I have an HP Photosmart 8050 printer that gives me a paper jam message after each print job

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It is a known issue on that model.

Solved: clear carriage jam on my HP Photosmart C5280

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There will be something in there, whether it is toner/ink over a sensor, a paperclip/staple, or a tiny scrap of paper.
The trick with this one is patience, methodically strip it down as far as you can, checking as you go for stuck material, and once you have gone as far as you can put it back together nice and slowly, looking for broken connections and loose bits, then try it again.

If there is nothing in there then the printer has something broken and needs looking at by a technician, in this case you should turn to your warrenty.

Hi,

Unplug the Printer and Disconnect it from the Power Supply. Then Turn it Back ON, after few minutes say 30 minutes, that would fix the Problem.

If Problem Persists, Check the Machine Once again to make sure that you do not have any Paper Jam.

Refer the Manual to Clear Paper jam, if any. If you do not have the Manual, Revert to me and i would be glad to Offer you the Manual.

In fact, Check Below Link to Clear Paper Jam :-

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00438945&lc=en&cc=us&product=454816&dlc=en#

Now,

If there is No Paper and still the Message is there, more likely, the sensor has gone bad and needs replacement.

If under Warranty, get it replaced without any Charge unless Hp would charge you more than half the amount to get this Fixed. Still not a Bad idea to call and have a Quote and if the amount is too high, do not shy of asking for exchange in lieu of this. They could Offer you a Nice Discount as Christmas is already here :)


Note - Also Try to remove the Cartridges and again Re-Seated them Properly.

Let me know, if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

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Hi,
Remove the jammed paper. Unplug the printer from the mains and PC. Inspect the rollers, etc for tiny paper piece(s) that may be stuck, or other debris. Try to clean rollers and make sure they are dry.
Keep printer unplugged for about 2 minutes and replug and try a test print.
Also make sure that you have waited long enough for the printer to heat up before giving a print job.
Finally, it could be an issue with the paper sensor. If this is the case, you will probably have to take the printer in for servicing..

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From the sounds of things, the issue may be a logic board issue if it is erroring out the same way each time. Many times a small scap piece of paper can get stuck inside the printer causing the paper error, but pressing the OK button would not clear the error which leads me to believe it is a logic board issue. May be time for a new printer.

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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.