Epson Printer Not Printing? 10 Easy Fixes

Quick Fix

Epson printer not printing? Check the print queue: on Windows, go to Devices and Printers, double-click your Epson, and cancel all stuck jobs. Then turn printer off, wait 30 seconds, turn back on. Run a nozzle check from printer menu and clean print heads if lines are missing.

Why Won’t Epson Printer Print?

Epson printers stop printing due to clogged nozzles, empty ink, stuck print jobs, driver issues, or connection problems. Inkjet printers are especially prone to nozzle clogs if not used regularly, causing missing lines or blank pages.

Method 1: Clear Print Queue

Stuck jobs block new prints.

1. Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers
2. Double-click your Epson printer
3. Click Printer > Cancel All Documents
4. Wait for queue to clear
5. Try printing again

Method 2: Check Ink Levels

Empty ink stops printing.

1. On printer: Setup > Ink Levels
2. Or check Epson software on computer
3. Replace any empty cartridges
4. Even one empty color can stop all printing

Method 3: Run Nozzle Check

Clogged nozzles cause blank prints.

1. On printer: Setup > Maintenance > Nozzle Check
2. Print test page
3. Check if all lines are solid
4. If lines missing, run Head Cleaning
5. May need 2-3 cleaning cycles

Method 4: Clean Print Heads

Ink dries and clogs nozzles.

1. Setup > Maintenance > Head Cleaning
2. Wait for cleaning to complete
3. Print nozzle check after
4. If still clogged, run Power Cleaning
5. Let printer rest 6 hours between power cleans

Method 5: Restart Print Spooler

Spooler service may be stuck.

1. Press Windows + R, type services.msc
2. Find Print Spooler
3. Right-click > Stop
4. Wait 10 seconds
5. Right-click > Start

Method 6: Check Connection

USB or WiFi may be disconnected.

1. For USB: try different port or cable
2. For WiFi: check printer shows connected
3. Print network status from printer menu
4. Reconnect to WiFi if needed
5. Try printing after reconnecting

Method 7: Set as Default Printer

Windows may use wrong printer.

1. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers
2. Find your Epson printer
3. Click Manage > Set as default
4. Or right-click > Set as Default Printer

Method 8: Update Printer Driver

Old drivers cause issues.

1. Visit epson.com/support
2. Enter your printer model
3. Download latest driver
4. Uninstall old driver first
5. Install new driver and restart

Method 9: Check Paper

Paper issues stop printing.

1. Ensure paper is loaded correctly
2. Fan paper to separate sheets
3. Align paper guides snugly
4. Don’t overfill paper tray
5. Use correct paper type setting

Method 10: Factory Reset Printer

Clear all settings.

1. Setup > Restore Default Settings
2. Select All Settings
3. Confirm reset
4. Reconfigure WiFi and preferences
5. Reinstall on computer if needed

FAQ

Why does my Epson printer print blank pages?

Blank pages indicate clogged print heads or empty ink. Run nozzle check and head cleaning from maintenance menu. If ink is full but pages blank, nozzles are severely clogged and may need manual cleaning or professional service.

How do I prevent Epson nozzle clogs?

Print at least once a week to keep ink flowing. If not using printer regularly, run a nozzle check weekly. Keep printer on – it runs automatic maintenance. Never use non-Epson ink cartridges.

Why is Epson printer so slow?

Slow printing happens in high quality mode. Change to Draft or Normal quality in print settings. Also, printing over WiFi is slower than USB. Check that print spooler isn’t processing multiple jobs.