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Bug#590625: hplip: no way to clean cartridges on a server



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On Tue 27 Jul 2010 at 22:02:44 +0000, brian m. carlson wrote:

> Package: hplip
> Version: 3.10.6-1
> Severity: wishlist
> 
> I have a server on my network that, among other things, runs a copy of
> cups for my DeskJet 5740.  This allows people on the network to print
> over IPP.  However, installing the hplip package brings in a huge number
> of dependencies that simply are not appropriate for a server, such as
> consolekit (since nobody is ever logged in at the console).
> 
> I have the printer set up fine with hplip-cups and a PPD.  However, if I
> temporarily install hplip (in order to run hp-clean or such), hp-clean
> does not work, which I presume is due to not using the hp backend.
> 
> I'd prefer that you provide a way to maintain the printer on a server
> without involving the installation of huge amounts of useless (and
> potentially buggy) packages.  It would be fine with me if I only needed
> to install hplip on a desktop or laptop connected to the network, as
> long as I didn't need to install it on the server.  It would also be
> fine with me if I could install the utilities and relevant backend on
> the server without all the baggage[0] coming along.
> 
> The information below is irrelevant since it belongs to my laptop, not
> my server.
> 
> [0] That is, policykit and libsane.  This is a server with a printer,
> not a desktop with an all-in-one.

This enhancement request is clearly stated but the upstream report has
had no response. I wonder if it is worthwhile for you to contact them
and ascertain what their intention is (put on a TODO list, for example).

Carrying the report indefinitely in the BTS in the hope someone will fix
the issue does not seem the best way forward.

Regards,

-- 
Brian.


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