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Anonymous Posted on Jan 22, 2009

Paper Jam? Print quality

I have had a paper jam in my HP2840. I have removed the fuser, drum and checked everywhere I can find along the paper path. I cannot find the paper (which was very thin W-2s). I no longer have the paper jam error code, but the print quality is really bad (smudging, etc). I never found the paper. Is there anything else I can take apart? Has my fuser or something else been damaged?

  • Anonymous Jan 22, 2009

    Thanks for the advice. I just found the problem. The paper was folded up inside the drum and I was able to remove it with a letter opener.

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If the toner wipes off the printed pages, then the fuser is the problem....not hot enough or enough pressure to heat the toner to the paper. I would try to reseat the fuser...make sure it is making good electrical contact. I have also seen the paper actually wrap around the fuser roll, which would cause the same symptoms...be careful removing the paper if that has happened...the fuser roll can be easily damaged !

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r_1.gif Make sure that the printer is turned off.

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