How do I uninstall the Epson printer and Epson Scan software in Windows or OS X?

  • Follow the instructions below for your computer system:
    Windows
    1. Turn off the WorkForce.
    2. Disconnect the USB cable or Ethernet cable from the printer.
    3. Click Start or , and select Programs or All Programs.
    4. Select Epson, select your printer's folder, then select Epson Printer Software Uninstall.
    5. Note:
      With Windows Vista, click Continue, then go to the next step.
    6. In the next window, select your Epson printer and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
    7. Open the Windows Control Panel, then click Uninstall a program under Programs & Features (Windows Vista) or double-click Add or Remove Programs (other Windows versions).
    8. Click EPSON Scan in the list of currently installed programs and click Uninstall/Change (Windows Vista) or Change/Remove (Windows XP or 2000). With Windows Vista, click Continue.
    9. Click Next.
    10. In some cases, a message may appear to prompt you to restart the computer. If so, make sure Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected and click Finish.
    11. Restart your computer.
    Macintosh
    1. Turn off your Epson printer.
    2. Disconnect the USB cable or Ethernet cable from the printer.
    3. Insert your printer's software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
    4. Open the Common folder in the CD-ROM window, then open the EPSON Scan folder.
    5. Note:
      You may have to scroll down to see the Common folder.
    6. Double-click the EPSON Scan Installer icon.
    7. When the Installer window appears, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu at the top and click the Uninstall button.
    8. Open the English folder in the CD-ROM window, then open the Printer folder.
    9. Note:
      You may have to scroll down to see the English folder.
    10. Double click the Installer icon.
    11. When the Installer window appears, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu at the top and click the Uninstall button.
    12. Do one of the following:
    13. Mac OS X 10.5
      Open System Preferences, select Print & Fax, select your Epson printer and click the button.
      Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4
      Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, select Utilities, choose Printer Setup Utility, select your Epson printer, and click Delete.
    14. Restart your Macintosh.
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