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On Tue 27 Jul 2010 at 22:02:44 +0000, brian m. carlson wrote: > Package: hplip > Version: 3.10.6-1 > Severity: wishlist > > I have a server on my network that, among other things, runs a copy of > cups for my DeskJet 5740. This allows people on the network to print > over IPP. However, installing the hplip package brings in a huge number > of dependencies that simply are not appropriate for a server, such as > consolekit (since nobody is ever logged in at the console). > > I have the printer set up fine with hplip-cups and a PPD. However, if I > temporarily install hplip (in order to run hp-clean or such), hp-clean > does not work, which I presume is due to not using the hp backend. > > I'd prefer that you provide a way to maintain the printer on a server > without involving the installation of huge amounts of useless (and > potentially buggy) packages. It would be fine with me if I only needed > to install hplip on a desktop or laptop connected to the network, as > long as I didn't need to install it on the server. It would also be > fine with me if I could install the utilities and relevant backend on > the server without all the baggage[0] coming along. > > The information below is irrelevant since it belongs to my laptop, not > my server. > > [0] That is, policykit and libsane. This is a server with a printer, > not a desktop with an all-in-one. This enhancement request is clearly stated but the upstream report has had no response. I wonder if it is worthwhile for you to contact them and ascertain what their intention is (put on a TODO list, for example). Carrying the report indefinitely in the BTS in the hope someone will fix the issue does not seem the best way forward. Regards, -- Brian.