# Install Epson L310 Driver on Ubuntu 25.10 — Full Guide

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Description: How to install the Epson L310 driver on Ubuntu — download the .deb package, handle the lsb dependency, add the printer via GUI or terminal, and test print.
Date: 2026-03-31
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Category: Printer
Tags: linux, ubuntu-25-10, printer, epson, driver, tutorial
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I've written before about [installing the Epson L310 driver on Windows](/en/blog/epson-l310-driver-download-installer) — and honestly, that process is almost embarrassingly simple. A `.exe` installer, a few clicks, done. So when I booted into Ubuntu 25.10 for the first time and tried to print something, I was quietly hoping it would be just as smooth.

It wasn't. But it wasn't a nightmare either.

The L310 driver doesn't ship with Ubuntu's default repos, which means you have to fetch it manually. I spent about twenty minutes figuring out the right steps — including one dependency error that had me briefly convinced I'd broken something. I hadn't. Here's exactly what I did.

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## Download the Epson L310 Driver for Linux

There are two ways to get the driver. I recommend the Google Drive mirror for speed — the official Epson site works fine, but the navigation is a bit of a maze and it's easy to land on the wrong file.

<DownloadButton id="driver-epson-l310-linux-gdrive" />

<DownloadButton id="driver-epson-l310-linux-official" />

<Callout variant="info" title="If you use the Epson official site">
  Open the link → type `L310` in the search box → look for **Epson Inkjet Printer Driver for Linux** → download the `.deb` file for **amd64** architecture.
</Callout>

Either way, you'll end up with a `.deb` package in your Downloads folder. That's what we'll work with.

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## Install the Driver

Once the file is downloaded, you have two options: the GUI route through App Center (easier), or the terminal route (faster once you know the command).

### Method 1: Via App Center (GUI)

<Steps>
  <Step>

  ### Open Your Downloads Folder
  Navigate to your Downloads folder in the file manager.

  </Step>
  <Step>

  ### Double-Click the `.deb` File
  Ubuntu's App Center should open automatically and display the driver package details.

  </Step>
  <Step>

  ### Click Install
  Hit **Install**, enter your password when prompted, and wait for it to complete. That's it.

  </Step>
</Steps>

### Method 2: Via Terminal

If you prefer the terminal, `cd` into Downloads and run `dpkg`:

```bash
cd ~/Downloads
sudo dpkg -i epson-inkjet-printer-*.deb
sudo apt install -f
```

The `apt install -f` at the end resolves any dangling dependencies automatically.

<Callout variant="warning" title="Ubuntu 25.10 — Missing lsb Dependency">
  On Ubuntu 25.10 and later, you might hit this error during install:

  ```
  dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of epson-inkjet-printer-...
  epson-inkjet-printer-... depends on lsb; however:
  ```

  The `lsb` package was removed from Ubuntu starting with 25.10. The fix is to force-ignore it:

  ```bash
  sudo dpkg -i --ignore-depends=lsb epson-inkjet-printer-*.deb
  ```

  The driver itself works perfectly fine without `lsb` — it's a legacy dependency that Epson hasn't updated yet.
</Callout>

---

## Add the Printer to Your System

Installing the driver is only half the job. Ubuntu still needs to know the printer exists. For that, I use **system-config-printer** — a lightweight GUI tool that makes adding printers straightforward.

```bash
sudo apt install system-config-printer
```

Once installed, open it:

<Steps>
  <Step>

  ### Open Print Settings
  Press <kbd>Super</kbd>, type **Print Settings**, and open the app.

  </Step>
  <Step>

  ### Click Add
  Hit the **Add** button to start detecting connected printers.

  </Step>
  <Step>

  ### Connect Your Printer
  Make sure the L310 is connected via **USB cable** and switched **on**. It should appear in the list automatically.

  </Step>
  <Step>

  ### Follow the Wizard
  Click **Forward** through the steps. Ubuntu will match the printer to the Epson driver you just installed.

  </Step>
  <Step>

  ### Print a Test Page
  Once the wizard completes, print a **test page** to confirm everything is working. A clean test print means you're done.

  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Printer Settings Worth Knowing

The L310's print quality can vary depending on the mode you pick — and this is true on Linux just as it is on Windows. I always set mine to **High** quality for any document I actually care about. Standard mode is noticeably lighter.

To adjust settings, open Print Settings → right-click your printer → **Properties**. The key options are:

- **Paper Size**: A4 (default, should already be correct)
- **Color Mode**: Color or Grayscale
- **Print Quality**: Standard or **High** — I recommend High for anything important
- **Orientation**: Portrait or Landscape

And if your prints start showing horizontal streaks or missing lines — that's usually dried ink on the nozzles. Go to **Maintenance** → **Nozzle Check** first to diagnose, then **Head Cleaning** if needed. Same experience as on Windows, just accessed through a different menu.

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## It Works. Took Me About 20 Minutes.

Honestly, setting this up on Ubuntu felt more manual than on Windows — but it's not difficult once you know about the `lsb` dependency quirk. That one error had me second-guessing myself for a few minutes before I realized what was happening. If you hit it, don't panic. The `--ignore-depends` flag sorts it out cleanly.

If you have a different Ubuntu version or the driver file name differs slightly on your machine, adjust the `*.deb` wildcard accordingly — or just type the full filename.

Got a different error or a step that didn't work? Drop it in the comments and I'll take a look.

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### See Also
- [Epson L310 Driver & Installation Guide (Windows)](/en/blog/epson-l310-driver-download-installer)
- [Resetter Epson L4150 / L4160 — Fix Ink Pad Counter](/en/blog/resetter-epson-l4150-l4160)