Ubuntu Printer Add Issue

Good morning all,

I have a Dell Latitude 1525 laptop running Ubuntu, and everything works great except when I try to add my Windows printer. It's a HP DeskJet printer that is connected to a Windows Vista Dell Dimension desktop machine.

When I go into Samba and try to add the printer, I can see the network, but when I select it, the window suddenly disappears. I've tried reinstalling Samba and reinstalling CUPS, neither of which worked.

Anyone have an idea of something else I can try that might fix the issue?

Thanks,

David

 

Is the printer in a Windows Network? If so, you will need the name of the network and the name of the machine.

Do you have hplip and HP-GUI installed? They are found in Synaptic.

Here is my connection for my HP6940 I also have an PSC-1610 all in one via USB.

Code:

smb://MSHOME/polaris/HP6940

Reference Add HP Printer from Ubuntu Forums

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R91MXHasjSM

I used this video to install my HP inkjet printer. After I selected the Hp printer I restared my PC. It was was very simple. I hope this helps. This also works with Linux Mint. :major