Windows 10: Printer classified as "Unspecified" and displayed as "Device"

Discus and support Printer classified as "Unspecified" and displayed as "Device" in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I know this has been asked alot because I have found threads with related question but I haven't found any solution with my problem. I have been using... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by ShirouJomar, Jan 26, 2020.

  1. Printer classified as "Unspecified" and displayed as "Device"


    I know this has been asked alot because I have found threads with related question but I haven't found any solution with my problem.

    I have been using printers EPSON L565 and EPSON WorkForce Pro WF-C869R but I got new printer EPSON L5190 last October 2019 so stopped using the previous 2 printers.


    Recently I needed to use the printers EPSON L565, EPSON WorkForce Pro WF-C869R but sadly they show as "Device" classified as "Unspecified".

    No, I didn't remove the drivers in my laptop. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling device drivers and its software but it didn't work. I also tried to remove all printers and uninstalled their drivers and even in the registry and then reinstalled everything but still no luck.


    Printer classified as "Unspecified" and displayed as "Device" c73837e5-14bb-4392-bed4-31ed2c4f80f3?upload=true.png


    In the screenshot above the EPSON L5190 was installed without its drivers but still it shows in the Printer classification and shows its name.

    On the other hand, the EPSON L565 is Unspecified. I asked for help here because I have seen same cases with my co-workers with their laptops yet others can still use the printers normally. Yes, all of the printer mentioned are for office use and ALL printers that are L565 and WF-C869R shows unspecified. Also firmware of all printers are updated.


    Please help me. Thank You!

    :)
     
    ShirouJomar, Jan 26, 2020
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    all Help solutions assume that it can be recognized as a printer.
     
    Shesabigdork, Jan 26, 2020
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    KamelaTogneri, Jan 26, 2020
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  4. fpefpe Win User

    Printer classified as "Unspecified" and displayed as "Device"

    USB PRINTER As Unspecified device,

    Hello ---

    I have sort of the same problem --- I just installed a usb (epson) printer and I don't see it in the "printer scanner list" --- it seems to be hiding in the "unspecified" device list

    it seems to work --- I can scan from it and print to it --- the printer name is in the printer list in apps link word and notepad --- the only issue is that there is no icon in the "printer scanner" list for it --- is there some registry to fix thix?
    Thanks
     
    fpefpe, Jan 26, 2020
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