How to Install Epson L5190 Printer on Ubuntu 24.04

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Epson L5190 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson EcoTank L5190 Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 24.04 Noble LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Install Epson L5190 Printer in Ubuntu Noble you need to Setup the Proprietary Driver.

Especially relevant: after the Driver Setup to achieve the Printer Setup follow the included instructions to Add Printer.

Moreover, using the Epson Printer Utility Software, you can Check Ink Levels, View Error and other Status…

Finally, the guide includes also instructions on How to Getting-Started Epson L5190 Scanning on Ubuntu.

1. 1. Launching Terminal App

   Open a Terminal Shell Emulator Window:
   Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. 2. Updating Ubuntu Repo

   Then Update Ubuntu Noble Repositories:

   sudo apt update

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

3. 3. Downloading Epson L5190 Driver for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson L5190 Driver

   Epson L5190 Driver .deb

   Epson L5190 Series Printers 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…

4. 4. Installing Epson L5190 Driver on Ubuntu

   Next follow with Ubuntu Epson L5190 Driver Installation
   Click on “Install”:

   

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

   

   In a Short Time the Software should be Successfully Installed!
   Or instead on the Command Line proceed with:

   sudo apt install ~/Download/epson*.deb

   But if you are in Trouble to Find the Location on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.