If so, this may help you. A lot of people have questions about installing their printer on a new OS. This will help you answer those questions and make sure that you get everything installed.
Before you try to install the printer on a Windows 8 computer, you should check to make sure the printer is compatible with the new OS. The link below will give you a list of the printers that will work in Windows 8. If you have upgraded your computer to Windows 8 form another version of Windows, make sure to completely uninstall all of the software for your printer.
In other versions of the Windows OS you had to start the installation and wait for it to ask you for the USB connection. In Windows 8, that will not be a problem. Now for in depth instructions on installing the printer via USB click the link below.
Installing Via an Ethernet Network Connection. For an Ethernet network connected printer the install is amazingly simple. All you have to do is connect the printer to the network. Once you have that done, Windows 8 will automatically install the drivers for you. Installing Via a Wireless Network Connection. For a wireless network connected printer the install is amazingly simple as well.
These are known as InOS drivers, since they come built into the operating system. If you have one of those printers, all you should have to do is connect it to the computer via USB, or connect it to the network via Ethernet or wireless. Once you have that done Windows will handle the rest. There are alternate methods of installing your printer if the normal methods are not working for some reason. Check the support site linked below for driver availability.
I will update this post once they become available. When you connect a printer to your PC or add a new printer to your home network, you can usually start printing right away. Windows supports most printers, and you probably won't have to go out of your way to install special printer software.
If you're using Windows 8. In most cases, all you have to do to set up a printer is to connect it to your PC. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings , and then tap Change PC settings. If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings. Tap or click PC and devices , and then tap or click Devices.
If your printer is installed, it should appear under Printers. Click the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, click Devices and Printers. On the Choose a printer port page, make sure that the Use an existing port button and the recommended printer port are selected, and then click Next.
On the Install the printer driver page, select the printer manufacturer and model, and then click Next. If your printer isn't listed, click Windows Update , and then wait while Windows checks for additional drivers. If none are available and you have the installation CD, click Have Disk , and then browse to the folder where the printer driver is located. For additional help, consult the printer manual. Tip: You can print a test page to make sure the printer is working correctly. If you've installed the printer but it doesn't work, check the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting information or driver updates.
If you're trying to add a network printer at the office, you'll usually need the name of the printer. If you can't find it, contact your network administrator. In the Add Printer wizard, click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next.
If your computer is connected to a network, only printers listed in Active Directory for your domain are displayed in the list. If prompted, install the printer driver on your computer by clicking Install driver. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Tip: Available printers can include all printers on a network, such as Bluetooth and wireless printers or printers that are plugged into another computer and shared on the network.
Sometimes the in-box driver in windows prevents you from using all functionality and features of your Epson Printer. To overcome this problem, you can install the Windows 7 Driver until Epson releases the Windows 8 Driver for your printer model. You can periodically check the Epson website for the latest Drivers for Windows 8 and install them.
Alternatively, you can use a reliable driver update tool , which will download the latest Epson printer driver for Windows 8 as soon as the manufacturer releases them. It will also keep these and your other device Drivers up to date so it is one less thing to worry about.
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