photosmart 7520 waste ink pad and holder preventing carriage from returning to park position

[misty999]

hp photosmart 7520. 

the ink waste pad and holder are raised preventing the carriage from returning to park area on right side.  can this be repaired ?

[sandytechy20]

@misty999

Welcome to the HP support community.

Check for obstructions in the carriage path

1. With the printer on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.

2. If your printer has a battery, remove the battery.

3. Open the door to access the carriage inside of the printer.

   Examples of carriage access doors

   

4. Look in the carriage path for debris such as crumpled paper or dislodged labels, and then remove any that you find.

   Example of a printer with debris in the carriage path

   

5. If the carriage on your printer has a latch, make sure it is closed.

      CAUTION: 

   Ink tank printers: If the latch is closed, do not press down on it.

    

   

6. Use your hand to move the carriage to each side, making sure it moves freely. If the carriage is stalled or docked to one side of the printer and you cannot move it, continue with these steps.

7. Close the carriage access door.

8. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer, and then turn the printer on.

You can refer this HP document for more assistance:- Click here

I hope that helps.

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Cheers.

[misty999 · Accepted solution]

we decided to buy a new printer since the 7520 was 7 years old. thanks for your reply.

[sandytechy20]

@misty999

Feel free to contact us in the future if you need any assistance.

Cheers.