HPLIP

config on linux

Asked by Levenok

Hello,
I'm looking to buy a HP 178nw laser printer. I saw there's a pilot for linux, but don't know if it's possible to configure the printer (especially the connexion to the server) from linux (maybe by USB) or android, as I have an android phone.
Thank you in advance for your answer
Virginie

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brian_p (claremont102) said : 		#1

The HP 178nw laser is completely compatible with Linux and Andoid.

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Levenok (djinnie64) said : 		#2

Hi Brian,
So I bought the printer, but I am unable to configure it even though I installed hplip. Ubuntu recognizes the printer, I can access to it with its local address, but when I try to install it with the hp manager, I get an "error device not found" message even on USB.
What can I do?
Thank in advance
Virginie

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Levenok (djinnie64) said : 		#3

Hi again,
I managed to install the right driver, so I can print, but I'm still unable to scan...
Thank you in advance for your help
Virginie

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brian_p (claremont102) said : 		#4

Which Ubuntu version? USB or network?

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Levenok (djinnie64) said : 		#5

Ubuntu 20.04.4
I'm presently on network, but I tried both (even Wifi and RJ45)

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brian_p (claremont102) said : 		#6

Go to

  https://github.com/alexpevzner/sane-airscan

Note your scanner is supported.

Move on to

  https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/pzz/xUbuntu_20.04/amd64/

Download sane-airscan. OK?

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Levenok (djinnie64) said : 		#7

ok, thank you, I can scan with my old software even if it's not as easy as I hoped it would be... An idea when hpuiscan will work on ubuntu 20.04?

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Bernard Stafford (bernard010) said : 		#8

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-color-laser-mfp-170-printer-series/24494365/model/24494366

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Levenok (djinnie64) said : 		#9

Hi Bernard,
It's the one I got and it doesn't work on my computer (it doesn't "see" the printer even if ubuntu does)

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Bernard Stafford (bernard010) said : 		#10

When you open a print page for the printer the top right
of the screen has a drop down box to select which printer to use.

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