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Paper jam error
Paper jam error is a common error and is common on almost all machine models. Almost every printer has encountered this error at least once. There are many reasons for paper jams such as unsuitable printing paper, wrinkled printing paper, worn peaches, etc.
Depending on the cause of the paper jam, we have different solutions:
To limit paper jams on your HP printer due to wrinkled paper, you should carefully check the paper before printing. If the paper is too wrinkled, you should not try to use it because too many paper jams will affect the life of the printer. You should also fluff the paper before putting it in the tray. This way the machine can roll paper as smoothly as possible and minimize wrinkles or paper jams.
The most important thing is to pull out the paper in the direction it comes out. If pulled backward, the internal parts of the machine are easily damaged. Hold both ends of the paper to gently pull it outward evenly.
If the HP printer error occurs because the peach is worn out, the only way is to replace it with a new one. However, replacing peaches is a big challenge for many people. If you are not confident, carefully watch the instructional videos online before starting to do it or seek the support of specialized technicians.
- The printout is partially blurred
Partly blurred prints are a sign that the printer is about to run out of ink. This is the most common cause, but there are also other causes such as when you choose EconoMode mode. The solution when the printer is low on ink is to remove the ink cartridge and shake it well to distribute the ink evenly in the tube. You can apply this method to take advantage of the remaining ink, avoiding waste. When the ink is completely gone, you can refill it or replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
In case the HP printer error prints blurry parts due to accidentally selecting the mode without knowing, turn it off and increase the ink density to get clear prints as expected.
- The printout is ghosted
The manifestation of this error is that on the main print, there is an extra shadow. Common causes are that the power outlet is broken or the Drum assembly is too old. To fix this error, the first thing you need to do is check the power cable; socket, and power source. If the cause is not due to the power source, check the drum assembly again. If the drum assembly is too old, you should replace it because the life of this part is determined by the number of printed pages.
- HP printer does not recognize the driver or operating system
If you use a new operating system, you need to reinstall the printer driver. In some cases, the printer driver is too old so you need to reinstall it because it will not be able to perform all functions of the printer. Not all printers support drivers for each operating system. You should refer to the manual that came with your device to know which driver is suitable for your device.
Error printing a blank copy
Your printer prints blank copies. The reason may be that the printer’s magnetic shaft spring is broken or misaligned. If the spring is misaligned or deformed, you just need to straighten it and you’re done. But if the spring breaks, you will have to replace the magnetic shaft with a new one. So please check the exact cause to avoid wasting the cost of replacing a new magnetic shaft when not necessary.
- The printer hangs
The HP printer hang error can occur if the user sends too many print jobs to the machine. Sometimes the device crashes because the cache is too full. To fix it, the first thing you need to do is double-click on the active HP printer icon. You will then see a series of printed documents in the Waiting state. Now you need to access the Printer menu => Cancel All Documents to delete documents in this waiting-to-print state. You can also select a few documents to delete and then press the Delete key.
- The HP printer cannot connect to the service
This HP printer error often occurs during the first use. The message you will see is Can not start spooler service or Server is down and the machine will not print. The cause of this error is mostly because the print service is disabled. The cause may also be due to the cable connecting the HP printer to the computer not making good contact.
Some HP printer lines are very picky about cables. If you are not using the original cable that came with the device to begin with, there is a high risk of this error occurring. The only solution is to immediately find a compatible cable to replace. Additionally, make sure the cable is securely plugged into the device. In case the printing service is disabled, you can fix it by Going to Start => Run => Services.msc => Print Spooler => Double click on it and select Automatic in the Startup type section => press the Start button to start the service.
- HP printer error: yellow and red lights flash continuously
HP printer error: yellow and red light flashing continuously often occurs with HP inkjet printers. The cause of this error may be due to a faulty chip on the ink cartridge or because you are using refilled ink. You can fix it by using chip reset tools or installing continuous printing systems.
Another solution is to install the SSC Utility 4.3 tool, which allows you to reset the ink cartridge chip of most inkjet printers. Just download it and the program will recognize the cartridge; Display the remaining ink level. Then, right-click on the SSC icon in the system tray and follow the instructions:
– If there is a notification Maintenance needed, go to Protection counter => Reset Protection Counter
– When the message Has the ink pad been replaced => select Yes.
– If the message says Locked out => go to Protection counter => Clear counter overflow => select Extra => Soft reset and wait for the HP printer to reset => select the Reset Protection Counter function again => turn off the power and restart the machine.
Printing on the wrong paper tray
The printer not printing paper from the tray as you expected is also a common HP printer error. Normally, the printer will pick up paper automatically according to the user’s settings. So when the machine does not print paper from the desired tray, you need to check the application settings. You need to select Printer Properties and find the paper tray in Tray Selection. Sometimes the cause also comes from using paper of the wrong size or having a paper jam in the printing tray.
- The printer shows error 79
When an HP printer appears with error 79, you may think the cause is the network connection; due to a faulty MIO card or RAM. Only by determining the exact cause can you completely fix this error. First, you need to check whether the network connection is stable or not. If the network connection is good, you should check the components that come with the device such as the MIO card or RAM. Please remove and reattach each part to know exactly which part the HP printer error is coming from.
Above are 10 common errors on printers from the HP brand. Hopefully, this article will help you deal with the above errors.