Setting up a printer used to be a tedious task filled with driver CDs, tangled cables, and hours of frustration. Fortunately, Epson has simplified this process with its Epson Connect service, allowing users to print wirelessly from virtually anywhere using smartphones, tablets, or computers. Whether you’re a home user printing homework and family photos, or a business user printing contracts and invoices on the go, Epson Connect provides a powerful, cloud-based solution.
This article walks you through a step-by-step guide on how to set up your Epson printer with Epson Connect, helping you take full advantage of wireless, remote, and mobile printing options.
Before diving into the setup, it’s important to understand what Epson Connect actually is. Epson Connect is a suite of cloud printing services that allows you to:
Print from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop without physically connecting to the printer
Email documents directly to your printer
Scan documents and send them to an email or cloud storage
Use services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive for remote printing
The key services included in Epson Connect are:
Email Print – Assigns a unique email address to your printer so you can send files to it remotely
Remote Print – Allows printing over the internet from a remote location
Scan to Cloud – Enables scanned files to be saved directly to cloud storage
Epson iPrint App – Offers mobile printing and scanning via a mobile device
Before beginning the setup process, make sure you have the following:
A compatible Epson printer with Epson Connect support
A stable wireless network
A desktop or laptop (Windows or macOS)
A smartphone or tablet (for mobile features)
Epson printer drivers installed
Epson Connect Printer Setup utility (usually downloaded during installation)
Epson iPrint app (for mobile users)
Once these are in place, you're ready to start the setup.
The first and most important step is ensuring your Epson printer is connected to your wireless network. Here’s how to do it:
Using the Printer Control Panel:
Turn on the printer.
Navigate to the Wi-Fi Setup section on the printer’s control panel or touchscreen.
Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
Choose your wireless network (SSID) from the list.
Enter your Wi-Fi password using the printer’s keypad or touchscreen.
Wait for the printer to confirm a successful connection.
Once connected, your printer is now part of your local wireless network and ready for the next steps.
If you haven't installed your printer driver and software yet, do so now using the setup CD provided with your printer or by downloading the latest drivers and utilities from Epson's support page.
During the installation, select Wireless connection as the connection type when prompted. The installer should automatically detect your printer on the network.
After the printer software is installed and the printer is on the network, run the Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility on your computer. This tool is specifically designed to register your printer with Epson Connect.
What to do:
Launch the Epson Connect Setup Utility.
Accept the license agreement.
The tool will search for your printer. Select your printer from the list.
Click Next to proceed.
Choose Printer Registration and then click Next.
You’ll be asked to confirm: Click OK to proceed.
Once your printer is detected and ready, the utility will prompt you to either create a new Epson Connect account or sign in to an existing one.
New Users:
Select Create an Epson Connect Account
Fill out the required fields (name, email address, password)
Agree to the terms and conditions
Click Finish
Existing Users:
Select I already have an account
Sign in with your email and password
Click Add a new printer
Assign the printer to your account
After this step, your printer is officially registered with Epson Connect. You will receive an email confirming your printer’s email address and account details.
Once your printer is registered, you can personalize its settings:
Assign a custom email address for easy recall (e.g., yourname@print.epsonconnect.com)
Enable notifications for successful or failed print jobs
Set up approved senders list to control who can print to your printer via email
Link cloud storage accounts like Dropbox or Google Drive for Scan to Cloud
These options can be accessed by logging into your Epson Connect account from any web browser.
Once Epson Connect is set up, you can begin printing directly from your mobile device using the Epson iPrint app.
Download the Epson iPrint app from your device’s app store.
Ensure your mobile device is connected to the same network as the printer.
Open the app. It should automatically detect your Epson printer.
Select the file, photo, or web page you want to print.
Tap Print and choose your settings (number of copies, color or black and white, etc.).
Hit Print and your document will begin printing wirelessly.
iPrint also supports scanning documents and saving them directly to your phone or cloud account.
Once your printer is registered, you can send documents or photos directly to your printer from anywhere using its unique email address.
Open your email app on any device.
Compose a new email and attach the file you wish to print.
In the "To" field, enter your printer’s assigned email address.
Send the email.
The printer will automatically print the attached document or photo. File formats supported include PDFs, JPGs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and more.
Scan to Cloud allows you to scan a document from your Epson printer and send it to an email or cloud storage service.
Sign in to your Epson Connect account in a web browser.
Navigate to the Scan to Cloud section.
Add your email or connect a supported cloud service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).
Configure scan settings and destination folders.
Save your preferences.
From the printer, you can now choose Scan to Cloud, select your destination, and scan documents directly without using a computer.
Here are a few tips if something doesn’t go as planned:
Printer not detected: Ensure the printer and computer are on the same wireless network.
Wi-Fi connection issues: Re-enter the password carefully or restart your router and printer.
Email Print not working: Confirm the printer’s email address and ensure it’s enabled in your Epson Connect account.
App not finding printer: Verify that the Epson iPrint app has permission to access your local network.
Scan to Cloud not appearing: It may not be available on older models; check your model’s feature list.
Setting up your Epson printer with Epson Connect can unlock a powerful set of features that make printing, scanning, and managing documents easier than ever before—without being tethered to your desk. Whether you're at home, in the office, or halfway across the world, Epson Connect offers the flexibility and reliability modern users expect.
By following this guide step by step, you’ll have your printer configured and ready to deliver high-quality results, no matter where you are. Take a moment to explore the additional features within your Epson Connect account for a truly personalized and efficient printing experience.