GNU/Linux Ubuntu 22.04 Epson L8160/L8180 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson EcoTank L8160/L8180 Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
And to Install Epson L8160/L8180 Printer in Ubuntu Jammy you need to Setup the Proprietary Driver.
Moreover, using the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can check Ink Levels, View Error and other Status…
Especially relevant: to achieve the Setup follow the included instructions on How to Add L8160/L8180 Printer and Get Started 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 Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition
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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 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
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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