For reference: Testing with an Epson WF-3620 on the local network.
Kubuntu 16.04.1 - Proper installation, fully updated: Installed printer-driver-escpr using apt (universe repository enabled), then added the printer using the printer installation wizard (DNS-SD, "Epson/EPSON WF-3620 Series ..." in printer selection). -> Printing a test page works*. Side note: I had installed the driver from manually-downloaded .debs before (for 15.10 and earlier), but completely wiped / during the installation of 16.04.1. Xubuntu 16.04.1 - Live system (no updates, no package DB update) in VirtualBox: Installed the printer using the printer installation wizard, selecting "epson-escpr" as driver. According to /var/log/apt/history.log, epson-inkjet-printer-escpr and dependencies got installed. -> Printing a test page and one page of a PDF (via Firefox) works*. The universe repository was enabled by default. Ubuntu 16.04.1 - Live system (no updates, no package DB update at first) in VirtualBox: The printer installation wizard allegedly installed epson-inkjet-printer-escpr. The printer model had to be selected manually, but I couldn't find it in the printer database; thus I canceled the wizard. Looking at apt's log, the driver had not been installed. Trying to install epson-inkjet-printer-escpr manually (after sudo apt update) fails with dependency issues. -> But: After enabling the universe repository (and sudo apt update), installing the printer works just as in Xubuntu. Printing a test page works, too*. Kubuntu 16.04.1 - Live system (no updates, no package DB update) in VirtualBox: The printer installation wizard shows the printer, but not via DNS-SD; thus I canceled the wizard. I didn't investigate further why it doesn't work in the live system in contrast to the installed one. * Set "Media Type" in the printer's options to "plain papers-Standard- Vivid" or "plain papers-High" to get proper, dark colors. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1565372 Title: epson-inkjet-printer-escpr not working due to missing library To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/epson-inkjet-printer-escpr/+bug/1565372/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
