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Epson Printer not printing


There are various types of problems that most users encounter while using the printer device. One of the most common problems is Epson Printer not printing. This problem is faced by many users nowadays. You have to know every single cause and follow all the steps as it is mentioned below. Given below are the most common causes and solutions that are faced by a maximum of users.

Causes:

Maybe there is a problem related to the print jobs.
It is faced due to the printer device not being set as the default printer machine.
Outdated or faulty printer drivers.
Maybe the problem is related to the document feeder.
It is also faced because of the low level of ink on your device.

Solutions:

Fix Epson Printer not printing problem for Windows 11 OS:

  • First of all, go to the keyboard and then click on the Windows logo button and the R key at the same time to start the Run box.
  • And then, enter the “services.msc.” After that, click on the Enter button on the keyboard. Now, you will see the Services window.
  • After that, you have to double-tap on the device Print Spooler.
  • And then, tap on the Stop button and then press the OK button.
  • Now, minimize the Services tab. After that, go to File Explorer (which is given on the keyboard, and then click on the Windows logo button and then the E button at the same time).
  • Next, you need to copy and paste the %windir%\System32\spool\PRINTERS address to the given address bar. After that, click on the Enter button on the keyboard to move to where the print jobs are placed.
  • After that, remove all the files in the open folder.
  • Now, you have to restore the Services tab. And then double-press the Print Spooler service.
  • And then tap on the Start key. When the service begins, you are required to click on the OK button to save the replacement and shut off this dialog.
  • After that, turn off all the opened tabs and switch off the computer system.
  • Next, switch off the printer device and then disconnect the power cable from it.
  • And then leave the printer machine for a minimum of one minute.
  • After that, connect the power cable to the printer device and switch it on.
  • In the end, switch on the computer system. And then inspect to check if the Epson printer device can print the document.

For Windows 10 OS:

  • In the beginning, you have to click on the Windows logo key and then the R button at the same time on the keyboard.
  • And then, the Run box will now be open on display.
  • After that, type the “control panel” and then click on the “Enter” key on the keyboard.
  • Next, the Control panel will open on the screen. And then, from here, tap on the option of “Devices and Printers.”
  • And then, find the printer model. After that, you have to right-tap on it.
  • In the end, tap on the “Set as default printer” option.

Fix Epson Printer not printing Issue for Mac OS:

  • First and foremost, tap on the Applications button after the Epson Software folder to start it.
  • Therefore, if your machine does not have the Epson Software Updater, then you have to download it from https://epson.com/Support/wa00590.
  • When downloading the updater, select the Epson Firmware Update and then tap on the box, and also tap on the Install button.
  • After that, you are required to select the Agree button to resume.
  • After that, if needed, then enter the username and password.
  • Now, you have to double-tap on the icon of the Epson Firmware updaters in the given tab and start the updater.
  • Next, tap on the I Agree button and click on the Next key.
  • And then tap on the Start key. After that, you need to tap on the OK button.
  • Now, ensure the software of firmware update gets fully completed.
  • And when the operation is finished, then the printer device will reboot automatically.
  • In the end, you need to press the Finish key and close the Epson Software Updater utility.

FAQs

What do I have to do when my Epson printer is not printing the document?

To solve this problem, firstly, you have to inspect to verify that you’re running out of ink or toner. And if it is necessary, then you also have to replace the toner or ink cartridge. Sometimes issues will come with your printer device by replacing the part of the machine with any other foreign material. To fix this, you have to replace it with the original parts and check whether the problem is solved or not. You also have to check your printer display to see if there is any other error shown or not.

Sometimes the printer shows the issue even though it has the ink on its cartridges. This is because of some things that can be the reasons for facing this problem. The cause behind this problem includes Empty toner or ink cartridges that require replacing. You also have to visually inspect the level of the ink cartridge and refill it. Also, make sure that your ink cartridge is filled with the correct colors of ink. 

If your device displayed the problem of printing the blank document, then you have to check the printer machine:

  • First, you must ensure that the printer device is located on a flat and stable surface.
  • And then inspect the machine ink cartridges.
  • After that, you also ensure that you're utilizing the supported paper.
  • Now, you also need to ensure that the document doesn't have any blank pages.
  • In the end, you have to ensure that the software's document size, layout, and orientation settings are proper.

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