HP 6520 continuously feeds paper

[JSW1945]

My printer prints the sheets requested then continues to feed blank sheets until it jams out the paper runs out.  I have been through all the paper feed and paper jam videos without any result.  The factory resets does not produce a result.  The issue appears to be mechanical....is there a paper feed solenoid or some other part which is malfunctioning or is there a really simple fix?

[sandytechy20 · Accepted solution]

@JSW1945

Welcome to HP support community.

Which operating system is installed on the computer to which this printer is connected?

If you are using this printer on a Windows computer, follow the below steps.

Update the printer firmware.

1. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the computer through your local network or USB cable.

2. Go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads.

3. If a Let's identify your product to get started page displays, click Printer.

4. Type your printer model number, and then click Submit.

   The software results page for your printer displays with the default operating system selected.

5. If you need to change the version of Windows, click Change, select your version, and then click Change.

6. Click Firmware, and then click Download.

   If a Firmware section is not listed, an update is not currently available for your printer.

7. Save the file to your computer.

8. Locate and then open the file to start the installation process.

9. When the HP Printer Update window opens, see if the printer serial number displays.

   • If the serial number displays, select the checkbox next to it, and then click Update.

   • If the serial number displays but the status is 'not applicable' (grayed out), you do not need the firmware update. Click Cancel.

   • If the serial number does not display and your printer uses a network connection, connect a USB cable to the printer and computer. Wait 20 seconds, and then click Refresh. When the serial number displays, select the checkbox next to it, and then click Update.

   

10. When the update completes, click OK.

11. If you connected a USB cable to update your network printer, remove the USB driver installed by Windows.

    1. Search Windows for control panel, and then click Control Panel in the results.

    2. Click View Devices and printers.

    3. Right-click the USB printer device that matches your printer model, and then select Remove Device.

    4. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer and the computer, and then restart the computer.

Print directly to the printer.

Change the printer spooler option in printer properties to print directly to the printer.

1. Search Windows for devices and click Devices and Printers in the list of results.

2. In the list of installed programs, right-click your HP printer name, and then click Printer properties.

   You might need to click the name of your printer.

3. Select the Advanced tab.

4. Select the option Print directly to the printer.

5. Click Apply, and then click OK.

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

Let me know how it goes.

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Cheers.

[JSW1945]

Many thanks....worked a treat!

[sandytechy20]

@JSW1945

Good to know that the issue is resolved.

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

Cheers.