How do I uninstall the Epson printer and scanning software in Windows or on my Mac?

• Follow the instructions below for your operating system.

  Uninstalling Product Software - Windows

  You can uninstall and then re-install your product software to solve certain problems.
  1. Turn off the product.
  2. Close any open programs or applications.
  3. Disconnect any interface cables.
  4. Do one of the following:
     • Windows 11: Click , then search for Settings and select it. Select Apps or System > Apps & features. Then select the program you want to uninstall and select Uninstall.
     • Windows 10: Click and select  (Settings) > Apps or System > Apps & features. Then select the program you want to uninstall and select Uninstall.
     • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select the uninstall option for your Epson product, then select Uninstall/Change.

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

       Select your product again, if necessary, then select OK, and click Yes to confirm the uninstallation.
     • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON, select your product, then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall.

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

       In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions.
  5. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions:
     • Windows 11/Windows 10/8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
     • Windows 7: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change.
  6. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Scan 2, then follow any on-screen instructions:
     • Windows 11/Windows 10: Select Epson Scan 2 and click Uninstall.
     • Windows 8.x/Windows 7: Select Epson Scan 2 and click Uninstall/Change.
  7. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson ScanSmart, then follow any on-screen instructions:
     • Windows 11/Windows 10: Select Epson ScanSmart and click Uninstall.
     • Windows 8.x/Windows 7/Windows Vista: Select Epson ScanSmart and click Uninstall/Change.
  8. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to re-install your software.

  Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson.

  Uninstalling Product Software - Mac

  In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here.

  Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson.

  1. To download the Uninstaller utility, visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product.
  2. Click Downloads.
  3. Select your operating system, click Utilities, locate the Uninstaller utility, and click Download.
  4. Run the file you downloaded.
  5. Double-click the Uninstaller icon.
  6. In the Epson Uninstaller screen, select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall.
  7. Click Uninstall.
  8. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software.
  9. Reinstall your product software.

  Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the – (remove) icon to remove it.