Epson L100 is a fairly common model of inkjet printers, since it has a special internal paint supply system, and not as usual cartridges. After reinstalling Windows or connecting the technology to a new PC to work the printer, you may need a driver, and then you will find out how to find it and install it.
Installing Driver for Epson L100
The driver will be quickly installed, which was included in the printer, but not all users have it preserved or has a drive in PC. In addition, the version of the program may not be the last of the released. Search for driver on the Internet - an alternative that we consider in the form of five ways.Method 1: Company website
On the official manufacturer's website there is a software partition where a user of any printing technology can download the latest version of the driver. Despite the fact that the L100 is considered obsolete, Epson adapted the branded on all versions of Windows, including the Ten.
Open site Epson
- Go to the company's website and open the "Drivers and Support" section.
- In the search string, enter the L100, where the only result will appear, which is chosen by the left mouse button.
- The product page opens, where in the "Drivers, Utilities" tab, specify the operating system. By default, it is determined by itself, otherwise select it and the bit manually.
- Available download will be displayed, download the archive to your PC.
- Run the installer, which immediately unpacks all files.
- In a new window, two models will be displayed at once, since this driver is united for them. Initially, the L100 model will be activated, it remains only to click "OK". You can pre-disable the "Use By Default" item if you do not want all documents to be printed through the inkjet printer. This feature is necessary if you are additionally connected, for example, a laser printer and the main printout occurs through it.
- Leave the automatically selected or change the further installation language to the desired.
- Accept the terms of the license agreement with the same button.
- Installation will begin, just wait.
- Confirm your actions in response to Windows Security Request.
You will be notified of the completion of the installation by the system message.
Method 2: Epson Software Utility Updater
With the help of a company program from the company, you can not only install the driver, but also update its firmware, find another software. By and large, it is more suitable for active users of Epson techniques, if you do not feel about their number and additional software, you do not need the firmware, the utility may be one-time in the application and will be better to use the replacement in the form of other ways offered in this article.
Go to the download page of the utility from Epson
- By clicking on the link provided, you will be taken to the update page where you can download it for your operating system.
- Unpack the archive and start the installation. Accept the license rules and go to the next step.
- Installation will start, at this time you can connect the printer to the computer, if you have not yet done so.
- The program will start and immediately detect the device. If you are connected 2 or more devices of this manufacturer, select the desired model from the drop-down list.
- The upper block displays important updates, such as the driver and firmware, in the lower - additional software. Take a tick from unnecessary programs, deciding with the choice, click "Install ... Item (S)."
- Another window will appear with the user agreement. Take it already known manner.
- Users who decide to update the firmware will additionally see the following window where precautions are prescribed. After reading them, proceed to the installation.
- Successful completion will be written in the appropriate status. This update can be closed.
- Similarly, close the program itself and can start using the device.
Method 3: third-party programs for updating drivers
Pretty popular applications can work at once with all computer hardware components. This includes not only the built-in, but also peripheral devices. You can install exclusively those drivers that are necessary: only for the printer or some more. The most useful such software after reinstalling Windows, but can be used at any other point. You can get acquainted with the list of the best representatives of this program segment by reference below.
Read more: The best programs for installing drivers
Our recommendations will be Driverpack Solution and Drivermax. These are two simple programs with an understandable interface, and most importantly, huge databases of drivers, allowing to find in virtually all devices and components. If you do not have experience in working with similar software solutions, just below you will find the guides that explain the principle of their correct use.
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How to update drivers on a computer using DriverPack Solution
We update the drivers using Drivermax
Method 4: EPSON L100 ID
The printer under consideration has a hardware number, which is assigned to any computer technique at the factory. We can use this identifier to search for driver. Despite the fact that this method is quite simple, not everyone knows with him. Therefore, we provide an ID for a printer and specify a link to an article where the instructions for working with it are described in detail.
USBPRINT \ Epsonl100d05d.
Read more: Search for hardware drivers
Method 5: Built-in system tool
Window is able to search for drivers and install them through the Device Manager. This option loses to all the previous ones, since the base of Microsoft is not so numerous, but only the basic version of the driver is installed without additional software for managing the printer. If, despite all of the above, this method is suitable for you, you can use the manual from another our author, explaining how to install the driver without using third-party programs and sites.
Read more: Installing drivers with standard Windows tools
So, it was 5 main methods for installing the driver for an Epson L100 inkjet printer. Each of them will be convenient in its own way, you just have to pick up suitable for yourself and fulfill the task.