Zip drive not being recognized.

I’m sorry to hear that your Windows 11 computer doesn’t recognize your Epson Zip 100 drive. This may be because Windows 11 doesn’t have a compatible driver for your device. According to the information I found, the Epson Zip 100 drive was designed for older versions of Windows, such as Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or DOS¹. Windows 11 may not be able to read the Zip disks formatted with the Mac format either, unless you use a special utility called HFSExplorer².

There are some possible solutions that you can try to make your Epson Zip 100 drive work with Windows 11. Here are some of them:

• Check if Epson has a Windows 11 driver for your product on their support page³. If they do, download and install it on your computer. If they don’t, you can try using the simple drivers that come with Windows 11. They will automatically install when your device is connected to your computer with a USB cable³.
• Try using a different USB port or cable on your computer. Sometimes, the problem may be caused by a faulty or incompatible connection.
• Try using a different Zip disk on your device. Sometimes, the problem may be caused by a damaged or corrupted disk.
• Try using a different device to read your Zip disk. Sometimes, the problem may be caused by a defective or outdated device.
• Contact Epson or Microsoft for technical support or repair. Sometimes, the problem may be caused by factors beyond your control, such as software bugs, hardware failures, or compatibility issues. You can contact Epson here or Microsoft [here] and ask for assistance.

I hope this helps you make your Epson Zip 100 drive work with Windows 11. Have a nice day! 😊