GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Epson M200/M205 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson M200/M205 Printer/Scanner/FAX in Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
And to Install Epson M200/M205 Printer in Ubuntu Focal 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 & Faxing.
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1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal window
Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
And then Update Ubuntu Focal 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 M200/M205 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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