[Solved] hp printer problem

Hi, I searched and found this https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=132136 I followed it but the hplip install failed that they said to get from AUR, the only one there was out of date. I wasn't able to get it to build it failed with the following message. Also I am directly connected via usb.
prnt/hpps/hppsfilter.c: In function ‘require_bod’:
prnt/hpps/hppsfilter.c:119:5: error: unknown type name ‘ppd_attr_t’
prnt/hpps/hppsfilter.c:120:5: error: unknown type name ‘ppd_file_t’
prnt/hpps/hppsfilter.c:121:10: warning: assignment makes pointer from integer without a cast [enabled by default]
prnt/hpps/hppsfilter.c:127:17: warning: assignment makes pointer from integer without a cast [enabled by default]
prnt/hpps/hppsfilter.c:128:24: error: request for member ‘value’ in something not a structure or union
prnt/hpps/hppsfilter.c:129:32: error: request for member ‘value’ in something not a structure or union
make: *** [hppsfilter.o] Error 1
==> ERROR: A failure occurred in build().
Aborting...
This is a fresh install OpenBox I installed all the required prereqs from pacman, this would have been the last piece, and wasn't in pacman but the forum post said to get it from AUR, and it worked for the poster, so I followed it. When I run the 'ptal-init setup' it gets to the part where it looks for my usb hp7680 printer and fails thus:
Probing "/dev/usb/lp1"...
*** Found "Officejet Pro L7600" but failed to communicate with it!
*** Elapsed time for this attempt was 6 second(s).
*** Check syslog file for ptal-mlcd error messages.
*** See hpoj documentation for troubleshooting information.
I can boot over to another OS print no problem, this is the first time I have attempted to get printing up on Arch. But Debian, Ubuntu,Sabayon, fedora all print to this machine.
Any insight or direction would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
--jerry
Last edited by jk121960 (2012-01-09 01:08:11)

OK I installed the hplip from the repo and still exact same result, when I run the ptal-init setup it fails as follows:
Probing "/dev/usb/lp2"...
*** Found "Officejet Pro L7600" but failed to communicate with it!
*** Elapsed time for this attempt was 6 second(s).
*** Check syslog file for ptal-mlcd error messages.
*** See hpoj documentation for troubleshooting information.
Probing "%001%001"...
No device found.
Probing "%001%002"...
No device found.
Probing "%002%001"...
No device found.
Probing "%002%002"...
No device found.
Probing "%003%001"...
No device found.
Probing "%004%001"...
No device found.
Probing "%004%002"...
No device found.
Probing "%005%001"...
No device found.
Probing "%005%002"...
No device found.
Probing "%005%003"...
No device found.
Probing "%005%004"...
No device found.
Probing "%005%005"...
No device found.
Probing "%006%001"...
No device found.
Probing "%007%001"...
No device found.
Probing "%008%001"...
No device found.
Press <Enter> alone to continue, or if you would like to add a
JetDirect-connected device, then enter its dotted-decimal
IP address or hostname here --->
Done updating device configuration files stored under /etc/ptal.
If you make manual changes to those files, then be sure to run
"/usr/sbin/ptal-init start" so they will take effect.
Starting the HP OfficeJet Linux driver.
No hpoj devices have been configured.
As root, run "/usr/sbin/ptal-init setup".
Onething also it asks me to disable a kernel module and I opted not to do that, would you advise to try it?
*** Warning: Your system appears to be running in SMP (multi-processor)
*** mode. The kernel USB printer-class driver appears to be loaded
*** as a module and/or enabled to be auto-loaded. Use of the kernel USB
*** printer-class driver instead of libusb on SMP systems may result in
*** system instability or crashes with some kernel versions.
*** Would you like the kernel USB printer-class driver to be
*** disabled and unloaded now for the USB probe ([y]/n)? n
Here are errors from the errors log and the same was in the messages log.
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:3165, dev=<mlc:usb:probe@/dev/usb/lp2>, pid=4109, e=110, t=1324495179
llioSubprocess: llioWrite returns -110, expected=6!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2820, dev=<mlc:usb:probe@/dev/usb/lp2>, pid=4106, e=22, t=1324495179
llioService: fdRead returns 0, expected=6!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:871, dev=<mlc:usb:probe@/dev/usb/lp2>, pid=4106, e=22, t=1324495179
exClose(reason=0x0010)
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4118, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4127, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4136, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4145, e=16, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4154, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4163, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4172, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4181, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4190, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:39 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4199, e=11, t=1324495179
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:40 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4208, e=11, t=1324495180
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:40 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4217, e=11, t=1324495180
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:40 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4226, e=11, t=1324495180
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:40 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4235, e=11, t=1324495180
Couldn't find device!
Dec 21 13:19:40 zenlinux ptal-mlcd: ERROR at ExMgr.cpp:2525, dev=<mlc:usb:probe>, pid=4244, e=11, t=1324495180
Couldn't find device!
thanks for your time and advise with this.
--jerry
Last edited by jk121960 (2011-12-21 19:36:05)

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I hope this long explanation was useful to - at least - some of you, who experience printer problems in LR. LR is a fantastic application, and I enjoy using it, but the printer problems has really been frustrating.
Good luck!
/Per

Little unclear about the border thing- you say it prints with a too wide border, but also say:
When I print the image with this set up, it still is printed without a border.
It's a factor of your printer, though; some can never print without a margin around all sides; this can be a border, or cut off. Good news, though; you can have a 5 x 7 borderless, or with any size border you wish if you print on larger paper, and trim to taste.

Printing problems with HP Laserjet P1005

everything seems to be ok with my printer HP Lasejet P1005, but it just doesn't print. The works are in the gueue and error messages continually is "set the new toner cartridge" althrough I've changed the cartridge already. Also there is a message "HP:s part number"
What can or should I do??? Help!!!

Hi @rlp48,
I see by your post that you are getting the error message "set the new toner cartridge" and you have already changed it with a HP toner. I would like to help.
I would do a hard reset to see if that will resolve the issue.
Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
Try and print a hardware self test on the printer to find out if it is a hardware or software issue.
Open and close the lid 5 times quickly. It should print out a page with lines on it.
Did it print the self test?
If the self test page printed, clear the Spool folder and restart the Print Spooler and try printing again.
How to Clear Current Print Queue In Windows Vista & Windows 7.
Download and run the Print and Scan Doctor. It will diagnose the issue and might automatically resolve it. Find and fix common printer problems using HP diagnostic tools for Windows?
What operating system are you using? How to Find the Windows Edition and Version on Your Computer.
Are you using Genuine HP Toner?
What were the results when you ran the Print and Scan Doctor? (did it print or scan, any error messages)
Please provide in detail the results if you are still having issues.
Have a nice day!
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Hp 4015: Printing problem on A5 LABEL

Hi, my new HP LJ 4015 have a problem when I print A5 LABEL, because the ink are not fixed hard on label.
I Use MANUAL TRAY 1, LINEAR OUTPUT on the back oh the printer, I set Size and Label type, I try to setup Fuser setting to HIGH 2, ENABLE SLOW SPEED, but the problem are not solved.
The problem increase to the bottom of the A5 label, maybe because the ink needed more times on the fuser for fix it hard on label...
Can you please suggest me the BEST CONFIGURATION for printing LABEL on this Laserjet??
Thanks. Bye

I have a couple of suggestions here, but these are both just guesses, since I can't see the label media that you are using.
1. If the label is thick, you may want to try setting the paper type to "heavy media".
2. If the label is slick or shiny, it may not work well with any laser printer. Was this label made for laser printing?

MacBook 2006 w/Snow Leopard; HP B210 printer; print problem; error message: One or more components of the HP printing software are corrupted or missing. Reinstalled software but Mac will not cause printer to print.

? MacBook 2006 w/Snow Leopard; HP B210 printer; print problem; error message: "One or more components of the HP printing software are corrupted or missing..." Reinstalled software but Mac will not cause printer to print. My MacBook Pro works fine with same wireless printer.

Hi ArielAce , thanks for getting back to me!
I would recommend downloading and running the HP Print and Scan Doctor.
Please keep me posted!
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HP LaserJet 2100TN printer problems

I am running OS 10.8.2 and recently added a new DLINK wireless router - none of my iMacs can find the HP LaserJet 2100TN printer. Not sure if this happened when I installed the new router or the last Apple OS update - both were at approximately the same time and the printer did not work afterwords. Other network MFP printer does work. I can find the IP address from the router so I know it is connected but when I try to add the printer using the IP address it says it can not find the driver from the downloads server. I downloaded the driver package from the Apple Support site http://support.apple.com/kb/DL907 and installed the package with no improvement. (I actually could not find anything to run after installing the package.) Have shut down, rebooted numerous times to no avail. I've tried different cables and even direct connecting the printer to the computer via ethernet cable (but did not expect this to work.) Suggestions? Why does the add printer effort return an error from the downloads server when the dialog says software is available from Apple?

I'm glad you finally succeeded. Your post was one I looked at trying to solve the same problem. But the drivers weren't visible for me after rebooting.
I spent 2 days trying to make my LJ 2100 TN work with OS 10.8.2. The kicker was that when I tried to add the printer to my existing [ethernet] network with my new iMac on Wi-Fi it killed the existing network. No computer could now print! I could still get on-line though.
I did a lot of research on the net; I called my ISP and did learn how to get the IP numbers on each device; I called Mac Tec, they passed the buck, saying because I wasn't using a Mac router they couldn't help.
This post is for others that can't see the drivers they just downloaded. I solved my problem today:
When I tried to add the printer to 'Print & Scan' the 'Add' window comes up; and even though I made the 2.12 download, there were no print drivers to be seen. Apple in it's infinite wisdom left out the 'Advanced' icon in the 'Add' window! Right click the header and add it. Now there is a function to actually search for the print drivers.
You will have to choose 'Type'. I tried a few but 'Jetdirect' worked best for me. NOTE: your printer should be on before you make your choices in the 'Add' window.
Add your printer's IP number in the 'URL' field.
In the 'Use' field, select your proper print driver.
If you did it all correctly, the 'Add' button will light up and hopefully add a new printer to the 'Print & Scan' window.
Good luck. [I also had the delete and replace the printer on my other 2 computers in the network to make them able to print again.]

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