The paper carriage is stuck and will not come out to refill

Paper jams can be true or false. A false paper jam occurs when the error message displays, but no jammed paper is in the product. The following solutions apply to both true and false paper jam errors.

Print a self-test report Use the following steps to print a self-test report.

1. Load plain white paper in the input tray.
2. Press Setup , and then press 2 . The Print Report menu displays.
3. Press 1 to select and print a Self-Test Report
   

Solution one: Clear the paper jam Step one: Remove loose paper from the tray Remove any loose sheets of paper from the input tray and the output tray.

Step two: Clear the jam from the back of the All-in-One

1. Figure 2: Remove the rear access door
2. Gently pull any jammed paper out of the rollers inside the product.
3. Carefully remove any scraps of paper that are still stuck in the product.
4. Reattach the rear access door. Insert the two posts on the right side of the door into the holes on the product, and then push the door in until it snaps into place.
5. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the product, and then press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.

Step three: Clear the jam from the front of the All-in-One Follow these steps to remove the paper jam from the front of the product.

1. Without opening the cartridge access door, check the tray for jammed paper that you cannot remove from the back.
2. If you see jammed paper, gently pull it out.
   

Step four: Print a self-test report

• If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.

Solution two: Make sure that the carriage can move freely Follow these steps to make sure that the carriage can move freely. Step one: Check the paper path

1. Check for any paper or object that might be stopping the carriage. Figure 4: Example of paper stuck in cartridge access area
2. Remove any paper or objects you find.
3. Reach inside the product, and then manually move the carriage.
   • If the carriage is stuck on the right side , move the carriage to the left side of the product.
   • If the carriage is stuck on the left side , move the carriage to the right side of the product.
   • If the carriage is stuck in the middle , move the carriage to the right.
4. Remove any paper or obstructions found.
5. Make sure that the carriage can move freely across the width of the product by gently pushing the carriage to the left, and then to the righ

Step two: Print a self-test report

• If the issue persists , continue with the next solution.
• If the self-test report does not print , continue with the next solution.

Solution three: Clean the rollers and the rear access door Dust, paper fiber, and other debris might accumulate on the paper feed rollers and cause paper jams and paper feed issues. Follow these steps to clean the paper feed rollers inside the product. Step one: Clean the rollers

1. Press the Power button ( ) to turn off the product.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the product.
3. Press in the tab on the left side of the rear access door, and then pull the door away from the product to remove it. Figure 6: Remove the rear access door
4. Lightly dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with bottled or distilled water, and then squeeze any excess liquid from the cloth.
5. Press the cloth against the rollers and rotate them upwards with your fingers. Apply a moderate amount of pressure to remove any dust or dirt buildup. Figure 7: Rotate the paper feed rollers
6. Make sure that the paper feed rollers on the rear access door are clean, free of paper bits, and rotate freely.
7. Clean the surface and the rollers of the rear access door the same way you cleaned the large rollers inside the product.
8. Replace the rear access door. Insert the two posts on the right of the door into the holes on the product, and then push the door in until it snaps into place.

Solution four: Service the product

Regular paper, envelopes, or specialty media may get stuck or jammed in the printer. Follow the instructions below to find and remove jammed paper (or other media) from the printer. If the HP All-in-One has a paper jam, first check the rear door. If the jammed paper is not in the rear rollers, check the front door.

Step one: Check for and remove any paper stuck in the paper In tray

1. Remove all loose paper from the paper In tray.
2. Press the RESUME button.
   
   • If the paper jam is cleared, skip to Step Four
     
   • If the paper is still jammed, continue on to the next step below.

If more than one sheet is stuck in the printer, remove the paper, one sheet at a time by taking hold of a sheet in the middle of the stack and, with both hands and firm, even pressure, pull the sheet towards you. Usually, removing one or two sheets from the middle of the stack will release the pressure and the rest of the stack can be removed.

After removing the paper, check to make sure no scraps of paper are stuck in the printer.

• If the paper jam is cleared, skip to Step Four.
• If the paper is still jammed, continue on to the next section.
  
  

Step two: Clearing a paper jam from the back of the printer

If the paper jam is not accessible from the In tray, follow the instructions below to clear the paper from the back of the printer.

1. Unplug the HP All-in-One.
2. Press in the tab on the left side of the rear door to release the door. Remove the door by pulling it away from the HP All-in-One. Figure 1: Removing the rear door
   
   

1. Gently pull the paper out of the rollers.
   CAUTION:If the paper tears when removing it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might be remaining inside the device. If all of the pieces of paper are not removed from the HP All-in-One, more paper jams are likely to occur.
2. Replace the rear door. Gently push the door forward until it snaps into place.
3. Press Cancel to continue the current job.
   
   • If the paper jam is cleared, skip to Step Four
     
   • If the paper is still jammed, continue on to the next section.
     
     

Step three: Lift the front cover and slowly remove any jammed paper

1. Unplug the power cable.
2. If necessary, pull the input tray down to open it. Then, lower the print cartridge door. Figure 2: Lowering the print cartridge door
   
   

1. Gently pull the paper out of the rollers.
   CAUTION:If the paper tears when while removing it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might be remaining inside the device. If all the pieces of paper are not removed from the HP All-in-One, more paper jams are likely to occur.
2. Close the print cartridge door.
   Figure 3: Closing the print cartridge door
   

1. Plug the power cable into the HP All-in-One.
2. Turn the power on.
3. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color to continue the current job.

Step four: Verify the print cartridge carriage can move freely

1. Unplug the power cable.
2. Check to see if the print cartridge carriage can move freely from one side of the printer to the other. If the carriage is to the right and out of plain view, skip to Step Five. Do not try to force it to move if it is hung up on something. [img src="http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Image/common/note.png" alt="">
   NOTE:Be careful not to force the print cartridge carriage. If the carriage is stuck, forcing it to move will damage the printer.
   
   • If the carriage does not move, continue with the next step below.

Remove the print cartridges.

Step five: Reload and test the printer

Once the jammed paper is removed, verify that the printer is still functioning properly.

1. Reload the printer with plain paper.
2. Perform a self-test by pressing and holding the Resume button until the printer starts printing. A test page should print.

NOTE:Do not put more than 35 sheets of plain paper in the document feeder tray.

Gently move the print cartridge to the far right of the printer.

Remove the paper from the paper In tray, but do not remove the drawer.

Remove the rear access door.

With your fingers, rotate the rollers "up" three full rotations.

Push the rear access door back into the printer until it snaps firmly into place.

Replace the print cartridges.

Plug the power cable into the HP All-in-One.

Turn the power on.

Step six: Service the printer

Perform all the steps mentioned above. If the problem continues, service the printer.
Cause Paper jams can be caused by several factors. Follow these guidelines to prevent further paper jams.

• Insert paper into the paper tray only until it meets resistance. Do not push it farther in.
• Make sure that the paper is flat in the paper tray and that the guide is adjusted to the width of the paper.
• Do not add paper while the product is printing.
• Remove printed pages frequently.
• Do not use paper that is too thin, too slick, or that stretches.
• Do not use torn or creased paper. Used paper might cause jams.
• Make sure that the rear access door is securely fastened.

Step one: Remove any loose paper Remove any loose sheets of paper from the input tray and the output tray.
CAUTION: Do not remove jammed paper at this stage. Trying to clear jammed paper from the front of the product can damage the print mechanism. Step two: Clear the paper jam from the rear of the All-in-One Follow these steps to clear the paper jam from the rear of the product.
CAUTION: Never pull jammed paper from the front of the product. If you can pull it from the rear of the product or the tray, always try the rear first. Pulling paper from inside the front cover can cause mechanical damage to the product.

Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.

Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.

Remove the rear access door. Press in the release tab on the rear access door, and then pull the door away from the product. Figure 2: Remove the rear access door

Gently remove any jammed paper or bits of torn paper from the rollers inside the product. Use both hands to pull any whole sheets of paper to avoid tearing them.
CAUTION: Use a flashlight to thoroughly check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more jams are likely to occur.

Check the rollers on the rear access door. If rollers are missing or do not turn freely, buy a replacement rear access door. Click here to order a replacement part from HP .

Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.

Open the cartridge door.
Without turning off the product, disconnect the power cord from the back of the product.
CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord to move parts by hand without the risk of an electrical shock.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

Look inside the product to see where the carriage is stuck, and then check for any torn paper or objects that might be restricting the carriage.
NOTE: You might need a flashlight to illuminate areas for proper viewing.

Reach inside the product, and then manually move the carriage.

• If the carriage is stuck on the right side of the product , move the carriage to the left side of the product.
• If the carriage is stuck on the left side of the product , move the carriage to the right side of the product.
• If the carriage is stuck in the middle of the product , move the carriage to the right side of the product.

Remove all traces of paper or obstructions found.

Make sure the carriage can move freely across the width of the product. Firmly push the carriage to the left side of the product, and then to the right side.Close the cartridge door.Reconnect the power cord to the back of the product.Reconnect the power cord to the wall outlet.Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.

If paper is jammed, a Paper jam message will appear on the control panel display.

Follow these steps to clear the jam:

1. Gently pull any jammed paper out of the output tray or sheet feeder.
   
   
2. If the paper is stuck inside, turn off the Epson Stylus CX.
   
   
3. Open the scanner, remove the jammed paper and torn pieces, close the scanner, and turn the Epson Stylus CX back on.
   
   Note: Be sure to check the far left of the carriage area when checking for jammed paper. Paper that is jammed there may be hidden from view.

If paper jams inside the Automatic Document Feeder, clear the jam as follows:

1. Open the Automatic Document Feeder cover and remove any jammed paper.
   
   
   
   
2. If necessary, lift the document cover and remove any paper that has jammed inside.
   
   
   
   
3. Press OK to clear any messages on the display screen.

Hi!
here are some solutions for your carriage jam error.

1. Clear any jam...remove loose paper.
2.Clear the jam from the back of the printer

turn off the printer...remove the rear access door..
pull the paper out of the roller and return the rear access door.
3. Clear the paper jam from the front of the printer..while printer is on.. open the carriage access door..

disconnect the power cable from the back.. remove the paper output tray.

look inside the product..check for torn papers..gently pull out the paper from the roller...return the paper output tray and the carriage access door. plug the power corn and turn on..
4. Make sure the carriages move freely...while the printer is on.. open the carriage access door.

disconnect the power cord from the back..remove the paper output tray...look inside if the carriage is stuck and if there is no papers or object that restrict the carriage to move..return the output tray.. return the carriage access door...
And lastly after doing this steps try to reset the printer and try to print..

To reset the printer....press the power button to turn on the printer..disconnect the power cord from the product..disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.. wait for 15 seconds.. plug the power cord to the wall socket....plug the power cord at the back of the printer.. press the power on of the printer.. try to print the test page...


Good luck! hope this solve the problem

Much appreciated if you rate this help.. thanks

If paper is jammed, a Paper jam message will appear on the control panel display.

Follow these steps to clear the jam:

1. Gently pull any jammed paper out of the output tray or sheet feeder.
   
   
2. If the paper is stuck inside, turn off the Epson Stylus CX.
   
   
3. Open the scanner, remove the jammed paper and torn pieces, close the scanner, and turn the Epson Stylus CX back on.
   
   Note: Be sure to check the far left of the carriage area when checking for jammed paper. Paper that is jammed there may be hidden from view.

If paper jams inside the Automatic Document Feeder, clear the jam as follows:

1. Open the Automatic Document Feeder cover and remove any jammed paper.
   
   
   
   
2. If necessary, lift the document cover and remove any paper that has jammed inside.
   
   
   
   
3. Press OK to clear any messages on the display screen.

1. follow the steps below
2. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the product.
3. Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.
4. Open the carriage access door. The carriage might try to move into the access area. If so, allow it to move to that position

With the product turned on, disconnect the power cord from the back of the product.

Unplug the power cord from the power source or electrical outlet.

Check for any paper or objects that might be stopping the carriage. CAUTION: If the paper tears when you remove it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the product. If pieces of paper remain in the product, more paper jams can occur.

Reach inside the product, and then manually move the carriage.

• If the carriage is stuck on the right side of the product , move the carriage to the left side of the product.
• If the carriage is stuck on the left side of the product , move the carriage to the right side of the product.
• If the carriage is stuck in the middle of the product , move the carriage to the right side of the product.

Remove any loose paper or obstructions found.

Make sure that the carriage can move freely across the width of the product by gently pushing the carriage to the left and then to the right.

Close the carriage access door.

Reconnect the power cord to the product and to the power source.

Reconnect the USB cable to the product.

Load plain paper in the tray.

is it connected through LAN or USB,
if it is installed on LAN oen its web page

go to system option and service. click on service it will take few minutes,

These printer are made to be used offten. Did you put in new copy paper, the old paper made had curled or struck together and printers do not like that. I have a printer which "plastic paper guild" seems to be in the way and misalining the paper. I removed it.
Also I learned that not refilling the color ink made the contacts stop working, even after cleaning them. Keep trying.

The ink cartridge is probably not inserted correctly.  Unplug the printer and manually move the carriage to a location where you can take the ink cartridge out.
 
Remove it and reinsert it, making sure that it is fully located, before applying the power.
 
Make sure that there is nothing blocking the carriage movement, such as some remnant of paper.