How to fix Epson printer cannot connect to windows computer

Find the answer to your question – How to fix Epson – Windows Cannot Connect to the printer? It is a common issue that Epson printer users might face from time to time. The solution is to resolve the issue. To assist in the process we have added a few simple steps that will allow the user to continue using the Epson printer.

How to get the Epson printer to connect back again?

Check if the Epson printer is powered up

Make sure all the cables are connected and it is intact.

Ensure the printer power cord is directly connected to the power supply.

If it is turned off, power up the Epson printer.

Check the wireless connection

Make sure there is an active wireless connection.

Check if the connection is stable.

It should work at a proper speed.

Check the wireless connection.

Reboot the printer and the device

Move over to the printer and while it is connected remove the power cord.

Remove the power cord from the printer while it is powered up.

Move over to the power supply and remove the power cord.

Allow the printer to remain idle for a few minutes.

Connect the power cord back to the printer and then the power supply.

Switch on the power and the printer will start up automatically.

To reboot the device, move over to the Windows icon and choose the power icon.

Choose Restart and give the device a few minutes to complete the process.

Check the printer driver and the device software

An issue can occur when the driver is outdated.

Run a check to see if there is an available update for the Epson printer driver.

If there is complete the update process at once.

The same has to be done for the device as well.

If there is an available software update, it has to be completed at once.

Set Printer as Default

Power up the printer and the device. Open the Settings app on the Windows device.

Choose Printers & Scanners and locate the Epson printer using the model name.

Right-click on the printer name and a pop-up menu appears.

Select Set as Default. This change will bring the printer back online.

Move forward from this and restart the Epson printer if needed.

Set the printer startup to automatic.

Power up the Windows device and choose the Windows icon.

Open the device’s Service app and scroll down to Printer Spooler.

Right-click on the printer name and choose the startup type.

Select “Automatic” and close the settings app.

Once all these changes have been made to the printer and the device, the Epson printer issue – Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer will be resolved.