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‎06-19-2022 12:40 PM

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Operating System: Linux

trying to scan a document using Linux Mint 20.3 with a HP LaserJet 1536dnf MFP

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‎06-19-2022 02:03 PM

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I found the solution:

$ sudo apt install hplip hplip-gui

then

$hp-setup

follow the prompts to Add the found printer/scanner, and I was already in the lpadmin group

launch with 

$hp-toolbox

select printer and scan

it worked for me

 

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‎06-19-2022 02:03 PM

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I found the solution:

$ sudo apt install hplip hplip-gui

then

$hp-setup

follow the prompts to Add the found printer/scanner, and I was already in the lpadmin group

launch with 

$hp-toolbox

select printer and scan

it worked for me

 

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