[SOLVED] Unable to install HPLIP

ostene · 09-29-2016, 02:24 PM

Hello

I downloaded hplip from 'hplipopensource.com'.
Installed '$ sh hplip-3.16.9.run'. All good.
-------------------Code start-------------------------------
'Uncompressing HPLIP 3.16.9 Extracting Arcive'
Many lines .............................
Installer log saved in: hplip-install_Thu-29-Sep-2016_15:50:53.log
/
note: Defaults for each question are maked with a '*'. Press <enter> to accept the default.
error: rhel-7.2 version is not supported, so all dependencies may not be installed.
However trying to install using rhel-7.0 version packages.

Press 'y' to continue auto installation. Press 'n' to quit auto instalation(y=yes, n=no*): y

INSTALLATION MODE
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...

MISSING DEPENDENCIES
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Following dependencies are not installed. HPLIP will not work if all REQUIRED dependencies are not installed and some of the HPLIP features will not work if OPTIONAL dependencies are not installed.

Package-Name Component Required/Optional
python-notify gui_qt4 OPTIONAL
Do you want to install these missing dependencies (y=yes*, n=no, q=quit) ? y

INSTALL MISSING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCIES
-------------------------------------
note: Installation of dependencies requires an active internet connection.
warning: Missing OPTIONAL dependency for option 'gui_qt4': python-notify
(Python libnotify - Python bindings for the libnotify Desktop notifications)

CHECKING FOR NETWORK CONNECTION
-------------------------------
Network connection present.

RUNNING PRE-PACKAGE COMMANDS
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warning: An error occurred running 'su -c 'yum list update''
su -c 'yum list update' (Pre-depend step 1)
OK

DEPENDENCY AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
----------------------------------
Running 'su -c 'yum -y -d 10 -e 1 install notify-python''
Please wait, this may take several minutes...
error: Command failed. Re-try #1...

I Downloaded "RPM Red Hat EL 7 notify-python-0.1.1-28.el7.x86_64.rpm"

RUNNING POST-PACKAGE COMMANDS
-----------------------------
OK

RE-CHECKING DEPENDENCIES
------------------------

PRE-BUILD COMMANDS
------------------
OK

BUILD AND INSTALL
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Running './configure --with-hpppddir=/usr/share/cups/model/HP
--libdir=/usr/lib64 --prefix=/usr --enable-qt4 --disable-qt5
--enable-doc-build --enable-cups-ppd-install --disable-foomatic-drv-install
--enable-libusb01_build --disable-foomatic-ppd-install
--disable-hpijs-install --disable-udev_sysfs_rules --disable-policykit
--disable-cups-drv-install --enable-hpcups-install --enable-network-build
--enable-dbus-build --enable-scan-build --enable-fax-build'
Please wait, this may take several minutes...

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error: Configure failed with error: libusb not found
error: output = checking for a BSD-compatible install... /usr/bin/install -c
checking
... lots of ...
checking for libusb-0.1 build... yes
...
checking for usb_init in -lusb... no
configure: error: cannot find libusb support

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I ran 'locate libusb'
and found it on several places e.g.
/usr/include/libusb-1.0
/usr/lib64/libusb-0.1.so.4
/usr/lib64/libusb-0.1.so.4.4.4
/usr/lib64/libusb-1.0.so
/usr/lib64/libusb-1.0.so.0
/usr/lib64/libusb-1.0.so.0.1.0

Now I feel lika a newbie and dońt know what to do.

Thanks in forward
ostene

lazydog · 09-29-2016, 02:41 PM

Have you tried to install this with YUM?

Code:

yum install hplip

The mistake you are making is trying to install software without using YUM first.

Keith Hedger · 09-29-2016, 06:47 PM

your distro may not install the development files, which is why libusb is there but the pkg-config and header files aren't, so install the dev files then try again.

ostene · 09-30-2016, 07:26 AM

My try to yum install

[root@localhost hplip-3.16.9]# yum install hplip-3.16.9
Loaded plugins: langpacks
Repository repos is listed more than once in the configuration
Repository repos-source is listed more than once in the configuration
No package hplip-3.16.9 available.
Error: Nothing to do

Should HPLIP be in a repo-file, but is not as I understand.
How to get it there?
ostene

Keith Hedger · 09-30-2016, 07:59 AM

try as lazydog suggested and dont use a version number.

lazydog · 09-30-2016, 08:32 AM

Here is what I'm seeing:

Code:

~ $ yum search hplip
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks, protectbase
Determining fastest mirrors
 * base: bay.uchicago.edu
 * epel: mirror.symnds.com
 * extras: mirror.atlanticmetro.net
 * updates: centos.mirror.nac.net
labs_consol_stable                                                                                                               23/23
0 packages excluded due to repository protections
========================================================= N/S matched: hplip ==========================================================
hplip-common.i686 : Files needed by the HPLIP printer and scanner drivers
hplip-common.x86_64 : Files needed by the HPLIP printer and scanner drivers
hplip-gui.x86_64 : HPLIP graphical tools
hplip-libs.i686 : HPLIP libraries
hplip-libs.x86_64 : HPLIP libraries
hplip.x86_64 : HP Linux Imaging and Printing Project

  Name and summary matches only, use "search all" for everything.

And it would be installed from the updates repo so no special repo's required.

Code:

~ $ repoquery -i hplip

Name        : hplip
Version     : 3.13.7
Release     : 6.el7_2.1
Architecture: x86_64
Size        : 9536582
Packager    : CentOS BuildSystem <http://bugs.centos.org>
Group       : System Environment/Daemons
URL         : http://hplip.sourceforge.net/
Repository  : updates
Summary     : HP Linux Imaging and Printing Project
Source      : hplip-3.13.7-6.el7_2.1.src.rpm
Description :
The Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project provides
drivers for HP printers and multi-function peripherals.

ostene · 10-01-2016, 10:26 AM

Now the HP Deskjet 5655 printer is working fully
as a local printer on an usb-port.

First I downloaded HPLIP: # yum install hplip
As CUPS was already running on my comp. I could
immediately use CUPS web-based administration from
my web browser box: http://localhost:631/
Clicked then on Administration,then Add Printer
Clicked on Local Printers: hp deskjet 5600
and then on Continue. Filled in Location: My desk
and then Continued to Model:
HP Deskjet 5550-CUPS+Gutenprint v5.9 Simplified (en)
and at last Add Printer.
Next win. Set Default Options for hp_deskjet_5600
General settings.
Clicked on Set Default Options
Next win. (Idle, Accepting Jobs, Not Shared, Server Default)
Done!

Thanks for your help.
ostene

Boobaloo · 10-02-2016, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazydog

Have you tried to install this with YUM?

Code:

yum install hplip

The mistake you are making is trying to install software without using YUM first.

I get, "You need to be root to perform this command."

I tried "cd /root" and received, "bash: cd: /root: Permission denied".

I'm logged in a superuser.

Now what?

Keith Hedger · 10-02-2016, 06:43 PM

no u dont need to be in the /root directory u need to run the command as the root user so use

Code:

sudo yum install hplip

enter your admin password and off u go

lazydog · 10-03-2016, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boobaloo

I get, "You need to be root to perform this command."

I tried "cd /root" and received, "bash: cd: /root: Permission denied".

I'm logged in a superuser.

Now what?

Now run the command.

Boobaloo · 10-03-2016, 05:46 PM

I tried "sudo run..." and all others....No joy.

Problem solved.......Installed Win10.

jefro · 10-03-2016, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the update and solution.

I respect your choice. Gotta go with what you got.

Boobaloo · 10-04-2016, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefro

Thanks for the update and solution.

I respect your choice. Gotta go with what you got.

Yeah, after 5 years of Mint, the box was getting a bit flaky and there wasn't any nasty-ware, so I figured it was getting "constipated", the same as a Windows box after too many updates.

I figured a clean install was the best thing and since I hear that W-10 is finally pretty good, thought I'd give it a try. I haven't decided on it yet, but it looks like much of the stuff I know about it still exists. I "grew up" on DOS 2.0 and "rolling your own IBM clone" way back when, so am more familiar with the Command Line stuff. Ha! I remember paying $300.00 for a Full Height, refurbished, 5 1/2" 20 Meg (yes, Meg!) drive at a computer show in San Francisco, back in the day!

I'll probably have another LINUX Box soon. A lady at church has a DELL that she replaced and wants me to transfer her desired files to the new box. If I ask, I'm sure it will be mine for cheap or free. Now that my cold/flu is over, I'll be doing that little job in the near future.

Take Care