Printer Epson XP-640 Ubuntu 16.04 Installation – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 16.04 Epson XP-640 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson Expression Premium XP-640 Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Install Epson XP-640 Printer in Ubuntu Xenial you need to Setup the Proprietary Driver.

Especially relevant: 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 Add XP-640 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 Xenial 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 XP-640 Driver for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/Linux Driver

   Epson XP-640 Driver .deb

   Epson XP-640 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.