I've been trying to get my printer set up (HP Photosmart c4580) and I got the HP software on but when I try to print out a page, no matter what, it just freezes on pending yet it doesn't have a problem cancelling. Is there something I can run in the command line to fix the problem? I tried finding a download firmware option but nothing. When I check the device info, I get fw-download false. I already have HPLIP.
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Okay, Okay, Okay, I get it. Not many people know the power of Ubuntu. Ubuntu can print from literally ANY printer without needing to install loads of software. The drivers probably are causing the problem. You may need to delete them. If the printer is over a windows network, you need to install samba. Installation steps for samba are here. After that you should be good!
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I figured it out. All I needed to do was delete the printer and re add the device– Msd1391Jul 8, 2014 at 17:08
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Well crap. I posted a question and got nothing out of it. That's happened before D: Jul 8, 2014 at 17:11
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meh. it's okay. If you have problems, though, I'll answer them for you! Chech my profile to see what i've answered for proof. Jul 8, 2014 at 17:22
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Haha I see. Definitely! See when you're asking about stuff like root, I have no idea how to do that.– Msd1391Jul 8, 2014 at 17:36