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JohnnyF · 05-22-2017, 01:42 AM

I install Arch Box and want to link my HP Laserjet P1005 but don't know terminal command...any help?

hazel · 05-22-2017, 01:49 AM

First, I would try using the cups browser interface. It doesn't always work, but when it does, it's quick.

Open your browser and go to http://localhost:631. To get into the administrative section of the page, you will need an admin password. The root password always works; if you are a member of the lpadmin group, you can use your own password. Then ask cups to scan for printers. If it finds your new printer, you can enter a name and other details for it and make it the default printer.

remma12 · 05-22-2017, 06:34 AM

Code:

sudo pacman -S cups

Should get you started

For installing packages the format is

Code:

sudo pacman -S package_name

Have a look through the Wiki page here

You are using Arch and the Arch wiki is an incredible source

hazel · 05-22-2017, 06:45 AM

I was assuming he had already installed cups. You're right about the Arch Wiki. It's a treasure trove and not only for Arch users.

DavidMcCann · 05-22-2017, 12:25 PM

If you have an HP printer, then I'd advise installing HPLIP. You may even have it already, as most distros give it by default.
http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html
With HPLIP, you can install any HP device very easily and trouble-shoot if it misbehaves.