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Title: CUPS server error while adding printer vis system-config-printer
Post by: nullst8 on 29 October 2023, 10:56:16
Whenever I try adding printer via system-config-printer, I get the following error:
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CUPS server error during operation 'Success'

(I am using OpenRC)
Title: Re: CUPS server error while adding printer vis system-config-printer
Post by: gripped on 29 October 2023, 12:30:23
HP Printer

Do you have the hplip package installed ?
Because I've always had more success with my HP Deskjet using hp-setup to add the printer, than when trying to use the KDE 'Add Printer' tool.

Worth a try if you have haven't already ?
Title: Re: CUPS server error while adding printer vis system-config-printer
Post by: nullst8 on 29 October 2023, 18:26:31
I have tried it, but I keep getting the error: No PPD found and yes, I have the hplip package installed
Title: Re: CUPS server error while adding printer vis system-config-printer
Post by: gripped on 29 October 2023, 18:45:57
Is CUPS actually running ?

Have you had this printer working under Linux before?

If you run hp-setup without the GUI I believe you can supply the path to a valid ppd manually.

Maybe try using 'driverless printing' (https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/CUPS#Printer_drivers) if your printer supports it.