[xubuntu-users] Printer query

[Neil Winchurst]

On 19/05/13 21:30, Bill wrote:
>
> Hi Neil, fwiw, I'm running 12.04 (Linux bill-XPS-M1530
> 3.2.0-43-generic-pae #68-Ubuntu SMP Wed May 15 03:55:10 UTC 2013 i686
> i686 i386 GNU/Linux) on both my Dell laptop and desktop. My HP printer
> is connected to the desktop via usb cable, the desktop is connected to a
> modem/router via ethernet cable, and the laptop to the modem/router via
> wifi.
>
> The properties of the printer via the System > Printing menu is as follows:
> Description: HP Deskjet F300 series
> Location: bill-Inspiron-530
> Device URL: ipp://192.168.2.2:631/printers/Deskjet-F300-series
> Make & Model: HP Deskjet f300 Series, hpcups 3.12.2 on 192.168.2.2
> Device Status: Stopped
>
> I get the same information through the CUPS interface
> (192.168.2.3:631/printers/Deskjet-F300-series).
>
> I recall having some trouble getting the laptop to find the printer, and
> if I recall, the key was in getting the proper device url (after finding
> the correct driver, which took a little experimentation as well). I do
> remember that the laptop could not locate the printer on its own.
>
> Hope you get the nagging problem straightened out!
>
> --
> Regards,
> Bill
>
Thanks for that, very interesting. I have looked at the properties for 
my printer via the System --> Printing menu. Of course most of the items 
are different, description etc. I was interested in the Device URL 
however. Here is mine

hp:/usb/Photosmart_5520_series?serial=CN27J1601P05ST

no mention of ipp. Perhaps there is a clue there. And in CUPS I get the same

hp:/usb/Photosmart_5520_series?serial=CN27J1601P05ST

as you said.

This is what my computer found for me when I set up printer sharing on 
both desktop and laptop computers. Perhaps I need to try to set it up 
myself (as a second printer) to see if that works.

Regards

Neil