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HP LaserJet MFP M129-M134
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When i scan with the top cover open, I get an error message that there is a paper jam.

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ATHARVA_GP ,

Thank you for your prompt replies.

Yes, it scans with the top closed.

With the help of Heaven, I figured out how to scan with the top cover open. It took a bit of fiddling around. The top cover seems to have to be standing straight up, at a 90 degree angle. Also, one has to be sure that that the menu on the scanner has been cleared from any "paper jams".

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@dj4,

  • What is the model of your printer?
  • Are you able to make a copy from the ADF?

Please provide the above information to assist you with an accurate solution.

Cheers!

ATHARVA_GP
I am an HP Employee

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  • What is the model of your printer? HP LaserJet MFP M129-M134
  • Are you able to make a copy from the ADF? Yes, but Ican not scan a book with the top cover open.
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@dj4,

 

Let's try these steps:

 

Step 1: Power Reset

  • Make sure this printer is plugged into a direct wall, not a surge protector.
  • Turn the printer on.
  • Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
  • With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
  • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait at least 60 seconds
  • Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
  • Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
  • Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.
  • Try to scan again.

 

Step 2: Clear paper from the document feeder

  • Clear paper from the document feeder
  • Turn off the printer.
  • Use both hands to remove any visible jammed paper in the ADF input tray.

          

  • Open the ADF cover.

            

  • Use both hands to remove any jammed paper inside the ADF.

       

  • Close the ADF cover.
  • Turn on the printer.

  • Try to scan again.

 

Let me know if this helps. 

 

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ATHARVA_GP
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How does one scan a page from a thick book?

 

The scanner reports a paper jam with the top cover open.

 

Why can't the scanner scan with the top cover open so that one may scan a page from a thick book that will not fit under the top cover of scanner when it it is closed on top of it?

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@dj4,

 

It should scan with the top cover open. 

 

Are you able to scan a single document from the printer with the lid closed?

 

Also, try to check for paper jams in the other parts of the printer.

  • Clear Jammed papers near Input Tray, Toner cartridge area and Output bin.
  • Refer to this document for further information on clearing a jammed paper.
  • If the issue persists, update the printer firmware
  • Refer to this link to update the printer firmware.
  • Try to scan again and check

Let me know what happens.

 

ATHARVA_GP
I am an HP Employee

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ATHARVA_GP ,

Thank you for your prompt replies.

Yes, it scans with the top closed.

With the help of Heaven, I figured out how to scan with the top cover open. It took a bit of fiddling around. The top cover seems to have to be standing straight up, at a 90 degree angle. Also, one has to be sure that that the menu on the scanner has been cleared from any "paper jams".

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@dj4,

 

Glad to know that you can now scan the thick books.

Please feel free to reach us back if you need any further help.

 

Cheers!

ATHARVA_GP
I am an HP Employee

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