Epson Wireless Printer Not Printing? Complete Guide

Introduction

Wireless printing offers great convenience, but it can be frustrating when your Epson wireless printer suddenly refuses to print. Whether it’s a connectivity issue, driver problem, or internal printer fault, this comprehensive guide will walk you through all the possible causes and their proven solutions. Let’s get your Epson printer back up and printing again.

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Epson Wireless Printer Not Printing? Complete Guide

1. Check the Basics First

Before diving into advanced troubleshooting, verify the following:

• Power Status: Ensure the printer is turned on and has no error lights or messages.
• Paper Tray: Confirm that there’s paper loaded in the correct tray.
• Ink Levels: Low or empty cartridges can cause printing to stop.
• Check for Errors: Look at the control panel or Epson Status Monitor for any specific error codes or warnings.

Once you’ve ruled out these basics, move on to the connectivity and software checks.

2. Verify Wireless Connection

Since you’re using a wireless Epson printer, the connection between your printer and Wi-Fi network is critical.

Steps to Confirm Connection:

• On the printer’s display, navigate to Wi-Fi settings or Network status.
• Ensure the printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer or mobile device.
• Print a Network Status Report from your printer settings to verify signal strength and IP address.

If the printer is not connected or shows a weak signal, try reconnecting it using the Epson Setup Utility or manually through the control panel.

3. Restart Your Devices and Router

Restarting often resolves temporary glitches in connectivity:

• Turn off your printer, router, and computer.
• Wait 30 seconds, then turn on the router first, followed by the printer and computer.
• Retry printing once all devices are reconnected.

This simple step often resolves wireless communication problems.

4. Run the Epson Printer Troubleshooter (Windows Only)

If you’re on a Windows PC:

• Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.
• Select your Epson printer and click Manage > Run the troubleshooter.
• Follow the prompts to detect and fix issues.

This built-in Windows tool can automatically resolve issues with print spoolers, driver conflicts, and connectivity errors.

5. Set Epson as the Default Printer

Sometimes, the system selects a virtual or offline printer as the default instead of your Epson device.

On Windows:

• Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
• Right-click on your Epson printer and select Set as default printer.

On Mac:

• Navigate to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
• Select your Epson printer and ensure it’s listed as the default.

If another printer is set as default, your print jobs may be directed elsewhere.

6. Clear Print Queue and Restart Print Spooler (Windows)

A stuck print queue can prevent new jobs from being processed.

Steps:

• Type services.msc into the Windows search bar and open it.
• Find Print Spooler, right-click, and select Stop.
• Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS and delete all files.
• Go back to services and click Start for Print Spooler.

Try printing again. This can often resolve stalled printing.

7. Update or Reinstall Printer Drivers

Outdated or corrupted drivers can prevent your Epson wireless printer from functioning properly.

To Update or Reinstall:

• Visit the official Epson Support site.
• Enter your printer model and download the latest drivers and Epson Software Updater.
• Uninstall existing drivers from your computer.
• Restart your PC, then install the freshly downloaded driver.

After installation, try printing a test page.

8. Check Firewall and Antivirus Settings

Security software may block communication between your PC and wireless printer.

What to Do:

• Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus and try printing.
• If the printer works, add the Epson software as an exception in your firewall settings.
• Re-enable the firewall after testing.

Always make sure your printer is allowed through any third-party security programs.

9. Use Epson iPrint App for Mobile Printing

If you’re printing from a smartphone or tablet, the Epson iPrint app is the recommended tool.

• Install the Epson iPrint app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Ensure both the printer and your mobile device are connected to the same network.
• Open the app and select your Epson printer.
• Try printing a test photo or document.

This method bypasses many PC-related issues and confirms if the printer is working wirelessly.

10. Reset Network Settings on the Printer

If none of the above steps work, resetting your printer’s network settings can help.

To Reset:

• On your Epson printer, go to Setup > Network Settings > Restore Network Settings.
• Reconnect the printer to your Wi-Fi using the Epson Connect Setup Utility or printer’s control panel.

Resetting gives you a clean slate to re-establish wireless connection.

Conclusion

If your Epson wireless printer isn’t printing, the root cause could be a variety of issues—ranging from basic Wi-Fi problems and software conflicts to outdated drivers. This guide walks you through each solution, from checking Wi-Fi status and rebooting devices to reinstalling drivers and resetting printer settings.

By following these steps carefully, you should be able to resolve most wireless printing problems and get your Epson printer working reliably again.

FAQs

Q1. Why is my Epson wireless printer connected but not printing?
A: This could be due to a misconfigured print queue, offline status, or a driver issue. Try setting the printer as default and clearing the print queue.

Q2. Can I use my Epson wireless printer without internet?
A: Yes, as long as both your device and printer are connected to the same local Wi-Fi network, internet is not required for wireless printing.

Q3. How do I reconnect my Epson printer to a new Wi-Fi network?
A: Use the printer’s control panel or the Epson Setup Utility to select the new Wi-Fi network and enter the password.