2003 HP printer won't accept paper

10 years ago

I get a paper error when I try to print from my computer. The printer won't pull in the same paper it was 'happy' with a week ago. Grinding sound. Time to buy new, or is there anything I can try?

HP psc 1200 series all-in-one

Recommendation for simple home use if I must buy new?

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Richard (Vero Beach, Florida)

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

I'm afraid I don't know the issue then; I was hoping it was just a paper jam.

"Is there another help video -- or, how can I find these?"

I Googled "HP psc 1200 series all-in-one" and clicked the "Videos" tab. There's a bunch of them, maybe one will help. (If only to help you determine it's time for another printer)

https://www.google.com/search?q=HP+psc+1200+series+all-in-one&tbm=vid

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Richard (Vero Beach, Florida)
10 years ago
Does any of this help?
chisue
Original Author
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Thanks, Richard. I didn't find much on the rollers. I did the power reset. No luck.

Now I'm getting both Paper and Cartridge lights. And...the paper is still not being drawn into the printer. The cartridges are buzzing back and forth, then sticking at the far right. I can slide them back and forth with my hand, but when the printer is running, they stop far right. Is there another help video -- or, how can I find these?
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acraftylady
10 years ago
Search your model here at HP support and see if anyone might have had the same problem. Mary

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/
woodrose77
10 years ago
I have an HP 1210v with the same exact issue. I have done everything suggested in the HP videos, and nothing I've tried has helped at all. It's possible the paper sensor has stopped working, but I'm wondering why that would cause the grinding noise ? Mine stopped in the middle of a printing job with no warning at all ! One of the ink cartridges may be empty, but I don't know if that could cause this problem. I know this is an old printer, but it's been a good one and I would sure like to find a way to fix it.
DA_Mccoy
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
A shot in the dark here. It's an old HP fix-it.

Shut down your system.

Disconnect printer from system.

Unplug printer from the wall for sixty seconds. (If it is plugged into a surge suppressor/power strip unplug it from the strip.)

Reconnect printer to system.

Plug printer back in directly to wall.

Turn on printer and let it configure.

Boot up system.

Cross fingers.

Print.

The thought process is some HP transformers are fussy and don't like an unstable electrical supply; particularly through power strips/surge suppressors (two different things in actuality) In their fuss they can drop settings, handshakes and configurations.

DA
woodrose77
10 years ago
Thanks, DA, I'll try that. I think it may be time to get a new printer, but I'll give my old friend one more chance.
Elmer J Fudd
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
12 years of loyal service means you got your money's worth.

In looking for a replacement, for those who don't have frequent need for color copies, consider a mono, black/white laser (not ink jet). You can get an all in one for around $100 (Amazon has a Canon model at this price, free shipping) . Laser prints are sharper than ink jets and the replacement cartridges are cheaper and last longer.

When color copies are periodically needed, they're easily and cheaply done at places like Fed Ex Office - formerly Kinkos.
chisue
Original Author
10 years ago
Just got back to this today. We rarely need to print anything. (Could be why the old machine lasted so long!) I see Plain Jane ink jets for as little as $35. I know the ink cartridges are expensive! I'll look at the laser printers too.

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