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Fix error E03 (paper feed)

E03 means the printer tried to grab a sheet and missed. It's almost always loading, alignment, or a roller that needs a quick clean.

01 · Identify — does this match what you see?

  • “E03” or “Support Code 1303” appears
  • Paper skews to one side before stopping
  • The printer picks up several sheets at once

02 · Resolve — follow in order

  1. 1

    Remove the whole paper stack from the rear tray.

  2. 2

    Fan the stack, tap it flat on a table, and reload it snugly against the right edge.

  3. 3

    Slide the paper guide until it just touches the stack — not tight enough to bow the sheets.

  4. 4

    Check inside the rear feed slot for small scraps or a stuck label.

  5. 5

    If it persists, run “Roller Cleaning” from the printer's maintenance menu with plain paper loaded.

Pro tip

Paper that's been sitting in a humid room curls and misfeeds. Fresh paper from a sealed ream fixes stubborn E03 errors surprisingly often.

03 · Applies to

PIXMA TS3522PIXMA MG2522PIXMA TR4720PIXMA G3270

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