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10-22-2021 04:04 AM
everytime i try to print something, my printer goes to start but ends up just spitting out 2 1/2 pieces of paper and says out of paper. i push the button to tell it that it has paper and it does it all over again. i ran the scan/print doc on it and got an error saying that they had an error and cant complete the 'doctor visit'. My printer is barley a year old. PLEASE HELP or im gonna throw this thing in the river!!
10-22-2021 10:09 AM
Welcome to the HP Community.
Before adjusting and rechecking your settings or reloading the printer software,
Try / Consider:
The printer might need a good cleaning / maintenance.
Solutions - Presented in the order to be considered / completed (includes video):
HP OfficeJet 3830, DeskJet 3830 Printers - 'Out of Paper' Displays, Printer Does Not Pick Paper
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References / Resources
Adobe Reader DC – Install Whether You Use It or Not
If you have not done so,
Reinstall / Update your PDF Reader (Adobe Reader DC /Optional Foxit Reader)
HINT: Watch out for and UNCHECK unwanted extra software
NOTE: Adobe Reader DC software can be installed even if you do not normally open / view / print PDF files directly from the Adobe Reader DC software.
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more
HP OfficeJet 3830 All-in-One Printer series
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