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I am trying to install a new printer, HP 1000, my operating system is Ubuntu, can't get the driver to install, went to terminal but can't find the proper command to install, help!!

Asked by Connie Moncrief on 2011-06-30

I am stying to install a new printer, HP 1000, my operating system is Ubuntu, installation CD is in but won't install. I tried to install via the terminal but can't find the correct command to install. When I type this command: apt-get install hplip, I get this message: "E: could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (13: permission denied)" and "E: unable to lock the administration directory (var/lib/dpkg/), are you root?" I can't seem to find the right command sequence, help?

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Language:: English Edit question

Status:: Solved

For:: Ubuntu cups Edit question

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Solved by:: Ubfan

Solved:: 2011-06-30

Last query:: 2011-06-30

Last reply:: 2011-06-30

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Bilal Shahid (s9iper1) said on 2011-06-30:

use printer gui utilities from software center.

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Connie Moncrief (lady-infidel) said on 2011-06-30:

I have been for the last hour, I went through the download steps to install "hplip" and it appears to have been saved to my desktop but when I try to run the installer using the command that they suggest (sh hplip-3.11.5.run) I get the message "can't open hplip-3.11.5.run".

What am I missing?

Thanks!!

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Ubfan (ubfan1) said on 2011-06-30:

You needed to use "sudo" before your apt-get command, and enter your password to perform actions as root.
The three hplip packages I have on my system are hplip, hplip-cups, and hplip-data.
Use the apt-get and avoid the direct downloads since you then will be sure to get the appropriate version for your operating system release.