[xubuntu-users] I cannot install printer - xubuntu 23.10

[Victor Forberger]

On 1/22/24 05:59, Marc Coevoet wrote:
> Op 22/01/2024 om 12:09 schreef Alessandro Lin:
>> Hello,
>>
>> *I can't install an hp printer*. My operating system is xubuntu 23.10
>>
>> The hp instructions say to download and run this command : 'sh 
>> hplip-3.23.12.run'
>>
> 
> 
> in synaptic install
> 
> hplip
> 
> you'll have everything!
> 
> 
> this might be the same pkg:
> 
> https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing/gethplip
> 
> select ubuntu
> 
> 
> Marc
> 

It helps to know what HP printer is at issue.

As Marc suggests, start first with the standard software. Maybe your 
printer is newer than what is available with the HP version in the 
respositories. Only then do you need to turn to the HP install script 
from HP.

But, newer HP printers should also be CUPS compatible and not need a 
specific script (at least for basic printing features).

https://www.openprinting.org/printers

A good overview of CUPS is at https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/CUPS

And, what does the HP script say about compatibility with Xubuntu 23.10?

Another option is to skip the HP software entirely and to turn to 
gutenprint (especially for older printers) at 
https://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/.

It appears from your message that the HP script requires software that 
is not included in the respositories for xubuntu 23.10.

Finally, a trick I have employed with HP printers is to install drivers 
for an older model that is in the same engineering path as the model I 
have (i.e., a deskjet 500 driver for the deskjet 550 I have). HP does 
not really change things in the same printer series. The trick is 
finding the right series for model of printer you have.

-Victor

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