computer says paper jam but there is none

Sometimes a paper jam error persists even though there is no jammed paper (false paper jam). Reset the printer, which might clear a false paper jam error, and then try to print again. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer. ... Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.

1. How do you clear a paper jam status?
2. How do you fix a paper jam without paper?
3. How do you fix an HP paper jam?
4. What causes paper jam?
5. How do I fix my selphy paper jam?
6. How do I reset my Epson printer paper jam?
7. Why does my HP printer keep saying carriage jam?
8. What to do if printer keeps jamming?
9. How do you fix a jammed printer?
10. Why is my printer jamming so much?
11. How do I remove a stuck page from my printer?

How do you clear a paper jam status?

Solution one: Clear the paper jam

1. Step one: Remove any loose paper. Remove any loose sheets of paper from the input tray and the output tray. ...
2. Step two: Clear the paper jam from the rear of the product. ...
3. Step three: Open the cartridge access door, and then clear the jam. ...
4. Step four: Print a printer status report.

How do you fix a paper jam without paper?

Canon Printer says Paper Jam but No Paper in it

Unplug the power cable from the Canon printer. Leave the Canon printer unplugged for a maximum of one minute. Reconnect the cable and try to print. If the issue continues, then remove the toner cartridge from the printer.

How do you fix an HP paper jam?

Clear jammed paper from the ink cartridge access area

1. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord. ...
2. Open the cartridge access door.
3. Gently remove any paper that is jammed inside the printer.
4. Close the cartridge access door.
5. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer, and then turn on the printer.

What causes paper jam?

So here are the most common causes: Paper inserted incorrectly. ... Sheets stuck together, folded or frayed paper, and an overloaded tray can all create problems. Even using the wrong type of paper can cause paper jams.

How do I fix my selphy paper jam?

Follow these steps if paper jams in your SELPHY ES1.

1. Turn the printer OFF and unplug the machine.
2. Remove the cover below the paper-handling slot. (To do so, lay the printer down, place your fingers on the sides of the cover, and lift up).
3. Slowly remove the paper to avoid tears, then re-attach the cover.

How do I reset my Epson printer paper jam?

Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover)

1. Cancel the print job, if necessary.
2. Press the tabs and remove the duplexer (rear cover).
3. Carefully remove any jammed paper. ...
4. Remove any jammed paper from the duplexer.
5. Open the duplexer.
6. Carefully remove any jammed paper stuck inside.
7. Reattach the duplexer.

Why does my HP printer keep saying carriage jam?

Improper placement or installation of the print cartridges can cause a carriage stall error condition. Follow these instructions to remove the print cartridges. Make sure the printer is turned on. Open the print cartridge access door, and then wait until the print carriage is idle and silent.

What to do if printer keeps jamming?

How to Fix a Paper Jam in a Printer

1. Turn off and unplug the printer. ...
2. Remove all printer paper from the tray and then reload it. ...
3. Open the rear access door or duplexer (or any other doors that give you access to the paper's path through the printer) ...
4. Close the doors and plug in the printer.

How do you fix a jammed printer?

Paper Is Jammed inside Machine

1. Turn off the machine and unplug it.
2. Open paper output cover. ...
3. Check if jammed paper is under FINE cartridge holder. ...
4. Hold jammed paper firmly in both hands. ...
5. Slowly pull out paper, so as not to tear it.
6. Make sure all jammed paper is removed. ...
7. Close paper output cover and reload paper.

Why is my printer jamming so much?

Incorrect loading of paper: In the majority of cases, this is the cause for printer paper jams. ... In fact, even using the wrong type of paper can cause printer paper jams. Roller damage: Rollers are how printers pull in sheets from the input tray. These rollers can suffer through wear and tear over time.

How do I remove a stuck page from my printer?

Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray

1. Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Rear Tray or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier. NOTE. ...
2. Open the Rear Cover. IMPORTANT. ...
3. Pull the paper out slowly. ...
4. Close the Rear Cover.
5. Reload the paper, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.