GNU/Linux Mint Epson XP-235 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hello! This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on installing the Epson XP-235 Series Printer/Scanner on Mint 17.x through 22.x LTS GNU/Linux desktops.
To install the Epson XP-235 printer on Mint, you need to set up the proprietary driver.
After installing the driver, follow the instructions to add the printer!
With the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can check ink levels, view errors, and monitor other status information.
This guide also includes detailed instructions on how to get started with Epson scanning.
Additionally, this setup is valid for all Mint-based distros, including:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- KDE Neon
- Pop!_OS
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Puppy
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager
- Feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition (You may need to discover the parent release)
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1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your desktop.
(Press “Enter” to execute commands)
Next, update Mint repositories:
This step ensures that your sources are up-to-date. If you prefer, try installing the driver directly as shown below:sudo apt update
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2. Downloading Epson XP-235 Driver for Mint
Download the Epson XP-235 driver for Mint GNU/Linux
In Firefox, you can choose “Open with Mint Software Center” if prompted!
In Chrome, click the button at the bottom or double-click the file in the File Manager.
Alternatively, save the file and follow the command-line instructions below:
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