Printer Epson XP-820/XP-830 Installation in Linux Mint – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Mint Epson XP-820/XP-830 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson XP-820/XP-830 Series Printer/Scanner in GNU/Linux Mint 17.x/18.x/19.x/20.x/21.x/22.x LTS 64-bit Desktop.

And to Install Epson XP-820/XP-830 Printer in Linux Mint 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…

Finally, the guide includes also detailed instructions on How to Get Started Epson Scanning.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. 2. Updating Linux Mint Repo

   Then Update Linux Mint 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

3. 3. Downloading Epson XP-820/XP-830 Driver in Linux Mint

   Download Linux Mint Epson XP-820/XP-830 Driver

   Epson GNU/Linux Driver .deb

   Epson XP-820/XP-830 Series Printer Linux Driver.

   On Firefox prompt if possible Select directly “Open with GDebi”!

   

   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.