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03-11-2025 05:32 AM
Hi @RLN3,
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
I understand you are getting an E4 paper jam error on the HP Smart tank 6001 printer however you are not able to find the paper jam. let's try the steps shared below, this will help to try and resolve the issue.
STEP 1. Clear jammed paper from the printer
Paper jams can occur in multiple areas of the printer. If you cannot find the paper jam in one area, continue to the next area until the jam is located.
Possible jam locations
CalloutDescription
1. Input tray area
2. Inside the printer
3. Rear of the printer
4. Document feeder
STEP 2. Clear jammed paper from the input tray area
Remove any jammed paper that is accessible from the input tray area.
1. Remove any paper from the input tray.
2. Remove the input tray.
3. Remove the output tray.
4. Reach inside the gap where the trays were, and then pull the duplexer plate.
5. Remove any jammed paper.
6. Reinsert the duplexer plate.
7. Reinsert the output tray.
8. Reinsert the input tray.
9. Press the Resume button to continue the print job.
If you still face an issue, please use the link shared below, which has more steps, including a video to help you better: Click Here
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!
VikramTheGreat
HP Support
03-11-2025 05:41 AM
Hi @RLN3,
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Check my last post for the solution and let me know how it goes,
I understand you are getting an E4 paper jam error on the HP Smart tank 6001 printer, however, you are not able to find the paper jam. let's try the steps shared below, this will help to try and resolve the issue.
STEP 1. Clear jammed paper from the printer
Paper jams can occur in multiple areas of the printer. If you cannot find the paper jam in one area, continue to the next area until the jam is located.
Possible jam locations
CalloutDescription
1. Input tray area
2. Inside the printer
3. Rear of the printer
4. Document feeder
If you still face an issue, please use the link shared below, which has more steps, including a video to help you better: Click Here
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!
VikramTheGreat
HP Support