I can solve the problem following the steps in http://www.ubuntu- es.org/index.php?q=node/41372:
1. Delete the detected printer in System->Administration->Printing 2. Turn off the printer and unplug the USB cable. 3. Open terminal and run the following commands: (download the driver) $ wget -O foo2zjs.tar.gz http://foo2zjs.rkkda.com/foo2zjs.tar.gz (unpacking) $ sudo tar zxf foo2zjs.tar.gz (go into the directory) $ cd foo2zjs (compiling) $ make (getting the firmware file for the printer) $ ./getweb 1020 # for HP LaserJet 1020 $ ./getweb 1018 # for HP LaserJet 1018 $ ./getweb 1005 # for HP LaserJet 1005 $ ./getweb 1000 # for HP LaserJet 1000 (installing the driver) $ sudo make install (configuring the USB hotplug, HP LJ 1000/1005/1018/1020 ) $ sudo make install-hotplug $ sudo make cups 4. Plug the USB cable and turn on the printer. 5. Go to System->Administration->Printer and create the new printer 6. Follow the setup wizard. Therefore, the problem seems to be in the firmware file. Couldn't system-config-printer downloads the firmware automatically? -- Can't print on HP LaserJet 1018 with Ubuntu 8.10 beta live CD https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277494 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs