HP OfficeJet

Support knowledgebase (ke_hp-officejet)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: All versions

Situation:

You want to use an HP OfficeJet under Linux.

Procedure:

Using the printer together with common DeskJet drivers usually does not cause any problems, if the printer is compatible to a supported DeskJet model. For more details, refer to the support database article Purchase of Printers and Compatibility.

Possibly these devices work properly only if connected to the parallel port and do not work if connected via USB. From SuSE Linux 7.3 on, the special package "hp-officeJet" is included, which may be necessary for the functioning of the printer via USB and is needed for additional functions, such as scanning, of these devices. Install the package "hp-officeJet" with YaST2. More information about configuration can be found at "HP OfficeJet Linux driver (hpoj) documentation index" or on the Internet at "HP OfficeJet Linux driver".

The package "hp-officeJet" is already compiled appropriately, so you can ignore the procedure described in the section "Compiling and installing the software". If USB-related problems occur, you may have to compile a custom kernel as described in "Setting up basic device connectivity". SuSE installation support does not cover the configuration and compilation of a custom kernel. Therefore, if possible, use the parallel port.


See also:
o Installing a Printer

Keywords: PRINTER, PRINT, HPOFFICEJET, OFFICEJET, ALL-IN-ONE

Categories: Printer

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