Printer Epson WF-R5690 Ubuntu 18.04 Installation – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 18.04 Epson WF-R5690 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson WorkForce WF-R5690 Series Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Install Epson WF-R5690 Printer in Ubuntu Bionic 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…

Moreover, the guide includes also detailed instructions on How to Get Started Epson 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

1. 1. Launching Terminal

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

   

   And then Update Ubuntu Bionic 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

2. 2. Downloading Epson WF-R5690 Driver for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/Linux Driver

   Epson WF-R5690 Driver .deb

   Epson WF-R5690 Series Printer 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.