Installation - Step 4 - hp-setup - USB/parallel
Note: See your printer documentation for specific instructions on connecting the USB, Parallel or Network cable to your printer and computer.
- Open a console/terminal window.
- Follow these steps to log in as the super user; (skip this step if you are using Ubuntu/Debian)
- Enter this command (except for Ubuntu - skip this step):
su
- Press Enter.
- Enter the root password.
Warning: The root password gives you administrative privileges on the system.
- Press Enter.
- Enter this command to add your USB or Parallel printer: (You can also use the -a option to setup your printer with a default name and settings.)
hp-setup
or to perform automatic setup:
hp-setup -a
for Ubuntu enter:
sudo hp-setup -a
- Follow the steps as prompted to complete the printer setup.
Note: You may see a message stating "[WARNING]: Found multiple possible PPD files"--If prompted, select the option that best fits your printer model.
- Your printer should print out a test page. If the test page prints successfully, your printer is configured correctly.
- If your printer supports faxing you will want to complete the fax configuration as prompted.
- Printer setup is now complete.