantle the printer to find the paper sensor ... and what would I be looking for?

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There is a paper sensor inside the printe. It can be a photoelectic switch or a microswitch. It can be that the switch contact is dirty. It is normally accessible only if you dismatle the printer.

Posted on May 24, 2007

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