Solved: PAPER JAM LaserJet Pro 200 - HP Support Community

Cruisinccl1 · ‎09-30-2021

I can see the paper jam and as the paper is printing, it jams in the corner where a small bit of paper is inaccessible. Why the hell do these companies build these printers so you can't get to a jam and unblock it. I have tried everything and this will probably be my last HP product.

Repairatrooper · ‎10-01-2021

Depending on exactly where the jam is, sometimes you can get the bit of paper out by flossing the paper path. This is done by getting either a heavier piece of paper or thin cardboard, or thin mylar like a plastic ruler. Use this to push the bit of paper out. You always want to push in the normal direction of travel to prevent damage to sensor flags. That said, in some cases if you are sure you are not going to hang on a sensor, push the mylar in next to the jammed bit of paper and then pull back, forcing the mylar against the paper so it gets pulled out. Failing that, in some cases disassembly is the only solution. Many smaller printers from all vendors are this bad, this is not limited to HP products.

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Valsimot · ‎10-01-2021

Maybe If you have provided information about the printer model someone could give you some advice on how to clear the paper jam.

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Cruisinccl1 · ‎10-01-2021

Sorry, after trying for 2 hours, I was upset.

LaserJet Pro 200 MFP m276nw

Repairatrooper · ‎10-01-2021

Depending on exactly where the jam is, sometimes you can get the bit of paper out by flossing the paper path. This is done by getting either a heavier piece of paper or thin cardboard, or thin mylar like a plastic ruler. Use this to push the bit of paper out. You always want to push in the normal direction of travel to prevent damage to sensor flags. That said, in some cases if you are sure you are not going to hang on a sensor, push the mylar in next to the jammed bit of paper and then pull back, forcing the mylar against the paper so it gets pulled out. Failing that, in some cases disassembly is the only solution. Many smaller printers from all vendors are this bad, this is not limited to HP products.

If you find the information provided useful or solves your problems, help other users find the solution easier by giving kudos and marking my post as an accepted solution.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.

Cruisinccl1 · ‎10-01-2021

Thank you! Will try it and get back to you

PAPER JAM LaserJet Pro 200

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