I am unable to resolve a false paper jam message on my pixma MP450

[kate-o]

paper jam alarm - there is no paper jam.  It is a false error message.  I have gone through the steps advised.  Any other ideas?

[Ramona]

Hi kate-o,

Since you have already verified that there are no paper jams or obstructions in the printer, we can try to perform a roller cleaning on the printer to see if this will solve the problem.  To do this, please follow these steps:

1. Ensure that the printer is powered on and remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF).
   
   
2. Press the <Menu> button.
   
   
3. Use the right / left cursor button to select [Maintenance/settings], then press <OK>.
   
   Note: This procedure is skipped if your machine is in Scan mode. Proceed to step 4.
   
   
4. Use the right / left cursor button to select [Maintenance], then press <OK>.
   
   
5. Perform the paper feed roller cleaning three times.
   
   
6. 1. Use the up / down cursor button to select [Roller cleaning], then press <OK>.
      
      
   2. When prompted to start roller cleaning, use the up / down cursor button to select [Yes], then press <OK>. (The paper feed roller cleaning starts.)
      
      
7. Check if the paper feed roller cleaning procedure resolved the issue.
   
   
8. 1. Load a sheet of letter-sized plain paper in the ASF and open the paper output tray.
   2. Use the up / down cursor button to select [Roller cleaning], then press <OK>.
      
      
   3. Use the up / down cursor button to select [Yes], then press the OK button. (Paper will be fed.)
      
      
9. If paper is not fed properly, repeat step 6 up to three times.

If you still experience the same issue after performing a roller cleaning on the printer, it will require servicing.  Please click on the Contact Us link below to obtain your servicing options.

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