16.04 Printer definition problems

[Peter Silva]

sudo apt-get install hplip

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hp-probe



On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 5:19 PM, Jay Ridgley <jridgley2 at austin.rr.com> wrote:
> I have tried to get the server option to display in the printer definition
> GUI. Not happening.
>
> This is a fresh install with a HP 2430tn printer connected via a usb
> connection. According to the documentation I read if no printers are defined
> then it is supposed to appear. It does not happen...
>
> Is there any way I can force the line to show up?
>
> If I install the printer it displays the note Not published see server
> settings, however, there is not a server settings option anywhere.
>
> I do have another system that I have not yet upgraded from 14.04 LTS that
> does publish a printer. It shows up immediately and automatically, when I
> start the printer GUI on the new system!
>
> Is this the cause?
>
> I have completely installed 16.04 twice and get the same results...
>
> It worked fine under 14.04!
>
> Thanks,
> Jay
>
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