At least in 8.10, you need to first install the package python-qt3 to be able to run hp-setup with graphical interface and setup the printer correctly. Beware that you NEED the gui since it's the only way to select force-installing the firmware.
The correct steps would be: sudo aptitude install python-qt3 sudo hp-setup On the hp-setup graphical interface: Select the device type and hit next Select the device and hit next Select to Download and install the plugin from site (this will trigger a download on the terminal window that will take some time) Select the recomended PPD Fill the wanted data such as name and description and Finish -- Plug 'n print doesn't work for HP Laserjet P1005 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/289410 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
