Installing local Parallel port printer

[archimedes1981]

I need to install my old HP690C printer connected to parallel port which is not being detected at bootup. I went to "Printer Configuration" but only Network Printers or Printer Class are available.
What should I do ?

[Detonate]

Re: Installing local Parallel port printer

Open a terminal and issue the command

lsmod

See if parport is on of the items listed.

If it is not there issue the command

sudo modprobe parpart

Then see if your parallel port is working.

[archimedes1981]

Re: Installing local Parallel port printer

I got it to work. I don't know exactly how but I used the network printer menu and used a parallel port driver.. !

[Detonate]

Re: Installing local Parallel port printer

You should also install hplip, a program especially for HP printers that allows you to control your printer, shows ink levels and such.

sudo apt-get install hplip