Possible solutions to fix Epson printer not printing error

How to Fix Epson Printer Not Printing Issue?

In many cases, Epson printer users face the error of Epson printer not printing, as their Epson printer isn’t responding to their print command. We are providing a few logical and procedural fixes that can help in fixing the error of the Epson printer not printing.

You are supposed to follow the fix that suits you the most.Do follow the below-mentioned fixes: –

1. Checking your Epson printer connection
2. Setting your Epson printer as a default printer
3. Updating your Epson printer driver
4. Checking the Print Spooler service
5. Clearing all print jobs
6. Using another program to print your document
7. Checking the status of your printer

Method 1: Checking your Epson printer connection

There might be a possibility that your Epson printer is not properly connected to your computer. Therefore, you are supposed to check the connection between your Epson printer and your computer.

If you are using a USB cable to connect your printer, then do follow these steps:

1. You are supposed to properly check whether USB cables are properly connected or not. In case, it is not, then you should reconnect the cable and ensure that they are properly seated into the ports on both your printer and your computer.
2. Now, you should connect your Epson printer directly to your computer without using a hub.
3. Next, you should try connecting the cable to another USB port on your computer and see if this works for you.
4. You are supposed to experiment with another cable and see if there is any problem with the cable you’re using.

If you are using a network printer, then do follow these steps:

1. Firstly, you are supposed to check your network connection as well as your network devices – router and modem.
2. Now, you should view the network connection status of your Epson printer and see it is properly connected to the network.
3. Next, you should reconnect or replace your network cable when necessary if your printer is using wired connection.
4. For wireless printer, you are supposed to try reconnecting your printer to your home or work network.

You are advised to consult your Epson printer manual for instructions when reconnecting your network printer.

If you connect your printer via Bluetooth, then do follow these steps: 

1. Firstly, you should ensure that your printer is close enough to your computer.
2. Now, you should try re-pairing your printer with your computer and see if your problem is resolved.

You are advised to check your Epson printer manual for information about re-pairing your Epson printer and your computer.

Method 2: Setting your Epson printer as a default printer

For setting your Epson printer as your default printer, do follow these steps:

1. On your keyboard, you are supposed to press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard at the same time to invoke the Run box.
2. Now, you should Type “control” and then press Enter on your keyboard.
3. Under View by, you should select Large icons.
4. Next, you should Click Devices and Printers.
5. Finally, you should right-click your Epson printer, and select Set as default printer.

If this method fails to resolve the issue then do move to the next method.

Method 3: Updating your Epson printer driver

You can easily your Epson printer driver both manually and automatically with Driver Easy. It will automatically recognize your system and will find the correct drivers for it. You can download and install your printer drivers by using either Free or Pro version of Driver Easy.

1. Firstly, you are supposed to download and install Driver Easy.
2. Now, you are supposed to Run Driver Easy and then click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will automatically scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3. Next, you should click the Update button, placed next to your Epson printer to download the latest and correct driver for it,
4. Thereafter, you can manually install it.
5. Now, you can also click the Update All button, placed at the bottom right to automatically update all outdated or missing drivers on your computer. It requires the Pro version of Driver Easy.

Method 4: Checking the Print Spooler service

For checking the Print Spooler Service, do follow these steps: –

1. On your keyboard, you should press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box.
   1. Now, you should type “services.msc” and then press Enter on your keyboard. This will open the Services window.
   2. Next, you should double click Print Spooler.
   3. Thereafter, you should ensure its Startup type is set to Automatic and its Service status is Running.
   4. If not, then you should set its Startup type to Automatic, and then click the Start button.
   5. Now, you should Click OK.
   6. Lastly, you should check to see if your Epson printer is printing properly or not.

If your feel that you are still facing the issue of printer not printing then you should move on to the next method.

Method 5: Clearing all print jobs

For clearing your print jobs, you should follow these steps: –

1. On your keyboard, you should press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box.
   1. Now, you should type “services.msc” and then press Enter on your keyboard. It will automatically open the Services window.
   2. Next, you should double click Print Spooler.
   3. Thereafter, you should click Stop and then click OK.
   4. Now, you should minimize the Services window and then open File Explorer (on your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and E at the same time).
   5. Thereafter, you should copy and paste the following address to the address bar and then press Enter on your keyboard to go to where the print jobs are stored.
   6. Now, you should delete all the files in this folder.
   7. Next, you should restore the Services window and then double click the Print Spooler service.
   8. Thereafter, you should click the Start button. After the service starts, you should click OK to save the change and close this dialog.
   9. Now, you should close all the opened windows and turn off your computer.
   10. Next, you are supposed to turn off your printer and then unplug the power cable from it.
   11. Now, you should leave your Epson printer for at least one minute.
   12. Next, you should plug the power cable into your Epson printer and turn it on.
   13. Finally, you should turn on your computer and then check to see if your Epson printer is able to print or not.

If not, then do move on to the next step.

Method 6: Using another program to print your document

If the above-mentioned methods fail to work then you are advised to test your printer with another program. If the problem arises from your program, then you are advised to contact its developer or vendor for advice or install an alternative solution.

Method 7: Checking the status of your Epson printer

For checking the hardware status of your Epson printer, you should follow these steps: –

1. Firstly, you are advised to check whether you are running out of ink or toner. If required, you should replace the ink or toner cartridge appropriately.
2. After replacing a part in your Epson printer, if the issue still occurs then you should install the original part and see if this fixes the issue of the printer not printing.
3. Next, you should also check whether there is any error displayed on your printer screen. If it is displayed, then you should consult the user guide or contact Epson customer support for instructions to fix this error.

If the problem of Epson printer not printing still exists then you should seek the professional support of the Epson technical support team, by visiting their official website or calling their toll-free number.

Causes of Epson Printer Not Printing Issue

Let’s have a look at the possible reasons for your Epson Printer Not Printing error.

1.  Improper setting up of your Epson printer
2. Your Epson Printer is not properly connected to the computer
3. Your Epson printer port settings is not matching to the printer connection port
4. Epson printer is not your default printer
5. Updated Epson printer driver is not installed or you are working with outdated Epson printer driver
6. Updated Windows of your device is not supporting the printer’s drivers
7. Issues or problems related with the firmware of your Epson printer driver
8. Any type of Virus or malware attack
9. Corrupt printer file

Steps to Fix Epson Printer Not Printing Issue

We are now providing you with logically designed steps to fix Epson Printing Not Printing Issue: – 

Step 1: Checking all the Connections and Wires

1. Firstly, you should check the USB cable connection
2. Now, you should make sure that your wireless Epson printer is well connected to your computer.
3. Next, you should check if there is any type of issue with internet speed.
4. Now, you should make sure that your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi connection.
5. Next, you should switch off your printer and computer and then pull out the power supply cable.
6. Finally, after waiting for around 30 seconds you can switch both the machines on.

Step 2: Deleting previous printing commands

1. First of all, after opening your Epson printer, you should go on to the printer settings.
2. Now, you should search Printers & Scanners on the search bar.
3. Next, in the Printers window, you should select your Epson printer.
4. Thereafter, you should right-click on your Epson printer and then click on Printer Queue/ See what’s printing.
5. In the new window, you will view all the printing previous printing commands.
6. Finally, you should select all or one by one to delete all the printing jobs.

If problem still persists then you should move on to the next step.

Step 3: Reinstalling the printer driver

For resolving the issue of printer not printing, it’s important to reinstall the printer driver, by following these steps: –

1. Firstly, you should open the printer window and from the list, you should select your Epson printer.
2. Next, you should go to the Epson printer setup page and then select the printer drivers and software of your printer to reinstall them.
3. Now, you should click to Download.
4. Thereafter, you should go to download the file from your printer and then double click on the recently downloaded file.
5. Now, you should click Install and then follow the on-screen instructions.
6. You are advised to wait until your printer drivers and software are completely installed, so please don’t close the window during the installation process.
7. Next, you should click on Finish.
8. Finally, you should switch off your Epson printer and computer and then open it.

After following these steps, you should give a print command to check whether your Epson printer is printing properly or not. Hopefully, the issue of the Epson printer not printing will be resolved by now.

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