Printer Epson XP-257 Linux Mint 18 How to Install

Driver Epson XP-257 Linux Mint 18 Installation Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Printer Epson XP-257 Linux Mint 18 LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the Epson XP-257 Linux Mint 18 Installation guide includes also instructions on How to Get Started Scanning on Linux Mint.

Especially relevant: using the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can Check Ink Levels, View Error and other Status… on EPSON XP-257 Series Printers.

Finally, to Get the Epson XP-257 Series Printers Installed on Ubuntu Linux you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

2. 2. Updating Linux Mint Repo

   Then Update Linux Mint 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 XP-257 Driver in Linux Mint

   Download Linux Mint Epson XP-257 Driver

   Epson XP-257 Driver .deb

   Epson XP-257 Series Printers Linux Driver

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

   

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

4. 4. Installing Epson XP-257 Driver on Linux Mint

   Next follow with Ubuntu Epson XP-257 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. 5. Accessing Linux Mint Settings

   Then Open Linux Mint Settings:

   

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

6. 6. Installing Epson XP-257 Printer

   And Add Epson XP-257 on Linux Mint

   

   Click the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

   

7. 7. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Linux Mint

   Download Linux Mint Epson XP-257 Printer Utility

   Epson XP-257 Utility .deb

   Epson XP-257 Series Printers Utility Linux

   Get the Epson Printer XP-257 Utility for Linux Mint.
   And proceed the Same as for the Driver.

8. 8. Installing Epson XP-257 Utility on Linux Mint

   And to Install Ubuntu Epson XP-257 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. 9. Epson Scanning Quick Start Guide

   How to Quick Start with Epson Scanning on Linux Mint

   Ubuntu Epson XP-257 Scanner Quick Start Guide

   GNU/Linux Ubuntu imageScan Quick Start

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