EPSON STYLUS 1270 PRINTER WORKING IN WINDOWS 8.1 should work in earlier versions of windows.
Wonderful News. I dragged out this amazing printer after despairing that I wouldn't be able to use it anymore due to the newer operating systems. As a last ditch attempt I plugged it in and entirely on its own it began downloading the most relevant driver for itself. I couldn't believe my eyes. No outdated software disks necessary. I had spent days reading other people's despair at not being able to get this old trooper running. I tried downloading the archaic software on the Epson site but that just got rejected by the OS of which I am using 8.1. To have it relegated in the basement when it was made to go on and on is just so wrong. I did download the EasyPrint module that is listed with the 1280 model of this series, as it's compatible with a few Epson models. I don't think this made any real difference. Just plug the printer into your computer's usb drive and wait. I was connected to the internet whilst it was connected, but again, not entirely sure that this was relevant or not - perhaps it may be. I am just so thrilled that this computer can again serve me with the newer operating systems. It's done so since Windows ME . That's embarrassing to say but it's true. - never failed me. It weighs a tone and is mega heavy. It makes a loud screechy sound as it prints May I say it's music to my ears to hear that sound again. The software it will download is called Epson Stylus Photo 1270 ESC/P 2. I do hope other users get this baby going, He is superb and shouldn't have his life determined by an OS when there is nothing wrong with him. I am also using a 64 Bit version of the OS