Epson WF-C878R Series User Manual page 244

Solving Problems
There is a problem with the USB cable or the USB inlet.
Solutions
If the USB cable cannot be recognized, change the port, or change the USB cable.
You need to reconfigure the USB connection.
Solutions
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Right-click on the printer icon displayed on the computer,
and then select Remove Device. Next, connect the USB cable to the computer.
If you cannot use a USB cable, reset the USB connection by following the steps for changing the method
of connecting to a computer. See the related information link below for details.
"Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer" on page 288
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The printer is connected to a SuperSpeed USB port.
Solutions
If you connect the printer to a SuperSpeed USB port using a USB 2.0 cable, a communication error may
occur on some computers. In this case, re-connect the printer using one of the following methods.
❏ Use a USB 3.0 cable.
❏ Connect to a Hi-Speed USB port on the computer.
❏ Connect to a SuperSpeed USB port other than the port that generated the communication error.
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes Even Though a Connection has been Correctly
Established (Windows)
The software is not installed.
Solutions
Make sure that the PC-FAX driver have been installed on the computer. The PC-FAX driver is installed
with FAX Utility. Follow the steps below to check if it is installed.
Make sure the printer (fax) is displayed in Devices and Printers, Printer, or Printers and Other
Hardware. The printer (fax) is displayed as "EPSON XXXXX (FAX)". If the printer (fax) is not displayed,
uninstall and then re-install the FAX Utility. See the following to access Devices and Printers, Printer, or
Printers and Other Hardware.
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The Printer Does Not Work as Expected
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Cannot Send or Receive Faxes
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