While installing the Epson LQ-550 printer if you are still using its installation CD drivers, then those printer drivers are outdated. Instead, you should use the latest version drivers of this printer during installation. If you are thinking where you can get those drivers, then you will find download links of the latest version drivers of this dot matrix printer in this guide.
Download Epson LQ-550 Drivers
Follow the instruction given below for hassle-free download of the latest Epson LQ-550 printer drivers:
- In our OS list, locate the OS version on which you want to install this printer.
- Click on the associated download button to get your Epson printer drivers.
Epson LQ-550 Driver for Windows
Printer driver for Windows 3.1
Download (32-bit)
File Name: ep10758.exe
Size: 528 KB
Version: 1.1dEs
Type: Basic driver
Language: English
Driver Pack Contains: Printer drivers
Printer driver for Windows NT 3.x, NT 4.x, 95, 98
Download (32-bit)
File Name: epson10752.exe
Size: 564 KB
Version: 1.1dEs
Type: Basic driver
Language: English
Driver Pack Contains: Printer drivers
Full feature driver for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.x, 10, 11 (32, 64-bit)
Download
Full feature driver for Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
Download
Driver for Mac
Full feature driver for macOS 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x, 14.x
Download
Driver for Linux
Full feature driver for Linux and Ubuntu
Download
OR
Download the driver directly from the Epson LQ-550 official website.
How To Install Epson LQ-550 Driver
I fully understand that users encounter several issues while downloading and installing the printer drivers of their dot matrix printer, Epson LQ-550 printer drivers are no exception. Therefore, in the instructions given below, I will explain how to download and install your printer drivers without any confusion.
Step 1: Find the Driver
- The latest printer drivers of Epson LQ-550 can be found on the Epson website or in the downloads section of this guide.
- In the Epson website, visit the support or downloads section.
- Enter the Epson printer model number (LQ-550), then choose the OS version where you want to install this printer.
Step 2: Download the Driver
- Click on the download link which is related to your preferred driver version.
- Wait for the driver setup file download to finish.
Step 3: Install the Driver
- Locate the driver setup file in the folder where it was downloaded, usually it’s in the downloads folder.
- Run the driver setup file, then click on the ‘Unzip’ button to extract the setup file into the specified folder.
Step 4: Connect the Printer
- Go to the folder where setup files were extracted, then locate and run the ‘SETUP.exe’ file.
- Make sure your Epson printer is connected with your computer via Parallel port and turned on.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation process.
More information about installation:
- How to install the printer driver with its installer
- How to install the printer driver manually using its basic driver
That’s it, installation of the printer driver for your Epson LQ-550 printer has successfully completed.
More details about the drivers
Hardware Name: LQ-550
Hardware ID: NA
Connection Type: Parallel Connection
Installer Type: Setup File (with Installer)
Driver Compatibility
The Epson LQ-550 printer is a dot matrix printer which is out of production these days. Therefore, this printer supports only older version of Windows OS, like the Windows 3.1, NT 3.x, NT 4.x, 95, 98, while the newer versions like the Windows XP or later are not supported by this printer. Also, this dot matrix printer doesn’t support any Windows Server OS versions. This Epson printer doesn’t support MacOS X and Linux/Ubuntu operating systems as well.
Driver Update
Since this dot matrix printer is out of production, Epson is not regularly releasing its driver updates. However, Epson does release a new update when some bugs are found in the older version. Therefore, you should update your existing printer drivers with its latest version as it will allow you to avail a more stable performance from this dot matrix printer.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 3.1, NT 3.x, NT4.x, 95, 98
