Printer Epson WF-R5690 Installation on Linux Mint – Step by step

GNU/Linux Mint Epson WF-R5690 Printer Setup – Step by step Guide

How to Install Epson WorkForce WF-R5690 Series Printer/Scanner on GNU/Linux Mint 17.x/18.x/19.x/20.x/21.x/22.x LTS 64-bit desktop.

And to Install Epson WF-R5690 Printer on Linux Mint 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.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   In case first 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 like shown here below…

   sudo apt update

3. 3. Downloading Epson WF-R5690 Driver for Linux Mint

   Download Linux Mint Epson WF-R5690 Driver

   Epson GNU/Linux Driver .deb

   Epson WF-R5690 Series Printer Linux Driver.

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

   

   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.