Using Intel-based apps on a Mac with Apple silicon. Epson printer.

Or the sunk-cost solution for ongoing printer issues: buy a Brother printer with AirPrint, and probably also with IPP/IPPS for yet wider printing support, and gift the problematic printer to your nemesis.

tbirdvet wrote:

Epson has several apps that are installed when setting up their printers. One is ink level monitoring, another is to scan from the printer. Also some photo editing features. No issue just printing or scanning from the Mac. In my case not having some of these features is not a big deal if they are not updated from Iintel to universal.

Well I guess. That’s great for you, but I was hoping to hear from the person who posted the question. And, you failed to even answer the question I asked.

Barney-15E wrote:

What does the app do? I have no apps for my Epson AIO. It is AirPrint and ICA compatible, so it doesn’t need any apps to work. My guess is that you have never actually used that app.

Epson's manual – to which I posted a link earlier – tells you what Epson Event Manager is:

"Epson Event Manager is an application that allows you to manage scanning from the control panel and save images to a computer. You can add your own settings as presets, such as the document type, the save folder location, and the image format. See the application's help for details."

Unfortunately, since I first visited the manual, the https certificate on the site has expired – so Safari now gives me a security warning when I try to open the link, and asks if I really want to go there. (In this case, I said "Yes", but in general, one should be very cautious about following insecure links!)

To answer your question since the OP did not respond is the app noted is probably the same one I was notified about which was a general driver update. It did not address the intel vs universal concern.

What makes you all think I wish to converse with you? I responded to the person whom I wish to speak. If your not that person, please try your hardest to refrain from responding.

I do realize that will be next to impossible, but go ahead and try.

MsUmpire wrote:

99% of the time I do not use the app. I print from whatever program I’m using. I haven’t scanned anything for a year.

That app, event manager, neither print Norris scans. It does facilitate scanning to your Mac by pressing a button on the scanner. Do you ever use that? Or, like me do you just scan into an application much like you print?

Zurarczurx wrote:

Barney-15E wrote:

Most Epson devices are AirPrint and ICA compatible, thus needing neither a printer nor scanner driver.

My Epson printer supports Air Print but lacks lots of settings if I use it.

Call me a cynic but I can't see printer manufacturers being unhappy if this results in users binning their current printers and buying new ones.

Depends on which vendor gets the next purchase.

What I look for:

• AirPrint, IPP/IPPS, and TWAIN and ICA.

• No WinPrint, no GDI.

• In 2026, an embedded web server, and a competent and configuration-capable front panel.

• No dependencies on vendor apps for initial setup, updates, operations.

I wouldn’t touch an Epson printer with a barge pole, however wonderful the hardware itself might be. That based on threads around here, and Epson web site, support, doc, and features.

I use Epson XP-7100 printer and am getting the same messages regarding Epson's Intel apps will not work in future iOS updates but cannot seem to find out how to change apps to Apple silicon based apps. Searched but could not find app updates to change to Apple silicon. Senior here, any help is appreciated!

I also agree with analysis using my Epson printer.

MsUmpire wrote:

If I scan, which is very rare, I use the scan button on the Epson printer/ scanner.

Then you will have to hope Epson updates their software or don’t upgrade macOS

My Epson ET-2760 printer software in Intel based and I have been advised that it needs to be changed to Apple Silicon. How do I do that?