An unusual grinding, clicking or clunking noise usually means something is stuck in the mechanism, packing material was left in, or a gear/roller is struggling.
Work through these in order; most people are fixed by the first two or three.
Turn the printer off, open all covers and remove any packing tape, foam, paper scraps or foreign objects from the paper path and carriage area.
On inkjets, gently move the carriage and wipe its metal rail; debris or dried ink there causes grinding.
Make sure cartridges/toner and the duplex unit are seated correctly — a misaligned part can bind the gears.
If the noise continues with nothing obstructing it, a gear or roller may be worn and need professional repair.
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