False paper jam reported on Photosmart C7250

I have been using my Photosmart C7250 for the past 2 1/2 years without a problem. Ny configuration is: Windows 7 (32 bit), Ethernet wire connection with fixed IP address. I get a paper jam message. I have checked that there is no paper jammed. I have cleaned the pronter thourolly (but carefully) and even used (sparingly) some compressed air to clean the whole paper path. I have don all the recommended cleaning / reset procedures.
Once i have reset the printer, i can print a document without a problem. Once the last page is printed, however, i get the papaer jam message. I have even tried to do double-sided printing withoout any errors, except the paper jam message after printing.
What else can i do? Is it worth it to take it to a repair shop or is it better to buy a new printer (since i can get one for less than $100)

Hi @nana1663
Sometimes paper jam messages can be false. From your description, it sounds like maybe resetting the printer could resolve the issue.
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Some resets require you to enter button combinations to open special menus on your printer that you were never meant to access. These special menus are used by the developers and support personnel for debugging issues, but they are not meant for untrained users and can have unintended results. One wrong button push and you no could no longer have a printer, but instead a pricey paper weight. To top it off, if you do happen to "brick" the printer this way, it is considered customer induced damage, and voids the warranty automatically. These resets are only meant to be given out and used as a last resort, and under direct instruction of a HP tech support representative. They should not be done lightly!
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