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Printer Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Installation in Ubuntu 22.04

February 11, 2023 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 22.04 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 Printer in Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Setup Epson WF-M5160/WF-M5190 on Ubuntu 22.04 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 22.04.

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
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  1. 1. Launching Terminal

    Open a Terminal window
    Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    Open Terminal Shell Emulator

    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
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  1. 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

    Get the Epson Printer WF-M5160/WF-M5190 Driver for Ubuntu.
    On Firefox prompt if possible Select directly “Open with Ubuntu Software Center”!

    Open with Ubuntu Software Center

    Or with Chrome Click on Bottom’s Button, otherwise Double-Click on it in the File Manager…

  2. 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.

    Epson Printer Driver Ubuntu Software Center

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

    Authentication

    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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  1. 4. Accessing Ubuntu Settings

    Then Open Ubuntu Settings
    Hit Cmd/Win to start Searching:

    Open Settings
  2. 5. Adding Printer

    And Add Printer in Ubuntu
    Choose “Printers“:

    Settings Printers
    And then “Add Printer”:
    Add Printer
    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.
    Add Printer Found
    Next again Find and Choose the “Printer Details”:
    Printer details
    Again Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver:
    Browsing for Driver or PPD

    How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Linux

    GNU/Linux PPD File Location
    Or Browse for the “Printer Drivers Database”.
    Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!
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  1. 5. Downloading Software

    Again Download Epson Printer Utility for Ubuntu

    Get Epson Printer Utility .deb

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

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

    And so Follow the Same Procedure as for the Driver.

    Epson Printer Utility Ubuntu Software Center

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

    Authentication

    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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