Printer does not appear in "devices and printers".

I recently "upgraded" to Windows 8, after that my laptop was stolen and have spent hours trying to restore comparable to my new functionality.

My workhorse printer, I've used extensively with Windows 7, is a EPSON Artisan 1430

I have correctly installed by download on the new computer and print a test page, but the printer does not appear in the devices and printers folder, so I can't use it.

It is listed in the Device Manager folder, under the Print Queue, but of course, it is not usable there. Who does nothing but confirm that it is installed.

My devices folder and shows the default two printers printers I don't have not and CUTE PDF, which I installed it without problems.

Can someone help me with this headache?

Hello

Thanks for posting your question on the forum of the Microsoft community.

I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

What happens when you print a document? You receive a code or a specific message?

Thank you to provide detailed information on the issue.

This problem may occur due to corrupted printer drivers or incorrect printer settings.

I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:
Run the printer Troubleshooter and check. Please follow these steps:

a. press Windows + W keys, type Troubleshooting in the search box and press ENTER.
b. click on 'show all' and then click on "printer".
c. click 'Next' and follow the on-screen instructions.

If this does not help, use method 2.

Method 2:
Please use the suggestions contained in this Microsoft support article and check the issue.
Reference:
Solve printer problems
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/printer-problems-in-Windows-help#fix-printer-problems=Windows-8&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

I hope this information helps.

Please let us know if you need more help.

Thank you

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