SteelAngel wrote:
> Hi, 
> 
> I would like to get an old research machine to be able to print to (and
> perhaps scan from) a HP LaserJet 3390 over the network. The machine I
> need to configure is a hodgepodge of 7.3 and 8.0 RPMs. 
> 
> I've walked through the manual install how-to guide
> (http://hplip.sourceforge.net/install/manual/distros/redhat.html) making
> sure to update the dependencies where needed and install everything on
> the lists. However, I got to step 10 and balked: 
> 
> "Build hplip with no network and no fax support. Use hplip-1.6.6a or
> newer."
> 
> I need the machine to be able to print/scan over the network; using the
> USB connection is impossible.Is there a reason why old Redhat machines
> cannot compile with network? What can be done?
> 
> Cheers, 
> Ethan

Hi Ethan,
imho, the 3390 can do postscript printing and afaik, it has a "stock hp
jetdirect" printserver onboard, at least my 3392 does.

So printing via the network can be done easily and independantly from
hplip, just "postscript via jetdirect". Using an appropriate ppd, you
can even select things like paper trays and duplex printing.

I would recommend to go this way, if and only if, for some reason, you
cannot make hplip work on your (kind of) old system.

Kind regards
Eberhard

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