HP Laserjet 6MP prints blank test page in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise

Hi,

   There are lots of dependency missing which is shown by 'hp-check'. Request you to install the latest hplip from http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/install/install/index.html and follow the instructions.

 Parallel port support in HPLIP has been made passive, hence you need to make a custom build.

- After installation is done, go to the folder (e.g. ~/Downloads/hplip-3.12.4)
- Run in terminal :
    $ ./configure --prefix=/usr --enable-pp-build
    $ make
    $ sudo make install

 - After this, connect the printer and run in teminal 'hp-setup'.

Hope your problem will be solved. If you still find any issue, do let us know.

Hi,

Many thanks. I finally had a chance to follow your instructions. It
worked fine.

I put your suggestions into the Ubuntu Forum, hoping it might help some
else.

For the past 2 months, I reverted back to 10.04.

Now I am permanently on 12.04 and it is working great.

Neil

On 30 April 2012 05:43, Sarbeswar Meher <email address hidden> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> There are lots of dependency missing which is shown by 'hp-check'.
> Request you to install the latest hplip from http://hplipopensource.com
> /hplip-web/install/install/index.html and follow the instructions.
>
> Parallel port support in HPLIP has been made passive, hence you need to
> make a custom build.
>
> - After installation is done, go to the folder (e.g.
> ~/Downloads/hplip-3.12.4)
> - Run in terminal :
> $ ./configure --prefix=/usr --enable-pp-build
> $ make
> $ sudo make install
>
> - After this, connect the printer and run in teminal 'hp-setup'.
>
> Hope your problem will be solved. If you still find any issue, do let us
> know.
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/990158
>
> Title:
> HP Laserjet 6MP prints blank test page in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise
>
> Status in HP Linux Imaging and Printing:
> New
>
> Bug description:
>
> 1. The problem existed for the previous Beta version and a freshly
> complete new install of Ubuntu 12.04 Precise.
> 2. HP Laserjet 6MP
> 3. If possible, run 'hp-check -t' and post the output. See below
> 4. Printer connected with parallel cable. The printer is recognized by
> the normal installation proceedure.
> I have done several reinstallations. Each time when a Test Page is
> printed the printer appears to go into a normal printing rooutine but the
> page comes out completely blank. The self test page prints out with a
> border and some printing.
> 5. When I switched a hard drive with Ubuntu 10.04, the printer worked as
> it should. There is clearly a software problem with 12.04.
>
> cs@DellDimension3000:~$ hp-check -t
>
> ---------------
> | SYSTEM INFO |
> ---------------
>
> Basic system information:
> Linux DellDimension3000 3.2.0-24-generic-pae #37-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 25
> 10:47:59 UTC 2012 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
>
> Distribution:
> ubuntu 12.04
>
> Checking Python version...
> OK, version 2.7.3 installed
>
> Checking PyQt 4.x version...
> error: NOT FOUND OR FAILED TO LOAD!
>
> Checking for CUPS...
> Status: scheduler is running
> warning: Version: (cups-config) Not available. Unable to determine
> installed version of CUPS.)
> error_log is set to level: warn
>
> Checking for dbus/python-dbus...
> dbus daemon is running.
> python-dbus version: 1.0.0
>
>
> ------------------------------------
> | COMPILE AND RUNTIME DEPENDENCIES |
> ------------------------------------
>
> note: To check for compile-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with
> the -c parameter (ie, hp-check -c).
> note: To check for run-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with the
> -r parameter (ie, hp-check -r).
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS - Common Unix Printing System...
> OK, found.
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS DDK ...

Same problem here on een laserjet 5m and ubuntu 12.10 with latest updates.

Good to know you had the same problem. More important, did you find a
solution to the problem?

Just interested.

Neil

On 7 October 2012 10:53, 2green <email address hidden> wrote:

> Same problem here on een laserjet 5m and ubuntu 12.10 with latest
> updates.
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/990158
>
> Title:
> HP Laserjet 6MP prints blank test page in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise
>
> Status in HP Linux Imaging and Printing:
> New
>
> Bug description:
>
> 1. The problem existed for the previous Beta version and a freshly
> complete new install of Ubuntu 12.04 Precise.
> 2. HP Laserjet 6MP
> 3. If possible, run 'hp-check -t' and post the output. See below
> 4. Printer connected with parallel cable. The printer is recognized by
> the normal installation proceedure.
> I have done several reinstallations. Each time when a Test Page is
> printed the printer appears to go into a normal printing rooutine but the
> page comes out completely blank. The self test page prints out with a
> border and some printing.
> 5. When I switched a hard drive with Ubuntu 10.04, the printer worked
> as it should. There is clearly a software problem with 12.04.
>
> cs@DellDimension3000:~$ hp-check -t
>
> ---------------
> | SYSTEM INFO |
> ---------------
>
> Basic system information:
> Linux DellDimension3000 3.2.0-24-generic-pae #37-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 25
> 10:47:59 UTC 2012 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
>
> Distribution:
> ubuntu 12.04
>
> Checking Python version...
> OK, version 2.7.3 installed
>
> Checking PyQt 4.x version...
> error: NOT FOUND OR FAILED TO LOAD!
>
> Checking for CUPS...
> Status: scheduler is running
> warning: Version: (cups-config) Not available. Unable to determine
> installed version of CUPS.)
> error_log is set to level: warn
>
> Checking for dbus/python-dbus...
> dbus daemon is running.
> python-dbus version: 1.0.0
>
>
> ------------------------------------
> | COMPILE AND RUNTIME DEPENDENCIES |
> ------------------------------------
>
> note: To check for compile-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with
> the -c parameter (ie, hp-check -c).
> note: To check for run-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with the
> -r parameter (ie, hp-check -r).
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS - Common Unix Printing System...
> OK, found.
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS DDK - CUPS driver development kit...
> warning: NOT FOUND! This is an OPTIONAL/RUNTIME ONLY dependency. Some
> HPLIP functionality may not function properly.
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS devel- Common Unix Printing System
> development files...
> error: NOT FOUND! This is a REQUIRED/COMPILE TIME ONLY dependency.
> Please make sure that this dependency is installed before installing or
> running HPLIP.
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS image - CUPS image development files...
> error: NOT FOUND! This is a REQUIRED/COMPILE TIME ONLY dependency.
> Please make sure that this dependency is installed before installing or
> running HPLIP.
>
> Checking for dependency: DBus - Message bus system...
> error: NOT FOUND...

For more information.

I got an answer from the Ubuntu development team, and I found their
information a bit short. I finally figured it out, and wrote out more
detailed instructions.

Here is where you find them:

Go to Ubuntu Forums.
Search for 6mp,
Your will see a post that I wrote June 29 at the top of the list. My name
is Cornelis Spronk.

Good luck. Keep the old printer working.

Neil

On 8 October 2012 11:06, Cornelis Spronk <email address hidden> wrote:

> Good to know you had the same problem. More important, did you find a
> solution to the problem?
>
> Just interested.
>
> Neil
>
>
> On 7 October 2012 10:53, 2green <email address hidden> wrote:
>
>> Same problem here on een laserjet 5m and ubuntu 12.10 with latest
>> updates.
>>
>> --
>> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
>> report.
>> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/990158
>>
>> Title:
>> HP Laserjet 6MP prints blank test page in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise
>>
>> Status in HP Linux Imaging and Printing:
>> New
>>
>> Bug description:
>>
>> 1. The problem existed for the previous Beta version and a freshly
>> complete new install of Ubuntu 12.04 Precise.
>> 2. HP Laserjet 6MP
>> 3. If possible, run 'hp-check -t' and post the output. See below
>> 4. Printer connected with parallel cable. The printer is recognized by
>> the normal installation proceedure.
>> I have done several reinstallations. Each time when a Test Page is
>> printed the printer appears to go into a normal printing rooutine but the
>> page comes out completely blank. The self test page prints out with a
>> border and some printing.
>> 5. When I switched a hard drive with Ubuntu 10.04, the printer worked
>> as it should. There is clearly a software problem with 12.04.
>>
>> cs@DellDimension3000:~$ hp-check -t
>>
>> ---------------
>> | SYSTEM INFO |
>> ---------------
>>
>> Basic system information:
>> Linux DellDimension3000 3.2.0-24-generic-pae #37-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 25
>> 10:47:59 UTC 2012 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
>>
>> Distribution:
>> ubuntu 12.04
>>
>> Checking Python version...
>> OK, version 2.7.3 installed
>>
>> Checking PyQt 4.x version...
>> error: NOT FOUND OR FAILED TO LOAD!
>>
>> Checking for CUPS...
>> Status: scheduler is running
>> warning: Version: (cups-config) Not available. Unable to determine
>> installed version of CUPS.)
>> error_log is set to level: warn
>>
>> Checking for dbus/python-dbus...
>> dbus daemon is running.
>> python-dbus version: 1.0.0
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------
>> | COMPILE AND RUNTIME DEPENDENCIES |
>> ------------------------------------
>>
>> note: To check for compile-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with
>> the -c parameter (ie, hp-check -c).
>> note: To check for run-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with the
>> -r parameter (ie, hp-check -r).
>>
>> Checking for dependency: CUPS - Common Unix Printing System...
>> OK, found.
>>
>> Checking for dependency: CUPS DDK - CUPS driver development kit...
>> warning: NOT FOUND! This is an OPTIONAL/RUNTIME ONLY dependency. Some
>> HPLIP functionality may not function properly.
>>
>> Checking ...

Cornelis thanks for the workaround.

I had a similar problem with an old LaserJet 5MP I have hooked up to a WiFi adapter. Switching from the recommend Postscript to the HP LaserJet 5mp pcl3, hpcups 3.12.6 driver fix my issue.

Thanks for letting me know.

I am so happy it helped you.

On 22 December 2012 04:20, Clayton Kramer <email address hidden> wrote:

> I had a similar problem with an old LaserJet 5MP I have hooked up to a
> WiFi adapter. Switching from the recommend Postscript to the HP LaserJet
> 5mp pcl3, hpcups 3.12.6 driver fix my issue.
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/990158
>
> Title:
> HP Laserjet 6MP prints blank test page in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise
>
> Status in HP Linux Imaging and Printing:
> New
>
> Bug description:
>
> 1. The problem existed for the previous Beta version and a freshly
> complete new install of Ubuntu 12.04 Precise.
> 2. HP Laserjet 6MP
> 3. If possible, run 'hp-check -t' and post the output. See below
> 4. Printer connected with parallel cable. The printer is recognized by
> the normal installation proceedure.
> I have done several reinstallations. Each time when a Test Page is
> printed the printer appears to go into a normal printing rooutine but the
> page comes out completely blank. The self test page prints out with a
> border and some printing.
> 5. When I switched a hard drive with Ubuntu 10.04, the printer worked
> as it should. There is clearly a software problem with 12.04.
>
> cs@DellDimension3000:~$ hp-check -t
>
> ---------------
> | SYSTEM INFO |
> ---------------
>
> Basic system information:
> Linux DellDimension3000 3.2.0-24-generic-pae #37-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 25
> 10:47:59 UTC 2012 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
>
> Distribution:
> ubuntu 12.04
>
> Checking Python version...
> OK, version 2.7.3 installed
>
> Checking PyQt 4.x version...
> error: NOT FOUND OR FAILED TO LOAD!
>
> Checking for CUPS...
> Status: scheduler is running
> warning: Version: (cups-config) Not available. Unable to determine
> installed version of CUPS.)
> error_log is set to level: warn
>
> Checking for dbus/python-dbus...
> dbus daemon is running.
> python-dbus version: 1.0.0
>
>
> ------------------------------------
> | COMPILE AND RUNTIME DEPENDENCIES |
> ------------------------------------
>
> note: To check for compile-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with
> the -c parameter (ie, hp-check -c).
> note: To check for run-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with the
> -r parameter (ie, hp-check -r).
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS - Common Unix Printing System...
> OK, found.
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS DDK - CUPS driver development kit...
> warning: NOT FOUND! This is an OPTIONAL/RUNTIME ONLY dependency. Some
> HPLIP functionality may not function properly.
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS devel- Common Unix Printing System
> development files...
> error: NOT FOUND! This is a REQUIRED/COMPILE TIME ONLY dependency.
> Please make sure that this dependency is installed before installing or
> running HPLIP.
>
> Checking for dependency: CUPS image - CUPS image development files...
> error: NOT FOUND! This is a REQUIRED/COMPILE TIME ONLY dependency.
> Please make sure that this dependency is installed before installing or
> running HPLIP.
>
> Check...