Printer Epson WF-4720/WF-4730/WF-4740 Installation in Ubuntu 20.04 – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Printer Epson WF-4720/WF-4730/WF-4740 Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson WorkForce WF-4720/WF-4730/WF-4740 Printer Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to achieve the Epson WF-4720/WF-4730/WF-4740 Printer Ubuntu Focal Setup you need to Download and Install the Epson Proprietary Driver.

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

Moreover, the guide includes also instructions on How to Get Started Scanning & Faxing with Epson WF-4720 on Ubuntu.

Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

• Linux Mint
• Zorin OS
• Lubuntu
• Elementary OS
• Kde Neon
• Pop_OS!
• Xubuntu
• Linux Lite
• Bodhi
• Puppy
• Kubuntu
• LXLE
• Trisquel
• Voyager Ubuntu
• feren OS
• Peppermint
• Linux Ultimate Edition

1. 1. Launching Terminal

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

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. 2. Updating Ubuntu Repo

   Then Update Ubuntu Repositories:
   Simply play:

   sudo apt update

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.