This English quick guide is based on the Korean catalog. Confirm model-specific compatibility and installation details on the manufacturer’s official page.
Download L6490 driver
- Match the full model number on the device label, including suffixes.
- Check your operating-system version and architecture on the official support page.
- Preserve working print queues, ports, scanner settings and other users' jobs; inspect only your own failed work.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for power, USB, and network connections.
Model and driver source
This guide is for the l6490 four-colour pigment-inkjet mfp with print/copy/scan/fax, adf and automatic duplex printing. usb, ethernet, wi-fi and wi-fi direct; do not infer automatic duplex scanning or apply shared-manual fax features to l6460. model Epson L6490. The download button opens the official Epson support page in this window. The manufacturer’s page is authoritative for the available driver packages and their current compatibility.
Operating-system and download checks
The Korean catalog lists these systems for checking: Verified 8 October 2026: actual model-specific Windows and Mac print/Scan2 items. Print: Windows 10/11 64-bit; 7/8/8.1/Vista/XP 64-bit; Server 2008 64-bit, Server 2012. Scan2: Windows 10/7/8/8.1/Vista/XP 32/64-bit and Windows 11 64-bit; this scanner list does not name Server. Both Mac packages list OS X 10.6.x–10.15.x and macOS 11–15. OS menus are not proof of ARM, Linux or newer macOS compatibility. Select exact region/model/OS and inspect actual package terms; file availability is not OS security support.. Select your exact operating system and version on the official page. If your version is not offered, do not install a package intended for a different system.
Connection and installation
- Confirm L6490, OS/bitness, rights, ink initialization and connection. Preserve existing settings/jobs. Use official model support web installer and actual connection/power prompts; connect USB directly to PC, not through a hub.
- Ethernet: connect actual LAN port to intended network; Settings → General Settings → Network Settings → Wired LAN Setup, then installer selects actual L6490. Do not guess IPs or reset working networks.
- Wi-Fi: network icon → Wi-Fi (Recommended) → Start Setup → Wi-Fi Setup Wizard; select intended SSID, enter case-sensitive password, confirm result. PC must reach same network. Select Wi-Fi in installer; USB-to-network changes use installer connection-change steps. Coordinate shared users; Wi-Fi Direct is a separate method, not router networking. Failed connection: print A4 connection report.
- Verify actual model queue/port and test one page; select actual device/connection in Epson Scan 2 separately. Shared official L6490/L6460 HTML manual provides these procedures. Do not disable network security.
Epson L6490 not printing: check possible causes
Features and interfaces vary by model. This is a general diagnostic sequence; confirm Wi-Fi, scanning, AirPrint and error-code instructions in the model manual.
| Possible cause | First checks | Help |
|---|---|---|
| Device, paper or supplies | Check the device display and supported self-test. | Check steps |
| USB detection and cable | Compare cable and port, then follow the model installation sequence. | Check steps |
| Offline or network address | Check the supported connection method and current address. | Check steps |
| Print queue or spooler | Check the first failed job and queue pause status. | Check steps |
| Model, driver or OS mismatch | If the connection works but computer printing fails, match the model and OS. | Open this model driver guide |
| Blank pages or quality settings | Compare device-only and computer output. | Check steps |