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Subject: Re: 6 hours of trying to configure my printer.
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bsdnooby wrote:
> 
> Is there an easy way to configure a printer?  I've
> spent over 6 hours so far, and all I can print is 2
> blank sheets of paper whenever I try to print
> something.

I use CUPS and I like it, because it's so easy.

Cups has an easy printer install/add wizard, that
works for my HP LaserJet printer.
There's a selection item for HP Deskjet too, which
should work for you.

Be aware that cups installs its own lpr related
executables in /usr/local/bin, which may clash with
the ones the base system installs in /usr/bin.
You can remove the ones in /usr/bin, and for a next
buildworld, have

  CUPS_OVERWRITE_BASE=yes
  NO_LPR=yes

in /etc/make.conf.

Rob.


	
		
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