How to Install Epson Stylus SX420W Printer OnUbuntu 18.04

June 27, 2018 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Printer Epson Stylus SX420W Ubuntu 18.04 Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Printer Epson Stylus SX420W in Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the Epson Stylus SX420W Ubuntu 18.04 Installation guide includes also instructions on How to Get Started Scanning on Ubuntu.

Especially relevant: using the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can Check Ink Levels, View Error and other Status… on Epson Stylus SX420W Series Printers.

Finally, to Get the Epson Stylus SX420W Series Printers Installed on Ubuntu Linux you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.

Driver Epson Stylus SX420W Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Featured

1. Launching Terminal

Open a Terminal window
Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
2. Updating Ubuntu Repo

Then Update Ubuntu Bionic Repositories:
This step is a precaution in case the sources are not Up to Date.
So if you prefer try first to Install it directly like shown here below..
```
sudo apt update
```
3. Downloading Epson Stylus SX420W Driver for Ubuntu

Download Ubuntu Epson Stylus SX420W Driver

Epson Stylus SX420W Driver .deb

Epson Stylus SX420W Series Printers Linux Driver

On Firefox prompt if possible Select directly “Open with Ubuntu Software Center”!

Or with Chrome Click on Bottom’s Button, otherwise Double-Click on it in the File Manager…
4. Installing Epson Stylus SX420W Driver on Ubuntu

Next follow with Ubuntu Epson Stylus SX420W Driver Installation
Click on “Install”:

Then Authenticate with your Admin Password to Start the Installation process:

In a Short Time the Software should be Successfully Installed!
Or again on Command Line with:
```
sudo apt install gdebi-core gdebi
```
```
sudo gdebi ~/Download/epson*.deb
```
But if you are in Trouble to Find the Location on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
5. Accessing Ubuntu Settings

Then Open Ubuntu Settings:

Simply Hit Cmd/Win and Search for ‘Settings’.
6. Installing Epson Stylus SX420W Printer

And Add Epson Stylus SX420W on Ubuntu

Click the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

Then Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver.

How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Ubuntu

GNU/Linux Ubuntu PPD File Location

How to Find PPD File Location on Ubuntu GNU/Linux

Or otherwise Search in the “Printers Driver Database”.
7. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu

Download Ubuntu Epson Stylus SX420W Printer Utility

Epson Stylus SX420W Utility .deb

Epson Stylus SX420W Series Printers Utility Linux

Get the Epson Printer SX420W Utility for Ubuntu.
And proceed the Same as for the Driver.
8. Installing Epson Stylus SX420W Utility on Ubuntu

And to Install Ubuntu Epson Stylus SX420W Utility Tool
Again Click on “Install”:

Then Authenticate with your Admin Password to Start the Installation process:

In a Short Time the Software should be Successfully Installed!
Or again on Command Line with:
```
sudo apt install gdebi-core gdebi
```
```
sudo gdebi ~/Download/epson*.deb
```
But if you are in Trouble to Find the Location on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
9. Epson Scanning Quick Start Guide

How to Quick Start with Epson Scanning on Ubuntu

Ubuntu Epson Stylus SX420W Scanner Quick Start Guide

GNU/Linux Ubuntu imageScan Quick Start