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What troubleshooting have you done with your Epson WF3820 printer so far?
So how do I know what file are missing. I downloaded the recommended file from the site.
Drivers and Utilities Combo Package Installer
I even updated the software on the printer
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no i closed it. it said to click finish to get out of it. I can run it again if you like
Yes, please
Okay running now
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Thank you!
Could you please tell me what operating system you have on your computer?
window 10
now I've been having problems with connecting to the wi fi so I deleted the Epson program from my computer and place the printer on factory defaults to start fresh.
and started the setup just like I didn't when I purchased it.
Oh, got it, thank you for the clarification!
Could you please clarify if your printer is connected to the computer wirelessly?
wireless, yes. Also I notice that the printer connected to the wifi without asking me for my password. Is that okay?
It might not be connected to Wi-Fi, let's check if it is.
its blue and said connect to recommended wi fi. Also I updated the software from the printer.
I see, then it is connected to the Wi-Fi. Otherwise, it wouldn't update the software.
any suggestions yet
Yes, please follow these steps in order to check if your computer sees the printer:
Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners
from the control panel?
On your computer, from the settings.
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So, it sees the printer
Could you please tell me if you have any virus protection software?
yes McAfee
Got it, thank you for clarification!
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Thank you for the photos!
welcome
I have an appt in an hour do you think we'll be done?
It is possible that McAfee is blocking some files, let's try temporarily disabling it and downloading the software again. Please follow these steps in order to disable McAfee:
I'm sorry I meant Trend Micro Antivirus. Mcafee is my old one.
Oh, I see, no worries
It's even easier to turn off the Trend Micro Antivirus.
Please, follow these steps:
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don't see it
It's not exactly what we needed, please click on the "^" and tell me if you can see Trend Micro icon there?
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Please, click on "Configure" next to "Security Settings"
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Please, uncheck all and then click "Apply"
done
Great!
Now, please download the Epson software once more and try to install it. By doing so, we will know if the virus protection software was blocking any files during the download or install
okay
Please, let me know how everything is going
same message came up
Could you please clarify if you downloaded the new software and then installed it?
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the first one
I see
there's more on the page should I download them all
No, there is no need
ok
Now, we can enable virus protection software, as we know that it is not causing this issue.
done
Great!
Please, follow these steps:
okay
done
Great!
its printing, Yaaaaaaaa!
Could you please clarify if you have the same issue while installing?
let me now test scanning
it's missing the scan program
the epson smart panel
I see, and you have the same issue while installing the drivers, right?
i haven't tried to install again. It's just working now. I used the scan system attached and that works. thank you!
You're very welcome!
Is there anything else I can do for you today?
That's good for now.
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Hopefully this cont. to work
You too!
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