Setting up network printer

[Stuart Murray-Smith]

>> > I was trying to set-up a network printer unsuccessfully. From the System
>> > Setting --> Printer Configuration --> New Printer -->New Network  Printer.

>> > It seems that the system attaches the printer, but cannot print test page  nor anything else.

>> > The printer is connected to the network and has its own IP. Other PCs (with different OS can use it fine).

>> Open a browser and try adding your network printer with CUPS:

>> http://localhost:631/

> Thanks. I tried but got the following message:

> /usr/lib/cups/filter/foomatic-rip failed

> ...and no printing. Interestingly, when I ping the printer with its IP, I
> got response.

hplip installed?

OS patched to date?

did you upgrade your OS from an earlier version?

try running:

$ sudo aa-complain cupsd

what's the output of:

$ sudo hp-check -t

try installing the PPD file

also, look here:

http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=HP-LaserJet_M1120_MFP

Stu@