Use the following procedure to clear paper jams in Tray 1 (multipurpose tray). When a jam occurs, the control panel displays
an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
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When a jam occurs, the control panel displays a message and an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
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If you can see the jammed sheet in Tray 1, remove the jammed sheet by gently pulling it straight out.
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Open the right door and remove paper from the area shown.
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Close the right to allow the printer to clear the message.
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Make sure the type and quality of the paper being used meets the HP specifications for the printer.
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Make sure the Tray 1 guides are set to the correct paper size and that the paper tray is not overfilled (paper is below the
3 triangles on the right guide).
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Load the paper back into the tray and restart the print job.
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If the same jam appears remove and clean the tray 1 pick, feed and separation rollers.
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Locate and release the pickup roller assembly release tab.
Locate the pickup roller assembly tab
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Push the pickup roller assembly to the right and then away from the printer.
Remove the pickup roller assembly
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Grasp the left- and right-side of the separation roller assembly, and then lift the assembly up.
Lift the separation roller assembly
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Pull the separation roller assembly straight out to remove it.
Remove the separation roller assembly
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Clean the roller with a dampened lint free cloth.
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Install the rollers back into tray one and test the tray by printing from tray 1.
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If the error persists, contact your HP-authorized service or support provider, or contact customer support at www.hp.com/go/contactHP.