Now type the full path and filename of the previously extracted PPD file after Would you like to specify the path to the correct PPD file to use (y=yes, n=no*, q=quit) ? Please enter a name for this print queue (m=use model name:’…’*, q=quit) ?Īnd enter the suggested name or any other you like and hit Enter again.Įrror: No PPD found for model … using old algorithm.Įrror: Unable to find an appropriate PPD file. ) and browse to /usr/share/ppd/HPįind an approriate PPD zip package, in my case I took hp-officejet_, and double-click to open the zipĮxtract the PPD to your home directory (by lack of a better location, please advise!)Įnter number 0…2 for connection type (q=quit, enter=usb*) ? There will be your file manager(nautilus, PCManFm, etc. Next it takes me to a screen where I select the model from a list, and when I finally click on "add printer", I am presented with the following text, which I scraped from the page: Thankfully, cups does discover my printer, and I can select it, edit the location/description/etc.
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Next, I attempted to install my printer via the cups web interface. I checked the status, and it's active and running. Then I enabled and started cups using systemctl. So, where shall we begin? First, I installed cups version 2.2.12-1, and hplip version 1:3.19.6-1. As a side note, I happen to know that I can make it run on a certain other arch-based distro, using cups and hplip, so the printer should be fine, and the problem is most likely something on my new arch install.
My printer is an HP OfficeJet 5255, and it's wireless. So, I was hoping that one of you here on the forum would be able to help me. I've been trying everything that I can think of for several days, without any success. I'm new to Arch, and I really like it! Unfortunately, if I can't get my printer to work, and I probably won't be able to stay with the distro very long unless I can get back to printing.
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