communication error with epson artisan 1430 printer

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communication error with epson artisan 1430 printer

I used to be a Windows pc owner, and never had an issue with my Epson Artisan 1430 printer - Now i have a Macbook (OS X Yosemite 10.10.2) and my printer decides to have a communication error 1/3 the way through printing something .... I have used the Reset Printing System, I have deleted and reinstalled all software and drivers ... I don't know what else to do. My Printer is on a network so i can connect wirelessly .... Please if anyone can help I'd greatly appreciate it...

Posted on Mar 26, 2015 7:52 PM

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Answer 1

Linc Davis

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Mar 27, 2015 9:58 AM in response to MichellePellot

Please connect the printer via USB, add it as a USB printer, and test.

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Answer 2

Mar 27, 2015 2:38 PM in response to Linc Davis

My printer works when connected by a wire. Any help to get it to print wirelessly?

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Answer 3

Linc Davis

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Mar 27, 2015 2:58 PM in response to MichellePellot

Most likely, the printer's Wi-Fi interface is malfunctioning or misconfigured, or else there is a bug in the software. Since this is a current-model printer, your next step should be to contact EPSON support.

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dkate

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Jan 16, 2016 3:14 PM in response to Linc Davis

I have it hooked up via cord directly to my Mac Pro and I am still getting this. I have rebooted, turned the printer off and unplugged and replugged, and still a communication error. But then, I've had a lot of problems with Yosemite. Apple screwed up on this one.

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Answer 5

dkate

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Jan 17, 2016 5:39 AM in response to Linc Davis

It works fine on my old Mac, so I say it is a Yosemite problem not an Epson problem -- especially when there are so so so many other problems with Yosemite. I am buying an HP to solve many of my Mac problems, and as I paid a whopping $4000 for the Mac, I think it will be my last -- I may have headaches with an HP, but I will have $3000 left over to console me. I think Apple has a screw loose now, and am so so disappointed in my new Mac, and I am very very good on Apple.

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