Sunday, March 02, 2008
usb printer installation on linux
make sure you have installed the following packages:
- udev (ie. usb hotplug package)
- cupsys
- pyqt-tools, python-qt3, python-qt4 (for gui interface with hp driver)
- hplip (if it's an hp printer)
PPD files are the equivalent of driver files for printers. See openprinting.org to find the relevant ppd file for your printer.
Then connect your usb printer, and run "sudo hp-setup" if it's an HP one. Make sure you have installed the proper ppd package prior to this. Follow the instructions and print !
src: http://hplip.sourceforge.net (link obtained through hp website)
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=124214#post124214
drivers: http://openprinting.org (select your printer name and find out the matching pacakge to set up (ex: hpijs && hpijs-ppds for HP Photosmart 7260)
- udev (ie. usb hotplug package)
- cupsys
- pyqt-tools, python-qt3, python-qt4 (for gui interface with hp driver)
- hplip (if it's an hp printer)
PPD files are the equivalent of driver files for printers. See openprinting.org to find the relevant ppd file for your printer.
Then connect your usb printer, and run "sudo hp-setup" if it's an HP one. Make sure you have installed the proper ppd package prior to this. Follow the instructions and print !
src: http://hplip.sourceforge.net (link obtained through hp website)
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=124214#post124214
drivers: http://openprinting.org (select your printer name and find out the matching pacakge to set up (ex: hpijs && hpijs-ppds for HP Photosmart 7260)
# posted by remy215 @ 5:35 PM 
