Printer states there is a paper jam but when checked everything is clear. Can not clear indicator

It might help to know the model of your printer. Even small pieces of paper or even dust can trigger a "paper jam" indication. I've used compressed air cans to blow out the paper path.

A bad jam that you have cleared can also bend/move paper sensors so they don't register the paper anymore. You can check for that. Does paper travel through the printer if you press the paper-feed button?

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.

Paper Jam clearing: copy and paste the link in your web browser...I used to work with these printer's..when they work great, when they don't, not so great..

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/949165/Hp-Laserjet-5000.html?page=84

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.

Make sure there are no bits and pieces inside your printer. You can check this by opening your printer cover and checking the 'cartridge run-way'. If you can't find anything unplug then replug your printer.

If it states that it's jammed, there must be some tiny piece of paper or lint or a foreign object still inside your printer. Check the paper path again.

Hi,

You need to try clearing the paper using a airblower if you do not have a air blower try with a vacuum cleaner, surely it cleans up. Unless until you remove the paper it shows the msg.

If you think you have no other option and you tried everything its better to call some service guy and get it done.

Regards

Hooray for McGuyver techniques, but I just shoved a piece of paper in there so it actually had a jam, pulled it out, and it cleared fine!

Look for a small piece of paper that may be stuck in the switch indicating a paper jam.

If you did have a jam and did not get ALL the jammed sheet out, there is still a small piece of paper in there somewhere, probably covering a sensor or micro switch. Get a torch and look carefully. If youu don't find anything you may need to disassemble the printer to find it.

Specify the area of paper jam or the code on display that cud help isolate the problem quicker, it cud be a C or E code. Try to clear it with code 20 subcode 03, but state code on display