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[Discuss] printer issues



Hi,

dan moylan <jdm at moylan.us> writes:

> using cups at localhost:631 add printer i find:
>
>   Discovered Network Printers:	? HP ENVY 4500 series [D449B0]
>
> then clicking on that i get:
>
>   Add Printer HP_ENVY_4500_series_D449B0 Error
>   Unable to get list of printer drivers:
>   Success
>   HP ENVY 4500 series (HP ENVY 4500 series [D449B0])
>
> and get no farther.  the printer itself is configured with a
> wireless connection at 192.168.50.6 and i am able to ping
> it.
>
> suggestions?

Are you sure you have the correct HP Printer Drivers installed?
hplip?

It SOUNDS like that's what's going on here.

-derek

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