Epson XP 205 how do I install a driver & which one

Question

I am a novice user of Linux, but have successfully replaced Vista on my Gateway laptop(MT 6832b) with Ubuntu 12.04, everything seems to work o.k. ie -wifi to BB router(Tesco-Technicolor-router) E-mail , Music ,Photo's etc. The printing is working via USB only.I have an Epson XP205 Multi-function printer, I have downloaded a file from EPSON Support :- epson-inkjet-printer-201202w-1.0.0-1lsb3.2.src.rpm not sure if this is the correct one but how & where do I install it? Will this then work fully as a scanner/copier/printer via wi.fi

Solution

Installation for Epson PX720WD Wireless Network Printing. Your printer will have a similar method, except for the part in bold where you might want to check if you can find your printer.

System -> Adminstration -> Printing and click Add to select New Printer

Under Printer Type select Network Printer This will open a drop-down list. Select AppSocket/HP JetDirect

This will show two text boxes called Host: and Port: for Host: you need to put the IP address of the printer. Leave the Port: as the default 9100

You can determine the IP of the printer by pressing the Setup key on the printer, then select Network -> Network Settings -> Display > Wireless Summary If the printer is currently connected to the network, its IP address will be listed.

Enter the IP address and select Forward

Now you need to choose your printer driver.

Under Manufacturer choose Epson Now for Model you will choose Stylus Photo PX720WD

It will suggest that you use the Epson Stylus Photo PX72OWD Series-epson-inkjet-printer 1.0.0-1lsb3.2 (Seiko Epson Corporation LSB 3.2) [en] (recommended) driver. This is correct. Click Forward and Apply

Unless your have the drivers installed already ignore the driver setup just below:

Describe Printer, enter the following details: Printer Name: Epson-Stylus-Photo-PX720WD-1 Description: Epson-Stylus-Photo-PX720WD-1 Location: wherever Click Apply

Now you can go back to the printers box and right-click your new printer and select Make Default.

Happy printing!

Comments

[Rinzwind]

".rpm" is REDHAT. You need a file ending on ".DEB". But in general Linux does -not- require installation of drivers: either a printer is supported or it is not.

[Rinzwind]

See if my answer works. If not PM me and I'll remove it.

[Nemo]

Please fix your typos.