Printer Epson WF-2860 Ubuntu 18.10 How to Install

Epson WF-2860 Ubuntu 18.10 Setup

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson WorkForce WF-2860 Printer in Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the Epson WF-2860 Ubuntu 18.10 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 WF-2860 Series Printers.

Finally, to Get the Epson WF-2860 Series Printers Installed on Ubuntu Linux you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

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

   

2. 2. Updating Ubuntu Repos

   Then Update Ubuntu Cosmic 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 WF-2860 Driver for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson WF-2860 Driver

   Epson WF-2860 Driver .deb

   Epson WF-2860 Series Printers Linux Driver

   On Firefox prompt if possible Select directly “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 WF-2860 Driver on Ubuntu

   Next follow with Ubuntu Epson WF-2860 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 Ubuntu Settings

   Then Open Ubuntu Settings:

   

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

6. 6. Installing Epson WF-2860 Printer

   And Add Epson WF-2860 on Ubuntu

   

   Click the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

   

7. 7. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson WF-2860 Printer Utility

   Epson WF-2860 Utility .deb

   Epson WF-2860 Series Printers Utility Linux

   Get the Epson Printer WF-2860 Utility for Ubuntu.
   And proceed the Same as for the Driver.

8. 8. Installing Epson WF-2860 Utility on Ubuntu

   And to Install Ubuntu Epson WF-2860 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 Scanner & Fax Setup

   How to Get Started with Epson Scanning+Faxing on Ubuntu

   Ubuntu Epson Scanner+Fax Quick Start

   Ubuntu Epson Scanner+Fax Quick Start

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