(Pay no attention to the screen at this point.)

Turn the printer on, by sliding the PRINTER ON-OFF switch to the right:

The printer will remain inactive.

Now, with your thumb on the front of the paper cover, and your other fingers on the back, pull the paper cover up, rotating it towards the back of the HX-20:

(Unlike the printer cover, which is removable, the paper cover may not be removed from the HX-20.)

You may now look into the paper compartment, which is empty except for a strip of fabric.

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