Can outdated or corrupted printer drivers cause an Epson printer to enter an error state, and how do I update them?

Yes, outdated or corrupted printer drivers are a frequent cause of printer errors. To update them, visit the official Epson support website, navigate to the 'Drivers & Downloads' section, and enter your specific printer model. Download the latest drivers. Before installing, it's often best to uninstall the current drivers from your computer's 'Apps & features' (Windows) or 'Printers & Scanners' (Mac) and then restart your computer before installing the new ones.