To resolve an Epson printer setup issue, the first step is to uninstall the printer from your computer before reinstalling it.

1. Turn off both your Epson printer and computer. If you’re using a USB cable to connect, unplug it.

2. After the computer restarts, log in to Windows as an administrator. Close any running programs or files.

3. Navigate to “All Programs” and expand the list of options.

4. Locate the “Epson (printer model) uninstaller” and select it.

5. Click on “Delete” and confirm by clicking “Yes.”

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to completely uninstall the printer.

Install Printer Driver

After uninstalling, reinstalling the printer and its driver is the next step to resolve the Epson printer setup issue.

1. Connect the printer to the power source.

2. Plug the printer into your computer. You will likely see a message that says “driver not found.”

3. Visit the Epson website to download the latest printer driver.

4. Navigate to the “Support” section at the top menu of the Epson website.

5. Use the search bar in the center of the page to type in your printer’s model number. Ensure that the model number is correct, then click “Search.”

6. A list of programs will appear. Select the printer driver.

7. Verify compatibility by selecting the version of your operating system.

8. Click “Download” to begin downloading the latest printer driver.

9. Once the driver is downloaded, open the installation file to begin the setup process.

10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

By following these steps, your Epson printer setup issue will be resolved, and your printer will be connected to your computer with ease.