-
-
Save pyjavo/bdb5125d22517840d6477258cd89f0e6 to your computer and use it in GitHub Desktop.
Installing networked HP printer and scanner on Fedora Linux
This file contains bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
# docs for more information see the official HPLIP project site here. | |
# https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing | |
# Step 1. Update Fedora Linux | |
# Simply run dnf command: | |
$ sudo dnf upgrade | |
# Step 2. Search for HPLIP software | |
# Search for HPLIP, run: | |
$ dnf search hplip | |
# Step 3. Install HPLIP on Fedora Linux 29 | |
# We are going to install hplip-gui and hplip using the dnf command: | |
$ sudo dnf install hplip hplip-gui | |
# Step 4. Configure HP printer on Fedora Linux | |
$ hp-setup | |
# If you have USB based HP printer, try: | |
$ hp-setup -b usb | |
# For example, my printer is networked and it has IP address 192.168.2.250, so I run: | |
$ hp-setup 192.168.2.250 | |
# Next, I will set description, name, FAX number (if any) and other information for my HP printer. | |
# Finally, click on the "Add Printer" button: | |
# How do I control my HP printer with “HP Device Manager”? | |
# The HP Device Manager (aka “Toolbox”) for HPLIP supported devices such as printers and scanners. | |
# It provides access to status of printer, tools, ink/supplies levels and more. Simply type the following command: | |
$ hp-toolbox | |
# install and configure scanner | |
$ sudo dnf install xsane sane-backends-devel dbus-devel cups-devel libusb1-devel net-snmp-devel gcc-c++ sane-devel avahi-tools cups python3-PyQt4 | |
# check error logs | |
$ hp-check log | |
# run scanner app | |
$ xsane |
Sign up for free
to join this conversation on GitHub.
Already have an account?
Sign in to comment