Re: All-in-One printer: HP OfficeJet 8012
On Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 17:51:46 +0100, Brad Rogers wrote:
> On Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:18:30 +0100
> Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Hello Brian,
>
> >I can understand using HPLIP instead of driverless printing if you
> >had a USB connection and were on buster, but not if the device has
> >a network connection or is on bullseye. Does choosing to employ
>
> Hang over from a previous HP printer install; An HP 6700 AiO printer
> which died recently, despite attempts to revive it with a good clean
> out and a new printhead assy.
>
> As for why use HPLIP - I used the install that was already there, just
> updating it for the new printer. It works well enough for me.
> Personally, I like having HPLIP's Device Status applet for ink level
> checking (printer is not in same room as computer), as that is all I need
> to see. The printer's web page is overkill. IMO, of course,
Thank you for the response, Brad. I see the point about applet verus web
page. To my mind it is not a showstopper. Enjoy the applet while you can.
--
Brian.
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