Driver Epson WF-C869R Ubuntu 18.04 Installation Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Printer Epson WF-C869R Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
And the Epson WF-C869R 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 WF-C869R Series Printers.
Finally, to Get the Epson WF-C869R Series Printers Installed on Ubuntu Linux you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.
1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal window
Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
2. Updating Ubuntu Repos
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 WF-C869R Driver for Ubuntu
Download Ubuntu Epson WF-C869R 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 WF-C869R Driver on Ubuntu
Next follow with Ubuntu Epson WF-C869R 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 WF-C869R Printer
And Add Epson WF-C869R on Ubuntu
Click the ‘Add Printer’ Button:
Then Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver.
How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Ubuntu
Or otherwise Search in the “Printers Driver Database”.
7. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu
Download Ubuntu Epson WF-C869R Printer Utility
Get the Epson Printer WF-C869R Utility for Ubuntu.
And proceed the Same as for the Driver.8. Installing Epson WF-C869R Utility on Ubuntu
And to Install Ubuntu Epson WF-C869R 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
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Best Software to Install on Ubuntu.