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The Epson Event Manager Software is an essential utility for many Epson scanners and multifunction printers. It allows you to assign functions to the scanner’s hardware buttons and enables seamless scanning to PC, email, PDF, or cloud services. This guide will walk you through downloading, installing, and configuring Epson Event Manager on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Epson Event Manager is a lightweight application that runs in the background and enables button functionality for scanning operations. Without it, the scanner buttons may not trigger any response, especially with networked or wireless setups.
Key Features:
Assign custom functions to scanner buttons
Scan directly to email, PDF, or folders
Compatible with most Epson all-in-one printers and dedicated scanners
Before proceeding, ensure your system meets the minimum requirements:
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7 (64-bit or 32-bit)
At least 100MB free disk space
USB or wireless Epson device installed
macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
Administrator privileges for installation
Device connected via USB or Wi-Fi
Visit Epson Support:
Go to: https://www.epson.com/Support
Select Your Product:
Enter your printer or scanner model (e.g., Epson XP-7100 or Epson Perfection V600).
Go to Downloads:
Click the “Downloads” tab once you’re on your product page.
Choose Your OS:
Confirm that your operating system is correctly detected or select it manually.
Find “Utilities” or “Drivers and Utilities Combo Package”:
Look for Epson Event Manager Utility under "Utilities."
Click Download and save the file to your computer.
Locate the downloaded .exe file and double-click to launch the installer.
Follow the on-screen instructions:
Accept the license agreement.
Choose the installation directory (default is recommended).
Click Install and wait for the process to complete.
Once installed, reboot your PC (if prompted).
Epson Event Manager will launch automatically in the system tray (bottom right corner).
Locate the .dmg file in your Downloads folder and double-click it.
Drag the Epson Event Manager icon into your Applications folder.
Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Event Manager.
If macOS displays a security warning, go to:
System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General
Click "Open Anyway" next to the Event Manager warning.
Once launched, the app runs in the menu bar (top-right corner).
Now that you’ve installed the software, it’s time to set it up.
Open Epson Event Manager.
Select your device from the dropdown list (top of the window).
Click the “Button Settings” or “Scan Settings” tab.
Choose the button you want to customize (e.g., “Scan to PDF”).
Assign the desired function:
Scan to Email
Scan to Folder
Scan to Cloud
OCR/Text Recognition
Click Apply and then OK.
Make sure your scanner/printer is on the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
On Windows: Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Right-click your Epson device > Set as Default.
On Mac: Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners and ensure your Epson device is listed and set as default.
Epson Event Manager must run in the background to allow the scan buttons to work.
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Go to the Startup tab.
Right-click Epson Event Manager and click Enable.
Open System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items.
Click the "+" and add Epson Event Manager from the Applications folder.
Ensure Event Manager is running.
Reinstall the utility.
Check firewall/antivirus settings (allow EEventManager.exe or EEventManager.app through the firewall).
Make sure both the printer and PC are on the same network.
Update printer drivers from the same support page.
Reboot both the printer and your computer.
Grant permissions under System Preferences > Security & Privacy.
Reinstall the application and try launching it again.
Reset printer settings and re-add the printer.
To ensure continued compatibility:
Visit your product’s support page periodically.
Check under “Utilities” for updated versions of Epson Event Manager.
Download and install the latest version, if available.
If needed, you can remove the software easily.
Go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program.
Select Epson Event Manager, click Uninstall, and follow the prompts.
Open the Applications folder.
Drag Epson Event Manager to the Trash, then empty the Trash.
Epson Event Manager is a vital tool for unlocking the full functionality of your Epson scanning devices. Proper installation and configuration ensure seamless scanning with just the press of a button. Whether you're using Windows or macOS, this guide helps you set up the software quickly and resolve any issues you may encounter. For continued support, Epson’s official site and customer service are always available