Printer Communication error

Hi all, there

I just upgraded my PC to Windows 7 Ultimate for Windows 8 Pro and now I am having problems with my printer A3, which is a dinosaur, I'm afraid, an Epson Stylus Photo 2100 but worked a treat on windows 7 Ultimate but I get an error under Win 8 Comms.

The driver download very well since Windows Update and install end, from what I can tell, but when I hit print or CTRL-gray P, the printed word and nothing happens. If I type "print a copy", the PC is a Comms error but still prints.

I am convinced that it is a problem of driver under Windows 8, but I can't get around it. Ive uninstalled the printer and reinstalled, uninstalled CS6 and it installed CS4 Extended, CS5 Upgrade and then CS6 upgrade just in case it's that... nothing. I am completely baffled.

If anyone can shed light on this case, it would be great... especially if they have a driver problem.

Much thanks in advance of fishing

Kind regards

DYF

Hello

What is the antivirus installed on the computer program?

Possible reasons:

a. power cord may not be properly plugged into the power outlet.
b. the outlet can be controlled by an external switch or an automatic timer.

What to do:

Turn the printer off and check the connections of the cable between the printer and the power outlet. Then turn the printer back on.
Make sure that the switch is turned on or plug in another electrical appliance to verify that outlet is functioning properly.

If the problem persists, follow the steps provided. We will analyze and identify the cause of the problem.

I already checked the compatibility of the printer and it says its compatible with Windows 8. Click on this link.

Method 1:

Run the printer Troubleshooter and update the driver manually from the manufacturer's Web site.

Solve printer problems

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/printer-problems-in-Windows-help#fix-printer-problems=Windows-8&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

Method 2:

You can disable the antivirus for temporary purposes.

Note: Make sure you put in road security software and Windows Firewall later once you are finished with the test.

If the problem persists, you can contact Epson support for more information.

http://www.Epson.com/cgi-bin/store/support/SupportIndex.jsp?OID=-10222&infoType=overview

Hope this information helps. Response with status so that we can help you.

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