Printer Setup (solved?)

[Bruce]

Hey- I have an Epson Wifi printer and I am trying to set it up in Commodore OS 2.0. I don't see anywhere to set up a printer in System Administration or control center. I'm sure I am missing something easy. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it.

Thanks... Bruce

[Rudi]

Hey- I have an Epson Wifi printer and I am trying to set it up in Commodore OS 2.0. I don't see anywhere to set up a printer in System Administration or control center. I'm sure I am missing something easy. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it.

Thanks... Bruce

(I check the forums regularly, don't judge me.)

See if this works:
Check your printer model with https://www.openprinting.org/driver/epson-escpr/

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sudo apt install printer-driver-escpr

or acquire a .deb that has the repository containing printer-driver-escpr
This is if it isn't recognized with your printer. Using the MATE control center, Printer should be under Administration. Picture below:
(I unfortunately can't boot to my COSV partition due to graphics card issues)

[Bruce]

Well- I was able to install the Epson Linux drivers but there is still no folder for printers anywhere. I was able to open Libra office and it found my printer and printed a page but I would love to know how to add or find a printers folder where I can do more things like check my ink levels and have access to the scanner. Its so weird that this distro seems to be missing a printers section in system hardware or control center, or anywhere I look. Not sure what I am doing wrong here. Any help would be appreciated.

[LeoNigro]

Unfortunately, (as far as I can see) a Printer Panel appears to be neglected from the menu. I will attempt to add it in an update.
From the command line enter the following command.

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system-config-printer

To see printer ink levels, please copy/paste the following command into a command prompt.

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sudo apt-get -y install ink libinklevel5 mtink

The program called mtink handles Epson printers but it seems certain HP and Canon models are also supported but I can't find a list.
on installation it inserts two icons in Accessories for some reason.
or you can type 'mtink' from the CLI.

If mtink isn't helpful you can type the following from the command prompt to get a text listing of the Printer Ink levels.

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ink -p usb

BTW the "Control Centre" in the screenshot above is accessed via the top menu "System".

I don't currently have a printer connected, but I think connecting a printer via wifi on Linux, whilst doable, is rather complicated.

[Bruce]

Hi Leo-

Well, I tried the command line entries you suggested and it looked like it ran the script ok. However, I don't see a printer folder in Control Center.

When I issued the mtink command, it opens a box "Epson Utilities V 1.0.16" There is one port choice: /dev/lp0
If I select that, it does not find my Wireless printer which is a WF2760. My printer is not in the list of printers so I tried other as well as a few others and still nothing. This printer also has a built in scanner and I would like to have the ability to scan as well if possible. Any ideas?

Thanks... Bruce

[LeoNigro]

No, there won't be a printer icon in the control center, but if there was I imagine it would bring up what

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system-config-printer

does.
How did that go for you?

As I said before, I think connecting a printer via wifi on Linux, whilst doable, is rather complicated.
I have a link to a guide for printing to a WiFi printer, and it looks quite involved.
http://beginlinux.com/blog/2012/12/tlwi ... i-printer/
I'm not game, but if you are, please let us know how you fair.

[Bruce]

Hey Leo,

The: system-config-printer does bring up the Print Settings-Localhost and my printer is listed there. It did find my wifi printer and can print from office program however it does not appear in the control center or under hardware. The good part is I can print via wifi. I also installed an epson scanner file that allowed me to scan a document from the wifi scanner to COS however the scanner does not show up in control center either and it seems I have to use command line scripts to bring it up each time. I would like to have access to these in control center. How hard is it for me to add to control center so printers and scanners shows up?

Off topic- I am still not able to play a simple DVD movie in VLC player even after installing all the "restricted drivers". I want to get this Linux system on par with Ubuntu.

[Smartech]

Hi Leo-

Well, I tried the command line entries you suggested and it looked like it ran the script ok. However, I don't see a printer folder in Control Center.

When I issued the mtink command, it opens a box "Epson Utilities V 1.0.16" There is one port choice: /dev/lp0
If I select that, it does not find my Wireless printer which is a WF2760. My printer is not in the list of printers so I tried other as well as a few others and still nothing. This printer also has a built in scanner and I would like to have the ability to scan as well if possible. Any ideas?

Thanks... Bruce

It sounds like the mink utility you’re using is designed for older Epson printers connected via a parallel port (/dev/lp0), which is why it's not detecting your Epson WF-2760, a newer wireless model.
Here are some suggestions to help get your printer and scanner working:

1. Install the Correct Driver
Make sure you’ve installed the appropriate driver for the WF-2760. Epson provides Linux support via ESC/P-R drivers and Image Scan! for Linux for scanning.
You can download them from Epson’s official support page:
Printer Driver: Epson WF-2760 ESC/P-R Driver
Scanner Utility: Image Scan! for Linux

2. Use CUPS for Printer Configuration
If you haven’t already, install and open CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) via your browser:

Go to Administration > Add Printer
Look for your WF-2760 under Network [https://printsetupguide.com/]
Follow the prompts and select the correct driver
If your printer isn’t detected, ensure it’s on the same Wi-Fi network and broadcasting its presence.

3. Install simple-scan or Xsane for Scanning
Once drivers are installed:
Sudo apt install simple-scan
Launch Simple Scan to check if the scanner is detected. If not, the scan may be necessary as mentioned above.

4. Check Dependencies
Make sure the avahi-daemon and cups services are running, as they help with device discovery:
Sudo systemctl enable --now avahi-daemon cups
If you can tell me which Linux distro you’re using (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.), I can tailor the steps even more specifically.