Paper feeding problems | HP 2140 Fax guide

	Troubleshooting
Paper feeding problems

Problem	Solution

Paper is jammed during printing.	Clear paper jam as described in Paper jams during printing on
	page 41.

Paper sticks together.	• Make sure you have fewer than 50 sheets in the paper tray.
	• Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick together.
	Take the paper out and fan the pages and replace.

Paper fails to feed.	Remove any obstructions inside the machine.

Multiple sheets of paper feed.	When loading paper, do not force the paper down into the
	machine. If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam, clear the
	paper jam. (see Paper jams during printing on page 41.)

Paper skews or buckles in the	The paper tray can hold up to 50 sheets. Make sure the paper
paper tray.	guides do not cause the paper to bow. When loading paper, do not
	force it down into the machine.

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HP 2140 Fax manual Paper feeding problems

Contents

HP 2140 Fax series HP 2140 Fax series Safety information Contents Additional features Feature referenceAdvanced faxing Care and maintenance Specifications and regulatory informationIndex Quick start Load paper Load documents to fax or copy Send a fax Receive a fax Make a copy Make a telephone call HP Fax features HP Fax basics HP 2140 Fax Parts of the HP Fax Control Panel of HP Fax Redial/Pause CancelLabel Icon Name and Description Start Starts a fax job Basic FAX Option Settings Overview of menu optionsBasic FAX menu Document resolution and contrast for a single copy on Set document resolution and contrast for a single copy onAdvanced FAX menu Navigate the menus Ready modeLoudspeaker Tools menu Enter dates, times, text, and telephone numbers Most text fields Key ProducesPress Result Store a number in the phone book Speed dialingFax header telephone number Key Print the phone book Dial from the phone book Paper types and sizes Document types and sizes Set document resolution and contrast for a single copy Do not try to send documents that are Speaker volume Adjust volumeRinger volume Automatic fax redial Additional features Set rings to answer Use Caller ID Block junk fax numbers Favorites Image TCR Distinctive ring Drpd Teach the HP Fax the ring pattern Answer/receive modeSet up distinctive ring Drpd answer mode Use FAX See Set rings to answer on Delayed fax Advanced faxingBroadcasting Setting send polling Polling To cancel the scheduled job Forward faxesPolling another fax to receive Start Date&Time will display Set the date and time Feature referenceAlarm sounds Turn on and off sounds Print reports Silent modeSet the fax header information Key sounds Report name Content Reports you can printReprinting faxes on Reprinting faxes Clearing memoryIt will Redial a number in memory Care and maintenance Print cartridge informationView ink level Access Cartridge Print the self testReplace the print cartridge Replace the print cartridge Paper jams during printing Clear jammed documents and paperDocument jams during transmission To clear document jam Maintain the print cartridge Clean the print cartridgeClean the contacts Press Access Cartridge Wipe the print cartridge contacts Clean the cartridge carrier contacts Clean the document scanner area Adjust the scanner Adjust the scanner on LCD error messagesDisplay Status/Solution Reprinting faxes on page 36 and see Clearing memory on Memory Received Transmission on Problem Solution TroubleshootingFax problems See Paper jams during printing on Document scanner area on Print quality problems See To cancel the scheduled job onPrint cartridge on Paper feeding problems Acceptable documents Specifications and regulatory informationPaper size Dimensions Paper weight Single sheet Or more sheets Print cartridge Product specificationsSpecification HP 701 black inkjet print cartridge CC635A YES Sample of ITU #1 test chart reduced to 60.5% Environmental product stewardship program Regulatory notices Regulatory model identification number Automatic Dialers FCC statement Use Hewlett-Packard support services For non-European customersBefore calling customer support Page Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Index Page Page CM721-90001