E0
HP Printer
Severity: MinorWhat Does This Error Mean?
The E0 error means your HP printer is out of paper. It cannot find any paper in the input tray. Load paper into the tray and the error should clear on its own.
Affected Models
- HP DeskJet 2700 Series
- HP DeskJet 4100 Series
- HP ENVY 6000 Series
- HP OfficeJet 8000 Series
- HP LaserJet Pro M400 Series
Common Causes
- The paper tray is completely empty
- Paper is loaded but not pushed in far enough for the sensor to detect it
- The paper guides are too loose or too tight, causing a misread
- The paper tray sensor is dirty or blocked by debris
- Paper is wrinkled, curled, or stuck together so the printer cannot grab it
How to Fix It
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Open the paper tray and check if it is empty. If so, add a stack of fresh, unwrinkled paper.
Use standard Letter or A4 paper. Avoid mixing paper sizes in the same tray.
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Make sure the paper is pushed all the way in until it stops. You should feel slight resistance.
If the paper is not seated properly, the sensor cannot detect it.
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Adjust the paper width guides so they gently touch the edges of the paper without squeezing it.
Guides that are too tight can crumple the paper. Guides that are too loose let paper shift around.
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Fan the paper stack before loading it. This separates sheets that may be stuck together.
Humidity can cause sheets to cling to each other, which confuses the feed mechanism.
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Close the tray and press OK or Resume on the printer to clear the error.
If the error does not clear, try turning the printer off, waiting 30 seconds, and turning it back on.
When to Call a Professional
This error is almost always fixable at home. If you have loaded fresh paper correctly and the E0 error keeps coming back, the paper sensor may be faulty. A repair technician can replace the sensor for roughly $50 to $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my HP printer say E0 when there is paper in the tray?
The paper may not be seated far enough for the sensor to detect it. Try removing all the paper, fanning it, and reloading it firmly. Also check that the width guides are snug against the paper edges.
Can I use any type of paper to fix the E0 error?
Use standard printer paper — Letter size (8.5 x 11) or A4. Avoid using torn, wrinkled, or damp paper. Specialty paper like cardstock may not feed correctly in all HP models.
Will the E0 error damage my printer if I ignore it?
No, the E0 error simply pauses printing until paper is loaded. It will not cause any damage to your printer. Just load paper and resume when you are ready.