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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856, Managed E85055 - 13.A3, 13.A4 jam error in the 2 x 550-sheet paper trays

13.A3, 13.A4 jam error in the 2 x 550-sheet paper trays

Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations related to the 2 x 550-sheet trays and inside the right door.
When a jam occurs, the control panel displays a message and an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
  • 13.A3.XX Jam in tray 3
  • 13.A4.XX Jam in tray 4
How to Clear Jams in the 2x550-Sheet Trays for the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M751, M856, MFP M776, and Managed E75245, E85055 Printers
How to Clear Jams in the 2x550-Sheet Trays for the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M751, M856, MFP M776, and Managed E75245, E85055 Printers
No audio. Learn how to clear jams in the 2x550-sheet trays for the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M751, M856, MFP M776, and Managed E75245, E85055 Printers.
  1. Open the tray and remove any jammed or damaged sheets of paper. Verify that the tray is not overfilled and that the paper guides are adjusted correctly.
    Figure : Remove any damaged sheets from the tray
  2. Release two tabs at the back of the tray, and then pull the tray completely out of the printer.
    Figure : Open the tray and remove it from the printer
  3. Remove the jammed paper from the feed rollers inside the printer. First pull the paper to the left, and then pull it forward to remove it.
    Figure : Remove any damaged paper from inside the tray opening
  4. Open the lower-right door.
    Figure : Open the lower-right door
  5. Gently pull out any jammed paper from inside the lower-right door.
    Figure : Remove any jammed paper from the lower-right door
  6. Close the lower-right door, and then install and close the tray.
    Figure : Close the lower-right door and tray
  7. Open the right door.
      caution:
    Do not touch the transfer roller. Contaminants can affect print quality.
    Figure : Open the right door
  8. Gently pull out any jammed paper from inside the right door.
    Figure : Remove any jammed paper from inside the right door
  9. Gently pull out any jammed paper in the duplex area on the right door.
    Figure : Remove any jammed paper from the duplex area
  10. If paper is visible entering the bottom of the fuser, gently pull downward to remove it.
    Figure : Remove any jammed paper from below the fuser
  11. Paper could be jammed inside the fuser where it would not be visible. Grasp the fuser handles, squeeze the release levers, lift up slightly, and then pull straight out to remove the fuser.
      caution:
    The fuser can be hot while the printer is in use. Wait for the fuser to cool before handling it.
    Figure : Remove the fuser
  12. Open the jam-access door on the fuser. If paper is jammed inside the fuser, gently pull it straight up to remove it. If the paper tears, remove all paper fragments.
      caution:
    Even if the body of the fuser has cooled, the rollers that are inside could still be hot. Do not touch the fuser rollers.
    Figure : Remove any jammed paper from the fuser
  13. If paper is jammed as it enters the output bin, gently pull the paper out to remove it.
    Figure : Remove any jammed paper from inside the printer
  14. Close the jam-access door on the fuser, and push the fuser completely into the printer until it clicks into place.
    Figure : Reinstall the fuser
  15. Close the right door.
    Figure : Close the right door
  16. Open the upper-right door.
    Figure : Open the upper-right door
  17. Gently pull out any jammed paper from inside the upper-right door
    Figure : Remove any jammed paper from inside the upper-right door
  18. Close the upper-right door.
    Figure : Close the upper-right door
  19. If paper is visible in the output bin, grasp the leading edge and gently remove it.
    Figure : Remove any jammed paper from the output bin