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Is it possible to use the Epson xp-235a with Kubuntu, complete as a wireless printer? If so, where can I find the required drivers and set up procedure? Thanks in advance, Rene.

Anwar
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Ryan Whyatt
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For Epson XP 231, XP 240, ET2851 & WF-M5690 for Ubuntu 16.04 / 23.04, I did the following steps:

Windows

  • I configured with a Windows 10 the printer (to enter my wifi and upgrade firmware).

On Ubuntu

  • I installed driver package with:
sudo apt install printer-driver-escpr
  • I entered "System Settings -> Printers -> Add"
  • In Network Printer it appeared, I selected it and selected the recommended driver

P.S: I tried to install the drivers mentioned from Epson, but only a scanner driver appeared on the official page (and it didn't work).

P.S.2: thanks everyone on your comments on expanding my solution to other printers! Still using my XP 231 after so many years, very happy from it.

morhook
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The way I got my Epson printer working under Linux is as follows:

  1. Make sure Cups is installed and responsive under http://localhost:631.
  2. Install the Epson driver package.
  3. Find the PPD file for your printer somewhere under /usr/share/ppd/ and unzip it.
  4. Install or modify the printer in Cups selecting that PPD file on the driver page.
Adrian May
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You can use this printer with Ubuntu.

Epson drivers for Linux are here.

Most of Epson drivers are installed automatically form the Ubuntu Partner repository when you install a printer in System Settings.

Pilot6
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