Comments on: HP LaserJet 3050 – No Paper Pickup Solution

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:42:28 +0000

Thanks to Al (post of Feb 20). I couldn’t see any problem when I took off the back until I read his post. I looked more closely and could see a scrap of paper stuck there. It took a little doing to get it out with a small screwdriver and needlenose pliers, but I did and now the printer works fine. I feel very lucky to have found this site.

By: Hennie

Hennie — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:16:46 +0000

I had the same “paper pick up” issue, we found a “twisty” stuck in the rollers (we have kids…). Problem solved, but thanks to all the valuable info. relayed on this message board.

By: nadinesfolly

nadinesfolly — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:18:11 +0000

Is the sensor supposed to look like the picture or is the top loop supposed to be somewhere else?

By: devin

devin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:22 +0000

There must be another sensor out of place or the sensor you fixed is still broken.

By: nadinesfolly

nadinesfolly — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:52:05 +0000

I followed your directions and found the spring had sprung. I put it back to look like your photogrAPH, but I am still getting the “no paper pickup” message. What more can I do before I try to put back all the pieces.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:29:29 +0000

Thanks so much! Your directions did the trick. Although there was no blockage, my printer’s spring was definitely out of place. I guess checking it as bagage on a recent flight caused a bit more movement than my machine liked. It was more of a struggle to get the back pannel off than to fix the spring!

By: Al

Al — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:53:30 +0000

Sweet! My printer was giving me the no paper pick up message. I tried to take care of the issue from the front end cartridge area to no avail. I found your site on a Google search and saw your photos. I dove in from the back panel access as you suggested, and lo and behold, a small piece of torn paper was visible, and was preventing the spring loaded lever highlighted in your photos from engaging in the full forward position. I cleared the small scrap paper by pushing it forward from the rear using a long, thin screw driver, then grabbed it from the front side with a small pair of needle nose pliers. I put the back and side panels back in place and my printer now works like new! I am sending you some good Karma through this message because your good deed (posting the photos) has put a smile on my face! Cheers!

By: Cory

Cory — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:58:57 +0000

I bought this printer as a refurbish. I have never been able to make a copy with this printer. Recently I had a paper jam, then the no paper pickup error! I took it apart and found a piece of plastic, probably from the original owner that had returned it, caught in the roller! no wonder I couldn’t get it to copy!
Works Great Now!!!
Thank You Very Much
Cory

By: Ahmed Hossam

Ahmed Hossam — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:07:52 +0000

Many Thanks, Solution worked for me although it took me sometime to open the printer from behind =)

Useful website, added to my Favorites

Greetings from Egypt!
Ahmed

By: daniel tang

daniel tang — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:44:59 +0000

this is daniel from hong kong.
thanks a lot and it works!

for more info, it’s at the back side and the way to open is as below.

1)release the screw at the back of machine
2)open from the bottom side! not at the middle

Cheers
Daniel