Squeezing when printing

[Jlp2013]

 While printing, my printer squeaks. I followed all instructions about looking for a stuck piece of paper, removing all of the cartridges and putting them back in one by one. But what I have found is that the cartridge holder is what is squeaking without the cartridge is in place. do I have to live with this or is there someway to fix it?

[Nal_NR]

Hi @Jlp2013,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I understand that your printer is making a squeaking noise, and I am glad to assist you.

Are you getting this noise while copying and scanning?

Reset the printer

• Sometimes an error persists even though there is no paper feed issue.
• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
• Unplug the power cord from the power source.
• Wait 60 seconds.
• Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
• NOTE:HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.

Clean the paper feed rollers

• Remove Tray 1 and Tray 2, set the printer onto its left side, and then clean the paper feed rollers underneath the printer.
• Turn off the printer.
• Disconnect the power cable, and then disconnect the USB and Ethernet cables (if necessary).
• Pull out Tray 2, and then set it to the side.
• Push down on Tray 1, and then pull out the tray.
• 
• While holding the scanner lid closed, carefully set the printer on its left side. You might need a second person to help.
• Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with distilled water, and then squeeze any excess liquid from the cloth.
• Press the cloth against the Tray 2 rollers inside the printer, and then rotate the rollers upwards with your fingers. Apply a moderate amount of pressure to remove any dust or dirt buildup.
• 
• Repeat the cleaning steps for the Tray 1 rollers.
• 
• Allow the rollers to dry completely (approximately 10 minutes).
• Carefully set the printer upright, insert Tray 1, and then insert Tray 2.
• Reconnect the power cord and any other necessary cables to the rear of the printer, and then turn on the printer.

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Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.

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