The printer displays the error code E3 if there is the carriage is got jammed. The resume light will be blinking indicating a paper jam might have occurred. By clearing the paper jam you can resolve the issue.
The quick steps for resolving the paper jam issues on HP printer
- Remove the addition paper from the input tray.
- Press the Cancel button and this will automatically clear the paper jam.
- Use both your hands and gently pull out the jammed paper.
- Look for the paper jam in the internal parts of the printer.
- Press the Resume button so that the current job will begin.
- Remove paper jams from output tray, cartridge area, and others.
- Clear the dust on paper rollers with a lint-free cloth.
- Reset the printer, the issue will be resolved.
The detailed procedure to resolve the error code E3 from the HP printer
- During the printing process, the print job may get a halt in the middle and the printer stops printing. The paper feeder will stop feeding the paper and the control panel will display the error code E 3.
- The error code indicates the carriage jam on the printer. The jammed paper usually stuck in four areas of the printer. Clear the paper jam and then try printing again. By pressing the Cancel button, you can automatically clear the paper jam issue.
- Unlock the cartridge access door and check if there are no foreign products in it. Check the output tray and look for the jammed paper. Gently pull the jammed paper out from the printer using your hands.
- Check if any paper is jammed inside the ink cartridge area. Slide the ink cartridges to the right and then take the papers out from it. Now close the cartridge access door.
- Finally, check underneath the printer and clear the paper jam. You can remove and re-insert the ink cartridges and try to print again.
- Make sure not to have a contact with the nozzle part of the ink cartridge while you are replacing it.
- Plug the printer directly to the wall outlet, unplug the printer if it is connected to surge protectors. B
- By resetting the print environment, you can clear carriage jam errors on your HP printer. Power off the printer and remove the cable out from the socket. You have to wait for a few minutes until the printer becomes silent and idle.
- Re-connect the power cord and restart the printer. Load the input tray with a fresh stack of paper and do a test print.
- The printer should work fine now. If your printer does not work well, service your printer or replace it with a new one.