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JanK Posted on Feb 26, 2013
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My HP Laserjet 4L has started jamming paper when I try to print more than one page.

It will appear to be printing, then the orange Paper light will come on. When I open the paper tray, the paper has been partially pulled up by the roller, but apparently gets stuck. I can easily pull the paper out, but sometimes it will pull the paper in properly, and sometimes it won't. I'd love to keep using this little gem.

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Here is some tips to avoid paper jam..


  • If your printer has a paper tray do not fill the tray to capacity. If you're encountering frequent paper jams, reduce the amount of paper you place in the tray each time it is filled.
  • Make sure you or the tray feeding the paper into the printer is aligned properly and the slider used to hold the paper in place in the tray is snug with the paper. Many printers have sliders that allow different types and sizes of paper to be fed into the printer. If the slider is not properly positioned it can cause paper jams.
  • Use standard office paper; folded paper, paper with labels, and specialty paper such as hard bound paper can often cause paper jams. If you're uncertain with what paper you should use with your printer your printer documentation will list the paper compatible with your printer.
  • Do not mix the paper you're feeding into the printer at one time. If you need to change the paper or size of paper being used removed any other paper currently in the printer before inserting the new paper.
  • If your printer uses a slot or tray for the paper make sure to not push the paper too far into the slot or tray.
  • Examine the printer for any previous stuck paper in the printer. Previous paper jams, torn paper, printing labels or other foreign objects in the printer can cause reoccurring printer jams.


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James Colynuck

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SOURCE: HP laserjet 4L paper jam after printing one page.

You need the pick up rollers replaced. Call your service centre to replace pick rollers as these are feeding the pages crocked

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