Ways to Resolve Epson Printer in Error State for Windows 10

Epson is a well reputed name in the world of printers. It is one of the top brands on anyone’s list who is planning to add a printer to their arsenal of devices. The printers built by Epson are near perfect, with minimal issues.

But at the end of the day, these are devices where a few anomalies might occur. For an issue like Epson printer in error state to occur, multiple things can be possible. Few of these include:

• Faulty or incorrect ink cartridges
• Jamming by bits of paper
• Lack of sufficient power supply
• Installation errors in the printer’s driver software

However, the Epson printer errors are nothing to panic about as they can be resolved with a bit of effort. In this blog, we will cover the various ways by which you can fix your Epson printer in error state in Windows 10. Let’s proceed.

 

How to resolve Epson printer errors in Windows 10?

 

Method 1 -  Check for any hardware issues

Hardware issues are one of the most common reasons for occurrence of an error. Proceed with the following checks to ensure that a proper connection is established between your Epson printer’s and the system:

• Check whether there is any leakage between the power cord and the electrical board;
• Double check whether the USB cable is working and is properly connected to your system;
• If you have wirelessly connected your Epson printer, then the network connection must be proper;
• Test your connection by printing a blank first.

 

Method 2 - Check Connection and Restart Printer

Once you have ensured that the connections between your printer and the system are fine, you should try to print a blank. If the error still persists, then restart your printer. Click on the power button, let the printer turn off then unplug it. After 10 seconds, plug in your printer and switch it on.

 

Method 3 - Check for Jammed Papers

If you regularly use your printer, then there is a possibility that small pieces of paper are causing your printer to malfunction. There is also a chance that an entire sheet is jamming the printer from your last print job. To fix this, follow these steps:

• Turn off your Epson printer and plug it out;
• Open the printer to ensure that the paper tray has no loose papers;
• Now remove the paper roller out of your device;
• In the next step, clean the paper roller gently and then place it back;
• Now you should access the printhead of your Epson printer and move it gently towards the left to ensure that it moves freely without obstructions;
• Finally, plug in your device and then restart it and then after that run a test print.

 

Method 4 - Restart your system

This step involves restarting your Windows 10 system, so before doing so please check that you have saved all the work that you’re doing. Now that you have saved all your progress, you can restart the system by clicking on the Windows button > Power > Restart. When the system restarts, print a blank sheet to confirm that the issues are resolved.

 

Method 5 - Run Windows Troubleshooter

The troubleshooter tool is quite helpful when it comes to resolving issues, and furthermore, it helps you detect the problems as well. To run the troubleshooter:

• Click on Search beside the Windows button;
• Then type “Printer” and click on “Printers & Scanners”;
• From the list of printers that appear, right click on your Epson printer and click “Troubleshoot”
• With this step, Windows will automatically detect your problems and resolve them.

 

Method 6 - Install the Updated Drivers

Outdated drivers are a bane for your printing jobs. To update the drivers, follow these:

• Click on Windows + R to open the Run window, type “devmgmt.msc” and press Enter;
• This would open the Device Manager, here right click on your Epson printer and select the Update driver software;
• Windows will automatically search, download, and then install the updates;
• Once the process is complete, restart the system.

 

Method 7 - Install the Windows Updates

A pending update might create an issue with multiple functions of your system, and printing is not an exception to it. To find and install updates, proceed with the following:

• Click on the Windows button and then on the Settings cog;
• When Settings is open, go to “Update & Security”;
• In the next step, click on “Windows Update”, then tap on “Check for Updates” button;
• Any available updates would now automatically download and install;
• Once the process is complete, restart the system.

 

Bottom line

A printer malfunctioning a day before submission might get on your nerves. But panicking won’t help, rather it’ll only delay the process further. Follow the methods provided in this blog and be patient, your Epson printer error would be resolved in no time.