Printer Epson XP-255/XP-257 Installation in Ubuntu 22.04

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 22.04 Epson XP-255/XP-257 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson XP-255/XP-257 Series Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Install Epson XP-255/XP-257 Printer in Ubuntu Jammy 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…

Moreover, the guide includes also detailed instructions on How to Get Started Epson 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
• 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 Jammy 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-255/XP-257 Driver for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/Linux Driver

   Epson XP-255/XP-257 Driver .deb

   Epson XP-255/XP-257 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.