Problems getting printer to respond after clearing paper jam

Printing problems can occur due to various reasons, ranging from hardware issues to software configuration problems. Here are some common printing problems and troubleshooting steps to help you resolve them:

1. Printer Not Responding:
   • Check if the printer is powered on and connected to the computer or network.
   • Make sure the printer cables are securely connected.
   • Restart the printer and the computer.
2. Paper Jams:
   • Open the printer's paper tray and carefully remove any jammed paper.
   • Check for and clear any paper jams inside the printer, following the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Low or Empty Toner/Ink:
   • Check the printer's display or status software for low toner/ink warnings.
   • Replace the empty or low cartridge with a new one.
4. Print Jobs Stuck in Queue:
   • Clear the print queue on your computer to remove any stuck print jobs.
   • Restart the printer spooler service on your computer.
5. Incorrect Print Output:
   • Ensure you have selected the correct printer and paper size in the print settings.
   • Check for any color or quality settings that might be affecting the print output.
6. Print Spooler Errors:
   • If you receive print spooler errors, try restarting the print spooler service on your computer.
   • Clear the printer spooler cache.
7. Printer Driver Issues:
   • Update the printer driver to the latest version from the manufacturer's website.
   • If you have recently updated the driver and encountered problems, try rolling back to the previous version.
8. Wireless Printing Issues:
   • Ensure the printer and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
   • Check the wireless connection and reset the printer's network settings if necessary

Device error An internal error occurred in the device. Press (Select) to resume the job. - Door open The printer door is open. The door must be closed before printing can continue. - Engine comm. error The device experienced an internal communication error. This is a warning message only. Job output might be affected. - Invalid driver You are using the incorrect printer driver. Reselect the printer driver appropriate for your device. - Invalid entry Invalid data or response. Correct the entry. - Jam in Cartridge area A paper jam has occurred in the print path. Open the door and clear the jam. Then press the (Select) button on the control panel - Jam in Output bin A paper jam has occurred in the output area. Clear the jam, and then press the (Select) button on the control panel. - Jam in print paper path. A paper jam has occurred in the print path. Open the door and clear the jam. Then press the (Select) button on the control panel. - Jam in tray 2 A paper jam has occurred in Tray 2. Clear the jam, and then press the (Select) button on the control panel. - Jam in tray 3 A paper jam has occurred in Tray 3. Clear the jam, and then press the (Select) button on the control panel - Load paper The HP Color LaserJet 1600 printer is out of paper. Please load specified paper type into the tray indicated. - Load Tray X [TYPE] [SIZE] The printer is processing job, but the tray indicated is empty. Please load specified paper type and size into the tray indicated. - Manual feed The printer is waiting for paper in the tray indicated Load the paper as indicated. - Memory is low The device memory has been almost completely filled. Allow the device to finish the job, or press (Select) to cancel the job. Break the job into smaller jobs that contain fewer pages. - Misprint The printed pages have been incorrectly placed on the paper. To continue, press the (Select) button on the control panel.

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Clearing Paper Jams If the printer's control panel displays a paper jam message, look for paper in the locations indicated in Figure 22, then see the procedure for clearing the paper jam. You might need to look for paper in other locations than indicated in the paper jam message. If the location of the paper jam is not obvious, look first in the top cover area.When clearing paper jams, be very careful not to tear the paper. If a small piece of paper is left in the printer, it could cause additional jams. If paper jams are a recurring problem, see page 78.(A paper jam message might also display if the rear door is open.)

The top cover of the printer must be opened and then closed to clear a paper jam message.Paper jams can occur at the following locations:Output areas(top and rear)Go to page 75.

Loose toner might remain in the printer after a paper jam, but thetoner should clear after a few sheets are printed.

Leading cause of paper jams is debris/foreign objects that accidentally fell into the paper feed area. Please follow steps below to fix the problem:

1. Remove the sheets of paper from the feeder.

2. Grab a flashlight and look inside the feeder for any debris or foreign objects.

3. If you're willing and physically able, you may also turn the printer over. Any debris should just freely roll out from the feeder.

4. If feeder is clear, place the printer back on the table, open the printer cover and remove the cartridges.

5. Check the cartridge area for any obstructions/debris in the cartridge carrier's path or the paper path.

6. If cartridge area is clear, close the cover.

7. Rebrick (pull out power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds).

8. When the printer turns on, reinsert the cartridges and load some paper. Try to print again.

If problem continues, please contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for additional assistance.

What this light sequence means that the printer has a paper jam.

When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the operator panel's Paper Jam light and Continue button lights come on. Press and release Continue twice quickly to display the specific secondary error paper jam light sequence.

How to clear Paper Jam

?· Press Continue button twice quickly to see the secondary error code.

To get the secondary error codes

?· When the Error light (!) and Continue button lights are both on, a secondary error has occurred.

?· When the Paper Jam light (4th light) and Continue button lights are both on, a paper jam secondary error has occurred.

?· Press and release Continue button twice quickly to display the secondary error code light sequence.

Press Continue button to resume printing once all the jammed pages are cleared from the paper path.

We recommend that you clear the entire paper path when a paper jam occurs.

To clear a paper jam:

1 If you are feeding paper from a tray, remove the tray, and then remove any jams.

2 Open the front cover and remove the print cartridge assembly.

NOTE: Do not leave the print cartridge assembly exposed to direct light for an Extended period of time. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems.

3 Remove any jams in the area behind the print cartridge assembly.

4 Lift the flap at the front of the printer and remove any jams beneath the flap.

5 Open the rear exit and remove any jams.

6 After you have cleared the jams, reinstall the print cartridge assembly, make sure all printer covers and trays are closed, and then press Continue button to resume printing.

NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam.

The simplest thing would be to try unplugging the printer from the power source. Let it rest for 5 - 10 minutes then plug back in to the power supply and see if that resolves the problem.

If not you are going to need to do a thorugh inspection to verify that all paper remnants have been removed.

The following is for the MP600:

Issue: ERROR LCD: The paper is jammed. Clear the paper and press [OK].
Solution: Removing paper jams MP600


Removing Obstructions or Jammed Paper If [Paper output slot - The paper is jammed. Clear the paper and press OK] appears on the LCD, follow this procedure to clear the paper jam Clearing paper jams from the auto sheet feeder (ASF) or paper output slot
Clearing paper jams inside the printer
Clearing credit card-sized or 4" x 6" paper jammed inside the printer

ASF / Paper Output Slot

1. Turn off the printer.
   
   
2. Remove paper from the ASF.
   
   
3. Gently pull the jammed paper out.
   
4. 1. If paper is visible from the ASF, use both hands to pull the paper out slowly.
      
   2. If paper is visible from the paper output slot, use both hands to pull the paper out slowly.
      
      
      The above illustration shows a PIXMA MP500.
      
      
5. If the paper tears and a piece of that remains inside the printer, open the scanning unit (printer cover) and remove the paper from inside the printer.
   
   Note:
   Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer.
   
   
   
6. Turn on the printer and confirm that the Alarm light is off.
   (If the jammed paper remains in the printer, the paper may be automatically ejected.)
   
   
7. Load paper back into the ASF.
   
   
8. Press to clear the message and continue printing. If you are printing from an application software, follow the instructions displayed on your computer.
   

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Paper jams inside the printer

1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and USB cable.
   
   
2. Remove the jammed paper slowly using the following procedure.
   
3. 1. Open the rear cover to check if the paper is jammed.
      
      
      
   2. Pull out the cassette and check if the paper is jammed inside the cassette area.
      
      
      
   3. Stand the printer with the left side down, holding the document cover.
      
   4. Press the tabs together and pull the green cover toward you.
      
   5. Check if the paper is jammed.
      (If you were not doing Duplex printing, you do not have to follow this procedure.)
      
      
      
      
   6. Close the green cover and place the printer back to a normal position.
      
4. Reconnect the power cord and power on the printer. Confirm the Alarm light is off.
   
   
5. Load paper back into the ASF or cassette.
   
   
6. Press to clear the message and continue printing. If you are printing from an application software, follow the instructions displayed on your computer.
   

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Clearing credit card-sized paper jammed inside the printer
Credit card-sized and 4" x 6" sized paper must be loaded properly. If this media is not loaded properly, it will feed into the printer and will not exit. Credit card-sized paper should only be loaded in the ASF and in portrait orientation. 4" x 6" sized paper can be loaded in the ASF or cassette. But must be loaded portrait orientation.
If credit card-sized paper was loaded in landscape orientation in the ASF and did not eject (exit), please follow this procedure.

1. Turn off the printer.
   
   
2. Load the same paper type that is jammed inside the printer in portrait orientation.
   
   
   
   
3. Power on the printer.
   The paper stock in the ASF will automatically feed the jammed paper from the printer.
   
   
4. To resume printing, load the paper in portrait orientation.

If 4" x 6" sized paper was loaded in landscape orientation in the cassette and did not eject (exit), please follow this procedure.

1. Turn off the printer.
   
   
2. Open the rear cover.
   
   
3. Fold in four a piece of letter-sized plain paper.
   
   
4. Push in the folded paper until it hits the jammed paper.
   
   
   
   
5. If the jammed paper is visible from inside the printer area, pull it out and proceed to step 7.
   
   
6. If the jammed paper cannot be pulled out, push in the folder paper from the rear so the jammed paper is in between the feed rollers.
   
   
7. Pull out the folded paper and close the rear cover.
   
   
8. Power on the printer and confirm that the Alarm light is off.
   The jammed paper should automatically eject.
   
   
9. To resume printing, load the paper in portrait orientation.

Trust this is helpful.

look at the output area, make sure that the paper lever is working. Sometimes they come loose after a jam.

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Solution: Press ON/OFF switch to reset the multifunction device

Reset the device when it is not functioning properly. If the device is not functioning properly or to clear memory, reset it.

1. On the operator panel, press and hold the <ON/OFF> button for one second. (The display will go blank.)
   
   Note: It may be necessary to unplug the power cord if pressing the ON/OFF button does not shut off the printer.
   
   
2. Wait approximately ten seconds and then press the <ON/OFF> button again.
   
   
3. Wait until the device has completed its cycling process before submitting another job request.

Solution: Removing paper jams MP800R / MP830 / MP530

Removing Obstructions or Jammed Paper If [Paper output slot - The paper is jammed. Clear the paper and press OK] appears on the LCD, follow this procedure to clear the paper jam Clearing paper jams from the auto sheet feeder (ASF) or paper output slot
Clearing paper jams inside the printer
Clearing credit card-sized or 4" x 6" paper jammed inside the printer
ASF / Paper Output Slot

1. Turn off the printer.
   
   
2. Remove paper from the ASF.
   
   
3. Gently pull the jammed paper out.

1. If paper is visible from the ASF, use both hands to pull the paper out slowly.
   
2. If paper is visible from the paper output slot, use both hands to pull the paper out slowly.
   
   

1. If the paper tears and a piece of that remains inside the printer, open the scanning unit (printer cover) and remove the paper from inside the printer.
   
   Note: Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer.
   
   
2. Turn on the printer and confirm that the Alarm light is off.
   (If the jammed paper remains in the printer, the paper may be automatically ejected.)
   
   
3. Load paper back into the ASF.
   
   
4. Press <OK> to clear the message and continue printing. If you are printing from an application software, follow the instructions displayed on your computer.

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Paper jams inside the printer

1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and USB cable.
   
   
2. Remove the jammed paper slowly using the following procedure.
   
   
3. Open the rear cover to check if the paper is jammed.
   
   
   
   
4. Pull out the cassette and check if the paper is jammed inside the cassette area.
   
   
   
   
5. Stand the printer with the rear side down, holding the document cover.
   
   
6. Press the tabs together and pull the green cover toward you.
   
   
7. Check if the paper is jammed.
   (If you were not doing Duplex printing, you do not have to follow this procedure.)
   
   
   
   
8. Close the green cover and place the printer back to a normal position.
   
   
9. Reconnect the power cord and power on the printer. Confirm the Alarm light is off.
   
   
10. Load paper back into the ASF or cassette.
    
    
11. Press <OK> to clear the message and continue printing. If you are printing from an application software, follow the instructions displayed on your computer.

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Clearing credit card-sized paper jammed inside the printer
Credit card-sized and 4" x 6" sized paper must be loaded properly. If this media is not loaded properly, it will feed into the printer and will not exit. Credit card-sized paper should only be loaded in the ASF and in portrait orientation. 4" x 6" sized paper can be loaded in the ASF or cassette. But must be loaded portrait orientation.
If credit card-sized paper was loaded in landscape orientation in the ASF and did not eject (exit), please follow this procedure.

1. Turn off the printer.
   
   
2. Load the same paper type that is jammed inside the printer in portrait orientation.
   
   
   
   
3. Power on the printer.
   The paper stock in the ASF will automatically feed the jammed paper from the printer.
   
   
4. To resume printing, load the paper in portrait orientation.

If 4" x 6" sized paper was loaded in landscape orientation in the cassette and did not eject (exit), please follow this procedure.

1. Turn off the printer.
   
   
2. Open the rear cover.
   
   
3. Fold in four a piece of letter-sized plain paper.
   
   
4. Push in the folded paper until it hits the jammed paper.
   
   
   
   
5. If the jammed paper is visible from inside the printer area, pull it out and proceed to step 7.
   
   
6. If the jammed paper cannot be pulled out, push in the folder paper from the rear so the jammed paper is in between the feed rollers.
   
   
7. Pull out the folded paper and close the rear cover.
   
   
8. Power on the printer and confirm that the Alarm light is off.
   The jammed paper should automatically eject.
   
   
9. To resume printing, load the paper in portrait orientation.

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HP PSC 1600 and 2350 Series - Paper Jam or Paper Feed Problems"

When the all-in-one detects a paper jam, the following message appears: Paper jam: Press OK to continue . The computer might display the following message: There is a paper jam (or misfeed). Clear the jam and press the Enter, Resume or OK button on the HP PSC. This document will assist in correcting paper-feed problems such as paper jamming, print slanting, and multiple pages feeding into the all-in-one. Clearing paper jams