When it comes to buying a brand new printer, most of us prefer to buy a HP printer. There is nothing wrong in believing the fact that HP printers are best in class. From my personal experience, I also suggest the same. It is safe to say that they are the best in terms of quality.  But, if you think the HP printer never has a problem then you are wrong. Seriously, you can't be more wrong if you think that paper will never face hp printer paper jam error or you will never face hp printer cartridge problems. Honestly speaking, these are rare problems but not deniable. I mean, sooner or later such kinds of problems might appear. But, you don't need to worry. Why? Because there are tips and tricks available with the help of which you can fix most of the problems related to hp cartridges and printers.

But, before you proceed to read this helping post and follow the troubleshooting steps, it is important to make sure that the error is real. Got confused? Okay not an issue! Let me explain. By "making sure error is real" I mean, you have to ensure that the error is real. Yes, sometimes, the HP printer shows false paper jam errors as well. The next section will give you more information about what to do when there is no paper jam in reality but the printer shows there is error. 

What do I do when my printer says paper jam but there is none?

If you are sure that your hp printer is showing you a false error of paper jam then worry not. However, it is difficult to say why such a false error appears on the HP printer. But, whatever might be the error one thing is clear that you can fix the issue with ease of mind. So, as a first step to fix false paper jam hp printer error, you need to make sure that you have not overloaded the paper tray. Also make sure that the paper is fully flat and there is no folded corner. The next thing that you need to keep in mind is that all papers are loose and not tightly packed. Here are a few more troubleshooting steps:

  • One of the most important but commonly forgotten are the small objects. That can get into the printer and cause problems. Small clips, pins, rubber, pen-pencil, and so many other stuff can easily slide into the printer and cause problems. So, be careful and check closely your printer to make sure there are no any foreign objects.
  • For hassle-free printing experience it is important that the paper feed rollers move smoothly. And in order to ensure their free movement you must keep them clean.
  • There are many types of paper available in the market. What you might not know is the fact that all paper could not be used for printing. Plus, printing papers come in different shapes and sizes in accordance with the type of printer. If you are having an inkjet printer then you must use the inkjet printer paper as they are specifically designed to fit in the exclusive specification of the inkjet printers.
  • If you have tried all the above mentioned steps but found no solutions then don't grow anxious. There is still one thing that you can do and that is resetting a device. Different printers are reset in different ways. So, check out the manual of your printer to see how it could be reset.