The Epson LQ 1170 ESC P 2 driver allows Windows to send print jobs to your Epson dot-matrix printer using the appropriate ESC/P 2 commands. Choosing a driver that matches your Windows version helps applications communicate with the printer and provides access to the available printing preferences.

Key Features

• ESC/P 2 printing support: Translates output from Windows applications into commands the printer can interpret for text and supported graphics.
• Page and paper settings: Provides controls for paper size, orientation, and other layout options, depending on the driver package.
• Print quality preferences: Offers access to supported resolution and output settings so you can balance document clarity with printing speed.
• Windows print queue integration: Lets you manage pending jobs through Windows, including pausing or canceling documents when needed.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 and check your system architecture. Select a package explicitly listed for your configuration; older printer drivers may not support every version.

1. Prepare the printer connection. Turn on the Epson LQ 1170 ESC P 2 and check that its cable is securely connected. If you use an adapter, ensure Windows recognizes it, since the printer driver alone may not provide adapter support.

1. Download and extract the driver. Save the matching package to an accessible folder. If it is compressed, extract its contents before starting installation. Review any included setup instructions for connection requirements.

1. Install the printer driver. Run the supplied installer if one is included. Otherwise, open Windows printer settings, choose the option to add a printer manually, and use “Have Disk” to select the extracted driver’s INF file. Choose the correct printer model and connection port when prompted.

1. Verify the setup. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. Check paper size, orientation, and paper-feed settings before printing regular documents. If the printer does not respond, review the selected port and cable connection before reinstalling.

For continuous paper or forms, match the application’s page dimensions to the loaded stationery. This helps prevent misplaced text and unwanted page breaks.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the printer, run the Epson LQ 1170 ESC/P 2 installer as administrator, and remove old Epson printer entries before retrying. Avoid forcing a generic ESC/P driver.
• Printer not detected: Check the USB or parallel cable and port; connect USB directly, not through a hub. For parallel, confirm LPT is enabled in BIOS/Device Manager. Power on the printer before detection, or add it manually via Add Printer > Epson > LQ 1170.
• Wrong output or version conflict: Delete duplicate LQ 1170 queues, assign the correct port, confirm ESC/P 2 emulation, and restart the Print Spooler service.