Epson printers are well-known in the printing space and have continued to do so for many years now. When using Epson printers, you can experience communication problems sometimes. Getting Epson Printer Communication Error seems complicated, but it could simply mean that you missed a simple thing that you overlooked. All it means is that your Epson device is unable to communicate with the other device. The reason for this can be attributed to many reasons that we will discuss in this article. In addition, solutions to this issue will be highlighted here. However, it must be stated at the outset that printer problems in general are a common issue, and what needs to be accomplished are just the few steps outlined below.

Reasons For Epson Communication Error

An Epson Printer Communication Error could occur due to a variety of reasons. The reason behind the issue isn't identical in each case. Therefore, you may need to try several solutions before resolving the problem. Now, let's figure out what this error means.

• The printer's power cord is incorrectly plugged in.
• There might be a problem connecting your PC to the printer.
• It is also possible that there is a problem with the printer.
• You may encounter the same problem if the application software is impaired.
• The mistake may also occur if your PC cannot handle the amount of data.

Any of the causes of the error can cause the issue. Therefore, let's take a look at the steps in this article to resolve it.

Fix A Communication Error On Epson Printer

Epson Printer Communication Error occurs when the printer cable is incorrectly connected or the outlet is malfunctioning. Other errors can result from outdated drivers or firmware installed on the printer. Therefore, let's examine each of these variables in detail and fix the error immediately. 

Uninstall and Reinstall the Printer Drivers

Start your computer and click on the Control Panel. Navigate to Devices and Printers. Find your Epson printer by clicking on it. Right click on it and select uninstall to remove old Epson drivers. You should now open the Epson website, search for the printer driver under the download section, and download the drivers on your desktop. Once downloaded, click the driver file to install it. Follow the instructions and restart your computer once installation is complete.

Check Cable Connections

Turn off the printer and the computer. Verify that the multifunction Epson printer's cable is properly plugged into the device's power slot and the PC. Afterward, turn both devices on.

Check Network Connections

Ensure the printer is on the network by checking its TCP/IP address. Then, print the Configuration page from the printer's control panel to determine whether a duplicate IP message exists. If it does, then update the printer's IP address. Then, run the Network Diagnostics Test on your printer to check the network settings. On your printer's display, select Troubleshooting. Then, select Network Problems and then Network Diagnostics to run the test. The results of the test will display on the printer's display. If you are prompted to contact the network administrator, contact your Internet Service Provider.

Run Printer Trouble-shooter

Go to the start menu, then open control panel. Click on PC Repair or Trouble-shooter in the search box. Open the trouble-shooter, click on hardware and sound, then select your printer, then troubleshoot it. If everything is working fine, continue to next step.

Reset the Printer

To resolve the communication error on your printer after performing the above steps, try resetting it using the 'Reset' button. First, you must download the button, and then extract the file to run the 'Re-setter' button.