Green light keeps flashing on HP 3740 and will not print. I have tried all the steps but when I try to clean the roller I can not rotate it. Can any one help

HP Officejet 4500 (G510) Series and 4500 (K710) Series All-in-One Printers - The All-in-One Does Not Pick Up or Feed Paper Issue The product does not pick up or feed paper from the paper tray. How to use the solutions in this document To resolve the issue, try each solution in this document in the order presented. IMPORTANT : Each time you try a solution, try to print a self-test report to determine if the hardware is functioning correctly. To print a self-test report, use the steps in the following table. How to print a self-test report

1. Load plain, white paper in the paper tray.
2. Press and hold the Cancel button ( ) on the product control panel.
3. While holding the Cancel button ( ), press the OK button ( ). The self-test report prints.

NOTE: Refer back to the steps in this table after attempting each solution. Solution one: Reset the All-in-One

1. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the product.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the product.
4. Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.
5. 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 test page prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
• If the test page does not print , continue with the next solution.

Solution two: Check the paper The condition of the paper or the amount of paper loaded might prevent the rollers from picking it up and feeding it through the product. Use the following steps to check the paper in the input tray.

1. Remove any wrinkled or damaged paper from the input tray.
2. Make sure that all the paper is the same size and type.
3. Tap the stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges.
4. Make sure that the stack of paper contains from 10 to 25 sheets of paper.
   NOTE: Do not overload the input tray. Make sure the stack of paper is shorter than the top of the paper width guide.
5. Insert the stack of paper into the product, and then gently push the paper width guide snugly against the paper. Figure 1: Load paper 1 - Load paper 2 - Adjust the paper width guide Illustration of loading paper and adjusting the paper width guide
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 test page prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
• If the test page does not print , continue with the next solution.

Solution three: Check the print settings The paper settings in the print driver must match the paper size and type loaded in the product. Use the following instructions to adjust the paper settings.

1. In the software program you are printing from, click File .
2. Click Print , and then click Setup , Properties , or Preferences .
   NOTE: The specific options might vary depending on the software program.
3. Click the Features tab.
4. In the Basic Options pane, select More from the Paper sizes drop-down list.
5. Select the size of paper loaded in the product, and then click OK .
6. In the Basic Options pane, select More from the Paper type drop-down list.
7. Select the type of paper that you loaded, and then click OK .
   NOTE: These changes do not change the default print settings. The print settings revert to the default settings the next time you open the program.
8. Change any other print settings necessary, and then click OK .
9. Click OK to print.
10. 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 test page prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
• If the test page does not print , continue with the next solution.

Solution four: Clean the rollers Follow these steps to clean the rear rollers and the pick rollers on the HP product. Step One: Clean the rear rollers

1. Press the Power button ( ) to turn off the product.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
3. Remove the rear access door. Press in the tab on the left side of the door, and then pull the door away from the product. Figure 2: Remove the rear access door Remove the rear access door
4. Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with distilled or bottled water, and then wipe the paper rollers. Rotate the rollers with your fingers to clean all the way around. Figure 3: Clean the rollers Graphic: Showing paper rollers
5. Make sure that the paper feed rollers on the rear access door are clean, free of paper bits, and rotate freely. Figure 4: Access door rollers Access door rollers
6. Allow the rollers to dry completely.
7. Reattach the rear access door. Push the door forward until it snaps into place.

Step two: Clean the pick roller

1. Remove any paper from the paper tray.
2. Remove the rear access door. Press in the tab on the left side of the door, and then pull the door away from the product. Figure 5: Remove the rear access door Remove the rear access door Figure 6: Rear rollers and location of pick roller Image: Rear rollers and location of pick roller
3. Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with distilled or bottled water, and then wipe the pick roller. Rotate the pick roller upward with your fingers to clean all the way around. Figure 7: Pick roller Image: Pick roller in the product
4. Make sure that the pick roller and the rollers around it are clean, free of paper bits, and rotate freely.
5. Allow the pick roller to dry completely.
6. Reattach the rear access door. Push the door forward until it snaps into place.
7. Load the tray with plain white paper.
8. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.
9. Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.
10. 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 test page prints , there is no need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
• If the test page does not print , continue with the next solution.

Solution five: Service the All-in-One

Hi,Its possible that you're printer rollers need cleaning. Try going into you're control panel..click on printers and scanners....Right click and go to properties..There should be an option to do a maintenance check on you're printer... Do a Nozzle..roller...head and alignment clean....
Once this is complete print a test pageHope this helps youRegardsMichelle

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.

Hope it helps.

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If the power light is blinking it is an indication of an issue with the printer. Check to make sure there are no paper jams or open covers, make sure there is paper. If there are any error messages please post them. Try going into the printer tools, To gain access to the tools,
open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click the
Service this device button.
Use the printer tools to perform the following tasks:
• View estimated ink levels.
• Clean the print cartridges.
• Calibrate the printer.
• Print a test page.
• Perform other functions as needed.

Hello.

There are lots of reasons why this would happen:

Foreign object (could be very tiny)

Any power lights flashing ?

Paper feed rollers may need cleaning - try (from Canon Support):

1. Ensure that the printer is turned on. If any paper is loaded in the printer, remove it.

2. Select which roller to clean, the auto sheet feeder's or cassette's, by pressing the <Paper Feed> switch on the printer.

3. Hold down the <Resume/Cancel> button; when the Power lamp flashes green three times, release the button. The paper feed roller will rotate as it cleans itself.

4.. Repeat step 3 twice.


5. Load three or more of A4 or letter sized plain paper in the auto sheet feeder or cassette, as selected in step 2.


6. Repeat step 3. The paper that is loaded in the printer will be fed through the printer and ejected.


7. If printing problems persist, repeat step 6 up to three times.

Could be a hardware error and the printer would need servicing - still under warranty ?? If so, return to Canon for repair or replacement.

Hope this helps.

Clean the sep. rollers one in the paper tray and one inside the paper tray port. Then clean the feed roller. Its behind the sep roller in the paper tray port. You must look close with a flash light. It has 4 D feed rollers. It will rotate down to clean them do not knock the spring off. Use only water on a cloth no alcohol. Steven 818-888-0006

Hi ,

The user account should have access for the printer . If its an Home PC follow the below steps.
Right Click My Computer and go to Manage
Click on Local Users and Groups
Click on Group and double click on Administrator
Say Add and type in the user name and say OK
You will see your Login in the member list.
Try printing ..............It shall work

This can be an issue with one of the faulty sensor across the printer.
Please check if you are able to print from tray 1, e.g. a configuration page.
A config page can be printed by holding the Green Button and releasing it as soon as the Triangle light comes on. This would take approx 5 secs.
If the printer is able to print from tray 1, then it could be an issue with the tray 2 pickup sensor.
Check if the tray 2 pickup sensor ( a black plastic piece to the right of the tray 2 pickup roller) is moving freely (front and back), also check if tray 2 pickup roller is not able to rotate completely.

If the tray 2 sensor is not moving freely and of the pickup roller is rotating completely, then reseat the pickup roller.

Normal use with good media causes wear resulting in the need to periodically clean or replace the pickup roller. Additionally, the use of poor media might require more frequent replacement of the pickup roller. Replacing the pickup roller Complete the following to replace the pickup roller:

CAUTION: Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printer. Unplug the power cord from the printer, and allow the printer to cool.

Figure 1: Unplugging the power cord

2. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge.

Figure 2: Removing the print cartridge

3. Remove the main input tray (Tray 2).

Figure 3: Removing the main input tray (tray 2)



4. Open the front automatic two-sided path door (HP LaserJet 1320 series printer only).

Figure 4: Opening automatic two-sided path door







5.Place the printer on the work surface with the front of the printer facing up.

Figure 5: Placement of printer




6. Pull the white tabs outward, and rotate the tabs up.
Figure 6: White tabs


7. Slide the right tab to the right, and leave the tab in this position throughout the procedure.
Figure 7: Right tab movement



8. Slide the pickup roller assembly to the right, and remove the left end cap.

Figure 8: Pickup roller assembly movement








9. Remove the pickup roller.


Figure 9: Pickup roller





10. Insert the left side of the new pickup roller into the left slot (1), and insert the right side (with notches in the shaft) into the right slot (2).



11. Rotate the shaft until the notches engage and the shaft clicks into place. 12.Place the end cap over the shaft on the left side, push the end cap to the right, and rotate the tab downward into position.



Figure 11: Pickup roller end cap




13.Push the right tab to the left, and rotate the tab downward into position. 14.Place the printer on the work surface with the top of the printer facing up. 15.Close the front automatic two-sided path door.


Figure 12: Closed automatic two-sided path door

16.Reinstall the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door.

Figure 13: Print cartridge


17.Plug the printer in to turn it back on.

Figure 14: Power cord in



Cleaning the pickup roller

Perform the following to clean the pickup roller.

1.Remove the pickup roller as described in steps 1 through 9 of Replacing the pickup roller above.

2. Dab a lint-free cloth in water, and scrub the roller.


Figure 15: Scrubbing the roller




3. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the pickup roller to remove loosened dirt. Figure 16: Wiping the pickup roller



4. Allow the pickup roller to dry completely before you reinstall it in the printer (see steps 10 through 17 of Section with a task ).


Figure 17: Reinstalling the pickup roller

just unplug the power cable and usb cable from the back side of the printer and let it be for an hour it will help

SUGGESTION #1 The print carriage might be jammed. Follow these steps to correct the problem:

1. With the power on, lift the print cartridge access door. The print carriage should move to the access area located on the right. If the print carriage stays all the way left, reset the unit by unplugging the then plugging in the power cord. If the carriage still does not move to the right, continue with the steps below.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the all-in-one.
3. Remove both print cartridges.
4. Push the print carriage slightly to the left and then to the right to verify that the print carriage is not jammed. If the print carriage will not move, check for obstructions under and around the carriage.
5. Close the print cartridge access door.
6. Plug in the power cord.
7. When the " Insert Print Cartridges " message displays, open the print cartridge access door and insert the print cartridges. Verify that both cartridges are seated correctly and lock into position.

SEGGUSTION #2 cleaning rollers Over time dust and paper fibers will accumulate on the paper feed rollers. This can cause paper feed problems. Follow the steps below to clean the rollers: Figure 3: Paper feed rollers

1. Turn off the all-in-one and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the rear access door (as describe above in this document).
3. Clean each roller using a clean lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water (distilled water preferred). Rotate the rollers to clean the entire surface.
4. Verify that the paper feed rollers on the rear access door are clean and rotate easily.
5. Re-seat the rear access door.
6. Plug in the power cord and turn on the all-in-one.

If these suggestions don't fix the problem feel free to write back to me. Try to be a little more specific i.e does paper feed properly, error message shows with paper/without paper or both, do any of the lights flash when this happens, have you tried diiferent paper sizes ot types. Have you taken it apart to check for any obstructions?