EPSON ET-3850 CUPS gstoraster filter failed

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I was able to get my printer working again. Here are the steps:

  1. Make sure EPSON ET-3850 is plugged in via USB
  2. Go to http://localhost:631/
  3. Go to Administration, Login in with root username and password.
  4. Go to “Printers” section and click on “Add Printer”.
  5. Under “Add Printer” Select Radio Button for “EPSON ET-3850 Series (driverless)”
  6. Click “Continue”
  7. Set Name to “EPSON_ET-3850_Series_USB”
  8. Set Description to personal preference.
  9. Set location to “Home Office” (or preferred location name in home)
  10. Click “Continue”.
  11. Set Make to “EPSON”
  12. Set Model to “EPSON ET-3850 Series, Driverless, Cups-filters 2.0.1 (en)”
  13. Click “Add Printer”..
  14. Set Default options to your preference. I recommend 2-Sided Printing (Portrait).
  15. Click “Set Default Options”. Printer has now been added.
  16. On CUPS menu bar click on “Printers”.
  17. Under Queue name click on highlighted “EPSON ET-3850…” printer name.
  18. Next, click on “Maintenance” drop down menu.
  19. Scroll down to and click “Print Test Page” to verify successful setup.