FAQ: Epson Print Enabler
- Q1: Which Epson printers are supported?
A: All Epson iPrint supported products except for PCL language supported printers. For a list of supported printers, see our
Epson Connect Compatibility table.
- Q2: What is Epson Print Enabler used for?
A: Epson Print Enabler is a plug-in for devices, running on Android 4.4 or later, to print directly to an EPSON printer through a network connection.
- Q3: Which devices can I use?
A: Devices running on Android 4.4 or later.
- Q4: Which applications can I print from?
A: You can print from the following applications:
1) Default Photo Viewer*
2) Chrome
3) Gmail
4) Drive (Google Drive)
* On some devices, it may be named as "Gallery" or "Photos".
- Q5: How do I set up Print Enabler on my device?
A: You need to install the "Epson Print Enabler" application either by trying to print, or manually downloading the plug-in from "Google Play".
- Q6: How do I print using the "Epson Print Enabler"?
A: 1. Connect the device to the same network as the printer.
2. Run the supported application eg: "Photo Viewer" or "Chrome".
3. Tap "Print". If you do not see the Print option, tap the "Menu" icon and then select "Print".
4. Select your printer from the list, tap "OK" and then tap "Connect".
If you do not see your printer, tap to search for additional printers or tap to add a printer manually using the IP address of the printer.
5. Select the number of copies you want to print, or tap "More options" to choose the Color Mode and Paper Size of Orientation.
6. Tap "Print".
- Q7: I have installed Epson Print Enabler from Google Play, but I cannot print using Epson Print Enabler with my Wi-Fi connection enabled.
A:
1. Go to the Settings menu on your smart device.
2. Select the Printing option.
3. Switch Epson Print Enabler to ON.
- Q8: I debate whether I should use "Epson Print Enabler" or "Epson iPrint". What is the merit and demerit of each?
A: [Epson Print Enabler]
The advantages of Epson Print Enabler.
1. Easy and convenient to print Photos, Web pages and emails.
The demerit of Epson Print Enabler.
1. Epson Printer Enabler supports only a limited range of paper sizes and types.
2. No preview function is available, and layouts cannot be edited.
[Epson iPrint]
The advantages of iPrint.
1. Supports a wider range of paper sizes and types.
2. Change "Date Print" and "Layout of Photo".
3. Edit layout and print using preview function.
- Q9: Which type of media and paper sizes are supported?
A: The supported media types and sizes are below:
A4 (Plain Paper / Photo Paper)
Letter (Plain Paper / Photo Paper)
4 x 6 in (Photo Paper)
3.5 x 5 in (Photo Paper)
Post Card (Inkjet Paper / Glossy Paper)
- Q10: What are the available printer settings?
A: You can change the following settings with Epson Print Enabler:
1. [Printer settings]
Printer selection: Only printers connected to the Local Area Network (LAN/Wi-Fi) are supported.
Paper Size: [See previous FAQ].
Color Mode: Monochrome/Color
Orientation: Portrait/Landscape
Pages: All/Range
2. [Additional printer settings]
Printing Quality: Draft/Normal/Best
Layout: Borders/Borderless
2-sided printing: Off/Long edge/Short edge
- Q11: Which languages does Epson Print Enabler support?
A: It supports: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese,Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
- Q12: Which kind of files can I print?
A: The file types supported depends on the application you print from.
