Paper-handling problems

Use only paper that meets the specifications outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. This guide is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide.

Product feeds multiple sheets

Product feeds multiple sheets

Cause

Solution

 

 

The input tray is overfilled. Open the tray and verify that the

Remove excess paper from the input tray.

paper stack is below the maximum stack height mark.

 

 

 

Print paper is sticking together.

Remove paper, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees or flip it over, and

 

then reload it into the tray.

 

NOTE: Do not fan paper. Fanning can cause static electricity,

 

which can cause paper to stick together.

 

 

Paper does not meet the specifications for this product.

Use only paper that meets HP paper specifications for this

 

product.

 

 

Trays are not properly adjusted.

Make sure that the paper guides match the size of paper being

 

used.

 

 

Product feeds incorrect page size

Product feeds incorrect page size

Cause

Solution

 

 

The correct size paper is not loaded in the input tray.

Load the correct size paper in the input tray.

 

 

The correct size paper is not selected in the software program

Confirm that the settings in the software program and printer

or printer driver.

driver are appropriate, since the software program settings

 

override the printer driver and control panel settings, and the

 

printer driver settings override the control panel settings. For

 

more information, see Change printer-driver settings for

 

Windows on page 67 or Change printer-driver settings for

 

Macintosh on page 73.

 

 

The correct size paper for the tray is not selected in the product

From the control panel, select the correct size paper for the

control panel.

tray.

 

 

The paper size is not configured correctly for the input tray.

Print a configuration page or use the control panel to determine

 

the paper size for which the tray is configured.

 

 

The guides in the tray are not against the paper.

Verify that the paper guides are touching the paper.

 

 

Product pulls from incorrect tray

Product pulls from incorrect tray

Cause

Solution

 

 

You are using a driver for a different product.

Use a driver for this product.

 

 

The specified tray is empty.

Load paper in the specified tray.

 

 

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