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by computercare

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I have been having trouble with my printer. When I try to print, it tells me that the printer is out of paper, but the paper tray is full. Any ideas? Thanks

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by still_learning

Without knowing what printer you are using, I think that either the paper sensor has been knocked out of position or has failed thus the out of paper error. Hope this helps.

by sataychicken

Try checking the paper size lever or switch etc, which may be located under the paper. Make sure it is set to A4 (or whatever you are using). If it is okay, then check the rollers for a paper jam.

by ann777

If the printer is an ink jet type of printer with has paper pickup rollers, take a q-tip (or a cotton swab) and clean those rollers with 75% (or less, 74% or 71% is best) rubbing alcohol.

If the printer is a toner cartridge type of printer, take a can of air and blow out all the sensors in the paper path; and/or use a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol to clean off any rubber rollers in the paper path (especially by the paper input tray).

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