Step-by-step – Printer Epson ET-8500/ET-8550 Installation in Ubuntu 20.04

Adding Printer

4. 4. Accessing Ubuntu Settings

   Then Open Ubuntu Settings:

   

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

5. 5. Adding Epson ET-8500/ET-8550 Printer

   And Add Printer in Ubuntu
   Choose ‘Printers’:

   

   Selecting the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

   

   So then Select the Printer that should be Found and Confirm to Add it.
   But if Not Found then Verify the Printer is Connected and Turned On.

   

   Now wait and the Printer should be Automatically Discovered!
   Next again Find and Choose the “Printer Details“:

   

   Again Browse for the Driver in “Select from Database” or “Install PPD File”:

   

   How to Find Printer PPD File’s Location on Ubuntu

   GNU/Linux Ubuntu PPD File Location

   How to Find PPD File Location on Ubuntu GNU/Linux

   Or else Search in the “Printers Driver Database”.
   Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!