GNU/Linux Ubuntu 23.04 Epson XP-850/XP-860 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson XP-850/XP-860 Series Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar GNU/Linux Desktop.
And to Install Epson XP-850/XP-860 Printer in Ubuntu Lunar 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.
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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 Lunar 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. Downloading Epson XP-850/XP-860 Driver for Ubuntu
Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/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.
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