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Question posted by nunnAtlant on May 17th, 2014

How To Fix Communication Error On Workforce 520

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on May 18th, 2014 9:53 AM
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Step 1

Uninstall the driver that you have installed recently.

Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button , and then, on the Start menu, clicking Devices and Printers.

Right click the printer-> Click on Properties-> click the Driver tab, and then click Uninstall. Follow the instructions.

Now download the drivers from the following link and install it and check if it helps.

http://www.epson.co.uk/Store/Printers-and-All-in-Ones/Epson-Stylus-SX425W/Drivers-Support

Install the driver and check if it helps.

Step 2

Try the Printer troubleshooter, which will attempt to automatically diagnose and fix your problem.

Open the Printer troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel.

In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under Hardware and Sound, click Use a printer.

Next, try updating the printer driver on your computer. Printer problems sometimes stem from out-of-date driver software, and can be solved by installing—or reinstalling—the latest driver.

Refer this link for more information:

Why can't I print?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-cant-I-print

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Brochure - Page 2

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Quick Guide - Page 1

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Quick Guide - Page 3

Maintaining Your Product 44 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 44 Cleaning the Print Head 45 Checking Ink Levels 45 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 46 Replacing Ink Cartridges 47 Solving Problems 49 Checking for Software Updates 49 Error Indicators 49 Problems and Solutions 50 Where to Get Help 54 Notices 55 Contents 3
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... other Telephone wall jack end to 30 pages at a time. cable 36 Faxing a Document Note: You can fax up to the EXT. Faxing a Document Your WorkForce 520/525 Series lets you send faxes by entering fax numbers, selecting entries from a speed dial or group dial list, or using the Epson FAX Utility.
Quick Guide - Page 37

... or receiving faxes, you pick up the phone or the answering machine answers, the WorkForce 520/525 Series automatically begins receiving the fax. See the Start Here sheet or online User...press OK to return to 40 digits. 6. Entering Your Sender Name 1. When you leave the WorkForce 520/525 Series unplugged for instructions on resetting them. Note: To select other settings or use the Epson...
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Quick Guide - Page 49

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Quick Guide - Page 53

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