Paper feed in the F2480

My F2480 has recently developed a problem with its paper feed. Once I press the Print command for a document etc, there is a loud ratchet sounding noise for about 3 seconds before the paper moves. It sounds like machine gun fire. Once the paper starts to feed the printing is fine.
The printer is around 10 months old.
How can I correct this?

Lindesay
Thanks for your posting about which I have been notified as I asked to be emailed when responses are added. Unfortunately there has been no reply to my original message.
My current plan is to change the printer when my current inks run out. As you know HP change the ink cartridge models as often as the printers so I am not prepared to waste my surplus ink!
I can get a wireless printer in the UK (not sure where you live) for under 40 GBP.
Gatehill

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