Should I install printer specific drivers or not?


tjsuominen

tjsuominen

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Hi all!

I have taken Epson ET-2870 inkjet printer into use just by adding that as Windows 11 printer via my wifi network (= printer uses generic Windows printer drivers). Printer works and prints 'ok'.

However, it seems that the printing / printer options are quite limited with standard Windows printing drivers.


The question goes: Should I install the Epson drivers from the manufacturer?


If yes, why?
If not, why not?


Lastly, can I use 3rd party inks if I install Epson specific drivers?


Appreciated!
 
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You only need to install drivers to enable device features or fix buggy driver.
 

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How about printing quality and using 3rd party inks?
 

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tjsuominen said:
However, it seems that the printing / printer options are quite limited with standard Windows printing drivers.
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If you want the extra print options then it's a no brainer. Install the Epson drivers.

I use Epson drivers for my Epson XP-3100 printer and I use 3rd party inks.
 

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wiganken said:
If you want the extra print options then it's a no brainer. Install the Epson drivers.

I use Epson drivers for my Epson XP-3100 printer and I use 3rd party inks.
Click to expand...

Thx @wiganken ! Would you mind taking a screenshot of extra printing options avaibale? E.g. from a PDF file.
 

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    Windows 11
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    Lenovo T14s
The initial print options vary depending upon where I am printing from. I see a different print UI if I print from a pdf file open in my pdf app than if I print from a pdf in my web browser.
However, if I go into Devices & Printers and select Printing Preferences for my Epson printer there are 3 tabs where one can make choices or carry out printer maintenance. See 3 photos. One for each tab: -

E1.webp

E2.webp

E3.webp
 

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    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP EliteDesk 705 G5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3400GE
    Memory
    8GB DDR4 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 11
    Hard Drives
    256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL Inspiron 15-3576
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8250U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR4 - 2400 SODIMM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 620
    Hard Drives
    256GB SK Hynix SC311 SATA SSD
Hugely appreciated, thx. Gave a good impression what (more or less) could be achieved / altered. Seems basically no-brainer to install the drivers. Thx once more for your help.
 

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    Windows 11
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    Laptop
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    Lenovo T14s
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