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- Printing Errors or Lights & Stuck Print Jobs
- 250g A4 paper

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11-13-2019 11:38 AM
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Manually clean the paper feed rollers
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Turn on the printer, if it is not already on.
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Open the ink cartridge access door.
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Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you proceed.
WARNING:
You must disconnect the power cord before reaching inside the printer to avoid the risk of injuries or electric shock.
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Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer, if you have a cable connection to the printer.
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Locate the paper path cover, grasp the handle, and then lift up to remove it.
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Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with distilled water, and then squeeze any excess liquid from the cloth.
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Use a flashlight to inspect the rollers. Press the swab against the 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.
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Allow the rollers to dry completely (approximately 10 minutes).
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Replace the paper path cover, and then close the ink cartridge access door.
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Grasp the output tray, and then pull toward you to remove it.
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Pull out the input tray to its outermost position.
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Remove all paper from the input tray.
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Turn the printer onto its right side so you can access its underside. Make sure to hold the printer firmly with one hand to avoid tipping.
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Lightly dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with distilled water, and then squeeze any excess liquid from the cloth.
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Use a flashlight to inspect the space where the input tray was. Press the cloth against the rollers, and then rotate them upward with your fingers.
Apply a moderate amount of pressure to remove any dust or dirt buildup.
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Allow the rollers to dry completely (approximately 10 minutes).
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Push in the input tray, and then turn the printer over to the upright position.
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Slide the output tray back onto the input tray.
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Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer, and then turn on the printer.
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Reconnect the USB or Ethernet cable, unless your printer is connected to a wireless network.
You can refer this HP document for more assistance:- Click here
I hope that helps.
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Sandytechy20
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