hi,
i am new user of linux and i do not have any aknolegment about this.
i have bought a printer-HP Laserjer 1020.
i serach internet to fine the way to use that in linux.
i found this software-foo2zjs.
i follow the istructions in readme file to install this software but
always i have an error:
"cc -O2 -Wall -c -o foo2zjs.o foo2zjs.c
make: cc: Command not found
make: *** [foo2zjs.o] Error 127"
can someone help me?
thnaks.

You don't have the C compiler installed. (That's what "cc" is.) You need to go back to your distro installer, and install it (usually it's called "development tools" package or something like that).

If you tell us what distro you have, you're more likely to get help.

Hi LinLove,
Which distro are you using to install it, and have you looked to see if there is a distro package for it? Those are generally easier to use.

With regards to HP printers, they are generally fairly well supported as HP creates drivers for use with linux, which can be used with FooMatic and CUPS. I am using a HP Multi-Function device, and have scanning and printing working with no hassle. It is all done on SuSe using Distro packages and nothing else.

Cheers,
Danny

If you install a package called cups and another called hpijs from your FC install discs or using yum, your printer should work fine without installing any third party packages.

hi again!
i am shamed!
can you tell me what is distro installer?
the only hting i know about linux is the way i could install it!
thank!

hi reddazz ,
can you guide me in installing this pakages?
where should i find them!?
thanx!

I am not sure why I assumed you are using Fedora Core. I can help out if you provide more details about the Linux distribution that you are using.

You need to tell us what kind of Linux you have.

hi reddazz ,
i am using fedora core 3!
thanx.

hi ataraxia ,
i am using fedora core 3.
thanx.

LinLove,

You can actually set up your LQ profile to show which distribution(s) you are using, which helps others at least know which you are in. It saves time faffing around with asking that same question later.

Anyway, you should, as suggested, be able to find the hpijs package in yum, as you should also be able to find gcc - although at this point you might not actually require it. If you find a helpful package on the internet, always take a quick look in your distributions package management system to see if there is a version there. Sure, it may not be the latest and greatest bleeding edge version on the net, but it is likely to be stable and easier to install. Certainly - for a new user, it is sound advice to try finding things in your package manager first.

Danny

hi reddazz,
i have found the packges you mentioned, and have installed them.
but when i want to install my printer, in the printer product list
there is not my printer model, i mean this doesnot support my printer!

Try installing the hplip package if hpijs does not have the drivers your need.

Redazz,

Printers, like many things, tend to be designed in Series or families. My general experience is that sometimes HP printers are supported in families - and choosing a number very similar to yours will generally work. For example, I have a HP 1317 Multi-Function device, and the 1310 Drivers seem to work fine, I can scan and print with them at highest resolution.

Have a look to see if there is anything close that is in the same series as your printer.

Danny