Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Wi-Fi Setup

The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 has a model-specific wireless setup path. Use the printer’s own controls and the current Epson setup software rather than repeatedly resetting unrelated settings.

Set up Wi-Fi

1. Press Home, select Wi-Fi Setup, then Wi-Fi (Recommended).
2. Open Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, choose the router SSID and enter the password.
3. Alternatively use the documented WPS path if the router supports it.
4. Print a Network Status Sheet/Network Connection Report when connection fails; use the report result before reinstalling software.

If the printer is not discovered

1. Confirm the router is on and the phone/computer is connected to the intended network.
2. Temporarily avoid guest networks or VPNs that can block local-device discovery.
3. Check the printer’s network/WLAN status or connection report where this model provides one.
4. If the printer is already connected but one computer cannot find it, repair/re-add the printer on that computer instead of resetting the printer network first.

After changing router or password

Run this model’s wireless setup again with the new SSID/password. A driver reinstall alone cannot reconnect a printer whose saved router credentials are no longer valid.

Before calling it a driver problem

Prove the network layer first. If the printer itself is not connected to the router, fix Wi-Fi. If it is connected and another device can print, focus on the affected computer’s queue/software.