Have you bought a new Epson printer? You might be wondering how to connect it to your laptop. Sometimes the USB connection doesn’t work, or the printer goes offline for no apparent reason. So, what should you do in this situation? This write-up is all about that and helps you understand the right steps. You’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to connect your Epson printer to a laptop using a USB cable, Wi-Fi, and an Ethernet cable. All these methods help you get smooth printing. Connect your Epson printer to your laptop and choose the method that works best for you.
Before you start, take a few minutes to get everything ready.
● Unbox your printer, install the ink cartridges or bottles, and load paper into the tray. Plug in the printer and make sure it’s turned on.
● Decide how you want to connect the printer.
○ For wireless setup, your laptop and printer must be on the same Wi-Fi network, and you should keep the Wi-Fi name and password handy.
○ For a wired setup, you will need a USB-A to USB-B cable.
● Ensure the internet connection is working properly.
● Download the latest printer drivers or setup utility from the official Epson website.
This is an important step when connecting your printer to your laptop. Epson printer software allows the printer to communicate with your laptop. If you don’t install the latest software, your printer may not respond to print commands properly.
Visit the Epson support website - https://epson.com/Support/Printers/sh/s1 in your internet browser.
Search for your printer in the search box, and then select your operating system from the drop-down menu.
Select a suitable printer driver package, and click on the Download button.
Let the printer driver download; it will be saved in the Downloads folder.
Go to that folder, and double-click on the software file.
The USB port is the primary method for connecting your printer to a laptop. Use these steps to securely connect both your devices.
Take the USB cable that you’ve received in your printer’s box.
Connect one end of the USB cable to the back of your printer and insert it into the USB port.
Connect the other end to your laptop’s USB interface.
Now, connect your printer to the wall outlet, and turn it on.
Finally, your laptop will detect your printer and install the drivers automatically.
To connect your printer to your laptop via Wi-Fi, first connect it to your home network. Once your printer is connected to the wireless network, you can add it to your laptop on the same network. Follow the steps below to set up your printer on a network.
Go to the home screen on your printer’s display.
You’ll see an icon for Wi-Fi Direct; tap on it.
Tap the Start Setup option, and check the Wi-Fi name and password on your router or computer.
Enter the wireless network password, and your printer will connect to the network.
On Windows, go to Settings and select Bluetooth & Devices.
Then, go to Printers & Scanners and click on Add Device and select your printer.
On a Mac computer, go to System Settings from the menu, and select Printers & Scanners.
Click the Add button or the (+) sign to select your printer, then click Add to connect your devices wirelessly.
You can connect the printer to a Windows or Mac laptop via an Ethernet cable for a wired network connection. This connection is faster and more reliable than Wi-Fi. However, it's not ideal if you want a wireless connection.
First, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to your wireless router.
Connect the other end to the printer's Ethernet port.
Ensure that the printer is installed on your laptop.
Select the Ethernet network as the connection type.
Finally, your laptop will recognize your printer.
Go to the Settings on your laptop, and select Bluetooth & Devices.
Select Printers & Scanners and choose your printer.
Finally, click Add Device to connect your printer.
On a Mac computer, go to System Settings and select Printers & Scanners.
Click on the (+) sign to select your printer and add it.
That’s it for connecting your Epson printer to a laptop via wired and wireless connections. Now, you can start printing and complete your tasks on time.
Turn on the printer and make sure it’s ready.
If you’re using Wi-Fi, connect the printer to your home network from its screen.
Next, download the correct driver software for your printer model on your PC and install it.
Follow the setup prompts, then open Windows printer settings and add the printer so it’s ready to use.
Turn on the printer and open the Settings or Network menu on the screen.
Choose the Wi-Fi setup wizard, select your network name, and enter the password.
You can also use the WPS method by pressing the Wi-Fi button on your printer and router.
Go to the printer’s control panel, and press the home button.
Then, select the Wi-Fi setup.
Select the Wi-Fi option, and then select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
Now, select your wireless network’s name, and enter the Wi-Fi password.
Finally, the printer will show a confirmation message.