On Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 17:51:46 +0100, Brad Rogers wrote: > On Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:18:30 +0100 > Brian <a...@cityscape.co.uk> wrote: > > Hello Brian, > > >I can understand using HPLIP instead of driverless printing if you > >had a USB connection and were on buster, but not if the device has > >a network connection or is on bullseye. Does choosing to employ > > Hang over from a previous HP printer install; An HP 6700 AiO printer > which died recently, despite attempts to revive it with a good clean > out and a new printhead assy. > > As for why use HPLIP - I used the install that was already there, just > updating it for the new printer. It works well enough for me. > Personally, I like having HPLIP's Device Status applet for ink level > checking (printer is not in same room as computer), as that is all I need > to see. The printer's web page is overkill. IMO, of course,
Thank you for the response, Brad. I see the point about applet verus web page. To my mind it is not a showstopper. Enjoy the applet while you can. -- Brian.
