[GRLUG] off-topic: HP printer woes

[Adam Tauno Williams]

On Thu, 2010-07-01 at 20:18 -0400, John-Thomas Richards wrote:
> I just purchased and HP OfficeJet 4500 (without wireless).  When I
> connect it to my router I get nothing.  Zip.  No connection.  I can use
> the ethernet cable and connect my laptop and get an IP address.  The
> problem, then, seems to be in the printer.  I just got it today.  I've
> tried manually configuring the IP stuff and trying DHCP.  Nada.  Google
> has frustrated me.  Do any of you have any tips for getting this thing
> to connect to my network?

Is it broadcasting for zeroconf/rendezvous/avahi?

If you run "/usr/bin/avahi-bookmarks" and then point your browser to
http://127.0.0.1:8080/ do you see the device listed?
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Adam Tauno Williams <awilliam at whitemice.org> LPIC-1, Novell CLA
<http://www.whitemiceconsulting.com>
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