Step-by-step – Printer Epson ET-M2120 Installation in Ubuntu 20.04

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Epson ET-M2120 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

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Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson EcoTank ET-M2120 Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Install Epson ET-M2120 Printer in Ubuntu Focal you need to Setup the Proprietary Driver.

Moreover, using the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can check Ink Levels, View Error and other Status…

Especially relevant: to achieve the Setup follow the included instructions on How to Add ET-M2120 Printer and Get Started Scanning.

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
(You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)

1. 1. Launching Terminal

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

   

   And then Update Ubuntu Focal 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

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

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2. 2. Downloading Epson ET-M2120 Driver for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/Linux Driver

   Epson ET-M2120 Driver .deb

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   Epson ET-M2120 Series Printer 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.
   Finally, if you Prefer the Command Line Setup then simply ‘Save’ it and follow the Instructions here Below.

3. 3. Installing Epson ET-M2120 Driver on Ubuntu

   Next follow with Ubuntu Epson ET-M2120 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 Instead, on the Command Line proceed with:

   sudo apt install ~/Download/epson*.deb

   But if you are in Trouble to Find the Location on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.

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4. 4. Accessing Ubuntu Settings

   Then Open Ubuntu Settings:

   

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

5. 5. Adding Epson ET-M2120 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

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   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!

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6. 6. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson ET-M2120 Printer Utility

   Epson Printer Utility .deb

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   Epson ET-M2120 Series Printer Utility Linux

   Get the Epson Printer ET-M2120 Utility for Ubuntu.
   And proceed the Same as for the Driver.

7. 7. Installing Epson Printer Utility on Ubuntu

   And to Install Ubuntu Epson Printer 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 ~/Download/epson*.deb

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8. 8. Epson ET-M2120 Scanning Quick Start Guide

   How to Quick Start with Epson Scanning on Ubuntu

   Ubuntu Epson ET-M2120 Scanner Quick Start Guide

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   GNU/Linux Ubuntu imageScan Quick Start

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