How do I fix communication error on Epson scanner on Mac?

Carrie Obrien
3 min readApr 28, 2022
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What do you do if your Epson printer goes offline?

This article will explain what to do if your Epson printer stops working on your mac. How to fix an Epson communication error mac? We’ll be discussing all the possible reasons your Epson printer might not work on a macOS. If this happens, we’ll try to figure out a solution. If this article doesn’t address all of the issues, we have other items that are specific to your situation. We want to help you get your printer up and running again, just like the new one.

Why the Epson printer is not working on a macOS

Mac recently received an update.
The update compatibility issue could cause the printer drivers to be uninstalled completely.
It is possible that your printer may not work with macOS.
A broken macOS kernel extension could be caused by a device connection that is not compatible.
You might find paper jammed in the printer’s hinges, but this is not obvious until you open its doors.
The printer’s ink may have been spilled inside, which could result in a malfunctioning chip on its hardware side. This could make it harder for your mac or other devices to recognize your printer’s existence. If the printer is experiencing internal short circuit problems, it could also cause damage to the USB ports.
The printer’s wireless network is not connected to the central router of your house or paired with your mac in any way.
Your mac machine has been blacklisted by the printer
Mac may see the printer and disable it from the system bus configuration.
Your mac’s USB port might not work.
macOS does not correctly install support software.

Mac has updated to an incompatible version, resulting in the permanent mail functionality of the printer.

It is possible that the printer MAC address may not be visible on the network by Mac.

How can I fix an Epson printer offline:

This could be due to incompatible support software. You can download the Epson support software and install it using superuser or administrator privileges.
If Epson support software is not available on the macOS version you have just upgraded, it may be necessary to downgrade macOS to allow you to continue to use the printer.
If the printer does not work after installing the drivers, contact the printer manufacturer to get further assistance.
Driver corruption can cause macOS to crash. This could happen when the OS was being upgraded. You might have to format your device using a USB installer. This will allow you to restore the backup of the time machine.

How can third-party apps interfere with printing functionality:

You might find that some software does not support the way you print documents.
In these cases, you might need to uninstall any apps that Apple has listed as incompatible.
After uninstalling these apps, you can print again using apps like pages or previews.
Before you press the print button, make sure that the printer is selected correctly.
I hope you found this article helpful in solving your Epson printer offline issue on macOS.

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Carrie Obrien
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I am working as a technology consultant at Technology Trends.