Epson C-3500: Occasional Paper Jam and Poor Quality Print

The paper jams occasionally and there are sometimes faded black or white lines that creates poor print quality. What steps should be checked?

    The shutters on the Platen may not be adjusted correctly.

   The C3500 uses a vacuum method to stabilize and help flatten the

   paper as it moves thru the printer; this vacuum is regulated  by opening or

   closing the shutters on the Platen and must be adjusted according to your

   media width. When the shutters on the platen on either sides of the paper

   are set in the “open” position (beyond the paper’s edge), air current may cause

   reduced print quality and paper jamming because not enough vacuum pressure

   is being applied. Follow the instructions on the label that is affixed to the top of

   the printer and set the shutters  to match the width of the paper being used.   

    See illustration below:





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