are there paper feed problems
1271100
I have had very occasional paper jams that are VERY easily resolved by easy access to the rear ( there is a built in visual direction via the touch screen: also for ink changes etc.) P.aper feed itself has not been a problem for me except if I try to use really wrinkled paper. much better than another brand and another HP 7960 color printer I had before.
1271101
Not if I am careful to use good (I use hp paper) paper. This great printer will feed envelopes very well. I use that feature to play around with fonts for Christmas cards and gifts. While looking for a good printer for another location I I had bad results with several of the highest rated (by consumer's union) hp printers. This happened in a very dry climate using old paper. I bought new paper and still had feed problems with other hp models. When trying this (8600) - the feed problems just went away. I believe the dry climate drys and stiffens the paper, taxing any printer's feed system. If you are in a dry (or very humid) climate, read all hp instructions about paper storage, loading and feeding. One other problem I brought on myself at the dry climate location - I bought the 8600 at a retailer (big box store). Never again. I bought my latest 8600 directly from hp to get hp support. Best printer decision I ever made. HP warranty and support is world class or better and the first year support is free. I've extended my hardware and hp system support. Next best money I ever spent. Hope this helps you.
1271102
YES!! I am on my second printer. The first was sent back to HP because it will not feed photo paper. Sure enough the second one will NOT feed photo paper.
709815
I have not had that problem with this printer. I have only had one paper jam and I use this printer weekly and my step daughter uses it as well.
665616
Must be the Quality of your paper, I have not had any issues with the paper feeder. Make sure your paper is aligned properly in the paper tray and the Green knob tightly secures the paper rack.
673281
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
2185950
I don't know but I've never had a problem with any rolls of paper from any source and I've used quite a few rolls and locations, usually from Staples bu tthis has worked out well. Hope this helps
613558
My previous answer of yes was a mistake. I have experienced no paper jams as of yet
859801
Is the document feeding double-sided?Could anyone answer this question? I would like the document feeder to support automatic double-sided feeding. Thank you.
138443
Howdy! 8) I can't find any info on this site or HP's site about manual feeds for this printer. I do some printing on fine art metals and need to hand feed the metal paper (usually through a slot in the back) so it doesn't bend. Usually when your printer feeds from a paper tray, it grabs the paper and bends it up, into and through the printer. But fine art metals don't bend so they can't feed through the auto/paper tray. Does anyone know if there's a manual feed option on the B8550 that would keep the paper flat?
2224736
No. The only paper feeds are from the paper tray (underneath) and the rear feeder. Both must be blank paper. Automatic Document Feeders, which is what you are looking for, are considerably more expensive.
1884446
I have not had any problems with the document feeder taking the whole stack at once. It sounds like your machine may have a defect. The only thing I could suggest is to just lay your stack of documents into the feeder gently until you feel slight resistance and it stops you do not need to push it in to get it to start feeding.
1288987
The paper feed works well if the tray is at least 70% filled and the paper is "feathered" before being placed in the tray.
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We have two of these printers, and have never had this problem. Have you been using the printer for a couple of years and suddenly this is happening? We had an HP printer which developed an issue like this, and the solution involved replacement of a major component (like the fuser, I think.) Definitely not worth it to repair. One thing to try if it is a newer printer is to look around inside carefully for bits of packing material that got overlooked during the set up (or maybe during manufacture). I was looking at the paper feed tray for our old printer a few years ago and noticed a couple pieces of tape which I hadn't removed from the insides but were clearly not meant to be there. We have two of these printers, and have never had this problem. Have you been using the printer for a couple of years and suddenly this is happening? We had an HP printer which developed an issue like this, and the solution involved replacement of a major component (like the fuser, I think.) Definitely not worth it to repair. One thing to try if it is a newer printer is to look around inside carefully for bits of packing material that got overlooked during the set up (or maybe during manufacture). I was looking at the paper feed tray for our old printer a few years ago and noticed a couple... » Read More We have two of these printers, and have never had this problem. Have you been using the printer for a couple of years and suddenly this is happening? We had an HP printer which developed an issue like this, and the solution involved replacement of a major component (like the fuser, I think.) Definitely not worth it to repair. One thing to try if it is a newer printer is to look around inside carefully for bits of packing material that got overlooked during the set up (or maybe during manufacture). I was looking at the paper feed tray for our old printer a few years ago and noticed a couple pieces of tape which I hadn't removed from the insides but were clearly not meant to be there. « Show Less
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I have had epson r1800 for more than 8 years and never had a problem with paper feed. I use only Epson and Ilford premium paper. What kind of paper do you use, what is its thickness? Sorry, I cannot help any more than this.
852178
I had no problems with paper towels but a paper shredder is a better and faster option for newsprint. The grinding teeth are widely spaced and would likely get bogged down with newspaper. I do shred paper from sticks of butter, napkins and dryer sheets.
1589505
I do not know. I had so much trouble with my new printer I took it back and had the same trouble with the paper feed on the second as with the first I took it back. I do not recommend you getting that printer. Nothing but trouble.
1122681
Built in to the tray is a small slot for manual feed. I have not had any jams so far. Paper path is reasonably straight.
35292
NO, one problem is the paper feeding sometimes is not straight, so the scanned image is crooked.