If the status of your printer says "Epson Printer in error state" there could be an issue with the printer itself. Ensure that the printer is turned on and that it is linked to your computer by Wi-Fi or a cable. Make sure it doesn't have any low paper or ink, and that the cover isn't open or the paper isn't jammed.
How do I get my printer out of an error state?
Make ports settings changes. Press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard > type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter to open the Device Manager.
Make sure that your printer is Online.
Reinstall the printer driver.
Set the Print Spooler service to automatic.
Update Windows.
Some common and easy solutions to get your printer out of the error state are listed below:
Make changes in the port settings
Press the Win + R keys on your keyboard
In the Run box, type “devmgmt.msc” and press “Enter”
Now, click “View” on the top of the menu
Click on the “Show hidden devices” option
On “Ports (COM & LPT)” make a right-click
Choose “Properties” and open “Port Settings”
Now, click on the “Use any interrupt assigned to the port” option
Then, you have to check the box next to “Enable legacy Plug and Play detection”
Click “OK” and then reboot your computer to save the changes
Get your printer online
Find the Control Panel on your PC
Now, go to the “Devices and Printers” menu
Select your printer from there and see its status
Then, right-click your printer and choose “Use Printer Online”
No, the status would show as “Ready” instead of offline
Install printer drivers again
Open the Control Panel of your Windows
Locate your printer and right-click on it
Now, click the “Remove device” option
Restart your PC to complete the removal
Go to the Epson official site
Install the latest printer drivers from there
How to clear Epson printer in error state?
In case you are still struggling with an error state issue with your Epson printer, then you are suggested to set the printer spooler service to automatic or update your Windows device. To set the printer spooler to automatic, you can follow the steps that are listed below:
Open the Run box by pressing the Windows + R keys on your keyboard
Now, type the “services.msc” in the given box and hit Enter
From the given options, search for “Printer Spooler”
Verify if it is set to start or not
Now, right-click on it and select “Properties”
Then, go to the “General” tab
And, choose “Automatic” for the “Startup type” menu
Now, click “Apply” > “OK” and close the window
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