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Case 00339523 has recently been updated with the comment below.
please make sure you have win 10 pro.
It seems something is interfering with bi-dir communication.
If you have virus protection software running, please honor the attached guidelines and make sure the ports are not blocked
Try disabling Epson Dashboard in RipQueue>Configure Printer>Device>Features>Global Printer Options>Configure