Common causes of jams
The printer is jammed.1
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The media does not meet specifications. | Use only media that meets HP specifications. See Paper | |||||
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A component is installed incorrectly. | Verify that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser | |||||
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You are using media that has already passed through a | Do not use media that has been previously printed on or | |||||
printer or copier. | copied. | |||||
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An input tray is loaded incorrectly. | Remove any excess media from the input tray. Make sure | |||||
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The media is skewed. | The | |||||
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The media is binding or sticking together. | Remove the media, flex it, rotate it 180°, or flip it over. | |||||
| Reload the media into the input tray. | |||||
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The media is removed before it settles into the output bin. | Reset the printer. Wait until the page completely settles in | |||||
| the output bin before removing it. | |||||
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During | Reset the printer and print the document again. Wait until | |||||
second side of the document was printed. | the page completely settles in the output bin before | |||||
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The media is in poor condition. | Replace the media. | |||||
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The internal rollers from tray 2 or tray 3 are not picking up | Remove the top sheet of media. If the media is heavier than | |||||
the media. | 163 g/m2 (43 lb), it might not be picked from the tray. | |||||
The media has rough or jagged edges. | Replace the media. | |||||
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The media is perforated or embossed. | Perforated or embossed media does not separate easily. | |||||
| Feed single sheets from tray 1. | |||||
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Printer supply items have reached the end of their useful life. | Check the printer control panel for messages prompting you | |||||
| to replace supplies, or print a supplies status page to verify | |||||
| the remaining life of the supplies. See Using printer | |||||
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Paper was not stored correctly.
Replace the paper in the trays. Paper should be stored in the original packaging in a controlled environment.
1If the printer still continues to jam, contact HP Customer Support or your authorized HP service provider.
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