I'm having trouble with my WF-7820 printer as it keeps disconnecting from my Wi-Fi after a short period. I've plugged it directly into my Mac, and that works fine. However, when trying to use it over Wi-Fi, I've noticed that there are scattered complaints online about issues with Sequoia and Epson printers. Epson's support hasn't been very helpful, blaming the problem on my service provider instead. I also suspect that the printer's sleep function might be causing the issue, but I can't seem to disable it, and neither my Mac nor Windows can wake it up using wake-on-LAN.
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It sounds like a typical issue with Epson Wi-Fi printers. Have you tried looking into the sleep function? Maybe adjusting the power settings on your printer could help keep it connected longer. Some users found that changing their router settings or updating the printer's firmware also did the trick.
When using it wirelessly, try to ensure it's as close to your router as possible. Wi-Fi range can be tricky. If it still drops, your network configuration might be worth checking out—sometimes a different channel on your router can help improve the stability.
That's good advice! I had similar problems and found that updating the printer firmware made a noticeable difference. Check if there are any updates available from Epson.