How to SetUp an Epson Printer Easily

Setting up an Epson printer for any computer, phone or tablet is a straightforward and easy process. Just follow the steps on the printer. NOTE: When setting up wirelessly, you’ll have to use the Wi-Fi setup wizard in the Home screen to connect to your wireless router and home network. Once you’re connected to the network successfully, you will want to download any printer driver and utility software that is new for your operating system from the Epson Support website. Once installed, you’ll click the “Add Printer” button. If you set up Epson Connect, you will then be able to print from anywhere in the world with cloud and mobile! 

How to Setup Epson Printer to Mac 

Setting up your Epson printer on Mac is easy. This will allow you to use the wireless printing feature, some aspects of Epson Connect, and other productive features. This article will provide you all the necessary steps for setting up your entire Epson printer on Mac, including driver installation, wireless printer setup, and cloud print setup options, focusing on you as either a new user or replacing an Epson printer. 

Before beginning, if you have an Epson printer, you should first check if your printer is compatible with macOS and that your printer is plugged into its power supply. 

Step 1 – Preparing to Epson Printer Setup 

• Start your Epson printer. 
• Confirm that your Mac has a good Wi-Fi signal strength. 
• Have your printer model (if available) and Wi-Fi credentials available. 

I have included a link to Epson printer setup support for macOS, so you can download the most current drivers. 

Step 2 – Installing Epson Printer Drivers on Mac 

1. Visit the Epson support page. 

2. Enter your printer model (for example, Epson EcoTank L3250) and select macOS. 

3. Download the driver and Epson Software Package. 

Open the downloaded file and follow the directions to complete the installation process. 

Step 3: Epson Add Printer on Mac  

Once you have installed the drivers,  

1. go to System Settings > Printer & Scanners.  

2. Click on the “+” button to Add Printer.  

3. You will see your printer listed in the section “Printers”; Select it.  

4. Then you will have a use option, depending on the model you have and then you will have a “Use: Epson” or “AirPrint” option.  

5. Then you can click add to complete the step of adding the Epson printer.  

Way to go! You have officially connected your Epson printer to your MAC. Now we will look at Epson Connect Printer Setup to give you options for cloud printing and mobile printing. 

What is Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility? 

Epson has a Cloud Printing solution called the Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility to enable printing from mobile phones, tablets, and other computers from any distance away. You are required to setup the remote printing capabilities offered by Epson as Email Print, Scan to Cloud, and Remote Print.  

Epson Connect Features: 

• Print from anywhere using Epson Email Print. 
• Scan documents into cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox.  
• Mobile printing from your iOS or Android device. 
• Print from print services like Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print. 

Using the Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility on Mac: 

1. Download the Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility for Mac (for Mac, from the Epson site). 

2. Open the Utility and accept the License Agreement. 

3. When prompted, click your printer name to select it and click Next. 

4. Select Printer Registration and Next. 

5. Accept the terms and click Next. 

6. Follow the instructions presented on the next page to either create an Epson Connect account or sign in. 

7. When you have completed the registration you will now be able to use cloud based services. 

You now have all the options available for mobile and cloud printing, from Epson and the Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility. 

How to Setup Epson Printer to WiFi 

To set up your Epson printer’s Wi-Fi connection, you will follow the steps until you have successfully established a Wi-Fi. You would have followed the set-up process precisely as it was intended for you, and you can now generate print jobs from any device connected to your Wi-Fi network without being restricted by wiring and cabling for a connection. 

Wi-Fi Setup from the Printer Control Panel: 

1. Once you have demonstrated and located your printer LCD display, touch the printer LCD screen interface by going to: Settings > Wi-Fi Setup.  

2. The second touch screen will now display this option, touch: Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.  

3. Your Epson printer will now search networks for you. As soon as you see your Wi-Fi network, touch to select your Wi-Fi.  

4. Then with your on-screen keyboard, type in your Wi-Fi password.  

5. Lastly, you are presented with the above confirmation display, then touch Connect, your printer should be showing: Connecting.  

Congratulations, your Epson printer WiFi Setup following the process has now been established and completed successfully. If your printer has no screen to apply the prior request, then you will need to complete the Epson setup wi-fi printer for your printer from your Mac through the Epson Software Installer. 

How to Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility Download and Install for Windows 

To download both a piece of software and install it for Windows, you will go to the Epson support site, find your printer model, and select your Windows version from the pull-down screen. In the Drivers and Utilities section, you will find the “Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility” and click the download link for it. Once the file has downloaded, you will then open the file and follow the instructions to install the software. You will be required to select your printer, accept the terms of the license agreement, and select “Printer Registration” during the installation process. You can either create a new Epson Connect account, if you do not already have an account or login to your account, and complete the process to register your printer on the last screen.

Once you have completed the process, you will get the confirmation that you have successfully registered your printer and now you are able to begin printing with Epson Connect. After registering your printer, you will now be ready to begin printing using Epson Connect with cloud printing, remote printing, and mobile printing. 

Conclusion 

Once you’ve installed your Epson printer on your Mac or Windows PC, you can now enjoy all of the wireless and cloud printing benefits offered by Epson; whether you’re a student, or working individual, or casual home user, Epson has made it EASY for you to connect to your Epson printer anywhere!   

Epson has created a quick, easy, and fully wireless printing experience with their software tools & utilities such as the Epson Connect Printer Setup Utility & Epson Printer – WiFi Setup, as well as ongoing access through the Epson website for firmware upgrades and support, to assist you in your printing experience.  

If you have any further support requirements, the Epson printer Setup Support Team will be able to click on the description link on their support portal page for assistance. Happy Printing! 

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