Epson Stylus Color 980 Driver: Official Download & Complete Setup Guide

Overview of the Epson Stylus Color 980

The Epson Stylus Color 980 is a legacy inkjet printer designed for high-speed, professional-grade output. Featuring Epson’s award-winning Micro Piezo technology, this printer delivers a stunning resolution of 2880 x 720 dpi, making it ideal for both business documents and high-quality photography. With a duty cycle of 5,000 pages per month, it remains a durable choice for specialized printing tasks.

Key Features and Specifications

• Maximum Resolution: Up to 2880 x 720 dpi for crystal-clear images.
• Print Speed: Blazing speeds of up to 13 ppm in black and 10.5 ppm in color.
• Droplet Size: 3-picoliter variable-sized ink droplets for precise detail.
• Connectivity: Dual connectivity via USB and IEEE-1284 Parallel ports.
• Paper Capacity: 100-sheet input tray support for various media types.

How to Install the Epson Stylus Color 980 Driver

Since the Epson Stylus Color 980 is a legacy device, installation steps vary depending on your operating system. Modern systems like Windows 10 and 11 typically utilize In-OS drivers provided through Windows Update.

For Windows 10 and Windows 11

1. Connect the printer to your computer via USB.
2. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.
3. Click Add a printer or scanner.
4. If the printer is not automatically detected, click The printer that I want isn’t listed.
5. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.
6. Choose the correct USB port and click Next.
7. Click Windows Update to refresh the list of drivers.
8. Select ‘Epson’ and then find ‘Epson Stylus Color 980’ in the list.

For Legacy Windows (XP/Vista/7)

1. Download the official driver package from the links provided below.
2. Run the setup file and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. Turn on the printer when prompted by the installer.

For Mac OS Users

Support for older versions of Mac OS (up to macOS 10.x) is available through the official Epson support portal. Newer macOS versions may require the use of generic drivers or Apple AirPrint if compatible hardware is used in conjunction.