Printer install problem

[Bill]

On 8/8/23 09:32, Liam Proven wrote:
> On Mon, 7 Aug 2023 at 19:31, Brian<claremont102 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>>>> I'm having a problem getting a printer to print.  I am running Mint-Linux version 21.1 - Mate desktop.
>>> Upgrade to 21.2 and try again.
>>>
>>> If that is not enough, install the HPLIP drivers from HP itself.
>> The setup Bill has precludes any benefit from doing this.
> I strongly dispute this.
>
> Firstly, although it may still be in support, Linux mint 21.1 is now
> superseded by the release of 21.2. I don't see any good reason to stay
> on 21.1: driver compatibility or anything should not apply, because
> the new version is based on the same release of Ubuntu with the same
> kernel.
>
> Secondly, since 21.1 was released, there hasn't been a new release of
> the MATE desktop, so that shouldn't change either.
>
> So, no I don't think it is a good idea to encourage people to stay on
> superseded releases of software. It's not obsolete, not yet, but there
> is a newer and better release available and I think upgrading to it is
> a good idea.
>
> This is not a new major version and there should be no particular
> migration issues. I do not feel like there's any need to treat this
> with extreme caution such as dual booting.
>
> And, for what it's worth, I have looked at this distribution myself
> personally. Here is my assessment of the beta release:
> https://www.theregister.com/2023/06/29/mint_212_victoria_beta/
>
> And here is my assessment of the final finished release:
> https://www.theregister.com/2023/07/19/mint_212/
>
> Secondly specifically this printer.
>
> HP's own website recommend installing the latest HPLIP:
>
> https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-envy-5530-e-all-in-one-printer-series/5304881/model/5304882
>
> My advice is based on supporting HP printers on Linux for about 25
> years now. It is also the advice recommended here:
> https://tutorialforlinux.com/2022/05/24/printer-hp-envy-5530-5540-ubuntu-22-04-installation-step-by-step/
>
> And here:
> https://askubuntu.com/questions/680343/installing-a-hp-envy-5530-printer
>
>
> So, no, I reject your statement that do not feel on my advice is
> helpful or relevant. I personally, from fairly extensive experience, I
> think that it is bang on -- and if I didn't I would not have posted
> it.
>
>
Hi Liam,

The issue of Mint 21.1 is now moot because I upgraded my old computer to 
Mint 21.2.  Because I have some doubts about the USB controller, I 
finally got a new computer which I soon will dual boot with Mint 21.2 
and Win 11.  I'm rather busy at the moment so it may take some time.

By the way, the printer in question belongs to a friend.  She switched 
to Ubuntu  Linux and couldn't get her printer to work.  I am trying to 
get it to work with Linux.  I assume that if I can get it to work with 
Mint Linux, the same process will work with Ubuntu.

Best wishes,

Bill Stanley