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April 23, 2026 at 12:37 pm #202455
sybok
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    0) Many logs are in ‘/var/log/’, try to search (case insensitive) the word ‘laserjet’ or ‘printer’ there by running
    sudo grep -iE '(printer|laserjet)' /var/log/*

    EDIT: The ‘sudo’ is used since some logs are owned by root and ordinary user cannot read them; still, some logs may be hidden in dedicated sub-directories of ‘/var/log’.

    1) I sometimes managed printer using CUPS’ browser web page ‘localhost:631’ (not sure if this applies if you use ‘hplip’).
    You can check whether it is properly detected before sending to printing.

    2) Check your cables (and wi-fi), possibly clean the connectors – gently with care (suggestion: unless not recommended, I’d go for airflow and|or alcohol).

    3) Printer-device setting: Perhaps, the printer goes into some power-saving|suspension mode making it harder to detect and wake.

    • This reply was modified 5 months ago by sybok.