Solution
You might need to remove the
Note If you turned the HP
The automatic document feeder picks up too many pages or none at all
Cause
You need to clean the separator pad or rollers inside the automatic document feeder. Pencil lead, wax, or ink can build up on the rollers and separator pad after extensive use, or if you copy handwritten originals or originals that are heavy with ink.
●If the automatic document feeder does not pick up any pages at all, the rollers inside the automatic document feeder need to be cleaned.
●If the automatic document feeder picks up multiple pages instead of single sheets, the separator pad inside the automatic document feeder needs to be cleaned.
Solution
Load one or two sheets of unused plain white
Tip If the automatic document feeder does not pick up the plain paper, try cleaning the front roller. Wipe the roller with a soft
If the problem persists, or the automatic document feeder does not pick up the plain paper, you can clean the rollers and separator pad manually. Remove the face plate from the front of the automatic document feeder to access the pick assembly inside the automatic document feeder, clean the rollers or separator pad, and then reattach the face plate, as described in the following procedures.
To remove the face plate from the front of the automatic document feeder
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2 | Lift the cover of the automatic document feeder, as shown in Figure 1. | ||
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