Epson has released a list of devices compatible with Windows 10 and the company has also released compatible Epson drivers for different printer models. However, some users have complained of experiencing problems with their Epson device, even when the model appears in the list of compatible devices on the Epson website.
Here we take a look at some common Epson printer problems in Windows 10 and solutions to these problems.
Problem 1 – Printer driver does not install when I connect the printer to Windows 10 system
Solution – To fix this Epson Drivers issue, do the following
- Ensure the printer is on and connected to the Windows 10 system
- Switch on your Windows 10 system
- Right-click on Start Menu
- Select Control Panel
- Select Hardware and Sound -> Devices and Printers
- If you do not see your printer listed, select “Add a printer”
- If your printer model does not appear in the “Add a Printer” list, select “The printer that I want isn’t listed”
- Click “Add a local printer or network with manual settings”
- Click Next
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer
Problem 2 – The Epson software is missing after Windows 10 upgrade
Solution – The Windows 10 upgrade might have uninstalled your Epson Software. To resolve the issue, do the following
- Go to the Epson website for your region and go to the main Epson Support page
- Select your product category
- Select your Epson product
- Select Drivers & Downloads -> Drivers and Utilities Combo Package -> Download Now
- Click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson software
Problem 3 – Wireless printer does not work after upgrading to Windows 10
Fix issue with Epson Wireless printer in Windows 10
The first thing you need to do is go to the Epson website and download compatible drivers for your Epson wireless printer. Download and install the Epson printer driver and see if the issue is resolved. If the issue persists, do the following.
Some antivirus programs do not work well with Windows 10. We suggest you uninstall any third party antivirus software you are using and use Windows Defender that is built-in to Windows 10. Here are the steps to activate Windows Defender:
- In the search bar, type Windows Defender
- Select Windows Defender from the list of results
Problem 4- Epson printer does not work when connected through USB connection
Fix problem with Epson printer and USB connection – To fix the issue, do the following
- Right-click on the Windows icon on the task bar
- Click Control Panel
- Go to Devices and Printers
- Right-click on your printer
- Click on Printer properties
- Click Ports
- Change from LPT1 to USB 001
Feel free to post below if you have any solutions or issues relating to Epson Printers in Windows 10.
Dorothy says
XP-332-335 series (Epson) When I try to print I get the message – ….driver is unavailable.
thomas harris says
on windows 10 my dx5000 wont do fast print or print in black
Thomas Butcher says
! Warning. Printer cannot recognize the cartridge. C 127/126.
I switched out the cartridge. No change. Any ideas?
Ken says
My Epson XP422 “cannot find the computer” using USB cable
sandra goddard says
we just changed all the ink in the workforce3733 printer, and it is printing so light we can hardly see what we are printing
Cynthia Burns says
don,t think my printer is connected right as i want ink and cannot find which one it needs.am not good at this cynthia
Shanece N Sivigny says
None of your solutions actually work for the Epson xp-340 in regards to connecting to the the windows 10. let alone changing ports as the change doesn’t last .
Wesley Mccoullough says
I HAVE AND EPSON C88+ PRINTER EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT IT WILL NOT PRINT I TRIED CLEANING IT THROUGH THE UTILITY TRAY OR MODE AND EVEN THAT IS WORKING OKAY BUT IT WILL NOT PRINT OUT ANYTHING THE INK IS IN PROPERLY AND I FOLLOW THE PROMPTS EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE BUT IT WILL NOT PRINT OUT ANYTHING I CHECK THE PAPER TRAY AND IT IS NOT JAMMED.IT’S LIKE THE INK IS NOT TOUCHING THE PAPER BUT IT’S WORKING LIKE IT SHOULD.THE DRIVERS ARE WORKING OKAY BUT NO PRINT OUTS WHEN I USE IT TO PRINT WITH CAN YOU HELP ME OUT
Robert Diehl says
When printing a page from my computer HP ( windows 10 ) the printer did not quit printing after the wanted page and continues to print until it runs out of paper ?
lisak says
are the pages blank or is it duplicating the first printed page?
Cleta says
It prints Get. /DevMgmt/MediaHandlingDyn.xml HTTP/1.1
Host
Over and over until it runs out of paper or you turn the power off
bernard schwab says
Printer error
Turn power off and then on again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
william apel says
EPSON printerXP440 After putting document in scanner I no longer get my full page
copy. It prints two smaller images. One at top another at bottom upside down . Like small pamplet. I’m 90 years old . What did i do wrong ?
Shelley says
I have an Epson 430 – I have tried rebooting my printer and computer so many times that I have lost count, I have gone to the control panel and accessed the printer and print queue (didn’t know that was there!) and I tried updating the drivers and whatnots that way, and I was still unsuccessful. I was able to switch my printer to “online” from “offline” but my computer and printer are still not seeing eye to eye. I can print from my phone and so can my husband, so it isn’t the printer – it has something to do with a glitch in the settings. I have worked on this for about 6 hours today and it’s ridiculous!!! I have about $200 in ink cartridges that I’m not going to be able to use and a printer that is worthless – all because of a glitch??? I do appreciate all of the YouTube videoers out there who have tried to help!
Robert Wayne Celarek says
TM-C600 is printing blank, nothing. Ink is new
lisak says
Have you recently changed the inks? Was it working before?
mike beamish says
Pulling all my hair out with this. My SCP600 has been dormant for a few weeks and was working ok when last used. It is seemingly properly connected to my Windows 10 computer and it responds to mouse activated commands to print – however, every time all the darned pages are completely blank. All bar one of the ink cartridges are genuine Epson, and that one is awaiting a replacement. Though low it has enough left to function so I cannot see any ink problem. It won’t even print a test page.
Any ideas please?
lisak says
Hi Mike – have you tried printing from different programs (such as Word, email etc.) to see if the issue is consistent across all programs?
Sandra says
Have xp-970 when Windows updated – printed started in something that looks like code and not what is showing on the computer screen