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Re: Installing new printer

What you've got is a package for Linux distros which use rpm packaging, which Mint doesn't. Luckily, there's a solution. The package alien will convert your rpm into a deb, which you can then install:
https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/821

I suppose we should be grateful that Epson provides anything for Linux, but it does show why most of us but HP instead!
What you've got is a package for Linux distros which use rpm packaging, which Mint doesn't. Luckily, there's a solution. The package alien will convert your rpm into a deb, which you can then install:
https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/821

I suppose we should be grateful that Epson provides anything for Linux, but it does show why most of us but HP instead!


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