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You will likely find better assistance for your Epson WorkForce 840 printer in Epson Support / Forum.
In GENERAL, the software may have trouble installing if Windows 10 is having trouble connecting the software during the "connection" phase of the installation.
Epson WorkForce 840 Support Page
It appears the software was release way back in 2013 - "older" by software standards.
Nonetheless, the software is preportedly supported in your Windows 10 environment.
If you wish to do so, Consider / Try
Method – Manual – Set Compatibility
Download and Save the Epson driver software to your computer
Navigate to your Downloads folder and open the folder so you can view the contents
Right-Click on the downloaded installation file > Properties > Compatibility
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
Select Windows 7
Click Apply and OK to close the Properties menu
Right-Click on the program and select to Run as Administrator
After the software installs, Restart the computer and log in.
The Hoped-for result: Installation file opens, extracts, and magically, quick-as-a-rabbit, installs the software.
Need more help?
Click on the FAQ or Contact Us tabs in the Epson Website.
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