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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION or popularly known as EPSON is an electronics company based in Nagano, Japan. It is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer printers and imaging and information-related equipment.

The company has multiple subsidies worldwide and manufactures products like,

  • Inkjet, dot matrix and laser printers scanners
  • Desktop computers, Laptops
  • Home theatre projectors, televisions, LCD components
  • Robots, industrial automation, integrated circuits and many more

Why is my Epson Printer not printing correctly?

There might be a situation where your Epson printer is not responding to your print commands and actions repeatedly, and your Epson printer is not printing anything. This problem could be due to various reasons, to fix this issue follow the Epson printer troubleshooting steps given below.

  • Check for the paper you’re using to print. It might not meet the specifications of the printer, which would cause it not to print. Use the paper that meets the Epson printer specifications. Vellum and transparent paper are not supported.
  • Make sure that you’ve removed the yellow tape on the ink cartridges before trying to print anything.
  • Your printer nozzles might be jammed. Print a nozzle check pattern and see if it is working fine, if not unclog the injectors and clean the printhead if required.
  • Your Epson printer might be placed on a surface that is at an angle or uneven surface. The printer needs to rest on a flat surface that extends beyond its base to function correctly.
  • Your printer layout settings on your printer software might be incorrect. Enter the right information, such as paper size, orientation, and layout settings in the printer.
  • The document you’re trying to print may contain blank pages. To confirm, use the preview document option on the printer software and see the blank pages in the document and remove it.
  • In a Windows or Mac device, you can skip blank pages automatically in your printer software.
  • The ink in the printer cartridges might be depleted. Check for the ink levels and replace the cartridges if necessary.

How to set up the Epson printer?

To set up the Epson printer, you will have to make some physical connections to your printer, followed by the software installation on your computer to complete the setup. Follow the given steps for the physical set up.

  • Your Epson printer should be connected to a power source that can power up the printer. To do this, connect the power cable from the Epson printer’s back to the power socket and ensure you do not use any surge protectors.
  • After the power cable connection, you need to connect it to the computer via a USB cable or wifi connection, depending on your printer specifications.
  • To connect via the USB cable, connect the USB cable from the printer’s back to the computer.

How to install an Epson printer?

The process of installation of an Epson printer comes after a successful physical connection of the printer via the power cable and USB cable. You’ll need to install the printer software and then set up the printer to the computer. You won’t need to connect the USB cable in the case of the Epson wireless printer setup. To install it, follow the procedure given below, depending on the PC/Laptop type you have.

How to install the Epson printer on Windows?

  • Make sure your Epson printer is turned ON, and your Windows computer is connected to a stable Internet connection.
  • Run the software CD provided with the Epson printer and install the Epson connect utility setup.
  • If your computer doesn’t have a CD drive or you don’t have the CD, go to the Epson webpage and download your printer software by selecting your Epson product.
  • After downloading, open the software and select the End User Agreement and click on Next.
  • Click on the Install option and then click on Next.
  • Click OK on the option “Register a printer with Epson connect”.
  • You can create a new account, or you can register your product with an existing account.
  • Also, you can use the feature Activate Scan to Cloud and Remote print to activate cloud and remote print services.

How to install the Epson printer on Mac?

  • Make sure your Epson printer is turned ON, and your Windows computer is connected to a stable Internet connection.
  • Run the software CD provided with the Epson printer and install the Epson connect utility setup.
  • If your computer doesn’t have a CD drive or you don’t have the CD, go to the Epson webpage and download your printer software by selecting your Epson product.
  • Click on Continue then click on Next to accept the Software License Agreement.
  • Click on the Install button and then click on Close.
  • Select your Epson product in the new Window and then click on Next.
  • You can create a new account, or you can register your product with an existing account.
  • Also, you can use the feature Activate Scan to Cloud and Remote print to activate cloud and remote print services.

How to set up the Epson wireless printer?

  • Press the Home button on the printer.
  • Select the Setup option.
  • Select the Network settings and then select the Wifi setup.
  • Select the Wifi setup wizard and then proceed to enter your network name and wifi password.
  • Press Done after entering the Password and select Proceed to save it.
  • Your wireless printer has been set up.

Epson printer not connecting to the network?

If your Epson printer is having trouble connecting to your Internet network, look for the given reasons and solutions below to fix this issue.

  • Network setup was unsuccessful – Ensure that the product is turned On and connected to your network. If you have a wifi connection, make sure your wifi is ON. Then remove and re-insert the software CD to re-install the software.
  • The product does not appear on the Add printer window – Ensure that the printer drivers were installed correctly and configure the computer’s TCP/IP settings.
  • The product cannot connect to the wireless router or access points – Try connecting the wireless router to any other device to see it’s working fine and make sure there aren’t any restrictions on your wireless router.

Is your Epson printer not printing Black?

In case you’re wondering why won’t my Epson printer print black color, it may be due to various reasons. Follow the given troubleshooting steps to fix this issue.

  • Incorrect color setting in the application – If you’re using an app to print, ensure that the application settings are appropriate for printing.
  • Empty/Old black ink cartridge – Your black ink color Cartridge might be empty or running on a low level of ink, which would prevent it from printing the black color correctly. Check the ink level and replace the cartridge if necessary.
  • Sealed ink cartridge – Your newly installed black ink cartridge might not have its plastic seal removed. Check the cartridge and remove the seal to print again.
  • Clogged Nozzle – Your color ink nozzle may be clogged over time if not used. Do a nozzle check and clean the injector if it is clogged.
  • Faulty or dirty printer head – Your printer head may have gone wrong. Try cleaning it via the inbuilt cleaning mechanism.

Epson printer error codes/error symbols

Standard Epson error codes report some common Epson printer problems. These error codes can be fixed easily. Below are some standard error codes and their fixes.

  • Epson printer error code 000043/000033 – These two error codes are shown in the printer when the printhead or the ink cartridges are not installed correctly. Open the printer and check for the printhead and cartridges and make sure they’re installed correctly.
  • Epson printer error code 000041/41 – This is a standard error code displayed when the ink cartridges are empty or not installed correctly. Open the printer and check for the ink cartridges and make sure they’re installed correctly. Replace them if empty.
  • Epson printer error code E-01 – This error is usually displayed on the printer when the ink cartridges are clogged, dirty, or not in contact with the cartridge connectors. Open the printer, inspect the cartridges, look for the issue, and clean the cartridge.
  • Epson printer error Turn power Off and then On again – This error code represents a common malfunction in the printer system, which requires the printer to be switched Off and then turn On back to function correctly. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable from the socket for at least 5 minutes. Then turn on the printer again.
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