Installing Printer Drivers and Configuring Wireless Printing on Ubuntu Linux for Epson L5190 Series Printer

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This guide will walk you through Installing drivers and configuring your Epson L5190 printer for wireless printing on an Ubuntu Linux system.

Step 1: Downloading the Epson Driver

• Navigate to the Epson Driver Download Page: Open your web browser and visit this link.
• Search for your Printer: Under "Find support for any products," enter "L5190" in the product name field.
• Select Linux as your Operating System: Under "Operation System," choose "Linux" from the dropdown menu.
• Click "Search". This will display the available drivers for your printer on Linux.
• Choose the "Epson Inkjet Printer Driver (ESC/P-R) for Linux" package: This is typically the first option listed. Click the download button next to it.
• Accept the Terms and Licensing Agreement: On the next page, review and accept the terms and licensing agreement.
• Click "Package Download Page" to proceed. This will take you to the download page.
• Select the 64-bit package: Click the "Download" button to download the 64-bit (x86_64) architecture package. This is compatible with Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian GNU/Linux, and similar distributions.
• Save the .deb package:The downloaded package will have the format "epson-inkjet-printer-escpr_<version>-.deb." Save this file to your preferred location, such as the "Downloads" folder.

Step 2: Installing the Driver Package

• Open your terminal: Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open the terminal application.
  
  Navigate to the Downloads folder: Enter the following command to change directory to your Downloads folder:
  
  
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  1. cd ~/Downloads/

• Install the package: Use the following command to install the downloaded .deb package:
  
  
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  1. sudo dpkg -i epson-inkjet-printer-escpr_1.8.5-1_amd64.deb
  
  Note: Replace "epson-inkjet-printer-escpr_1.8.5-1_amd64.deb" with the actual filename of your downloaded package.

Step 3: Configuring Wireless Printing

• Connect your printer to your network: Ensure your Epson L5190 printer is connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
• Open the Printer Settings: Navigate to "System Settings" > "Printers" in your Ubuntu desktop environment.
• Add a new printer: Click the "Add" button and choose "Network Printer" to discover available printers on your network.
• Select your Epson L5190 printer: Your printer should appear in the list. Select it and click "Add."
• Test printing: Print a test page to verify the connection and driver installation.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, consider the following:

• Check your network connection: Ensure both your computer and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• Update the drivers: Check for updated drivers on the Epson website.
• Restart your printer: A restart might resolve temporary connection issues.
• Consult Epson support: If you continue to have trouble, contact Epson support for assistance.

With these steps, you should be able to set up your Epson L5190 Series for wireless printing on Ubuntu Linux and enjoy seamless printing experiences.

Uninstalling the Driver

To uninstall the driver:

Check the list of installed drivers:

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1. aptitude search printer | grep ^i

Find the driver you want to uninstall, and uninstall it. Suppose we want to uninstall the driver we installed above:

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1. sudo apt-get purge epson-inkjet-printer-escpr -y