GNU/Linux Mint 19 Epson XP-8600/XP-8700 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson XP-8600/XP-8700 Series Printer/Scanner in GNU/Linux Mint 19.x Tara/Tessa/Tina/Tricia LTS 64-bit Desktop.
And to Install Epson XP-8600/XP-8700 Printer in Linux Mint you need to Setup the Proprietary Driver.
Especially relevant: after the Driver Installation to achieve the Printer Setup follow guidance to Add Printer!
Using the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can check Ink Levels, View Error and other Status…
Finally, the guide includes also detailed instructions on How to Get Started Epson Scanning.
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1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal window
In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
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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…Copysudo apt update
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3. Downloading Epson XP-8600/XP-8700 Driver for Linux Mint
Download Linux Mint Epson XP-8600/XP-8700 Driver
Here Epson GNU/Linux Driver .debLink to Download Epson Printer XP-8600/XP-8700 Series Driver for GNU/Linux.On Firefox prompt if possible Select directly “Open with GDebi”!
Or with Chrome Click on Bottom’s Button, otherwise Double-Click on it in the File Manager.
Finally, if you Prefer the Command Line Setup then simply ‘Save’ it and follow the Instructions here Below.
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