How do I uninstall the Epson printer and Epson Scan software in Windows or OS X?

  • Follow the instructions below for your operating system.

    Windows

    1. Turn off the product.
    2. If the product is connected with a USB or Ethernet cable, disconnect it from the product.
    3. Click Start or , and select Programs or All Programs.
    4. Select EPSON, then select your product, then select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall.

      Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue.

    5. Select your product and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
    6. Open the Windows Control Panel.
    7. In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, select Programs and Features or, if you're using Classic view, select Programs, then click Uninstall a program. In Windows XP, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
    8. Click Epson Event Manager in the list of currently installed programs and click Uninstall/Change (Windows 7 or Windows Vista) or Change/Remove (Windows XP). Click Yes or Continue if necessary.
    9. Click EPSON Scan in the list of currently installed programs and click Uninstall/Change (Windows 7 and Windows Vista) or Change/Remove (Windows XP). Click Yes or Continue if necessary.
    10. 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.
    11. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software.

    Mac

    1. Turn off your product.
    2. If the product is connected to your computer with a USB or Ethernet cable, disconnect it from the product.
    3. Insert your Epson product software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
    4. Open the Common folder in the CD-ROM window.

      Note: You may have to scroll down to see the Common folder.

    5. Do one of the following:
      • Mac OS X 10.6: Continue with step 7.
      • Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5: Open the EPSON Scan folder and double-click the EPSON Scan Uninstaller icon.
    6. When the Installer window appears, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu at the top and click the Uninstall button.
    7. Open the Printer folder (in the Common folder), then double-click the EPSON Printer Uninstaller icon.
    8. When the Installer window appears, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu at the top and click the Uninstall button.
    9. Do one of the following:
      • Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6: Open System Preferences, select Print & Fax, select your product and click the button.
      • Mac OS X 10.4: Open the Applications folder, select Utilities, choose Printer Setup Utility, select your product and click Delete.
    10. Restart your Mac.
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