How to Install Epson L3100/L3110 on Linux Mint 21

GNU/Linux Mint 21 Epson L3100/L3110 Printer Setup – Step by step Guide

This tutorial shows you step-by-step how to install Epson L3100/L3110 series printer/scanner on GNU/Linux Mint 21.x Vanessa/Vera/Victoria/Virginia LTS 64-bit desktop.

And to install Epson L3100/L3110 printer on Linux Mint, you need to set up 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 also includes detailed instructions on how to get started with Epson scanning.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to execute commands)

   

   In case you need it, 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 as shown here below…

   sudo apt update

3. 3. Downloading Epson L3100/L3110 Driver on Linux Mint

   Download Linux Mint Epson L3100/L3110 Driver

   Epson GNU/Linux Driver .deb

   Epson L3100/L3110 Series Printer Linux Driver.

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

   

   Or with Chrome, click on the bottom button, otherwise double-click on it in the file manager.
   Finally, if you prefer the command line setup, simply ‘Save’ it and follow the instructions below.