HP Printer installation

[Dana J. Laude]

On Saturday 19 August 2006 17:17, Brian Galbraith wrote:
> Hi Folks
>
>
> Just getting back into Linux after an absence of 3 years. My Trusty
> parrallel Canon BJ 10 sx has bitten the dust....so as HP support
> Linux....I bought a HP Deskjet 3940.as a replacement.
> I have just tried to install the printer......and despite selecting
> the EXACT model in the set up....I am unable to print a test page.

I ran into a similar problem with my LaserJet 6L.  Seems like it uses or 
recommends the "ljet4" driver, which won't work here since the ppd
files seem to be screwed up.  I solved it by using the "hpijs" driver,
which works. (while waiting for a foomatic or cups fix)

Here's a link for your printer:
http://www.linuxprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=HP-DeskJet_3940

Dana