The paper feed issue could be due to various reasons. The printer will cause some noise as if it is printing but will not load the paper. You can resolve the paper feed issue by going with the steps given below.
A quick solution to resolve the paper feeding issue.
- Reset your printer to resolve most of the printer’s issues.
- Check if the HP is switched on, and then disconnect the cable from the rear of the printer.
- Disconnect the power cord connected to the electrical socket.
- Replug the wires after a minute or two.
- Load the input tray with a fresh stack of paper.
- Check the quality and the type of paper inserted.
- Power on the printer, and perform a test print.
- Print the original document if the self-test report is successful.
A complete solution to solve the paper feed issue in HP printer
- Resetting the printer will solve most of the printer’s issues. Before you start printing, check if the paper loaded is not torn, dusty, wrinkled, or folded.
- Take the paper from the input tray, and check if there is any obstruction inside the tray.
- Examine the quality of the paper used. The quality of the paper is also significant for better printing results. Read the product specification and purchase better quality paper from the HP Store.
- Load only the required number of sheets to prevent paper jam. The paper loaded in the stack should be of the same size. If all the above-mentioned tips are followed, then the paper feed issue can be prevented.
- To reload the paper, the paper width guides should be slid to its outermost position. Press the guides against the paper so that the paper does not move.
- Print a test report. If the printer prints freely without any issues, you can print the original documents. If the error persists, try the other methods to fix it.
- By cleaning the paper rollers, you can stop the paper feed issues. To do so, cancel the print jobs and power the printer off. The power cord connected to the electrical socket should be removed, and the cable from the rear of the printer should be disconnected.
- Lift the input tray up. Use a flashlight and locate the gray paper pick rollers. Remove dirt or dust from the paper rollers. Leave the rollers to dry for 10 minutes.
- Reconnect the cable and power on the printer. You can also clean the rollers from the control panel.
- Adjust the paper settings because if the paper size mentioned does not match with the paper size loaded, the printer will not feed paper. Perform a self-test report, the paper feed error might have cleared up.