# **FIXED: Epson Printer "Driver Unavailable" or "Setup Incomplete" | Florida (2026)**
Epson EcoTank and WorkForce users in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa are facing "Communication Error" messages during 2026 software setups.
**📞 Florida Support Desk: [phone]** (No Wait Time for Epson EcoTank & WorkForce Series)

**Why Your Epson Says "Driver Unavailable" in Florida**
In 2026, Epson's bidirectional communication protocol often conflicts with Florida's high-traffic ISP routers, causing a driver "timeout."

1.Bidirectional Blocking: Windows "Protected Print Mode" (WPP) in 2026 may block Epson's status monitoring, resulting in an "Unavailable" error.
2.Registry Corruption: Failed updates to the Epson Software Updater can leave "Ghost Drivers" in the Windows registry.

**🛠️ The "Florida Reset & Re-map" Fix**

**1. The "Hard Reset"**
Unplug the power cord from the printer while it is ON.

Wait 60 seconds. Replug and restart. This resets the internal network card (NIC).

**2. Port Configuration**
1.In Printer Properties, go to the Ports tab.
2.Uncheck "Enable bidirectional support." This often resolves the "Unavailable" status for older Epson models on 2026 Windows builds.

**⚠️ ERROR 0x97 / FIRMWARE HELP**: If your printer shows a critical hardware error or refuses 2026 ink updates, call **[phone]** for a manual firmware override.