HPLIP plugin for ARM

[rafael]

Hello guys,

I'd just like to share that, while I was trying to set up my printer, I found out that the current version (3.13.3) of the HPLIP plugin was compiled only for x86 architecture and, thus, it doesn't work for our beloved Raspberry Pi.

BUT merlin has started a bug report to ask for an ARM support in their plugin. You can check it in the following url: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/1152219

The more people voting as affected, the better!

[Spid]

The HPLip software package is in both Raspbian and Arch Linux Distros, available from the repositories

Raspbian also has the HPLip-gui add on.....

http://packages.debian.org/wheezy/hplip

[rafael]

Spid, Gentoo also has HPLIP in portage and I've already installed it.

The thing is that the HPLIP script downloads a plugin when you use their setup script. The downloaded file has some ELF shared objects, but they were compiled for the x86 and x86_64 architecture. Maybe not everything requires the plugin, but some printers does.

I described the problem with some technical details, before getting to know the bug report was created. If you're interested, you can check here: https://answers.launchpad.net/hplip/+question/224343

[Spid]

Well I have a current model HP ePrinter Deskjet 3055A and it works out-of-the box in a fully updated Raspbian "wheezy"

FYI Gentoo for ARMv6 Pi is still in BETA Testing

So the question I wish to ask is does this bug happen on all ARMv6 Pi Operating Systems, because the Pi is not the only device using an ARMv6 CPU based SoC ?

[rafael]

So the question I wish to ask is does this bug happen on all ARMv6 Pi Operating Systems, because the Pi is not the only device using an ARMv6 CPU based SoC ?

As far as I'm concerned, it happens on all non-x86 systems, but with devices that require the HPLIP plugin.

If you download the plugin (http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/pl ... plugin.run) and extract it to some directory (sh hplip-3.13.3-plugin.run --noexec --keep --target <somedirectory>), you'll notice the x86 files I'm talking about.

Your printer doesn't seem to need the plugin. Lucky you!

[Spid]

"Your printer doesn't seem to need the plugin. Lucky you! "


Not lucky, just undertook research before buying, when I replaced my Canon Printer. caveat emptor!

http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/su ... index.html


The HPLIP version in Raspbian "wheezy" is 3.12.6-3.1 and alarmpi is 3.13.3-2

[rafael]

My only problem with HPLIP before this was the time when the configuration script used to give me the wrong download link to plugin. Did you use your Canon printer with linux/cups? How was your experience like?

My HPLIP version is 3.13.3 and my portage was updated last Sunday.

[MajinJoko]

I successfully installed my printer (p1005), the firmware is loaded when the usb is connected, but the epic fail is when I try to print anything: "filter error" on cups. Seems related to the ppd file, but the same configuration works on my laptop (both archlinux, arm for rpi and x64 for laptop..)

[nlaney]

The bug on launchpad is https://bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/1152219, There hasn't been any activity since it was opened and assigned. Log on and vote!

I expect ARM support is coming, maybe voting and commenting will provide some motivation!

[nlaney]

OK, I was able to install a print a test page from Ubuntu 12.04.4 on a Samsung ARM Chromebook using http://foo2zjs.rkkda.com/

The printer was an HP p1102w. I was looking into using Raspberry Pi as a printserver for my various ChromeOS and Android devices, and have found Google Cloud Print to be decently supported by HP at least on cloud ready printers.

I was surprised to find the lack of support on the ARM processor, so maybe one of these workarounds will suffice until support arrives. Unfortunately, I don't see Google Cloud Print support in Chromium as a print option, only the CUPS print management, so the foo2zjs may be the only option on the RPi, or a printer not requiring the proprietary driver. So, even though printing can be done only through a locally installed printer, it can then be registered on Google Cloud Print to print to from any device and shared. Cheers!

[sandeep444]

hi sir, i am trying to connect raspberry pi to hp printer. after installation of cups it showing filter failed message.can u help me in that.

[fruitoftheloom]

hi sir, i am trying to connect raspberry pi to hp printer. after installation of cups it showing filter failed message.can u help me in that.

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sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install hplip

When configuring CUPS to add printer, ensure it is using the hplip driver, this is for a different printer but the procedure is same:

http://www.penguintutor.com/raspberrypi/printing-cups

[jameseverest]

After installing this and using every user and password in my playbook I was perpetually refused because I did not have permission.

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sudo apt-get install hplip-gui

Then I found this gem. Fixed my problem. Did not even ask a single question.

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gksudo hp-setup

Now my network printer is working the same on all my devices ... and not my pi.

[PeterO]

I just did the same I'm sure the last time I looked there was no support for ARM or Raspbian. They I noticed this morning that my desktop MINT machine seemed to be compiling code when it did an update of hplip, so I wondered if that means it could be ported to ARM, and YES it has been
PeterO