Printer Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Install

April 20, 2018 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 Installation Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Printer Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the Epson L566 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 L566 Series Printers.

Finally, to Get the Epson L566 Series Printers Installed on Ubuntu Linux you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.

Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Featured
  1. 1. Launching Terminal

    Open a Terminal window
    Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Open Terminal Shell Emulator
  2. 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. 3. Downloading Epson L566 Driver for Ubuntu

    Download Ubuntu Epson L566 Driver

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

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Open with Ubuntu Software Center

    Or with Chrome Click on Bottom’s Button, otherwise Double-Click on it in the File Manager…

  4. 4. Installing Epson L566 Driver on Ubuntu

    Next follow with Ubuntu Epson L566 Driver Installation
    Click on “Install”:

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Start Installation

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

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Authentication

    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. 5. Accessing Ubuntu Settings

    Then Open Ubuntu Settings:

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Open Settings

    Simply Hit Cmd/Win and Search for ‘Settings’.

  6. 6. Installing Epson L566 Printer

    And Add Epson L566 on Ubuntu

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Ubuntu Settings Devices

    Click the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Add Printer

    Then Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver.

    How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Ubuntu

    GNU/Linux Ubuntu PPD File Location

    Or otherwise Search in the “Printers Driver Database”.

  7. 7. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu

    Download Ubuntu Epson L566 Printer Utility

    Get the Epson Printer L566 Utility for Ubuntu.
    And proceed the Same as for the Driver.

  8. 8. Installing Epson L566 Utility on Ubuntu

    And to Install Ubuntu Epson L566 Utility Tool
    Again Click on “Install”:

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Start Installation

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

    Driver Epson L566 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Authentication

    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. 9. Epson Scanning Quick Start Guide

    How to Quick Start with Epson Scanning on Ubuntu

    Ubuntu Epson L566 Scanner Quick Start Guide
  10. Ubuntu Best Software Installation Guides:
    Best Software to Install on Ubuntu.


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