Unknown Printer

How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?

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This can be caused by a faulty USB cable, bad interface card on the printer, improper interface type selected in the printer settings or having the wrong driver installed on the computer. The easiest issue to check is the drivers.
Press the home button, if necessary. Press the left or right arrow button, select Setup, then press OK. Press the up or down arrow button, select Restore Default Settings, then press OK. Select Wi-Fi/Network Settings to resets all network settings.
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners > Add a printer or scanner.
Check Cables and Printer USB Ports

Check all cable connections (including the power cord) on the printer side. If the printer does have power and you`ve properly connected the communication cable, but the printer is still not recognized, try switching to a different USB port on the PC.

Yes, you can reset the print settings to their original, default values. Press and hold down the Cancel button for 3 seconds. When the message to reset the printer to default settings appears, press OK to reset the print settings.
Hey, you can reset Epson ink cartridge without resetter! As shown above, you can reset Epson chips by pressing and holding the button above the chip with a bent paper clip for 10 seconds.
Remove and Re-Add Your Printer in Windows

If this happens, go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners, select your printer, and remove it. Then click Add a Printer or Scanner to re-add it to the device list.

Your printer should have been packaged with a USB cable regardless of whether it is a wireless or wired printer. Plug the cable into your printer and your computer`s USB port. The direct linking should trigger your computer to recognize the printer and start up the software needed to complete the installation.
Make sure that both ends of the USB cable are correctly inserted into the computer and the printer. Try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable at both ends. Disconnect the printer and the computer and reconnect them. Try another USB port if available.
Try the following: Make sure your product is turned on and securely connected to your computer or USB hub. If your product is connected to a USB hub, make sure it`s connected to a first tier hub (the hub closest to the computer) that has its own A/C adapter when more than one hub is connected to the computer.

Relevant Questions and Answers :

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What fluid to clean epson head?
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WF-2630 will not answer incoming calls
ANSWER : On the Epson WF all-in-ones you can set the FAX to automatically answer, answer after a certain number of rings (in case you have an answering machine), or to manually answer. Chaeck to make sure it is not set to manually answer…my WF reset to that and I spent a while trying to find out what was wrong with the cables, etc.

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Epson printer can't recognize Epson ink cartridge
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Epson Artisan 700 Ink Reset — Any Other Way
ANSWER : I really need the utility but How do I send you a message? I dont see your address

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Epson Artisan 835 print head cleaning question
ANSWER : I had the same problem. After reading the comments, I tried Liquid Wrench spray. 1st try got about sixty percent improvement. Tried again this time I let it set for about 10 min then did a head cleaning. Completely solved the problem. I am a little concerned about its use on plastic. So far so good.

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Epson XP600 Paper Jam
ANSWER : hi Russ .did u find solution for ur problem?? i have the same problem ,how did u fix ur printer ..will be glad if u write me on email [email protected]

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What's wrong?
ANSWER : I had a similar problem when I tried non-Epson ink in an older model of the same printer. After getting it to print correctly, I stopped using non-Epson ink.

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Epson Stylus PX810FW
ANSWER : You could have air in the tubing/print head.

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