How do I install HP DJ 932c so Kubuntu recognizes it?

odiear3rd · Aug 10, 2009

I have Kubuntu installed and I need to install my HP Deskjet 932c Printer so comp will recognize it. How is this done?? I keep getting a error message in system settings.

This is the error message:

print '/tmp/kde-odiear3rd/kdeprint_gwPwNnWa' : execution failed with message:
Warning: unknown mime-type for "/tmp/kde-odiear3rd/kdeprint_gwPwNnWa" -- using "application/*" Error: no "print" mailcap rules found for type "application/*"

plodr · Aug 10, 2009

If you check here http://openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi?make=HP
the Deskjet 932C is in the installs perfectly section. Be patient and wait for the newest Kubuntu that contains an up to date version of Foomatic, the printer installer program.

odiear3rd · Aug 10, 2009

plodr said: ↑

If you check here http://openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi?make=HP
the Deskjet 932C is in the installs perfectly section. Be patient and wait for the newest Kubuntu that contains an up to date version of Foomatic, the printer installer program.
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Thanks again. I guess I will have to be patient and wait for the upgrade CD to get here for the other software drivers to be updated with it.

plodr · Aug 11, 2009

Actually, it will not be an upgrade CD. It will be a live CD and there will be an icon on the desktop to install it, after it boots up.
Normally, just as in windows, you would not want to upgrade from v6 to v9. That would be like starting with Windows 95, upgrading to 98, upgrading to XP and then upgrading to Vista!

odiear3rd · Aug 25, 2009

plodr said: ↑

Actually, it will not be an upgrade CD. It will be a live CD and there will be an icon on the desktop to install it, after it boots up.
Normally, just as in windows, you would not want to upgrade from v6 to v9. That would be like starting with Windows 95, upgrading to 98, upgrading to XP and then upgrading to Vista!
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I have upgraded up to Ubuntu 9.04 and am still have problems installing my HP Deskjet 932c Printer. I down loaded hplip-3.9.8.run to be installed but I don't know how it is to be installed. I have it on my desktop waiting to be installed. Ubuntu recognizes my HP 932c but won't print a test page. Anyone have any suggestions??

MoPaR · Aug 25, 2009

Go into the KDE control panel and i think its under peripherals, i'm not positive as i dont use kde... there should be something in there for printing/printer, printer manager and/or default printer.

I know even in gnome you have to hook the printer up, then go into the printing settings and choose the printer form a list, it should auto scan for the printer at that point and give you recommendations on what to choose.

BoredOutOfMyMind · Aug 25, 2009

MoPaR said: ↑

Go into the KDE control panel and i think its under peripherals, i'm not positive as i dont use kde... there should be something in there for printing/printer, printer manager and/or default printer.

I know even in gnome you have to hook the printer up, then go into the printing settings and choose the printer form a list, it should auto scan for the printer at that point and give you recommendations on what to choose.
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Kubuntu Help page for HP Printers

MoPaR · Aug 26, 2009

Gnome is soo much easier

BoredOutOfMyMind · Aug 26, 2009

MoPaR said: ↑

Gnome is soo much easier
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It is a subjective opinion.

hawklord · Aug 27, 2009

odiear3rd said: ↑

I have upgraded up to Ubuntu 9.04 and am still have problems installing my HP Deskjet 932c Printer.........
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just a thought but doesn't ubuntu actualy use gnome and not kde ?

BoredOutOfMyMind · Aug 27, 2009

hawklord said: ↑

just a thought but doesn't ubuntu actualy use gnome and not kde ?
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(K) ubuntu...

wiki previously linked said:

Printing

A majority of printers are supported by Kubuntu. KDEPrint allows you to add printers, modify their settings, monitor printing jobs, disable or restart a printer, as well as printer sharing.
HP Device Manager

An addition to Kubuntu 7.10 is the HP Device Manager which eases the configuration of HP Multifunction Devices (MFDs), printers that function as copiers and scanners, as well as other HP printers. It is recommended that if you have a direct connection via USB, LPT (parallel port), or network (direct connection or JetDirect) that you use this application. This application does not work with printers set up on a shared network printer using Samba, if your printer is configured this way, it is recommended that you see the section called “Network Printing”.

To open the HP Device Manager, go to KMenu → System → HPLIP Toolbox - Printer Toolbox. If it is your first time opening the application, you will receive the No Installed HP Devices Found dialog. You will be presented with three choices; Setup Device..., CUPS Web Interface, and Close. To setup your printer select the Setup Device... button. When prompted for a password, enter your user password and then press the OK button. At this point you would select the option that suits your configuration and follow through with the setup. The HP Device Manager has the ability to automatically detect any attached devices, or to scan your network for any compatible devices.

For more information on the HP Device Manager, you can install the hplip-docs package. Please refer to the Adding Applications documentation for more information on installing extra applications. Once the hplip-docs are installed, they can be accessed by going to either Help → Contents... or directing your browser to file:///usr/share/doc/hplip-doc/HTML/index.html.
Local Printing

A local printer is one that is directly attached to your computer (as opposed to a network printer, discussed in the following section). To setup a new local printer:

1.

Obtain the model name of your printer and ensure the printer is powered on.
2.

Choose KMenu → System Settings and select Printers. This will open the KDEPrint system dialog.
3.

Now choose Add → Add Printer/Class...
4.

Your printer should be automatically detected. If so, simply click Next > and then Finish.
5.

Finally, you can enter in a description and location for your printer

If your printer was not automatically detected, you can try to select the port and printer driver manually. Some printers need further setup. Search the databases at LinuxPrinting.org or check the Kubuntu Wiki's Printer Page for possible information on your printer.
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MoPaR · Aug 28, 2009

hawklord said: ↑

just a thought but doesn't ubuntu actualy use gnome and not kde ?
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Well there is Ubuntu default is gnome then
Kubuntu - KDE
Edubuntu
Mythbuntu - MYTHTV
Xubuntu - XFCE4
.... so on

It is very common for ppl using any ubuntu they dont really specify which desktop they are using, can be a pita at times, but, generally the question will reveal all

odiear3rd · Aug 28, 2009

odiear3rd said: ↑

I have upgraded up to Ubuntu 9.04 and am still have problems installing my HP Deskjet 932c Printer. I down loaded hplip-3.9.8.run to be installed but I don't know how it is to be installed. I have it on my desktop waiting to be installed. Ubuntu recognizes my HP 932c but won't print a test page. Anyone have any suggestions??
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UPDATE: I finally got the Printer to test page but only after some updating was done in add/remove applications. Now it is working fine. I was also having issues w/ my sound card until I had to update sound/video applications.

BoredOutOfMyMind · Aug 28, 2009

odiear3rd said: ↑

UPDATE: I finally got the Printer to test page but only after some updating was done in add/remove applications. Now it is working fine. I was also having issues w/ my sound card until I had to update sound/video applications.
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Did you do an update?

ALT + F2 and type kterminal then enter the following.

kdesu apt-get update

To enable some restricted packages you can enable the medibuntu repositories

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu

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Best app for CD burning is K3B

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odiear3rd · Aug 29, 2009

I finally got my printer working and it printed a test page. Thanks for your post.

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