Bug#1018085: hplip fails to setup wired printer HP P 1102w

[Brian Potkin <claremont102@gmail.com>]

On Thu 25 Aug 2022 at 08:41:20 -0500, William Melgaard wrote:

> Package: hplip
> Version: 3.21.2+dfsg1-2
> Severity: normal
> X-Debbugs-Cc: piobair@mindspring.com

Thank you for your report, William.
 
> Dear Maintainer,
> 
> *** Reporter, please consider answering these questions, where appropriate ***
> 
>    * What led up to the situation?
> print driver failed after upgrade to bullseye

TBH, this issue gives the impression of being a user support issue.

>    * What exactly did you do (or not do) that was effective (or
>      ineffective)?
> Instlled latest hplip; deleted existing driver and installed printer
> HP Laserjet Pro P1102w

It hoped by "latest hplip" the version for Debian 11 was installed?

>    * What was the outcome of this action
> The install insists on the installation of a proprietary plugin.
> However, attempts to install that plugin from HP CD fails because the
> workstation does not have a WiFi port HPLIP does offer the option of
> USB vs WiFi connection. However, chosing USB appears ineffectual. The
> setup still insists that the plugin is missing.

Upstream offen advise the following technique:

 * Download the plugin for your HPLIP version from
   https://www.openprinting.org/download/printdriver/auxfiles/HP/plugins/
 * Install the plugin with 'sh DOWNLOADED_PLUGIN'

>    * What outcome did you expect instead?
> Successful test print

That should be possible with a correct setup. Please give

  lpstat -t
  lpinfo -v
  lpinfo -m | grep p1102w

Regards,

Brian.