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Isomorphism

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Registered: 2008-04-29

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"FATAL:Module printer not found" (hp deskjet 3550 now)

Hi all,

I want to use my printer, whose drivers I dont have. I was following the guide in the wiki. At one point, it asks me to use modprobe usblp/printer (I have a usb HP deskjet 3550 printer). I cant see any output for that command.

$  modprobe printer
FATAL: Module printer not found.

Any kind of help is appreciated. Thanks

Last edited by Isomorphism (2009-05-17 09:32:28)

Isomorphism

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Registered: 2008-04-29

Posts: 41

Re: "FATAL:Module printer not found" (hp deskjet 3550 now)

Considering that there is no driver for H505 model... I am now trying to install hp deskjet 3550, which is supported according to openprinting foundation...

If i try to run cupsd, i get:

spai ~  
$  cupsd
cupsd: Child exited with status 1!

what do I do?

EDIT: As an update, I installed hp-toolbox. And my printer is identified. Now if only cupsd would work, I guess my problem should be solved

Last edited by Isomorphism (2009-05-17 09:02:02)

Isomorphism

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Registered: 2008-04-29

Posts: 41

Re: "FATAL:Module printer not found" (hp deskjet 3550 now)

Well now everything is working fine from arch.. and I have some printer hardware problem
I wanted to know if there is a general PPD file that may work for many printers? I have a HCL H505 model and I cant find the PPD file for it