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Printer Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Ubuntu Installation – Step-by-step

April 5, 2022 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux Ubuntu Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Series Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux Desktops.

And to Install Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 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.

Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Series Printer - Featured
  1. 1. Launching Terminal

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

    Open Terminal Shell Emulator

    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
  2. 2. Downloading Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Driver for Ubuntu

    Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/Linux Driver

    Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Driver .deb

    On Firefox prompt if possible Select directly “Open with Ubuntu Software Center”!

    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.

  1. 3. Installing Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Driver on Ubuntu

    Next follow with Ubuntu Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Driver Installation
    Click on “Install”:

    Start Installation

    Then Authenticate with your Admin Password to Start the Installation process:

    Authentication

    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.

  1. 4. Accessing Ubuntu Settings

    Then Open Ubuntu Settings:

    Open Settings

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

  2. 5. Adding Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Printer

    And Add Printer in Ubuntu
    Choose ‘Printers’:

    Ubuntu Settings Devices

    Selecting the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

    Add Printer
    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.
    Add Printer Found
    Next again Find and Choose the “Printer Details”:
    Printer details
    Again Browse for the Driver in “Select from Database” or “Install PPD File”:
    Browsing for Driver or PPD

    How to Find Printer PPD File’s Location on Ubuntu

    GNU/Linux Ubuntu PPD File Location
    Or else Search in the “Printers Driver Database”.
    Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!
  1. 6. Downloading Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu

    Download Ubuntu Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Printer Utility

    Epson Printer Utility .deb

    Get the Epson Printer ET-4810/ET-4850 Utility for Ubuntu.
    And proceed the Same as for the Driver.

  2. 7. Installing Epson Printer Utility on Ubuntu

    And to Install Ubuntu Epson Printer Utility Tool
    Again Click on “Install”:

    Start Installation

    Then Authenticate with your Admin Password to Start the Installation process:

    Authentication

    In a Short Time the Software should be Successfully Installed!
    Or again on Command Line with:

    sudo apt install ~/Download/epson*.deb

    How to Fix No libQtCore.so.4 Issue in Ubuntu

    Qt4 Ubuntu Setup Guide
  1. 8. Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Scanning Quick Start Guide

    How to Quick Start with Epson Scanning on Ubuntu

    Epson ET-4810/ET-4850 Scanner Quick Start Guide
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    Best Software to Install on Ubuntu.