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HP Deskjet 3520 All-in-one

  Paper was jammed, this removed. Now, the valve will not close. Appears to block against plastic stencil. How do I resolve this?
Subject HP Deskjet 3520 All-in-one.

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Hi! @Lady15, Thanks for stopping by HP forums!

 

I understand you removed the paper jam from your printer now the printer valve will not close.

 

Don't worry I'd like to help.

 

Can you share a picture of the valve you are talking about?

 

Please try the steps recommended below.

 

Press the Power button () to turn off the product.
Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
 WARNING:
You must disconnect the power cord before reaching inside the HP product to avoid the risk of injuries or electric shock.
Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the product if you have a USB connection to the computer.
Open the cartridge access door.
Locate the cartridge access area at the front of the product.
Gently remove any jammed paper and bits of torn paper from the cartridge access area. To avoid tearing any whole sheets of paper, pull the paper with both hands.
 CAUTION:
When you remove the paper do not touch the white encoder strip attached to the carriage.
 NOTE:
Use a flashlight to thoroughly check for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more jams are likely to occur.

 

Refer this article to further troubleshoot carriage jam issues.

 

 

Let me know how it goes!

Have a pleasant day ahead! 🙂

 

 

 

 

A4Apollo
I am an HP Employee

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Hi! @Lady15, Thanks for your generous response and time.

 

I appreciate your efforts for trying out the steps.

 

I'm afraid it looks to be a hardware issue with the printer.

 

Please contact HP support for service options.

 

Link to contact HP.

 

 

Have a great day ahead! 

Take care! 🙂

A4Apollo
I am an HP Employee

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The printer works when I push the valve very hard down while printing.

But it will not close........

 

So I hope you have a solution for me.

 

Thank you.

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@Lady15, Thanks for your quick response and time.

 

Kudos to you for trying out the steps.

 

As you mentioned you are still unable to close the door.

 

I found a video from HP support in youtube, You can refer this video and try closing the valve.

 

Please find the link to the video.

 

 

Let me know if this helps!

Have a wonderful day ahead! 🙂

 

 

A4Apollo
I am an HP Employee

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@Lady15, Thanks for your quick response and time.

 

I appreciate your efforts in trying out the steps.

 

Did you follow the steps mentioned in the video?

 

If you are still unable to close the valve after trying out the steps.

 

It certain that it is a hardware issue, please contact HP support for service options.

 

Link to contact HP.

 

Have a great day ahead!

Take care! 🙂

A4Apollo
I am an HP Employee

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