HP Deskjet F4180 works

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dogle
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HP Deskjet F4180 works

#1 Post by dogle »

(running 4.1.2.)

I bought this new HP job in mistake for an earlier model number so I'm relieved to find it is Puppy compatible. The only difficult and time-consuming bit was in finding Wolf Pup's excellent PET, which is here - http://puppylinux.ca/tpp/bugs/hpijs-2.8.10.pet. See thread http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=26565.

Just downloaded and installed the PET, rebooted Puppy, set up the printer in CUPS (F4100 series are now added to the listing), and away; intuitive process with no newbie-scaring steps requiring command-line intervention.

I've still to investigate the scanning facility on his machine, which I fear may require the (very heavy) hplip download - others may wish to comment on this.

Great job, Wolf Pup.

lluamco
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Re: HP Deskjet F4180 works

#2 Post by lluamco »

dogle wrote:(running 4.1.2.)
I've still to investigate the scanning facility on his machine, which I fear may require the (very heavy) hplip download - others may wish to comment on this.
I would recommend trying first the lite version, hpliplite
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... 849#184635

dogle
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#3 Post by dogle »

Lluis, top marks and thanks for your detailed and painstakingly updated guidance.

Your work is likely to help very many, given the growth in 'all-in-one' printer kit in the market ..... if they know about it.

Maybe it would be good to have your thread - or just your leading post - relocated as a HOWTO, or as a sticky in the hardware => printers area, to help promote awareness.

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