printer (hp photosmart c7250) not working

[bmike1]

I don't know what the deal is. I plugged mx14 in and it just worked with the network printer but now it is not. what's the deal?

[anticapitalista]

Based on the info you have given, I reckon the fuse has blown :)

[bmike1]

okay.... so I guess I need to configure a printer now.
start menu->settings->print settings->add->network printer->find network printer
then I enter the ip address of the printer into 'host' and click 'find'.
then (what I assume) is my printer appears (it says hp <something>) and then it asks for printer manufacturer and then the model. I select the model and then click 'forward' and it just sits there. What is wrong?

[anticapitalista]

use the meta-package insller to install all the hp printing stuff. (I'm guessing you have an hp printer, but you haven't given us any info)

[Jerry3904]

We can't say much without the model info, as you might guess. Mine, for instance, is HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus

[bmike1]

you are correct... it is hp. I installed the meta-stuff but still after the recommended driver is selected it goes nowhere.

[lucky9]

Try localhost:631 in a Browser. You may have to delete the existing printer to get things setup correctly. The CUPS Browser interface is fairly straightforward to use. It can be successful where there have been problems.

[Jerry3904]

There's a menu entry for that...

[Gordon Cooper]

) and then it asks for printer manufacturer and then the model. I select the model and then click 'forward' and it just sits there. What is wrong?

I get this on MX-14 with a Brother Hl-2140, Click Forward and wait for ever.

[Jerry3904]

The CUPS method is meant to be used for problems like this: Start menu > System > Printer-(CUPS)