As you might expect, I invested in an Epson DX8450 multifunction printer. And despite what is said on some pages internet , this multifunction printer works fine in Linux, including Ubuntu.
While the installation is not quite as easy as Windows, but in less than 10 minutes, it is possible to work properly the printer and scanner. But enough talk and move on to practice!
Download the drivers:
Please visit this site which includes the linux drivers for Epson printers. Choose Epson Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400. Then for Distribution, and choose Debian Distribution Version, choose Others.
Fill out the short questionnaire to the passage by choosing your country, then Print / Scan with local printer or scanner, and then choose Individuals (Documents).
On the next page, download the two files:
- pipslite-1.1.0-1.i386.rpm
- iscan-2.11.0-1.c2.i386.rpm
Then we'll have to convert the two rpm packages to deb packages. For this you need to install alien via synaptic. Then, just run the following commands:
sudo alien -k pipslite-1.1.0-1.i386.rpm
sudo alien -k iscan-2.11.0-1.c2.i386.rpm
You should end up with two Debian packages:
- pipslite-1.1.0-1.i386.deb
- iscan-2.11.0-1.c2.i386.deb
For those put off by this stage in particular, I posted here two packages already converted. deb. Be aware, however, that I will put them out of date, so if new versions are released, you will need to download them yourself.
Installing the printer:
With Synaptic, search for pipslite. With a right click, choose to remove this package. Then run pipslite-1.1.0-1.i386.deb and install the package.
If you do not want to install the scanner, restart the computer, turn on the printer and plug it. It should be detected automatically. If it was not the case, you can try this .
Otherwise, go to the next step!
Installing the scanner:
Double click iscan-2.11.0-1.c2.i386.deb to install the package.
Then in a terminal, run the following command:
sudo gedit /etc/sane.d/dll.conf
Check in the file the following line in it:
epkowa
Otherwise, add it (the list) and save the file.
If you use Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex , you will also edit the file in the directory / etc/udev/rules.d/40-basic-permissions.rules:
sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/40-basic-permissions.rules
Change the following lines:
# USB devices (usbfs replacement)
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ENV{DEVTYPE}=="usb_device", MODE="0664"
SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", MODE="0664# USB devices (usbfs replacement) "
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ENV{DEVTYPE}=="usb_device", MODE="0664"
SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", MODE="0664
in:
# USB devices (usbfs replacement)
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ENV{DEVTYPE}=="usb_device", MODE="0777"
SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", MODE="0777"
Restart the computer, turn on the printer and connect to the PC.
Normally, launching Applications> Graphics> XSane, the software should start without giving an error message.
Finally, if you want to use iScan for scanning, run in a terminal the following command:
alacarte
Then, Choose graphics in the list that appears, then New Item. IScan enter name in control and type iscan. You can customize the icon. Close the window, go to the menu Applications> Graphics> iScan. Start a prévisulalisation to make sure everything works.
End:
That's it, your Epson DX8450 multifunction printer works perfectly under Ubuntu!
18 users commented on this post
cool, it's true that we always nervous about the compatibility of the gear
Yes it is on, especially since the seller in the store, after a brief search on the internet, thought it would be complicated enough to make it work.
Finally, it can be done in minutes.
Otherwise, a special Vivien aside: that looks "epkowa" is well in dll.conf, it will solve your problem may be to scan, even if it is not the same model as mine.
Oops, not seen the message. Thank you, j'regarderais.
Thank you. Your advice to install this printer EPSON DX8450 on Ubuntu. It works: Print + iScan. SUPER.
But nothing!
I'll have to test it on Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex to see if it still works.
In this connection, I tried this method of installation on Intrepid Ibex and I do not succeed.
Yes, I tried the thing, and actually provided the driver requires a library that is no longer supported in the deposits of Intrepid Ibex.
For now, I have not (due time) tried to solve the problem.
bjr,
I confirm on 08/04 scanner and printer OK
8.10 OK on printer scanner KO
to the rescue! I want to go back in windaube
All right, I updated the article with the explanation to regain its functional scanner!
I confess to being a neophyte in linux, ubuntu.
I thought I was saved by your update but I have to admit defeat.
I downloaded "pipslite_1.1.0-1_i386.deb" using the link you provided us, but when I run the installation synaptic gives me this message: "Error: Dependency not satisfiable IS; libltdl3".
So I chose to download a new package directly on the site Avasys, the package "pipslite_1.2.0-1_i386.deb" but when I run the installation Synaptic replied: "Error: Dependency not satisfiable IS; libgnutls13" .
By cons, Synaptic will install the iscan package, even if you restart the computer, xsane does not recognize the scanner more than before.
What to do?
Thank you
That's right, I did not remember that I got this message ... but I admit that I forgot what I did about it ... I think I downloaded and installed the missing package before.
I check it, and I'll keep you current. If necessary I would change my tutorial again.
[Edit: after checking, I have not installed the package pipslite. The printer is automatically detected, but I fear it is a residue of version 8.04 of Ubuntu, following the update. I will try to completely uninstall it to see if it is always automatically detected.]
[Edit2: it is always automatically detected when connected. We see it in System> Administration> Printing as the Stylus DX8400-. In the properties, the device URI is usb: / / EPSON / Stylus% 20DX8400 and CUPS + Gutenprint driver used V5.2.0-rc1.]
Indeed, the printer is recognized, but when I launch a print is still the message "printer may not be connected."
I would like to install pipliste but the same error message appears: "Error: Dependency not satisfiable IS; libgnutls13".
Finally, if Synaptic installed iscan, iscan does not recognize the scanner so far even after modification of the udev directory.
At the risk of being taken for the ball that I am: Help!
Thank you
With regard to the following errors "Error: Dependency not satisfiable IS; libgnutls13" and "Error: Dependency not satisfiable IS; libltdl3" is to icsan and pipslite packets need no longer exists on Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex.
One solution would be to try to find. Deb files (via a google search for example: http://tinyurl.com/6ccqde) and install them.
After if it does not work, try to see on the Ubuntu forum if someone has no problem with these libraries, and how to fix.
But I confess I am rather disappointed that a device working fine in Hardy, raises as many concerns as to install Intrepid.
Another solution would be to stay in Hardy, the time to find a solution ... as Ubuntu 8.04 is a LTS, this should not be a problem.
I thought this is it!
In fact, I have changed the following lines as you told us:
# USB devices (usbfs replacement)
SUBSYSTEM == "usb", ENV {DEVTYPE} == "usb_device", MODE = "0664"
SUBSYSTEM == "usb_device", MODE = "0664"
in:
# USB devices (usbfs replacement)
SUBSYSTEM == "usb", ENV {DEVTYPE} == "usb_device", MODE = "0777"
SUBSYSTEM == "usb_device", MODE = "0777"
Then I opened via a terminal: lsusb
Drawing inspiration from the online
Bus 001 Device 006: ID 04b8: 0839 Seiko Epson Corp..
I typed the command:
sudo gedit / etc / sane.d / epson.conf
In the window that opens, I changed the line (by removing the #), replacing the digits after the 0x by 4B8 and 839. I also uncommented the lines:
# Usb / dev/usbscanner0
# Usb / dev/usb/scanner0
Then in
sudo gedit / etc/udev/rules.d/45-libsane.rules
After the line SYSFS {idVendor} I added
# Epson Stylus DX8450
SYSFS {idVendor} == "04b8", SYSFS {idProduct} == "0839", MODE = "777", GROUP = "scanner"
Then restart udev:
sudo / etc / init.d / udev restart
And it works!
I may have done too much but it works
I do not know if I'm clear, I may have made circles in the water, things outliers for linux but it works, so ...
Thank you anyway for your help
Finally, it works for me on IBEX
remains to adjust the color. this should be a little simple +
Thank you all for your detailed tips and tricks.
Thank you Lord, I do not call again on the dark side windaube.
BJR
What reference usb cord to connect my Epson Stylus DX8450 to my pc
cordially
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