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farmette
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Q: Epson printer driver

Is there a specific printer driver for Yosemite/Epson

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Posted on Feb 11, 2015 9:15 AM

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Q: Epson printer driver

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  • by farmette,

    farmette farmette Feb 11, 2015 9:16 AM in response to farmette
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    Feb 11, 2015 9:16 AM in response to farmette

    Did I do a bad thing to upgrade to Yosemite? So many irritating problems now.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Feb 11, 2015 9:32 AM in response to farmette
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    Feb 11, 2015 9:32 AM in response to farmette

    Check the Epson web site for a 10.10 compatible driver.

  • by Camelot,

    Camelot Camelot Feb 11, 2015 9:34 AM in response to farmette
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    Feb 11, 2015 9:34 AM in response to farmette

    There is not one specific printer driver - there are multiple, different drivers for different printers.

     

    In general, Yosemite should automatically download and install printer driver software for any attached printer, providing there is a driver available - you can find the list of auto-supported printer drivers at: OS X: Printer and scanner software available for download - Apple Support


    The exception to this is if you upgraded from a previous OS version where you had manually installed printer drivers. Mac OS X won't auto-update manually installed drivers, so you might be stuck with old (incompatible) drivers which could cause a problem.

     

    My suggestion is to first check the list to make sure your printer is supported. If it is, disconnect it, and remove the printer reference from System Preferences -> Printers & Scanners. Then re-connect the printer. When you try to add it in System Preferences the OS should detect it and load the appropriate driver.

    If your printer isn't on the supported list, check with Epson to see if they have an updated driver you can install manually - just remember that the OS won't update manually-installed drivers and you'll need to look out for any updates yourself.