Network scanner

[Ed Greshko]

On 12/04/2012 09:08 AM, Matthew Saltzman wrote:
> I have an HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 all-in-one printer/scanner/fax/copier.
> I have no trouble getting CUPS to print to it, but I'm having trouble
> getting xsane to find it.  I have the hplip drivers installed, but I'm
> not sure what has to be configured in xsane to get it to recognize it as
> a network scanner (as opposed to USB).
>
> Does anyone have this or a similar unit working who could provide a
> step-by-step guide?

I don't have a step-by-step guide since on my system with an Officejet_6500 on the network, it just works.

2 Questions....

If you run "hp-toolbox" does the printer show and is there, and does, the "Scan" button work?

What is the output of "scanimage -L"?

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