Install Epson Inkjet Printer Driver on Kubuntu GNU/Linux
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson InkJet Printer in Kubuntu GNU+Linux Enlightenment Desktop.
Especially relevant: before to Install the Driver Check on the Download page if your Epson Model is Included in the specifications.
Otherwise Search this WebSite or the Epson Support site with the initials of the Epson model as e.g. “L300”.
To Get the Epson Printer Installed on Kubuntu Linux you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.
Then to Get the Scanner Working on Kubuntu Linux Follow the Guide on Getting-Started Easily with imageScan Scanning on Kubuntu.
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Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
Just start Typing “konsole” on Desktop.
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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Download Epson Printer .deb Generic Driver in Linux
Get the Epson Printer Generic Driver in Linux.
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Checking/Installing GDebi Package Installer.
which gdebi
If Not there then:
sudo su -c "apt-get install gdebi"
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Then to Install Epson Printers Driver in Kubuntu.
cd ~/Downloads
sudo su -c "gdebi ./epson*printer*lsb*.deb"
GDebi Package Installer will Manage the Software Dependecies…
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Finally, Go on System Settings to Add Printer
And the Printer will be Recognized and Installed. -
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