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Epson printer drivers help your computer communicate with your Epson printer and use its printing features correctly. Keeping the driver updated can help maintain compatibility with your operating system and resolve certain printing or communication problems. Epson provides several ways to obtain updated printer software, including Epson Software Updater and the software available for your specific printer model.
Updating an Epson printer driver is usually simple on Windows and Mac computers. The available update method can vary depending on the Epson printer model, operating system, and software already installed on the computer.
Why Update an Epson Printer Driver?
A printer driver acts as communication software between your computer and printer. If the driver becomes outdated or incompatible with the operating system, you may experience problems such as the printer not being detected, documents remaining in the print queue, incorrect print settings, or communication errors.
Updating the driver can provide improved compatibility with newer operating-system versions and may correct problems associated with older printer software. Epson provides software updates for its products through its support resources and Epson Software Updater.
It is also useful to check for updates when you purchase a new computer, upgrade Windows or macOS, or notice that your Epson printer is not working as expected.
Check Your Epson Printer Model
Before updating the driver, identify the exact model of your Epson printer.
The model name is usually printed on the front or top of the printer. Some Epson printers also display the model information on their control panel.
Knowing the exact model is important because Epson provides different drivers and software packages for different products. When you use the Epson support page for your product, the available downloads are matched to that printer model.
You should also check which operating system is installed on your computer. A driver designed for one operating system may not be appropriate for another.
Update Epson Printer Driver Using Epson Software Updater
Epson Software Updater is one of the easiest methods for checking available Epson software updates.
On Windows, open the Start menu and look for Epson Software or Epson Software Updater. On supported systems, the updater can analyze Epson software already installed on the computer and notify you when new software is available.
Open Epson Software Updater and select your Epson printer model if necessary.
The program will check for available updates. Depending on your printer, the available items may include printer software, utilities, firmware, or other product updates.
Select the appropriate printer software or driver update and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Allow the update process to finish before using the printer.
Epson also recommends installing essential product updates when they are available through Epson Software Updater.
Update Epson Printer Driver Through Printer Settings
Some Epson printer drivers provide a software-update option directly through the printer settings.
Open the Epson printer settings on your Windows computer.
Look for the Maintenance tab or a similar printer utility section.
If your installed Epson driver supports the feature, select Software Update or Driver Update.
The printer software can then check for available updates and guide you through the installation. Epson notes that the driver-update option may not be available in every printer driver, so the exact options can differ between models.
After the update is complete, restart the computer if the installer requests it.
Update Epson Printer Driver on Windows
Windows computers can use either Epson's software or the printer software provided for the specific Epson model.
First, make sure the Epson printer is connected to the computer. If you use a wireless printer, make sure the printer is connected to the network and available to the computer.
Open the Epson Software Updater if it is installed.
Select your printer model and allow the updater to search for available software.
If an updated printer driver is listed, select it and begin the installation.
Follow each instruction displayed by the Epson installer. Do not close the installer while the driver is being updated.
After installation finishes, open Windows printer settings and confirm that the Epson printer is still listed.
Print a test document to verify that the updated driver is working properly.
Update Epson Printer Driver on Windows Eleven
Windows Eleven users can update Epson printer software through Epson's software utilities or by downloading the appropriate software for their specific Epson printer.
Open Epson Software Updater if it is installed on the computer.
Allow it to check for available product software.
If a driver or software update is available for your Epson printer, select the appropriate update and follow the installation instructions.
If Epson Software Updater does not provide the update you need, use the support page for your exact Epson printer model and select the appropriate Windows software package. Epson states that software for individual products is available through the Downloads section of the product support page.
After installation, check the printer in Windows settings and perform a test print.
Update Epson Printer Driver on Mac
Mac users can also update compatible Epson printer software through Epson Software Updater.
Open the Applications folder and look for the Epson Software folder.
Open Epson Software Updater and allow it to check for available updates.
Select the Epson printer software or driver update when available and follow the instructions provided by the installer.
Epson's support documentation explains that Epson Software Updater can be opened from the Applications > Epson Software folder on Mac systems.
Once the update finishes, open your Mac printer settings and verify that the Epson printer is available.
Print a test document to make sure the updated software is communicating correctly with the printer.
Update Epson Printer Driver From the Epson Support Page
Another option is to manually obtain the latest software for your specific Epson printer.
Identify your exact Epson printer model and open its Epson support page.
Find the Downloads section and select your operating system.
Review the available printer drivers and software packages.
Choose the latest compatible printer driver or printer software package and download it.
Once the download is complete, open the installer and follow the instructions on the screen.
This method can be especially useful if Epson Software Updater is not installed or if you need to reinstall a specific printer driver. Epson confirms that the Downloads section of the product support page provides software for supported printers.
Prepare the Printer Before Updating
Before beginning a driver update, make sure the Epson printer is turned on.
For a USB printer, keep the USB connection secure.
For a wireless printer, confirm that the printer is connected to the appropriate wireless network.
Close unnecessary printer applications and avoid starting multiple installation programs at the same time.
If you are updating printer firmware as part of the software update, it is particularly important not to turn off the printer or disconnect its power during the firmware process. Epson specifically warns users to wait for the firmware update to finish and not unplug or turn off the printer while it is being updated.
Epson Printer Driver Update Is Not Available
Sometimes Epson Software Updater may not show a driver update.
This does not necessarily mean there is a problem. Your current driver may already be the latest available version for your printer and operating system.
You can check the Epson support page for your exact printer model to see whether a newer compatible package is available.
If you recently changed your operating system, verify that the selected operating system matches the version installed on your computer.
You should also make sure you are checking the correct Epson printer model. A driver for a similar-looking printer may not be compatible with your particular model.
Epson Printer Stops Working After a Driver Update
Occasionally, a printer may behave differently after software or operating-system changes.
Start by restarting the computer and Epson printer.
Check the printer connection and make sure the correct Epson printer is selected when printing.
If the printer is connected wirelessly, verify that it remains connected to the network.
Open your printer settings and confirm that the Epson printer is available.
If necessary, reinstall the latest compatible Epson printer software for your model.
If multiple Epson drivers are installed, removing an outdated or incorrect printer installation before reinstalling the correct package can also help resolve communication problems.
How to Confirm the Epson Driver Update
After completing the update, print a test document.
Open a document on your computer and select the Print option.
Choose your Epson printer and send the document to the printer.
Check whether the document prints correctly.
You can also open the printer properties or settings and review the installed printer software information, depending on your operating system.
If the printer prints normally and all required printer options are available, the driver update was successfully completed.
Keep Epson Printer Software Updated
Checking for Epson software updates periodically can help keep the printer compatible with your computer.
Epson provides Epson Software Updater for supported products, and the utility can notify you about available Epson software, drivers, utilities, and firmware updates.
However, not every update needs to be installed immediately. Review the available update information and choose software that applies to your particular printer and operating system.
When firmware is included with an update, follow Epson's instructions carefully and keep the printer powered on until the process has completely finished.
Conclusion
Updating an Epson printer driver can help maintain communication between your printer and computer and may improve compatibility with your operating system. The simplest approach is usually to open Epson Software Updater and allow it to check for available software updates.
Windows users can also look for Software Update or Driver Update within the Epson printer settings when the feature is supported. Mac users can open Epson Software Updater from the Epson Software folder.
If the automatic update option is unavailable, you can obtain the latest compatible software from the Downloads section for your specific Epson printer model. Always select the correct printer model and operating system before installing the driver.
After updating, restart the computer if required and print a test document. If the printer still does not work correctly, check its connection, reinstall the compatible Epson software, and verify that the correct printer is selected on your computer.