GNU/Linux Ubuntu 18.04 Epson L310/L312 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Printer Epson L310/L312 Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
And the Epson L310/L312 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 L310/L312 Series Printers.
Finally, to Get the Epson L310/L312 Series Printers Installed on Ubuntu Linux you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.
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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
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3. Downloading Epson L310/L312 Driver for Ubuntu
Download Ubuntu Epson L310/L312 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…
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4. Installing Epson L310/L312 Driver on Ubuntu
Next follow with Ubuntu Epson L310/L312 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.
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5. Accessing Ubuntu Settings
Then Open Ubuntu Settings:
Simply Hit Cmd/Win and Search for ‘Settings’.
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6. Installing Epson L310/L312 Printer
And Add Epson L310/L312 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”.
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7. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu
Download Ubuntu Epson L310/L312 Printer Utility
Get the Epson Printer L310/L312 Utility for Ubuntu.
And proceed the Same as for the Driver. -
8. Installing Epson L310/L312 Utility on Ubuntu
And to Install Ubuntu Epson L310/L312 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.
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9. Epson Scanning Quick Start Guide
How to Quick Start with Epson Scanning on Ubuntu
Ubuntu Best Software Installation Guides:
Best Software to Install on Ubuntu.