printer stopshalf way through a print generally on2nd page, then often prints out various pages

[mac2900]

printing a page, generally script then turning paper over to continue printing on the opposite side, at this point I have to remove any sheets of paper straighten them together and return to printer. When printing the second page 60 to 70 percent of the time it stops printing about half way.

[Dragon-Fur]

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printing a page, generally script then turning paper over to continue printing on the opposite side, at this point I have to remove any sheets of paper straighten them together and return to printer. When printing the second page 60 to 70 percent of the time it stops printing about half way.

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Perhaps the printer needs maintenance or cleaning.

Try here:

HP DeskJet 2900, 4300, 5100, 5800 Printers - 'Out of Paper' displays, printer does not pick paper

Next,

Be sure you are using supported paper and that the Tray and Paper Settings are correct.

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Start...

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Load Paper / Load Media

Load the paper / envelopes according to the instructions in the user guide:

 User Guide – HP DeskJet 2900, Ink Advantage 2900, Ink Advantage Ultra 5100, DeskJet 4300, Ink Advan...

Load Paper -- Starting on Page 12

Section Find the default printer password or PIN -- Page 7

Next,

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EWS - Tray and Paper

EWS > HP Document / How-to (InkJet Printers – Basic Information)

 Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

NOTE:  Find printer IP address

Section Open the EWS over a local network orientation

OR

 HP Laser Printers - Using the Printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

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If asked enter the printer’s PIN number –

The default PIN might be located on the back or inside the printer (ink access area).

See your printer's user guide for additional information.

Search the guide for “ PIN “

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Classic EWS - InkJet Printers / Select other printers

Open your Browser

Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

     Note → If your browser security will not let you open EWS, try a different browser.

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper (Management)

Select / Adjust settings for Paper Size / Type

Model and EWS version Dependent:  Advanced section

Click Apply to save changes

Example - EWS - Tray and Paper

Classic InkJet Printers

Illustration ② -- Top Loading / DeskJet

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Printer - Media Specifications

Product Name

HP DeskJet 2910 All-in-One Printer

Standard Media Sizes (duplex, Imperial)	Not Applicable
Standard Media Sizes (duplex, metric)	Not Applicable
Standard Media Sizes Supported (imperial)	Letter; legal; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 8 x 10 in; No. 10 envelopes
Standard Media Sizes Supported (metric)	A4; B5; A6; DL envelope

Media Handling, Document Finishing	Sheetfed
Media Size (facet)	A4; Letter; B5; Legal
Media Sizes Custom (imperial)	3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media Sizes Custom (metric)	76 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm
Media Types	Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes and other specialty inkjet papers
Media Weight Recommended (imperial)	20 lb
Media Weight Recommended (metric)	75 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	Letter: 16 to 32 lb; HP envelopes: 20 to 24 lb; HP cards: up to 110 lb; HP 4 x 6 inch photo paper: up to 145 lb
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric)	A4: 60 to 90 g/m²; HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP cards: up to 200 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper: up to 300 g/m²

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