Windows 10: "Driver unavailable" report for Epson printer

"Driver unavailable" for Epson XP-245 printer following Windows 10 update. Can anyone help please?

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epson printer driver not installing

Mmmm, only thing else I can think off is trying Windows Update, otherwise I too am clueless, LOL. I just had a look on the Epson site and they didn't even list a driver for mine under W7, but it worked in W7 when I tried it, even had the epson control panel. Well, until there was a sickening sound of broken plastic and it went west, but thats another story, LOL.

Can you test the printer on another PC by any chance?

 

Epson xp215 printer

Hi Joe,

Since when did the printer fail to recognize its cartridge? Basically, with this kind of issue, the best route to get an appropriate solution or recommendation is to get in touch with the Epson
Support. Being the manufacturer of the device or the product, they can properly assist you especially with the printer and cartridge compatibility.

With regard to the "Driver unavailable" error that you received, I suggest that you restart your computer to let Windows reinstall the printer driver. In case the error persists, then let's have Windows to automatically search for the device driver
or proceed with rolling back the driver if the older driver is still available. To do that, follow these steps:

Update the Printer driver

1. Right-click the Windows key and select Device Manager.
2. Expand the Printer category.
3. Right-click your Epson printer, then click Update Driver.
4. Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Roll back driver

1. Right-click the Windows key and select Device Manager.
2. Expand the Printer category.
3. Right-click your Epson printer, then click Properties.
4. Click the Driver tab, then click Roll Back Driver.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have additional questions, or if the issue persists after the troubleshooting steps above, please let me know by replying to this thread. This way, I'll get notified and respond back to you as soon as I can.

Regards.

 

epson printer driver not installing

My Epson R300 was detected automatically by W7, didn't need to install any extra drivers, W7 had them already (although that may be because its an old printer, depends how new yours is). I'd try removing the epson software, plugging in the printer and uninstall through Device Manager (selecting remove software). Reboot and see if its useable then.