All-in-one Printer (Suggestions)

I am looking for a printer, scanner, copier ($100 price range) that works under Arch. I have found that the HP Officejet 5610 (http://www.linux.com/articles/114181) works under linux, but I wanted to see if there were any success stories with people using it or other all-in-one printers under arch. The main thing (looking to turn myself into a paperless home-office) I will be using it for will be scanning documents in, very few pics (if any), and not much copying nor printing of docs.
So if you know of any good scanning software to use (preferably gtk/gnome) that compresses images super tiny (file sizes), yet still keeps them readable when printed or emailed, that would be awesome.
Note: I just stumbled across the HPLIP driver. Not sure why I have not heard of it earlier. The pacman (extra) repo has 1.7.4a, but 2.7.7 is released. I am guessing it will be updated soon or an AUR will be created.
I know I am talking about HP alot, but this is just because I am use to them. Any manufacturer will do.

I have not yet run across a printer that I could not set up to work properly in Linux. The same is true for the HP all-in-one printers. (I have set up two of those.) The hplip package should contain all the drivers for HP machines, although I suppose some printer they just released may only be available in an updated package. The existing package in pacman works fine for the printers I have set up. For scanning, I generally use Kooka (I run KDE), although XSane works fine as well. Both are front ends for sane. I believe HP provides more support for Linux than the other printer manufacturers, so it is OK to focus on them. Incidentally, that only goes for their printers. I understand that the HP computers are not necessarily "Linux friendly."
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All In One Printer Suggestion

Hello Everyone:
I am looking for a suggestion for an All-in-One Printer. I have an iMac, but also have a Mac Book that connects wirelessly for printing, as well as a Dell Laptop that connects wirelessly for printing, and I would also like to be able to print from my iPAD. I currently have a Epson Workforce 610, but unfortunately, the black wont print..after several cleanings, replaced ink cartridges etc, it just won't print black...so I'm looking. I've seen alot about the HPs, but also see lots of negative about the scanning compatibility with the MAC. I have to be able to scan. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jamie

I bought an HP C410a AIO Photosmart printer. Great printer. Works well with my iPhones and iPad thru AirPrint. Works great over Wifi with my MBP too. Has a separate paper tray for 5x7" photopaper. I took advantage of the HP trade-in and receive $50 rebate offer.This program does involve sending HP your old printer, but HP paid for the shipping! My net price from Staples came to $150 (after the rebate).
Some people say HP ink cartridges are too expensive but I plan to use CostCo ink refill service to cut my costs considerably.
Here's a list of the Airprint compatible printers.
HP Envy e-All-in-One series (D410a)
HP Photosmart Plus e-AiO (B210a)
HP Photosmart Premium e-AiO (C310a)
HP Photosmart Premium Fax e-AiO (C410a)
HP Photosmart e-AiO (D110)
HP Photosmart eStation (C510)
HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fn Color Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw Color Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CP1525n Color Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer
HP Officejet 6500A e-AiO
HP Officejet 6500A Plus e-AiO
HP Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-AiO
HP Officejet Pro 8500A e-AiO
HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-AiO

I just purchased a Brother MFC-9340CDW all in one printer. It shows up on a list of compatable airprint devices but I can't seem to get it to work. Any suggestions?

I just purchased a Brother MFC-9340CDW all in one printer. It shows up on a list of compatable airprint devices but I can't seem to get it to work. Any suggestions?

Hi,
It won't work with airplay, here is how I got it to work with OSX 10.9.4 fully patched;
you will need to use the serial cable to start the process:
In-brief Version:
0) Go grab the firmware update tool, the driver, and the scanner software
1) Turn off the firewall and antivirus (if you use it ??)
2) Update the firmware using the serial line
3) Reserve a static IP outside the DHCP range (using the MAC address of the printer) on your WAP server
4) Configure the printer to use a static IP through the front panel
5) Configure the printer WIFI with your SSID and net key through the front panel
6) Install the CUPS driver on your computer through the printer settings by specifying the static IP
7) Install the Scanner driver then go into the Control Center and add you computer and printer configuration
I generally use this kind of set up so that the printer comes back at the same place after a power failure in
the event that it has a crappy driver.
For those of you who need a little more help:
0) Turn off anti-virus and firewall software (it did seem to matter)
1) Go to the Brother Center and download 1) The firmware update tool, 2) the driver, 3) the scanner software
2) Go to the front panel on the printer: tools -> all settings -> network -> tcp/ip -> WLAN ; find the MAC address and write it down
3) Plug the printer in using the serial cable, it will auto detect and you will be able to talk to it.
4) Install the firmware update tool by double clicking on the dmg you downloaded
5) Update the firmware and the subfirmware (NOTE: this is a bit finicky -- you may have to unplug and replug it in a couple of times before it starts to talk with the device, after it starts the update process it frequently gives up in the middle, DO NOT unplug the device at this point, just select "retry" from the dialog and it will continue -- it will take about 15 mins or so.
6) Once the firmware is installed, go to your WAP server and look at the DHCP IP range; typically something like 10.0.1.2 to 10.0.1.200
7) If there is a capability to reserve an IP on your WAP server pick an IP outside the range in 6 (e.g. 10.0.1.201) and use the MAC address (from step 2) for the reservation... its fine if you don't reserve it -- this is an extra precaution -- just make sure you pick an IP outside the DHCP range
8) Go to the front panel on the printer: tools -> all settings -> network -> tcp/ip -> WLAN ; then set the IP address:
     boot method: static
     IP address: the address you chose in 7)
     mask: 255.255.255.0
     gateway: the IP of your router -- typically 10.0.1.1
8) Go to the front panel on the printer: tools -> wireless -> setup wizard -> let it find your network, select it, and enter your key.
9) Reboot the printer and check it connects to your wireless network
10) Go to the front panel on the printer, tools -> all settings -> print reports -> network configuration ; print the report and check the IP and MAC
are what you think they should be.
11) Go to your computer, bring up a terminal (applications->utilities->terminal)
12) Ping your printer to make sure its up and accessible -- type: "ping 10.0.1.201" (or whatever IP you used in step 7) and check you get a response -- not a timeout -- if it works disconnect the serial line and delete the (serial line) printer from the list of printers -- you won't need it anymore -- if not you screwed up somewhere along the line
13) Now the printer is on the wireless network, install the driver by double clicking the dmg. Then go to system preferences->printers & scanners
     click +
     in the add menu click IP
     enter your IP (from step 7)
     make sure the Protocol is IPP
     Name the printer and set its location
     Go to Use field, in the pull down menu select "Select Software"
     Go through the list and find the Brother MFC-9340CDW CUPS driver -- if its not there you screwed up installing it so go do it again.
14) Go back to the printer page -- select the printer, select Open Print Queue, then select Settings -- check the Driver Version is 4.1.0 -- if
it says 2 you are using the airplay version which seems to be buggered -- so you need to try again.
15) Go open a word document and print it -- smile you are nearly there
16) Install the scanner software by double clicking the dmg
17) Open the Control Center, under the Model: select Other
     Click +
     Select your printer
     Enter your computer name in the display name and click ok
18) Go into adobe Acrobat File->Create->PDF from Scanner (or whatever software you are scanning with)
19) Select "Brother TWAIN" from the scanner list -- if its not there you screwed up the scanner software installation -- go do it again
20) Put a document in the top of the printer and press scan -- wammo !
21) Turn back on your firewall (and antivirus if you have it -- why I can't imagine but what the ****)
22) Go ping the printer and make sure its still reachable (see step 12) -- if not you need to figure out what your antivirus is screwing up because the firewall is no problem
23) try printing and scanning again...
24) rejoice... your done.

I have a Mac OS 10.6.7 that will not activate the scanner option on a C7280 HP All in One Printer, Fax, Scanner - the Printer works fine but the scanner does not - any suggestions?

I have a Mac OS 10.6.7 that will not activate the scanner portion of an HP C7280 All in One - prints fine - but won't activate scanner.

I have the same problem with an HP Scanjet 8250 and my Epson Stylus NX400. I have reloaded allegedly updated drivers. I have researched using SANE. Neither scanner wants to work since the OS X10.6 update. I have found very little out there about this problem.
Can anyone help me make these bricks work? Really would like a solution that won't cost me hundreds to replace the equipment. Thanks so much.

All in One Printer no longer scanning (C5280)

I have an oldish printer/scanner that was working fine until I downloaded the update that came from HP on Aug. 13th. Since then, I cannot scan. I got an error message that the machine was disconnected from the computer which made no sense since I can print from the computer just fine. I did all the things the error message suggested: rebooting, disconnecting the cable, redownloading the driver. The machine worked for about 5 pages of the scan after the redownload, then conked out again.
I saw some directions about going into the registry editor window but they were for Windows 7 and below. I have Windows 8. I did not see a folder for Digital Imaging in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/H-P
If there are updated directions for Windows 8, pleae let me know.
I have an All in One Printer (C5280)

Hello @Toonces , and welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience!
I see you are experiencing scan issues. I would like to try and help.
I would suggest Uninstalling the Printer Software.
Once it is uninstalled, I would suggest putting your system into clean boot mode within the Microsoft configuration. You can do so by following this document: How to perform a clean boot in Windows.
Once the computer is in clean boot mode, I would suggest reinstalling the HP Photosmart C5200 All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Driver.
Good luck and please let me know the results of your troubleshooting steps. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
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!!!!!!!!!! HP C4180 ALl-IN-ONE printer ON a 175X external jetdirect printserver ISSUES

Hi,
its my first post here,   so HELLO to all
i recently bought a printserver,   its a Hp 175x USB external jetdirect printserver (can these names be any longer pfff)
And my all in one printer is a HP C4180 .
I hooked everything up, all lights are sollid as they are supposed to be, so no issues there. If i press the testpage button
It prints a nice page on the printer, so all works from printserver to printer.
BUT, when i try to print anything from my PC it doenst work.
I tried running the CD and it cant find the printer in the network.
I DOUBLE CHECKED ALL WIRES
What can i do to make everything work??
The purpose is to be able to use the abbilities (sorry for the crappy english, im belgian)
of the all in one printer in the entire house, which are about 4-5 PC's.
So they all have to be able to print and scan.
HELP PLEASE

Hello,
Generally Print Servers are designed to be used for printing purpose. However in certain cases, we can use the EWS to complete the scan process.
Here is a link to the old forum which discusses the procedure to scan from the EWS.
http://forums13.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?admit=109447627+1298994065288+28353475&...
My suggestion is to get to get a network AIO to get complete functionality.

Printer Error - HP All-in-One Printer App

I have the HP Photosmart B210 and have been using the HP Printer Control app on my Lenovo laptop. It has worked successfully until a few weeks ago. When I read some of the reviews on the updated app - which is now HP All-in-One Printer Remote, I realized upgrading to Windows 8.1 may help. Once updated to Windows 8.1 I did start printing! However, my documents would only print half-way through and then I receive an error message and the printing stops. So, I will get one or two pages out of a 4 to 5 page document with the same Error message half-way through. No description about the error - just error - printing has to be cancelled. Suggestions? Pleeeeaaaassssseeee!

Hello Seahorse1305,
Welcome to the forums!
I am here to assist you with the printing issue you are having with your Photosmart B210. The first thing I do recommend, is running the HP Print and Scan Doctor to find and fix printing and scanning problems. If there is more of an issue that the tool cannot fix, it will let you know what the problem is.
Please let me know how this turns out for you!
Thanks,
R a i n b o w 7000I work on behalf of HP
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Problem with installing Solution Center for a HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One Printer - C309g

Hi folks,
I've searched many threads and found some directions to remedy this, tried them and have had no luck.
I'm running Windows 7. All updates are current. When I bought the printer I installed the software (on Windows 7 OS) from the disc and everything was fine. Fast forward a year and Solution Center stopped working.
Uninstalled all HP software to reinstall. I was only able to reinstall HP Update. I was able to load the basic drivers for print and scan, but not the entire software suite including Solution Center. The installation stops abruptly after "installing updates".
I even downloaded and tried "PS_AIO_06_C309g-m_USW_Full_Win_enu_140_175" and got the same result as the original installation disc.
What can I do with my printer (HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One Printer - C309g)???
Thanks,
Alex
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Hi jerseyal,
I hate to hear you are having issues. What suggestions have you tried? Did you get an error when installing? How are you connecting the device? Before completing the below steps run the print and scan doctor to see what it indicates and if the issue is resolvable through that tool(click + beside utility diagnostic tools, then download beside print and scan doctor). Click Here
If you are still experiencing the issue the steps below may help resolve it.
Try using the scrubber built into the software, then reinstalling from the current download available on the website.
From original printer installation CD:
1. Insert CD into drive, and then cancel the installer
2. Open My Computer, and then right click on the CD drive and chose open
3. Open folder Util
4. Open folder CCC
5. Run the uninstall_ L4.bat for non-HP computers only.   For HP computers run the Uninstall_L3.bat NOTE: Performing level 4 uninstall on HP computer will negatively affect operating system functionality-HP and I are not responsible for damages or loss of data caused
6. When the uninstall has completed restart the computer
7. Run Disk cleanup from Accessories\ System Tools
8. Download and install the latest version of Adobe flash player
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html
9. Use the following tool to clean the registry. Note: This utility is not HP sponsored or approved. HP and I are not responsible for damages or loss of data caused by the utility. This step is optional.   You can skip it if you want.
http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare/3000-2086_4-10407614.html?part=dl-6271865&subj=dl&tag=b...
10. Download the full feature software and drivers Driver Link
11. Run the download to reinstall the printer
From a download:
1. Run disk cleanup on your computer
2. Download and run the software and drivers below.
3. Once the download is done extracting, cancel the download. Driver Link
4.. Press the Windows key + R on the keyboard to bring up the run menu.
5. Type %temp% in the run field and click OK.
6. Look for, and open the folder starting with 7z (Example: 7zS2356)
7. Open folder Util
8. Open folder CCC
9. Run the uninstall_ L4.bat for non-HP computers only.   For HP computers run the Uninstall_L3.bat NOTE: Performing level 4 uninstall on HP computer will negatively affect operating system functionality-HP and I are not responsible for damages or loss of data caused.
10. When the uninstall has completed restart the computer
11. Run Disk cleanup from Accessories\ System Tools
12. Download and install the latest version of Adobe flash player
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html
13. Use the following tool to clean the system and registry. Note: This utility is not HP sponsored or approved. HP and I are not responsible for damages or loss of data caused by the utility. This step is optional.   You can skip it if you want.
http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare/3000-2086_4-10407614.html?part=dl-6271865&subj=dl&tag=b...
14. Download the full feature software and drivers Driver link
15. Run the download to reinstall the printer
Note: Depending on type of security software it may need to be disabled when re-installing unit. Also make sure the Adobe flash player is up to date.
Hope this helps!
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HP Officejet 4500 All-in-One Printer - G510g installation windows 8.1 64bit

After operating a HP Officejet 4500 All-in-One Printer - G510g from both an old Windows XP notebook and from an ASUS Windows 8, 64bit laptop, subsequently updated to 8.1; I'm now trying to install it to run from a Toshiba Satellite NB10T-A notebook Windows 8.1 64bit, but without success.
The original installation CD does not provide an installation but on start up (presumably because it is only compatible with Windows XP and 7.
The www.hp.com site offers a download of a full driver for the printer, forWindows 8.162bit. This seems to download fine. The file unpacks, says it is installing, but on completion the driver is not available.
There are no options to uninstall, either in control panel/printers or in control panel/software.
Without the driver, the Windows 8.1 system recognises the printer and allows simple printing ffrom applications. However, it is not possible to use the scan options, giving the error message that the driver is not available. Neither HP Solution Center or HP Document Manager are installed.
I have tried HP Print and Scan Doctor. This recognises the printer on USB link, says that there are missing drivers, downloads, unpacks and installs drivers. But the printer icon in control panel/printers continues to have an alarm icon and indicates that the printer is still missing drivers.
I have also tried the HP Printer Installation Wizard. The result is similar.
Please advise how I can install the scan options of this equipment and confirm that the machine is compatible with windows 8.1 64bit.
Thank you
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Hello @monc , welcome to the HP forums!
I read through your post about how you cannot scan on your Windows 8.1 computer as the driver and software doesn't seem to be completing successfully on your system. However, you have been able to install the printer and its functioning fine on other computers.
I would suggest checking the Control Panel to see if there are any printer files to uninstall: Uninstalling the Printer Software
Restart the PC afterwards
Perform a Clean Boot
Restart the PC again
Download and install the printer again: HP Officejet Full Feature Software and Driver
If you see any error messages or codes during the installation process, make note of the exact problem or error and post me back a screen shot or the details.
Good luck
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How can i print from android 2.2 to photosmart c 4788 all in one printer

Dear sir, my os is window xp, my HP photosmart C4788 all in one printer is unable to visible in my android phone with installed software HP eprint Home and biz. when requested to search wi fi enabled printer. This printer do not have facility of eprint. is it possible to upgrade to eprint enabled? As per the info HP eprint Home and biz can work on local wi fi , and even when printer does not have eprint facility, but it is unable to search my printer on local wi fi. kindly suggest the reason of HP ePrint home and Biz not being able to search, C 4788 all in one printer. Second, what is the procedure to upgrade this printer to eprint enable printer.
D C Mishra,
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Hi dcm66,
Unfortunately, ePrint Home and Biz will not work with the Photosmart 4788, and it is not possible to upgrade that printer to be ePrint capable.
I was an HP employee.
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How to print to HP PSC1110 All-In-One Printer connected to WinXP PC?

Hello everybody,
I would like to us an HP PSC1110 "all-in-one" printer connected to a Windows PC in another room.
The easy part: The printer shows up in the browsing window, under the correct Windows domain, when I try to add an "other Printer" device.
The difficult part: When I try to select the printer model from the list of HP printer models provided, it does not show up, although HP PSC 1110 is included in the list of supported printers.
I also tried the ESP HP-deskjet drivers, both old and new version. But those result in printer errors on the Windows PC.
BTW: Printing over the net works well from other Windows PCs!
Can somebody out there who had a similar problem before give me a hint how to set up printing to an HP "all-in-one" over the Windows-Network?
Thank you,
Detlef

Thank you for the detailed information. Maybe I should have added a few screenshots too.
The suggested procedure probably works for a HP Photosmart Printer. However, the PSC1110 is a "Printer, Scanner, Copier" all-in-one device. Unfortunately, this one does not show up in the menus, although it is supposed to be supported. I assume that only an USB backend is available, but no SMB backend.
Is this correct? Is there a workaround?
Thank you for your feedback
DC

How do i remove the printhead on hp 1600xi all in one printer?

I keep getting the message remove and check cartridge on the display of my hp 1600xi all in one printer. I've replaced the ink cartridges. Turned it off, and on. Unplugged it, and plugged it back in. I still get that message. The only other thing that I can think of is to replace the printhead. Any suggestions on how to do this?

Hello jrfirepup, and welcome to the HP Forums.
I see you are looking into printhead options. This particular model of printer has built-in printheads, making them non-removable.
I would recommend removing the cartridges and performing a power reset. Disconnect the power cord from the printer and the power outlet, then wait 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, plug the printer back in. Ensure you plug the printer directly to a wall outlet. Make sure to bypass any sort of surge protector or power bar.
I would also suggest this document on Ink Smears or Streaks.
Good luck and please let me know the results of your troubleshooting steps. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums.
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Looking for HP Basic Driver only for hp 2610 all-in-one printer

I have windows 7( Just recently installed) and a HP 2610 all-in-one printer.
I just wanted to download the printer driver only and not the HP Photosmart and office software Suite.
This webside say the printer driver only is availble as a separate download named "HP Deskjet Basic Driver"
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=mp-76831-1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&...
But I cannot locate the webside for the Basic driver only for Windows 7 OS. Can somebody locate the web address of "HP Deskjet Basic Driver" for me please.
Regards
Tech

I just tried using Notepad as you suggested and had the same result. Paper feeds in stops at proper place and error message "out of paper"
I just put in two new HP ink cartridges because the other two were low and I was told that this might be the problem.
I seem to remember that the HP 2610 shows 2 "ink icons" in the lower left corner. One for black and one for color. The ink icons would change from completly full to just an outline as the amount of ink went down. Currently the black ink icon is missing
This is a very frustrating problem because the printer works great after doing a few steps to get around the problem. The fact that the problem reoccurs any time anything is changed is the major problem
Most of the problems started when I added the printer to the Windows 7 virtual machine so I could work with Windows XP programs. This may just be a coincidence because the printer still has the same problems when I use the copy function without the computer even being on.
I want to thank you for all of your efforts. Perhaps this is a unique problem that will never be solved and it is best to take my losses and buy a new printer. As a last chance, if possible, could you refer my post to someone who is an expert with the HP 2610 printer.

Looking for a for an all-in-one printer that is compatible with greeting card programs...

looking for a for an all-in-one printer that is compatible with greeting card programs...my original one was an HP PSC 1510...replaced it with a Deskjet 1050 & it does not work...any suggestions?

I bought an epson xp650 a couple of months ago and cannot fault it. It does everything I require and it is the wifi model so I can print directly from my ipad/iphone. Not sure if you are asking about the colour of the unit or just to be able to print black and white, Obviously all printers will print black and white but just to give you a little more info the printer I bought is the white version and it looks really nice sat next to my imac 27''
Hope this helps.

Looking for a new all in one printer

Our m2727 all in one printer has died. It had a pretty good run so we are looking for another HP.
This printer gets a pretty good workout.
Any suggestions? B&W. Must have scan and fax capability. Need something reliable obviously.
thanks!

ChrisPbass,
I would suggest contacting HP Home & Home Office. They will be able to narrow down the field to what would be best for your particular use. There number is below.
1 (888) 999-4747.
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