The HP printer is one of the most popular choices among the general public. However, even the most advanced HP printer models might have issues owing to faulty or outdated drivers. You've probably noticed that when you go to print an essential document, a notification on the screen says "HP printer out of paper." This issue could be caused by a variety of factors. Let's see what you can do if you run into this problem.
Solutions for ‘HP Printer out of paper’
1. Restart your printer. 2. Check the quality of the paper and refill it. 3. Ensure that the paper pick rollers are clean. 4. Examine the back panel cover of your printer. 5. Modify the Photo Paper Options: 6. Remove the print cache. 7. Drivers for your printer should be updated: 8. Check to see if your printer is compatible.
Check to see if the panel at the back of the printer is in place. If a piece of paper becomes stuck in the back panel, the message "HP printer out of paper" appears. Remove any crumpled paper from the panel before replacing it on the printer.
Old printers are sometimes incompatible with the most recent operating system. If you recently upgraded to Windows 10, for example, you may get this HP Printer out of paper' problem. The reason for this is that the printer is no longer compatible with the new platform.
The 'HP Printer out of paper' error is a transient issue that may be resolved quickly. If none of the following suggestions work, you can contact the HP Printer Support staff for assistance. However, if the problem persists, it is always advisable to arrange a product repair or replacement.
Solution one: Perform a reset Sometimes, restarting the product can clear a paper feed issue. Follow these steps to perform a reset. Step 1: Reset the printer
With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Wait at least 15 seconds.
Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
Reconnect the power cord to the printer.
Turn the printer on.
Step 2: Print a self-test report Print a self-test report. See the section on how to use these solutions at the beginning of this document.
If the self-test report prints, try printing the original document again. If the issue is resolved, there is no need to continue troubleshooting.
If the issue persists, continue with the next solution.
If the self-test report does not print, continue with the next solution.
Solution two: Check the condition of the paper, and then reload it Paper feed issues might result from dusty, torn, wrinkled, wet, or folded paper in the tray. The quality of the paper can also make a difference. Use only good quality paper that meets product specifications. Follow these steps to check the condition of the paper. Step 1: Check the condition of the paper
Remove the stack of paper from the tray.
Check for obstructions inside the tray. Use a flashlight to view the mechanism inside the tray to make sure that nothing blocks the paper from engaging with the rollers. Even small pieces of paper can cause paper feed issues.
Examine the condition of the paper, and then replace any ripped, dusty, curled, wrinkled, or bent paper.
Make sure that all the paper in the stack is the same size and type. Never load mixed types of paper in the tray. The product can only process one type of paper at a time.
Tap the stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges.
Make sure that the stack of paper contains no fewer than 10 sheets and no more than 25 sheets of paper. NOTE: You need to use 10 to 25 sheets of paper only for purposes of these troubleshooting steps. When the issue is resolved, you can resume loading paper according to the paper tray capacity specifications for your product.
Step 2: Reload the paper
Slide the paper width guide to its outermost position.
Load a stack of 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) plain paper into the paper tray, print-side down. Slide the stack of paper in until it stops.
Slide the paper width guide snugly against the paper. Figure : Load paper, and then adjust the paper width guide
Step 3: Print a self-test report Print a self-test report. See the section on how to use these solutions at the beginning of this document.
If the self-test report prints, try printing the original document again. If the issue is resolved, there is no need to continue troubleshooting.
If the issue persists, continue with the next solution.
If the self-test report does not print, continue with the next solution.
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Rachel Gomez