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
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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!
