Printer Epson XP-55 Linux Mint 18 How to Install

Epson XP-55 Driver Linux Mint 18 Installation Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Download and Install Epson XP-55 Driver in Linux Mint 18.x Sarah/Serena/Sonya/Sylvia LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the Epson XP-55 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-55 Series Printers.

Finally, to Get the Epson XP-55 Series Printers Installed on Linux Mint 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-55 Driver in Linux Mint

   Download Linux Mint Epson XP-55 Driver

   Epson XP-55 Driver .deb

   Epson XP-55 Series Printers Linux Driver

   On Firefox prompt if possible Select directly “Open with GDebi”!
   (But on KDE instead look for QApt)

   

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

4. 4. Installing Epson XP-55 Driver on Linux Mint

   Next follow with Linux Mint Epson XP-55 Driver Installation
   So Click on “Install”:

   

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

   

   In a Short Time the Driver should be Successfully Installed!

   

   But if you prefer to Install it from Terminal execute:

   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. Adding Printer

   Then Launch Printer Configure App
   In Cinnamon/Mate Simply Start Typing ‘printer’.

   

   Next Choose Add
   And Follow with the Wizard’s Setup…

   

6. 6. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Linux Mint

   Download Linux Mint Epson XP-55 Printer Utility

   Epson XP-55 Utility .deb

   Epson XP-55 Series Printers Utility Linux

   Get the Epson Printer XP-55 Utility for Linux Mint.
   And proceed the Same as for the Driver.

7. 7. Installing Epson XP-55 Utility on Linux Mint

   And to Install Linux Mint Epson XP-55 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!

   

   Elsewhere if you prefer on Command Line execute:

   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.

8. 8. Epson Scanning Quick Start Guide

   How to Quick Start with Epson Scanning on Linux Mint

   Linux Mint Epson XP-55 Scanner Quick Start Guide

   Linux Mint imageScan Quick Start

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