GNU/Linux Ubuntu Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 Series Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux Desktops.
And to Install Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 Printer in Ubuntu you need to Setup the Proprietary Driver.
Especially relevant: after the Driver Installation to achieve the Printer Setup follow guidance to Add Printer!
Using the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can check Ink Levels, View Error and other Status…
This Guide is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition
Finally, the guide includes also detailed instructions on How to Get Started Epson Scanning.
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1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal window
Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
And then Update Linux Ubuntu 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
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2. Downloading Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 Driver for Ubuntu
Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/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.
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3. Installing Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 Driver on Ubuntu
Next follow with Ubuntu Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 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. Accessing Ubuntu Settings
Then Open Ubuntu Settings:
Simply Hit ‘Cmd’/’Win’ and Search for ‘Settings’.
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5. Adding Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 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.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
Or else Search in the “Printers Driver Database”.
Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!
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6. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu
Download Ubuntu Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 Printer Utility
Get the Epson Printer XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 Utility for Ubuntu.
And proceed the Same as for the Driver. -
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. Epson XP-342/XP-343/XP-345 Scanning Quick Start Guide
How to Quick Start with Epson Scanning on Ubuntu
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