How to Install Epson ET-2980 Printer on Ubuntu 24.04 – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Epson ET-2980 Printer Setup Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Epson ET-2980 Series Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu 24.04 Noble LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And to Install Epson ET-2980 Printer on Ubuntu Noble 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, you find included also instructions on How to Get Started Epson Scanning.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

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

   

   And then Update Ubuntu Noble 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 ET-2980 Driver for Ubuntu

   Download Ubuntu Epson GNU/Linux Driver

   Epson ET-2980 Driver .deb

   Epson ET-2980 Series Printer Linux Driver.

   On Firefox prompt if possible Select directly “Open with Ubuntu Software Center”!/p>

   

   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.