How do I uninstall the Epson printer and Epson Scan software in Windows or OS X?
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Follow the instructions below for your computer system:
Windows- Turn off the WorkForce.
- Disconnect the USB cable or Ethernet cable from the printer.
- Click Start or , and select Programs or All Programs.
- Select Epson, select your printer's folder, then select Epson Printer Software Uninstall. Note:
- In the next window, select your Epson printer and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
- Open the Windows Control Panel, then click Uninstall a program under Programs & Features (Windows Vista) or double-click Add or Remove Programs (other Windows versions).
- Click EPSON Scan in the list of currently installed programs and click Uninstall/Change (Windows Vista) or Change/Remove (Windows XP or 2000). With Windows Vista, click Continue.
- Click Next. In some cases, a message may appear to prompt you to restart the computer. If so, make sure Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected and click Finish.
- Restart your computer.
With Windows Vista, click Continue, then go to the next step.- Turn off your Epson printer.
- Disconnect the USB cable or Ethernet cable from the printer.
- Insert your printer's software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
- Open the Common folder in the CD-ROM window, then open the EPSON Scan folder. Note:
- Double-click the EPSON Scan Installer icon.
- When the Installer window appears, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu at the top and click the Uninstall button.
- Open the English folder in the CD-ROM window, then open the Printer folder. Note:
- Double click the Installer icon.
- When the Installer window appears, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu at the top and click the Uninstall button.
- Do one of the following: Mac OS X 10.5
- Restart your Macintosh.
You may have to scroll down to see the Common folder.
You may have to scroll down to see the English folder.
Open System Preferences, select Print & Fax, select your Epson printer and click the — button.
Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4
Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, select Utilities, choose Printer Setup Utility, select your Epson printer, and click Delete.
Published: May 11, 2009
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