diff --git a/docs/desktop/printer support/hp-all-in-one.md b/docs/desktop/printer support/hp-all-in-one.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..4e2bf6211e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/desktop/printer support/hp-all-in-one.md @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +--- +title: HP All-in-One Printer Installation and Setup +author: Joseph Brinkman +tested with: 9.4 +tags: + - desktop + - printer support +--- + +## Introduction + +Printing and scanning with an all-in-one HP printer is possible on linux thanks to [HPLIP](https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing/about){target="_blank"}. + +This guide was tested with an HP Deskjet 2700 series. + +See [All Supported Printers](https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing/supported_devices/index){target="_blank"} to see if the HPLIP package supports your printer. + +## Download and Install HPLIP + +HPLIP is third-party software by HP that contains necessary printer drivers. Install the 3 packages below for full support with a graphical user interface. + +```bash +sudo dnf install hplip-common.x86_64 hplip-libs.x86_64 hplip-gui +``` + +## Printer Setup + +Once your printer drivers are installed, you should be able to add your hp all-in-one printer to your Rocky Workstation. The printer will need to be connected to the same network either through wifi or a direct connection. + +Go to Settings + +In the left menu click Printers + +Click Add a Printer + +Select your HP all-in-one printer. + +## Scanner Support + +While you can scan using cli commands with the HPLIP package, they do not supply a scanner app. Install xsane, an easy to use scanner utility. + +```bash +sudo dnf install sane-backends sane-frontends xsane +``` +The xsane gui looks a little intimidating but doing a simple scan is straightfoward. When you launch xsane there is a window with a button where you can 'Acquire a preview'. This will take a preview image of a scan. Once read to scan click the button 'Start' in the main menu. + +For a more comprehensive xsane guide read this [article by the University of Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics](https://www.maths.cam.ac.uk/computing/printing/xsane){target="_blank"} + +## Conclusion + +After installing HPLIP and xsane you should now be able to print and scan on your all-in-one HP printer. \ No newline at end of file