This article will guide you on how to update your Epson® USB printer's drivers on your Mac® computer.
Updating the drivers
Updating the drivers
Step 1:
Power ON your Mac and your USB printer.
Step 2:
Connect your USB printer to your Mac with a USB cable.
Step 3:
Click the Apple menu and click Software Update. Your Mac will now scan for available updates for both software and hardware. Wait until your Mac is finished scanning for available updates.
NOTE: Ensure that you have an active internet connection in order to update your Mac.
Step 4:
Once your Mac is done scanning for available updates, click Show Details.
Step 5:
In the Software Update window, select the name of your USB printer. Click Install.
NOTE: If other updates are available, you can choose to update them or just simply choose the specific update for your USB printer. Wait until the update is complete.
Step 6:
Once the installation is finished, click the Apple menu and click System Preferences.
Step 7:
Click Print & Scan.
Step 8:
Under the Print & Scan window, click the Add (+) button to set up additional printers on your Mac.
Step 9:
Under the Add Printer window, select the name of your printer and click Add.
Power ON your Mac and your USB printer.
Step 2:
Connect your USB printer to your Mac with a USB cable.
Step 3:
Click the Apple menu and click Software Update. Your Mac will now scan for available updates for both software and hardware. Wait until your Mac is finished scanning for available updates.
NOTE: Ensure that you have an active internet connection in order to update your Mac.
Step 4:
Once your Mac is done scanning for available updates, click Show Details.
Step 5:
In the Software Update window, select the name of your USB printer. Click Install.
NOTE: If other updates are available, you can choose to update them or just simply choose the specific update for your USB printer. Wait until the update is complete.
Step 6:
Once the installation is finished, click the Apple menu and click System Preferences.
Step 7:
Click Print & Scan.
Step 8:
Under the Print & Scan window, click the Add (+) button to set up additional printers on your Mac.
Step 9:
Under the Add Printer window, select the name of your printer and click Add.
Your USB printer is now ready for use. Always make sure that your USB printer is securely connected to your computer to avoid connectivity issues.
QUICK TIP: You can perform a test print or try printing a document to test your USB printer is working.
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