If your printer says “Out of paper” despite having a lot of paper, it is most likely aglitch in the printer’s memory.
I have fixed such issues several times on my HP printer just byrestarting it. So, start by doing the same.
There are also chances your printer is actually havingissues with the papers.
For instance, youplaced the papers incorrectlyand the paper detection sensor failed to identify them. Or, youmisconfigured the paper settings, which is causing the error.
In such cases, you need to dig deeper to resolve the issue. Let’s go through the troubleshooting process in detail.
Set the Paper Type and Paper Size Correctly
An incorrectly set paper type and paper size are the major reasons behind the “Out of paper” error.
For instance, if you insert A4 size plain papers in the paper tray, you should alsoset the paper typeto Plain. Similarly, you shouldchange the paper sizeto A4. Set it otherwise and be ready to encounter the error.
To change the paper size and paper type,
If you have a printer with a display panel, don’t forget to also make changes there.
Once you’re done with it, restart your printer and see if that works.
Print Using the Right Paper Tray
If your printer hasmultiple paper trays, you should also ensure you’ve chosen the correct one.
My Brother MFC-J2720 printer has three paper trays—two general trays and onemulti-purpose tray. I once happened to choose the multi-purpose tray (that was empty) instead of Tray 1, where the papers were actually loaded.As such, I encountered the “Out of paper” error every time I tried to print.
you may choose the paper tray from the Printing Preferences of your printer. Simply go to thePaper Source drop-downand select the appropriate option.
