The latest PPD file for the C7280 should be downloaded from the Linux Printing repository. $ echo 'net-print/hplip ~amd64' >/etc/portage/package.keywords The latest HPLIP package can be installed in Gentoo, like so: # For AMD64, Intel Core2, and newer x86 64-bit archs
#Hp photosmart c7280 wireless printing drivers#
The HP printer drivers are based on a standard HPLIP package, which is used with all modern HP printers, and a PPD file, which is specific to your printer model. You can find more info on configuring CUPS to work on Gentoo with other setups here: However, you will have to fire up the CUPS daemon and add it to your start-up services: $ /etc/init.d/cupsd start Since we are connecting to the C7280 via the network, no configuration changes are required for CUPS. I added a few extra USE flags to my CUPS install, although I don’t think these are necessary in general: $ echo 'net-print/cups dbus ppds' > /etc/portage/eīeyond that, installation is simple: $ emerge cups
Therefore, CUPS must be installed before you can do anything else. It provides both a server and client for the common printing tasks (lpr, lpq, lpstat, etc.). CUPSĬUPS is the modern Unix/Linux printing interface. So, I had high hopes!Īs mentioned in other posts, my current favorite distribution of Linux is Gentoo, so my directions will be for Gentoo however, you can probably adapt them to your favorite distro. I have enjoyed using it from my Windows workstation however, since I have the C7280 connected to my network through its Ethernet port (a wired print server), I would like to be able to use my Linux laptop to also print to it.įortunately, most HP printers are well supported in Linux. It is very nice, and if you watch the NewEgg specials, you can often find one for a very good price every so often. It can be setup as a wired Ethernet print server, wireless 802.11g print server, or a local USB printer. The HP PhotoSmart C7280 All-In-One printer contains a photo printer, scanner, and fax machine. HOWTO Connect a Linux computer to an HP PhotoSmart C7280 Printer
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