Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m² per HP.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear since inkjets are cheaply built and the modern ones all seem to wear out at ~5 years these days. As the rollers wear, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper - providing they aren’t so worn out it doesn’t take that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state for a little longer, providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - '''''but be forewarned once you need to intervene and help it along, it’s time to start looking for a new printer.''''' On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear since inkjets are cheaply built and the modern ones all seem to wear out at ~5 years these days. As the rollers wear, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper - providing they aren’t so worn out it doesn’t take that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state for a little longer, providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - '''''but be forewarned once you need to intervene with rubber rejuvinator, it’s time to start looking for a new printer.''''' On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials. The problem is the texture is also gone, which is why it loses it’s ability to grip the paper properly. It can show intermittently or persistently - I’ve seen it both ways. It sounds like it’s worn down enough to jam with sticker paper but takes normal paper.
Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m² per HP.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear since inkjets are cheaply built and the modern ones all seem to wear out at ~5 years these days. As the rollers wear, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper - providing they aren’t so worn out it doesn’t take that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - '''''but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to start looking for a new printer.''''' On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear since inkjets are cheaply built and the modern ones all seem to wear out at ~5 years these days. As the rollers wear, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper - providing they aren’t so worn out it doesn’t take that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state for a little longer, providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - '''''but be forewarned once you need to intervene and help it along, it’s time to start looking for a new printer.''''' On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials. The problem is the texture is also gone, which is why it loses it’s ability to grip the paper properly. It can show intermittently or persistently - I’ve seen it both ways. It sounds like it’s worn down enough to jam with sticker paper but takes normal paper.
Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m².
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Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m² per HP.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - '''''but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to start looking for a new printer.''''' On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear since inkjets are cheaply built and the modern ones all seem to wear out at ~5 years these days. As the rollers wear, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper - providing they aren’t so worn out it doesn’t take that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - '''''but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to start looking for a new printer.''''' On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials. The problem is the texture is also gone, which is why it loses it’s ability to grip the paper properly. It can show intermittently or persistently - I’ve seen it both ways. It sounds like it’s worn down enough to jam with sticker paper but takes normal paper.
Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m².
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement. On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - '''''but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to start looking for a new printer.''''' On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
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Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials. The problem is the texture is also gone, which is why it loses it’s ability to grip the paper properly.
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Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials. The problem is the texture is also gone, which is why it loses it’s ability to grip the paper properly. It can show intermittently or persistently - I’ve seen it both ways. It sounds like it’s worn down enough to jam with sticker paper but takes normal paper.
Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m².
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement. On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HP+ENVY+5530+Paper+Tray+Replacement/105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which may grant you just enough access to the rollers to try it. Some of them are way worse.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement. On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [guide|105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which looks like it will give you full access to the roller.
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Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials.
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Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials. The problem is the texture is also gone, which is why it loses it’s ability to grip the paper properly.
Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m².
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement. Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement. On this model, it doesn’t look too bad since the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HP+ENVY+5530+Paper+Tray+Replacement/105179|integrated paper tray] is easy to remove which may grant you just enough access to the rollers to try it. Some of them are way worse.
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Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials.
Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m².
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement.
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If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state providing it doesn’t need to be completely torn apart to access them - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement. Typically once it’s that worn down all types tend to suffer but it may be possible for it to print plain paper fine BUT have trouble with thicker materials.
Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m².
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Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over/under on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m².
If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement.
Check the paper weight and make sure it’s within the specs of the printer - you have one of the 90% plastic/10% metal inkjets and they aren’t as generous about going over on media spec as the all metal ones were. It has to be between 64 g/m²-90 g/m².
If you’re within that range, I would check the rollers for excessive wear and tear. As these age, they tend to be stubborn about accepting paper that once worked well. That said, it may still be fine but you need a heavier paper or the rollers are too worn out to accept that type anymore. In some cases, a [https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS/ref=asc_df_B008O9X3KS/|rubber rejuvinator] brings it back to a working state - but be forewarned once it’s that worn out it’s time to brace for a replacement.