Solve general device problems

Device selects media from the wrong tray.

CauseSolution

The tray selection in the software program might be incorrect. For many software programs, the paper tray selection is found

 

on the Page Setup menu within the program.

 

Remove any media in other trays to make the device select

 

from the correct tray.

 

For Macintosh computers, use the HP Printer Utility to change

 

the priority of the tray.

 

 

The configured size does not match the size of the media that

Through the control panel, change the configured size to

is loaded in the tray.

match the size of the media that is loaded in the tray.

 

 

Device does not pull paper from tray.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

The tray is empty.

Load paper in the tray.

 

 

The paper guides are set incorrectly.

To set the guides correctly, see Load media.

 

For tray 2 and tray 3, make sure that the leading edge of the

 

paper stack is even. An uneven edge can prevent the lift plate

 

from rising.

 

 

Paper curls when it exits the device.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The paper curls when it exits to the top output bin.

Open the rear output bin to allow the paper to exit in a straight path through the device.

Turn over the paper that you are printing on.

Reduce the fusing temperature to reduce the curling. See Select the correct fuser mode.

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