What is this inside the printer?

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The issue with the HP2515 printer involves a protrusion inside the printer that blocks the paper during printing, causing it to crumple. This protrusion appears to raise up and obstruct the paper feed, but can be pressed down manually. Potential causes include a stray piece of broken plastic or a malfunctioning paper guide. Users are advised to ensure the correct paper size is set for printing, as this may also contribute to the problem. A temporary solution suggested is to tape the protrusion down to prevent it from interfering with the printing process. For further assistance, HP manuals are available for reference.
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My printer is HP2515

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This is inside of it when I opened the ink cartridge door.

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What I printed a paper last night.. there was a protrusion in the left side which blocks it (that crumples it):

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This is zoom of it:

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What is it? Why does it raise up and block the paper when I am printing? I can press it down after blocking. But it raised up and block the paper when attempting to print again.

Thanks in advance to those who can help.
 
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A stray bit of broken plastic ? Can you pull it out easily ?
 
Could be a Paper Guide.
Check that you have specified the correct size paper to print on.
 
Tom.G said:
Could be a Paper Guide.
Check that you have specified the correct size paper to print on.

How does the paper guide work in your printer? I thought it was a differential device.
 
jake jot said:
My printer is HP2515

View attachment 295608This is inside of it when I opened the ink cartridge door.

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What I printed a paper last night.. there was a protrusion in the left side which blocks it (that crumples it):

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This is zoom of it:

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View attachment 295612What is it? Why does it raise up and block the paper when I am printing? I can press it down after blocking. But it raised up and block the paper when attempting to print again.

Thanks in advance to those who can help.
Well, you could maybe tape it down. Just saying.
 
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