This guide is based on Epson’s US support entry for ET-2850 (product ID C11CJ63202) and that model’s User’s Guide. Do not apply ReadyPrint subscription messages from the similarly named ET-2850U to this ET-2850.
Official ET-2850 driver downloads
The button opens Epson’s exact ET-2850 support page. Confirm your country/region and operating system, then select the print driver or scanning software you need. The listing can vary by selection; this guide does not claim a fixed package version or universal OS support.
Open official Epson ET-2850 drivers and support files
Distinguish ET-2850 from ET-2850U
Product and support: Epson ET-2850 product page and Exact ET-2850 support/download page
Official references: ET-2850 User's Guide PDF · Epson status-message FAQ (exact model identification).
USB, router Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
The User’s Guide treats Wi-Fi infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP), WPS and changing USB to Wi-Fi as separate procedures. First identify whether the computer and printer are on the same router network or the computer is connected to the printer’s Direct network. A mismatch between the physical route and the installed print queue can prevent computer printing without a printer-side fault.
Official references: ET-2850 User's Guide PDF · Epson status-message FAQ (Wi-Fi contents and connection changes).
Wireless setup messages: I-22, I-23 and I-31
| Message / 메시지 | What it indicates / 의미 | Next check / 다음 확인 |
|---|---|---|
| I-22 | The display is asking you to continue with the router/access point WPS button or its on-screen settings. It is a setup prompt, not by itself a printer fault. | If you chose the WPS button method, start WPS on the router. |
| I-23 | Enter the WPS PIN shown on the LCD in the router or computer within two minutes. If it times out, use the new code shown by the printer. | Do not reuse the expired PIN; read the current LCD code. |
| I-31 | Run the installer and follow its prompts to configure the wireless connection from the computer. | Recheck that the selected support files match your region and OS. |
| I-41 | Epson reports that Paper Setup Auto Display is disabled, which prevents AirPrint use. | Enable Paper Setup Auto Display in the control-panel settings as described in the manual. |
Official references: ET-2850 User's Guide PDF · Epson status-message FAQ (FAQ codes and manual AirPrint/WPS topics).
LCD errors and status codes
| Message / 메시지 | What it indicates / 의미 | Next check / 다음 확인 |
|---|---|---|
| E-01 | Printer error. | Power-cycle; if it continues, check for a paper jam. Contact Epson if no jam is present and the error remains. |
| E-02 | Scanner error. | Power-cycle the product; use Epson support if it persists. |
| W-01 | Paper jam. | Remove the jam following the LCD prompts and then press the indicated button. Power-cycle only if the message remains. |
| E-11 | Ink pad replacement is required. | Ink pads are not user-replaceable. Contact Epson or an authorized service provider. |
| W-11 | An ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. Epson says you can press OK to continue printing. | Follow Epson’s service guidance for continued use and replacement; do not bypass the service alert with an undocumented reset. |
| I-60 | A computer-compatibility notice for Scan to PC (WSD). | Check the Windows language/version scope listed in the manual. Do not treat this WSD notice as a general print-driver fault. |
| Recovery Mode / Update Firmware | The firmware update failed. | Epson directs users to retry the update over USB and contact support if it persists. This is distinct from a print-driver update. |
Official references: ET-2850 User's Guide PDF · Epson status-message FAQ (exact ET-2850 status table; ink pads are not user-replaceable).
Separate feed jams from blank pages
For feed or multi-feed trouble, place flat, fresh paper in the center of the rear feeder and align the edge guides. Epson suggests trying more sheets if a jam occurs with only one or two sheets, and using fewer sheets for two-sided printing. Match the control-panel and computer paper size/type to the stock.
Official references: ET-2850 User's Guide PDF · Epson status-message FAQ (exact-model paper feed FAQ).
Ink-pad service alerts are not a driver reinstall problem
E-11 means replacement is required; W-11 warns that service life is nearing its end. Epson states that these pads are not user-replaceable. Clearing a print queue or reinstalling the driver is not the documented fix for this hardware service alert.
Official references: ET-2850 User's Guide PDF · Epson status-message FAQ (exact Epson ink-pad note).
Separate printer output from computer printing
- Record any LCD message and the actual connection status first.
- For blank output or missing lines, use the model manual’s nozzle-check and print-quality procedures.
- If the printer’s own check is normal but computer jobs fail, compare the selected queue, USB/Wi-Fi route and paper settings, then select the matching OS files from the exact ET-2850 support page. ET-2850 driver guide
Official sources and verification scope
Verified 13 November 2026. Reviewed Epson’s exact US ET-2850 support page, the model User’s Guide and ET-2850 FAQs. This guide did not test current package versions, installation or physical printing. Regional support listings can differ; use the button to select your country and OS.