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Question posted by eieiova23 on May 30th, 2016

He Printer Makes An Awful Noise And The Ink Doesn't Light Up Orange And Green Li

loud noise green and orange lights flash paper jammed

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 30th, 2016 7:53 AM

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Paper jams are often elusive. See the tips at http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000980.htm.

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