Hp photosmart c6180 with hplip problem

Seem to have a problem with hplip
Unable to communicate with the device. Please check the device and try again.
I seen there has been a problem with being in the correct group. I have check to make sure I'm in the group "lp". I have also tried to install as root, but this yields the same result. This is a wireless connection not usb.

Had the same issue both on net and usb. Was able to fix it only for usb, net still not working. There is a new version of hplip available, but it's not in the repository yet, so you have to build it yourself. The pkgbuild and hplip.install are here: http://repos.archlinux.org/wsvn/packages/hplip/trunk/, just update the version to 3.10.6 and fix the md5sum.

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For some reason I am getting mottled output when printing photos. I'm using HP Premium photo paper, settings are on automatic, and I've tried printing from HP Photosmart Essential and directly from the printer with the photos on an SD card. The results are the same. The same photo will print ok one time and mottled at the top or bottom another time. It kind of looks like a bunch of freckles. Any ideas?

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Hey riptex I found a solution today and thought you might want to try it out too. I found it here http://www.fixya.com/support/t2270571-c6180_keeps_powering_shuts_down
Introduction Perform a semi-full reset to set all user menu settings, telephony parameter settings, country/region and language UI, fax memory settings, fax journal information, speed dial and broadcast lists, personal header information, and junk fax settings to the default settings. Performing a semi-full reset of the All-in-One
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I have been working on this for months and tripped over the solution today - it works on all models * OS's and is network related.
Fix as follows:
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2. Select maintain printer form info & settings drop down - this open printer utility
3. Click open embedded web server
4. Select Networking tab - from connections menu select wireless
5. Click advanced button
6. Go to bottom of page and check ALL "compatibility" check boxes
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Blasted printer problems - HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One

Bought a spanking new HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One and installed the drivers. When running the HP Setup Assistant it had a blank list to select from.
I came across this tip from macosxhints.com
"If your system drive was set up with a case-sensitive HFS file system, HP's All-in-One installer will fail when it gets to the HP Setup Assistant -- it will ask you to "Select Device" and give you an empty list. To get the installer to work, you have to install it on a case-insensitive file system. I've confirmed this with version 7.9.1 of the PhotoSmart C6100 series and version 7.9 of the Officejet 7310 series drivers.
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Thank you for contacting HP Total Care.
The software for the Photosmart C6180 is not supported on a case sensitive partition. You will have to install the drivers on a case-insensitive partition.
I only wish they had mentioned that anywhere in the online troubleshooting section. Sigh." http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20070623004646642
Can someone point me in the direction of:
"Setting up a case-insensitive partition"
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Hp photosmart c6180 not printing from new imac? not sure what the problem is?

Just got a new iMac and unable to print to my HP Photosmart C6180 All - in - one. Its recognising the printer but saying its not connected? And offline? Not a clue!

Hello MacBudgie
What operating system is your Mac running (Mountain Lion)? Below is an article for troubleshooting "Printer Offline" problems. Follow it and let me know what happens.
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Problem installing Photosmart C6180 All-In-One software

I've "googled" and found several similar installation issues but none quite match mine. When I attempt to install the All-In-One software, I receive a dialog box error "The system cannot find the file specified." The file that it is attempting to find is found in the Dialog window heading:
c:\users\Myusername\AppData\Local\Temp\7zS52C3\,sourcepath.setup\blocksys...
Using %temp% I am able to verify that the 7zS52C3 folder structure exists. However the ",sourcepath.setup" folder shown above is incorrect. it should be just "setup".
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Hello @DirkPittP,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that when installing your HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer on your Windows 7 64 bit computer, you are encountering a 'c:\users\Myusername\AppData\Local\Temp\7zS52C3\,sourcepath.setup\blocksysinstall.exe The system cannot find the file specified' error. I would like to assist you with this issue today.
Now in your original post, I can see that you have already attempted installing the printer on administrator accounts, clearing the temp files, running an msconfig, and renaming the folder to no avail. At this time I would like you run the following steps to see if we can get this working for you.
Step 1: Uninstall Drivers:
First, I would like you to clean up your system of any software or drivers for your HP Photosmart that may have made their way onto your system during the failed installs. Rather than running the 'normal' uninstall process, I would like you to click here to download the Microsoft Uninstaller Tool.
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This Microsoft Tool will also check your computer for any registry corruptions. Should any system corruptions be found, this Microsoft Tool will fix those corruptions for you.
Once the uninstall has completed, please close the Microsoft Tool and proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Clear the Temp Files:
Click on your Start menu
In the 'search programs and files' box type %temp% and hit enter
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Select the 'delete' button on your keyboard. If you get a pop up to skip an item, just skip it.
Once the Temp folder is emptied, close the window
Right click on your Recycling Bin and select Empty Recycling Bin
Step 3: Download Drivers:
Please click here to download the latest drivers for your printer.
Once the website opens select the Download button on the top left
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Click on your Start menu
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Please respond to this post with the result of your troubleshooting. I look forward to hearing from you!
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HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One won't print magenta or light magenta, even with new cartridges

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Hi there @Optical32 and welcome to the forums
I read about how your Photosmart C6180 is no longer printing in light magenta and magenta, with no error messages. I'd like to offer my suggestion for you that may help.
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[solved] Problem with HPLip since last update

Hi,
since last system update my printer (HP LaserJet M1212nf) which is shared via network does not work any longer. Scanning via xsane works only printing is affected.
Everytime if I want to print any document all I'll get is something like this:
http://privatepaste.com/download/c84615c35d
There isn't any error message or similar. Printing starts as expected, but the result would look like above
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regards,
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Hi Gary,
Unfortunately, it sounds like the hardware has failed. I can't recommend any other solutions that you haven't already tried. The next step would be to service or replace your printer.
Service:
Determine if your product is in warranty or out of warranty. If you need help determining your product’s warranty status, go to HP’s Warranty Check Tool .
If your product is in warranty , contact HP support.
If your product is out of warranty , click here to view additional printer support options starting as low as $20.
Replacement:
Consider taking advantage of HP's Trade-In program: http://www.hp.com/united-states/tradein/home_flash.html
Sorry I don't have better news for you!
I am an HP employee.

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My C6180 printed multiple copies of any document from my Vista OS laptop ( wireless connection ), but not from my
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Hi,
After many frustrating attempts I've found the solution was incredibly simple - try it yourself:
Open the main Network (System preferences) tab. On the left side you'll see the list of all network devices. Move the Wi-Fi field to the top (first) position in the list (you can do it via the pop-up menu next to the + and - buttons).
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