105a laser printer ppd file

[qiaoyigao]

Dear all

I need the pdd file for the 105a laser printer 

To run it on the linux system

[Max3Aj]

@qiaoyigao, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

The HP Laser 105a is a host-based (GDI) printer, meaning it does not use traditional PCL or PostScript languages that work with standard PPD (PostScript Printer Description) files. Instead, it relies on proprietary protocols and usually requires HP's plugin drivers, particularly on Linux.

Check HP's Official Website: You can visit the HP support page and search for the 105a laser printer drivers for Linux. HP Laser 105a Printer Software and Driver Details

Use HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing): HP provides a package called HPLIP which supports a wide range of HP printers on Linux. You can install HPLIP and use it to set up your printer. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open a terminal.
• Install HPLIP using your package manager. For example, on Ubuntu, you can use:

sudo apt-get install hplip

• Run the HPLIP setup tool:

hp-setup

• Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your printer.

CUPS (Common Unix Printing System): CUPS often has built-in support for many printers. You can try adding your printer through the CUPS web interface:

• Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:631.
• Go to the "Administration" tab and click "Add Printer".
• Follow the prompts to add your printer. CUPS might automatically find the correct PPD file for your printer.

Manual PPD File Installation: If you have a PPD file, you can manually install it using the lpadmin command. For example:

sudo lpadmin -p  -P /path/to/your/ppd/file.ppd -E

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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