How to Install Epson L565/L566 on Ubuntu 24.04 – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Epson L565/L566 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson EcoTank L565/L566 Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 24.04 Noble LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Install Epson L565/L566 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 L565/L566 Scanning on Ubuntu.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open a Terminal 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 L565/L566 Printer in Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson L565/L566 Printer

   Epson L565/L566 Printer .deb

   Epson L565/L566 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…