Problem with printer

[ShaunTheSheep]

Hey guys,

so I just installed Ubuntu Mate and I’m trying to setup my printer so I could print from my laptop. I’ve installed HP device manager but it can’t find my printer and it says that it might be my ports that are blocked. They have send information to me so I could unblock them and allow services in the firewall but the instructions are not very clear. So I hope you guys could help me !

Thanks. (I’m sorry if my english suck, french is my primay language.)

[wolfman]

Hi @ShaunTheSheep,

try this guide which might help you:

How to set up a HP printer in Ubuntu

Adding a HP Printer: Make sure that the printer is connected to your PC with a USB cable and is switched on and powered up!. (Don't try wireless set-up before you run the USB set-up, there is a warning, see pic 2!) Firstly, update your system fully per this guide if you haven't already done so!: Secondly, install the package (after finishing updates!) "hplip-gui" and make sure your printer is connected and powered up. sudo apt-get install hplip-gui It can also be installed using Top Panel…

[pfeiffep]

If your printer is on your network (direct connect via ethernet) you should be able to add a network printer and type in printer ip address.

[ShaunTheSheep]

Thank you very much ! I’m gonna try this.

[ShaunTheSheep]

Finally, I connected my printer to my router and I found it in the Control Center under Pinters.

Thanks for your help !