HP Photosmart 8050 printer won't load paper.

Everytime I use the printer I get a message that I need to load paper although there is paper in the feeder. I've been told that it can be either dust in the printer or the rollers need to be replaced. I'm willing to take the printer apart, but only if those are the only possiblities. i just want to know if this is a common problem with this printer.

callcal Dec 16, 2007

yes,

my printer continues to say load paper, or printer out of paper and I've tied 1- to -100 sheets and have no success. I've also blown out the area and made sure the feed wheel was not stuck or something and though I hate to assume, I'm guessing the micro switch is not sending the correct signal.

Help, not even gone through one ink cartridge yet and I thought I finally got past the disposable printer stage callcal
jkburger1997 Oct 06, 2008

printer only loads paper intermittantly, makes no difference if it is 8.5x11 or in 4x6 cartridge. Sometimes it detects it sometimes not - help

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Hello SuperVicky, rollers on the printer do not go that often on the other hand the usage of the printer is a factor ie how much printing you do or age if old. Normally paper roller should allow you print quite a few thousands before wearing out. what i will advise is to look keenly in the printer shuold in case you have any particules in the paper path of the printer or after paper jam it is possible to have a residue left in the printer. all these can be a problem.

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Hi there it doesn't sound like a common problem to me it's not worth repairing it because it'll cost you double what it's worth brand new buy another one inkjet printers are cheap sorry but unfortunately that's the only solution. sourcing parts for printers can be very difficult and expensive too

Posted on Aug 10, 2007

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