Experiencing connectivity issues with your Epson printer won't connect to WiFi can be a frustrating ordeal. However, fear not, as this detailed troubleshooting guide aims to provide comprehensive solutions to resolve this issue efficiently. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined below, you'll be able to successfully reconnect your Epson printer to WiFi and resume your printing tasks without hassle.
Step 1: Verify WiFi Settings 1.1. Check Network Name and Password:
- Ensure that the WiFi network name (SSID) and password entered on your Epson printer match the credentials of your wireless network.
- Double-check for any typos or incorrect characters when entering the WiFi password.
- Verify that your Epson printer is within range of the WiFi router, as weak or intermittent signals can cause connection issues.
- Consider relocating the printer closer to the router to improve signal strength if necessary.
- Turn off your Epson printer and unplug it from the power source.
- Wait for a few minutes, then plug the printer back in and power it on.
- Allow the printer to boot up completely before proceeding.
- Power off your WiFi router and unplug it from the power source.
- Wait for at least 30 seconds before plugging the router back in and powering it on.
- Wait for the router to establish a stable connection before attempting to reconnect the printer to WiFi.
- Navigate to the setup menu on your Epson printer using the control panel or touchscreen interface.
- Locate the network settings or WiFi setup option within the printer settings menu.
- Select the option to reset network settings or WiFi setup on your Epson printer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the reset and clear any existing network configurations.
- After resetting the network settings, proceed to reconnect your Epson printer to WiFi by selecting the appropriate network name (SSID) and entering the WiFi password when prompted.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the WiFi setup process.
- Access the Epson support website using a computer or mobile device connected to the same WiFi network.
- Enter your printer model number to check for available firmware updates.
- Download and install the latest firmware update for your Epson printer according to the provided instructions.
- Ensure that your computer has the latest Epson printer drivers installed.
- Visit the Epson support website and download the latest drivers for your printer model compatible with your operating system.
- Install the drivers on your computer following the provided instructions
Step 1: Check Printer Connections 1.1. Physical Connections:
- Ensure that your Epson printer is securely connected to your Windows 10 computer via USB cable or network connection.
- Verify that all cables are properly plugged in and not damaged.
- If using a wireless connection, ensure that your Epson printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Windows 10 computer.
- Verify that the Wi-Fi signal is strong and stable, as weak signals can cause the printer to go offline intermittently.
- Turn off your Epson printer and unplug it from the power source.
- Wait for a few minutes, then plug the printer back in and power it on.
- Allow the printer to boot up completely before proceeding.
- Save any unsaved work and close all open applications on your Windows 10 computer.
- Click on the Start menu, select the Power icon, and choose Restart to reboot your computer.
- Wait for the computer to restart and log back in to your user account.
- Right-click on the Start button and select "Run" from the context menu.
- Type "control printers" in the Run dialog box and press Enter to open Devices and Printers.
- Locate your Epson printer in the list of installed printers.
- Right-click on your Epson printer and select "Set as default printer" from the drop-down menu.
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "services.msc" and press Enter to open the Services
- Scroll down the list of services and locate "Print Spooler."
- Right-click on Print Spooler and select "Restart" from the context menu.
- Visit the Epson support website and navigate to the Drivers & Downloads section.
- Enter your printer model number and select Windows 10 as your operating system.
- Download the latest printer drivers compatible with Windows 10.
- Run the downloaded driver file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers on your computer.
- Right-click on your Epson printer in Devices and Printers and select "Printer properties."
- Go to the Ports tab in the Printer Properties
- Select the port associated with your printer and click on "Configure Port."
- Uncheck the option for "SNMP Status Enabled" and click OK to save the changes.