Step-by-step – Printer Epson ET-4500/ET-4550 Installation in Ubuntu 20.04

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Epson ET-4500/ET-4550 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson EcoTank ET-4500/ET-4550 Printer/Scanner Driver for Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Install Epson ET-4500/ET-4550 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-4500/ET-4550 Printer and Get Started Scanning.

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

2. 2. Downloading Epson ET-4500/ET-4550 Driver for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/Linux Driver

   Epson ET-4500/ET-4550 Driver .deb

   Epson ET-4500/ET-4550 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.