5 WAY TO FIX EPSON PRINTER COMMUNICATION ERROR
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DIY steps on how to fix communication error on Epson printer
Is your Epson printer not printing and scanning? Have you received the message 'Printer Paused'? Are you getting blurred and faint printouts during printing? All these problems occur when your printer is not able to communicate with the computer. The following are some reasons and steps to fix a Epson printer communication error :
- Faulty power cable
- Power socket faults
- Loose cable connection
- Wrong interface cable
- Network problem while using wireless printer
- Printer hardware problem
- Outdated printer firmware
- compatibility issues
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Before we proceed with Epson printer troubleshooting technical-to-do ', check the connection of all cables connecting the power outlet and printer to other devices:
Uninstall and Reinstall the Printer Drivers
Go to the Start menu and click on Control Panel. Go to Devices and Printers. Look for your Epson printer. Right click on it and choose Uninstall to remove old drivers from your computer. Now, open the Epson website, search for printer drivers under the download section and download the drivers on your desktop. Click on the driver downloadable file and install the drivers. Follow the instructions and once the installation process is complete, restart the system.
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Check Cable Connections
Turn off the printer and computer. Check if the cable of your multi-function apps printer is properly connected to the power slot and your PC. Turn on both devices.
Check Network Connections
If the printer is on the network, check the printer's TCP / IP address. Then, try printing the configuration page from the printer's control panel to check if it is displaying a duplicate IP message. If a duplicate IP message exists, update the IP address for the printer. Now, run a network diagnostics test to check the network settings for your printer and PC. On the printer's display, go to the control panel, select Troubleshooting. Go to Network Test and Network Diagnostics so that network test can be done successfully. The test results will be displayed on your printer's display. If it asks the network administrator to contact you, contact your Internet service provider.
Run Printer Trouble-shooter
Go to the Start menu and open the Control Panel. Search for a PC repair or trouble-shooter in the search box. Open trouble-shooter, go to hardware and sound, select your printer and troubleshoot it. If all is well, follow the next steps.
Reset the Printer
After performing the above steps, try resetting the printer using the set re-setter button. First, you need to download the button, and then extract the file to run the set again setter button to fix the communication error on your printer.
If a Epson communication error still occurs on the Epson printer, it is time to get in touch with Epson technical support for additional assistance.
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