Printer Epson WorkForce 500 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Install

June 27, 2018 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Driver Epson WorkForce 500 Ubuntu 18.04 Installation Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Printer Epson WorkForce 500 Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the Epson WorkForce 500 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 WorkForce 500 Series Printers.

Finally, to Get the Epson WorkForce 500 Series Printers Installed on Ubuntu Linux you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.

Driver Epson WorkForce 500 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 WorkForce 500 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 WorkForce 500 Driver for Ubuntu

    Download Ubuntu Epson WorkForce 500 Driver

    Epson WorkForce 500 Driver .deb

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

    Driver Epson WorkForce 500 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 WorkForce 500 Driver on Ubuntu

    Next follow with Ubuntu Epson WorkForce 500 Driver Installation
    Click on “Install”:

    Driver Epson WorkForce 500 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Start Installation

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

    Driver Epson WorkForce 500 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 WorkForce 500 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Open Settings

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

  6. 6. Installing Epson WorkForce 500 Printer

    And Add Epson WorkForce 500 on Ubuntu

    Driver Epson WorkForce 500 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Ubuntu Settings Devices

    Click the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

    Driver Epson WorkForce 500 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 WorkForce 500 Printer Utility

    Epson WorkForce 500 Utility .deb

    Get the Epson Printer WorkForce 500 Utility for Ubuntu.
    And proceed the Same as for the Driver.

  8. 8. Installing Epson WorkForce 500 Utility on Ubuntu

    And to Install Ubuntu Epson WorkForce 500 Utility Tool
    Again Click on “Install”:

    Driver Epson WorkForce 500 Ubuntu 18.04 How to Download and Install - Start Installation

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

    Driver Epson WorkForce 500 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 WorkForce 500 Scanner Quick Start Guide
  10. Ubuntu Best Software Installation Guides:
    Best Software to Install on Ubuntu.


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