My printer wont feed

fargon · 12-10-2007, 10:40 AM

I don't know what to do. The printer start to feed then it signals a paper jam. the paper is clean and smooth there is nothing jammed in side the printer, and it appears clean. I don't want to take it apart if I don't have to. It is a Lexmark x2350 all in one. PLEASE HELP!!!

classicman · 12-10-2007, 12:25 PM

Try wetting the roller with a lil spit - mght be a build-up of "paper dust" and the roller just isn't catching - Of course I know nothing of such things other than I have aprinter and that happens occassionally.

busterb · 12-10-2007, 02:00 PM

Try turning off, unplug from wall and computer. Let it set awhile. Drink a brew. Try the SOB again.

Beevee · 12-10-2007, 02:38 PM

You could try reinstalling the printer.

If you don't know too much about PC's and printers, that's probably the best idea because you are merely installing information over that which is already there.

All you need to do is accept the suggestions on installation because I presume you didn't choose a particular folder in which to place the printer originally.

classicman · 12-10-2007, 03:13 PM

It sounds like a mechanical problem not software from the description.

Cloud · 12-10-2007, 05:15 PM

poor baby. tempt it with printer treats?

busterb · 12-10-2007, 07:48 PM

He must have fixed it. I saw him around today????

ZenGum · 12-10-2007, 11:33 PM

While working as a desk clerk in a university library, unjamming the printers was a regular task of mine.
Check for a second piece of paper concertinaed right in amongst the rollers.
Check that your paper is the correct 80 grams per meter stuff.
Power off, wait, power on.

Other lessons from university computer maintenance:
Do not use scrap notepaper in a printer.
Do not glue aluminum foil to paper and attempt to print on that.
Do not force a CD into a zip drive.
Do not insert biscuits into a floppy drive.
The CD tray is NOT a drink holder.

Seriously. All these were done. I wasn't present for the biscuit one or the CD drink holder one, but I can vouch for the others personally.

12-10-2007, 10:40 AM	#1
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	My printer wont feed I don't know what to do. The printer start to feed then it signals a paper jam. the paper is clean and smooth there is nothing jammed in side the printer, and it appears clean. I don't want to take it apart if I don't have to. It is a Lexmark x2350 all in one. PLEASE HELP!!! __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

12-10-2007, 02:00 PM	#3
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Try turning off, unplug from wall and computer. Let it set awhile. Drink a brew. Try the SOB again. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

12-10-2007, 05:15 PM	#6
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	poor baby. tempt it with printer treats? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

12-10-2007, 07:48 PM	#7
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	He must have fixed it. I saw him around today???? __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

12-10-2007, 11:33 PM	#8
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	While working as a desk clerk in a university library, unjamming the printers was a regular task of mine. Check for a second piece of paper concertinaed right in amongst the rollers. Check that your paper is the correct 80 grams per meter stuff. Power off, wait, power on. Other lessons from university computer maintenance: Do not use scrap notepaper in a printer. Do not glue aluminum foil to paper and attempt to print on that. Do not force a CD into a zip drive. Do not insert biscuits into a floppy drive. The CD tray is NOT a drink holder. Seriously. All these were done. I wasn't present for the biscuit one or the CD drink holder one, but I can vouch for the others personally. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

12-10-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Try wetting the roller with a lil spit - mght be a build-up of "paper dust" and the roller just isn't catching - Of course I know nothing of such things other than I have aprinter and that happens occassionally.

12-10-2007, 02:38 PM	#4
Beevee Eavesdropper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 24	You could try reinstalling the printer. If you don't know too much about PC's and printers, that's probably the best idea because you are merely installing information over that which is already there. All you need to do is accept the suggestions on installation because I presume you didn't choose a particular folder in which to place the printer originally.

12-10-2007, 03:13 PM	#5
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	It sounds like a mechanical problem not software from the description.

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