Printing issues
To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines.
● Remove printed papers from the output tray frequently.
● Make sure that you are printing with paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged.
● Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all unused paper Ʈat in a resealable bag.
● Do not use paper that is too thick or too thin for the printer.
● Make sure that the trays are loaded correctly and are not too full. For more information, see Load media on page 10.
● Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays Ʈat and the edges are not bent or torn.
● Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray; the entire stack of paper in the input tray must be the same size and type.
● Adjust the paper-width guides in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the paper-width guides do not bend the paper in the input tray.
● Do not force paper too far inside the input tray.
● If you are printing on both sides of a page, do not print highly saturated images on light weight paper.
● Use paper types that are recommended for the printer. For more information, see Paper basics
on page 8.
● If the printer is about to run out of paper, allow the printer to run out of paper first, and then add paper.
Do not load paper when the printer is printing
Solve paper-feed problems
What kind of problem are you having?
● Paper is not picked up from a tray
● Make sure paper is loaded in the tray. For more information, see Load media on page 10. Fan the
paper before loading.
● Make sure the paper-width guides are set to the correct markings in the tray for the paper size you
are loading. Also make sure the paper guides are snug, but not tight, against the stack.
● Make sure paper in the tray is not curled. Uncurl paper by bending it in the opposite direction of the
curl.
● Pages are skewing
● Make sure the paper loaded in the input tray is aligned to the paper-width guides. If needed, pull
out the input tray from the printer and reload the paper correctly, making sure that the paper
guides are aligned correctly.
● Load paper into the printer only when it is not printing.
● Multiple pages are being picked up
● Make sure the paper-width guides are set to the correct markings in the tray for the paper size you
are loading. Also make sure the paper-width guides are snug, but not tight, against the stack.
● Make sure the tray is not overloaded with paper.
● Use HP paper for optimum performance and efficiency.
Ink cartridge issues
If an error occurs after a cartridge is installed, or if a message indicates a cartridge problem, try removing the
ink cartridges, verifying the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each ink cartridge, and
then reinserting the ink cartridges. If this does not work, clean the cartridge contacts. If the problem is still not resolved, replace the ink cartridges. For information about replacing ink cartridges
1. Check that power is on.
2. Open the cartridge access door.
3. Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message.
4. Hold the ink cartridge by its sides with the bottom pointing up and locate the electrical contacts on the ink cartridge. The electrical contacts are the small gold-colored dots on the ink cartridge.
5. Wipe only the contacts with a damp lint-free cloth
6. On the inside of the printer, locate the contacts in the print carriage. The contacts look like a set of goldcolored bumps positioned to meet the contacts on the ink cartridge.
7. Use a dry swab or lint-free cloth to wipe the contacts in the print carriage.
8. Reinstall the ink cartridge.
9. Close the access door, and check if the error message has gone away.
10. If you still receive the error message, turn the product off, and then on again.
Read general instructions in the Help for unable to print issues
To resolve print issues (Windows)
Make sure that the printer is turned on and that there is paper in the tray. If you are still unable to print, try
the following in order:
1. Check for error messages from the printer display and resolve them by following the onscreen
instructions.
2. If your computer is connected to the printer with a USB cable, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If
your computer is connected to the printer with a wireless connection, confirm that the connection is
working.
3. Verify that the printer is not paused or oƱine.
To verify that the printer is not paused or oƱLne
a. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
● Windows 10: From the Windows Start menu, select Windows System from the app list, select
Control Panel, and then click View devices and printers under Hardware and Sound.
● Windows 8.1 and Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the
Charms bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View
devices and printers.
● Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
● Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers.
● Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and
Faxes.
b. Either double-click the icon for your printer or right-click the icon for your printer and select See
what’s printing to open the print queue.
c. On the Printer menu, make sure there are no check marks next to Pause Printing or Use Printer
2ƱLne.
d. If you made any changes, try to print again.
4. Verify that the printer is set as the default printer.
To verify that the printer is set as the default printer
a. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
● Windows 10: From the Windows Start menu, select Windows System from the app list, select
Control Panel, and then click View devices and printers under Hardware and Sound.
● Windows 8.1 and Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the
Charms bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View
devices and printers.
● Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
● Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers.
● Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and
Faxes.
b. Make sure the correct printer is set as the default printer.
The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to it.
c. If the wrong printer is set as the default printer, right-click the correct printer and select Set as
Default Printer.
d. Try using your printer again.
5. Restart the print spooler.
To restart the print spooler
a. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
Windows 10
i. From the Windows Start menu, select Windows Administrative Tools from the app list, and
then select Services.
ii. Right-click the Print Spooler, and then click Properties.
iii. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
iv. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start, and then click OK.
Windows 8.1 and Windows 8
i. Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms bar, and then click the
Settings icon.
ii. Click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap System and Security.
iii. Click or tap Administrative Tools, and then double-click or double-tap Services.
iv. Right-click or touch and hold Print Spooler, and then click Properties.
v. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
vi. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click or tap Start, and then click or
tap OK.
Windows 7
i. From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Administrative Tools.
ii. Double-click Services.
iii. Right-click the Print Spooler, and then click Properties.
iv. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
v. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start, and then click OK.
Windows Vista
i. From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Maintenance,
Administrative Tools.
ii. Double-click Services.
iii. Right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Properties.
iv. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
v. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start, and then click OK.
Windows XP
i. From the Windows Start menu, right click My Computer.
ii. Click Manage, and then click Services and Applications.
iii. Double-click Services, and then select Print Spooler.
iv. Right-click Print Spooler, and click Restart to restart the service.
b. Make sure the correct printer is set as the default printer.
The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to it.
c. If the wrong printer is set as the default printer, right-click the correct printer and select Set as
Default Printer.
d. Try using your printer again.
6. Restart the computer.
7. Clear the print queue.
To clear the print queue
a. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
● Windows 10: From the Windows Start menu, select Windows System from the app list, select
Control Panel, and then click View devices and printers under Hardware and Sound.
● Windows 8.1 and Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the
Charms bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View
devices and printers.
● Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
● Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers.
● Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and
Faxes.
b. Double-click the icon for your printer to open the print queue.
c. On the Printer menu, click Cancel all documents or Purge Print Document, and then click Yes to
confirm.
d. If there are still documents in the queue, restart the computer and try printing again after the
computer has restarted.
e. Check the print queue again to make sure it is clear, and then try to print again.
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