Printer Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Installation in Ubuntu 20.04 – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! This Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson WorkForce WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Printer in Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Setup Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 on Ubuntu 20.04 you need first to Install the Proprietary Driver.

Especially relevant: after the Driver Setup follow the detailed instructions on How to Add Printer in Ubuntu 20.04.

Moreover, using the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can Check Ink Levels, View Error and other Status.

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
(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 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. 2. Downloading Epson Printer WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Driver

   Download Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Printer Driver for Linux Ubuntu

   Get Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Printer .deb Driver

   Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Printer Linux Driver

   Get the Epson Printer WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Driver for Ubuntu.
   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…

3. 3. Installing Epson Printer WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Driver

   Then Double-Click on the Epson Driver Package
   (Or Select open with Ubuntu Software Center before Downloading)
   After Click on Install in the Ubuntu Software Center.

   

   Then Authenticate with your Admin Password to Start the Installation process:

   

   In a Short Time the Software should be Successfully Installed!
   Or again on Command Line with:

   sudo apt install ~/Download/epson*.deb

   But if yuo are in Trouble to Find it out on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.

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4. 4. Adding Epson Printer WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Printer

   Now Open Ubuntu Settings:

   

   Simply Hit ‘Cmd’/’Win’ and Search for ‘Settings’.

   And then Add Printer to Ubuntu Desktop.

   

   Click the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

   
   So then Select the Printer that should be Found and Confirm to Add it.
   But if Not Found then Verify the Printer is Connected and Turned On.
   
   Next again Find and Choose the “Printer Details”:
   
   Again Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver:
   

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Linux

   GNU/Linux PPD File Location

   How to Find PPD File Location on GNU/Linux
   Or else Browse for the “Printer Drivers Database”.
   Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!

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5. 5. Downloading Software

   Again Download Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu

   Get Epson Printer Utility .deb

   Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Printer Utility Ubuntu

   Get the Epson Printer WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Utility for Ubuntu.

6. 6. Installing Epson Printer WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Software

   And so Follow the Same Procedure as for the Driver.

   

   Then Authenticate with your Admin Password to Start the Installation process:

   

   In a Short Time the Software should be Successfully Installed!
   Or again on Command Line with:

   sudo apt install ~/Download/epson*.deb

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