How do I set the Epson Universal Print Driver to the PCL printer language?

• If the Epson Universal Print Driver is already installed, do the following:

  1. Do one of the following:
     • Windows 10: Click and select (Settings) > Devices > Printers & scanners.
     • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
     • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers.
     • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel (or point to Settings and then select Control Panel). Select Printer (under Hardware and Sound) or Printers.
     • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel (or point to Settings and then select Control Panel). Select Printers and Other Hardware (if available) and then Printers and Faxes.
  2. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver.
  3. Click Printing preferences and click the Maintenance tab.
  4. Click Extended Settings and select PCL6 from the Printer Control Language drop-down list.
     
     
  5. Click OK.

  If you are installing the Epson Universal Print Driver for the first time, do the following:

  Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software if you are using a network connection.

  1. Download the EPSON Universal Print Driver from the Downloads tab on your product’s support page.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see the screen below:

     
     
     

  3. Select your connection type and select the Set Default of Printer Control Language to PCL6 checkbox.
  4. Click OK.