Anyone able to fix the printing Jam problem? It jams, and paper can't feed through.
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My PIXMA was was also displaying a "Remove Paper Jam" message that I couldn't fix, because I couldn't find the jam. I turned the printer upside down and banged on it pretty force ably with an open hand for about 30 seconds, flipped the printer right-side up and it began working again.
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The machine has never jammed for me, but I only use it occasionally. Sorry, I'm no help. Perhaps you can contact their customer relations department. Sometimes I even find information/demonstrations on Youtube. Good luck!
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I had a similar problem, and discovered a tiny piece of paper blocking the paper entry slot. I was able to remove it by passing through the paper entry site a very thin piece of plastic sheeting back and forth through every area of the entry slot to push out, what I then discovered was the tiny piece of paper that was 'jamming' the 'roller from revolving and grabbing a sheet to print. It corrected the problem and my printing began again.
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PS I too have had problems with printing the envelopes. They are heavy paper but if I lightly hold down the flap as it goes into the printer, that helps it accept it but if it doesn't, it will jam your printer.
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I had the same problem. It just wouldn't feed. I inpected the paper and found that the top corner was slightly curled. I replaced it with brand new paper from a ream, still it wouldn't feed. I tried it over and over. I used a flashlight to see if there is any paper left inside the printer. I found none. So frustrated after wrestling with this problem for an hour, I shut off the printer and turn it back on. The problem went away. Who knows what really went wrong and what fixed it.
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I agree with the first answer. The sad thing I learned is that a jammed printhead is a common cause of failure of this printer. It wan't a paper jam, although the readout said it was. The printhead jammed and there was no way to move it. Mine was only 13 mo. old so they wouldn't replace it and when I called they had no remedy other than searching for paper jam. For this reason I would never buy another Kodak.
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I have not been able to. It just says paper jam. So far 32lb paper is the thickest it handles. It recognizes everything else as paper jam or it just feeds it though without printing
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Make sure you have the paper type properly set. I accidently set mine to card stock, deactivating duplex printing for that tray.
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it might be that the print head itself has stopped working. this seems to be a common complaint with this model. I bought a replacement on line and that sorted the problem for a while.
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First make sure there is not a piece of paper jammed. If it looks ok then shut the printer off and unplug it for a minute. Plug it back in and turn it on, should clear it.
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I wish I did. That honestly sounds like a mechanical issue, have you had any paper jams, and if so are you sure all the junk paper is cleaned out? Just a random thought. I haven't had any noise issues with mine.
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yeah, sadly it happens to me to often, more than 50% of the time the paper won't load all the way into the printer, thus the printer recognize it as paper-jam, and it has been two months since i've bought it, so guess there is no returning this purchase, lexmark are great at software problem solving for windows7, but i doubt they will replace it since this is not a manufacturing error, but bad-design PERIOD
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try rebooting it by unplugging it for 30 seconds then plug it back in and start it to see see if that helps. Part of the problem is that when it jams all the way to the left and is not accessible because of the cover it is under, so you can't do anything with the printhead or the cartridges.
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I have not had any problem yet. Try shuting off printer then turn on and reload cartiage.
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My is loud too.Have problem of paper jam a lot. and damage the drum, makes a lots of dots on following prints.No Solution.
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I'm sorry, but about half the time, I have the same issue. I have to agree with Bitterauldqueen, below. I have had it refuse to print one job, while it prints a previous job over and over, sometimes, even after I have deleted the previous one (or thought I had). I'm sorry you're having problems, too, but at least I'm glad to know it's not just me doing something wrong. I wish I could have an answer for you. I used to like Lexmark, but I'm beginning to think I'm going to try a different brand in the future.
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I haven't used this printer in two years, mine jammed from unknown reasons, and after many fruitless hours trying to get it repaired, I've moved on. However IIRC the dedicated photo tray, just under the drying tray, is sized for 4x6 paper. Open the tray load the paper and slide photo tray forward. The printer if it's working properly should then pick up the paper from that tray. Unfortunately, while trying to get mine fixed, I read many reports of the printer failing to pick up paper from that tray. If it doesn't work automatically there is no way to force it to use that tray. I wish I could be more help. I haven't used this printer in two years, mine jammed from unknown reasons, and after many fruitless hours trying to get it repaired, I've moved on. However IIRC the dedicated photo tray, just under the drying tray, is sized for 4x6 paper. Open the tray load the paper and slide photo tray forward. The printer if it's working properly should then pick up the paper from that tray. Unfortunately, while trying to get mine fixed, I read many reports of the printer failing to pick up paper from that tray. If it doesn't work automatically there is no way to force it to use that tray. I wish I... » Read More I haven't used this printer in two years, mine jammed from unknown reasons, and after many fruitless hours trying to get it repaired, I've moved on. However IIRC the dedicated photo tray, just under the drying tray, is sized for 4x6 paper. Open the tray load the paper and slide photo tray forward. The printer if it's working properly should then pick up the paper from that tray. Unfortunately, while trying to get mine fixed, I read many reports of the printer failing to pick up paper from that tray. If it doesn't work automatically there is no way to force it to use that tray. I wish I could be more help. « Show Less
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It sometimes works. Mine jammed continually with normal paper, color printing. It's now in the trash.
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It does sound like you may need to buy a new printer then. SO SORRY!!! Hello from cold Minnesota!