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Anonymous Posted on Sep 17, 2012

Printer is in alarm mode stating a paper jam when there isn't one?????

The error code on the screen flashes between '3', 'E' and '0' and the error showing on my computer is 'paper jam'. I have lifted the top and ensured there is absolutely no obstruction,there is no jam whatsoever.

  • karmel bourn Sep 23, 2013

    my printer is the same product and the exact same thing is showing on mine, have you managed to fix yours yet?

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Even though u cant see a jam there there is exactly a jam inside
U believe it or not thats why paper jam
Look for the paper detection sensor below the carriage
use ur common sense
I cant say exactly it is detect sensor it may be some other sensor related to gear wheel set
but most of the cases paper jam occurs due to malfunction of paper detect sensor
If u find it use a thin tool to see it is working properly
otherwise give it to someone know how to repair & pay a reasonable price
thx

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SOURCE: Message Displayed - REC. Paper Jam with alarm

Did you look in fixing section, the sensor may get out of holder

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SOURCE: The alarm keeps flashing and the message says

Hi;

  1. Remove the cartridge look inside is there any paper rmove it carefully
  2. remove the paper from cassette
  3. load the paper again

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