The error code E4 is displayed by the printer if there are any paper jam issues with it. The printer will stop the print job and the control panel will display an E4 message indicating the paper jam error within it.
The quick steps for resolving the paper jam issue with the HP Printer
- Cancel the current print job and remove the paper jam from the external parts.
- Press the Cancel button to automatically clear the paper jam.
- Look for the paper bits stuck inside and clear them.
- Make sure no foreign materials are stuck inside the printer.
- Use both of your hands and pull out the jammed paper.
- Press the Resume button, the current print job will be resumed.
- Reset the print environment once.
- Service your printer if the printer does not work fine.
The detailed procedure to resolve the error code E4 from the HP printer
- When the printing process is going on, the printer stops printing and does not continue printing. The paper feeder may stop feeding the paper and the control panel will display the error code E 4.
- The error code indicates there is a paper jam on the printer. The issue usually occurs in four areas of the printer. Clear the paper jam and the printer will work fine.
- Pressing the Cancel button will automatically clear the paper jam, but you want to make sure no bits of paper is residing inside the printer. After you open the cartridge access door, check for availability of no foreign products in it.
- Check the output tray for the jammed paper and pull them out if any, gently. Check if any paper is jammed inside the ink cartridge area. Slide the ink cartridges to the right side of the printer and then take the papers out from it.
- After clearing the paper jam to close the cartridge access door. At last, check the underneath of the printer and clear the paper jam.
- Remove and re-install the ink cartridges and try to print again. Do not to have a direct contact with the nozzle part of the ink cartridge while you replacing it.
- Plug the printer directly to the electrical wall outlet, unplug the printer if it is connected to surge protectors. By resetting the print environment, you can clear paper jam errors on your HP printer.
- Switch off the printer and remove its cable from the wall socket. Leave the printer to rest for a few minutes they become silent and idle.
- Re-connect the power cord and restart the printer. Load the input tray with a new stack of paper and do a test print.
- The printer issue would be resolved now, if not take your printer to and service the same in the nearest HP retailer.