I have an EPSON XP4105 or (XP4100 Series). My problem is the same but it started when my printer started making a loud rubbing noise before it would send the blank paper through. Although the printing isn’t fixed, what I did do stopped the rubbing noise. I’ve read some of the reviews and this fix might help some of you. Go to Maintenance. Scroll pass Print Head Nozzle Check and Print Head cleaning. There should be 3 more steps depending on your printer model. (1) Print Head Alignment (2) Ink Cartridge Replacement (3) Paper Guide Cleaning. I never noticed 1 and 3 before because I top at #2. Well, I followed the instructions on 1 and 3 and the rubbing sound is gone. Now, I continue searching for my printing fix.