Why is my Epson Printer Not Printing Even When Ink is Full?

The name Epson is enough for anyone to relate it instantly to printers. The brand has made a huge impact on the market because of its products, and post purchase service. Epson is in the personal and professional arena alike, thanks to its smooth functioning, next to nil crashes, crystal clear printing, and ability to work without hassles for a long period of time. Though, it sometimes happens that an Epson printer won't print, even after a recent ink refill. This is a rare anomaly, but if it occurs then it’s probably for one of these reasons:

• Connectivity issue between the printer and your system;
• Printers drivers are outdated, or incorrect;
• Epson Printer is not set as default printer;
• The print spooler has a lot on its plate; and
• Issue with the cartridges, or leakage.

 

epson.com/support brings you with the simple methods that you can undertake when you are troubled by an Epson printer not working. These are the most common solutions and, more often than not, would get your Epson printer up and running.

 

Things to do when your Epson printer won't print:

Method 1: Check the printer connection -

You need to ensure that all the wires connected to all the ports are properly fixed and that your power supply is functional.

If you own a printer that is connected wirelessly then reconnect, then connect both the printer and your system to the same network.

 

Method 2: Check the printer drivers -

If you’re facing the issue of the Epson printer not working, then the next thing you should check is the validity of the drivers. It is a possibility that the drivers installed in your system are outdated, or of a different printer altogether. To check for drivers, go to

• Type device in the taskbar search button and open the “Device Manager”;
• In the list that opens, find your printer driver, right-click on it and select the Update driver option;
• Wait for the drivers to download and install, then to finish the process reboot your PC.

*You should regularly check for driver updates of your printer.

 

Method 3: Set your printer as the Default Printer -

Not having your Epson printer set as the default printer might lead to a few functions getting diverted, to prevent this follow these steps:

• Click on the Start button, or the Windows button, then go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners;
• Here you need to select the Epson printer not working, then right click on it then Manage > Set as default;

Additionally, you should also uncheck the “Let Windows manage my default printer” to prevent the default printer from getting changed in the future.

 

Method 4: Clear the pending print jobs -

The print spooler being overloaded with pending print jobs is hindering your current work. To clear the buffer, follow these steps:

• Press the Windows key + R to open the “Run” dialog box;
• In the Run dialog box, type “services.MSC”, and then look for the Print Spooler;
• Now you need to Print Spooler > right-click > Stop;
• In the next step, you have to go back to your desktop,  open the File Explorer and, in the address bar, type “%windir%System32spoolPRINTERS”;
• In the window that opens, delete all the files; and
• Then go to the Print Spooler service > right-click > Start (please ensure that Startup type is set to Automatic) > OK.

Method 5: Check the Status of Cartridges -

If your Epson printer won't print, then there might be an issue with the cartridges. Firstly, you need to check whether there is any leakage in the cartridges. If there is then you need to get them repaired or preferably, changed. However, you should also check the condition of the cartridges regularly from:

• Start or Windows key > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners;
• Here you need to right-click on your Epson printer and select Printing Preferences;
• Go to the Maintenance tab, and click on Epson Status Monitor.

This option allows you to keep a check on the health of the cartridges.

 

Bottom line

Next time you face the issue of your Epson printer not printing, you shall not panic. Instead look for the solution and troubleshoot. One of these methods would come in handy for you to revive your print works, thereby allowing you to meet the deadlines without a scratch.