22 nov 2011

Linux & HP LaserJet Pro P1102w in wireless mode

Restore the factory-set default settings



Follow these steps to restore the product's factory default settings. These steps do not reset page counts, service IDs, or other static product values.

CAUTION:These steps will reset the product's current wireless settings to factory-set default settings. Any custom settings will be lost, and you will need to reconfigure the product's wireless settings.


  1. Press the Power button to turn off the product.

  2. Press the Power button to turn on the product.

  3. The product begins to initialize.
    While the product initializes, press and hold the Cancel button and the Wireless button (in this order) for 10 to 15 seconds (until it print a "Self Test / Device Configuration" page), and then release both buttons.



NOTE: LED lights blink until both buttons are released.

The factory default settings are restored.


Config Wireless Printer




  1. Connect to the Ad Hoc Printer Network
    You should eddit the printer connection: "IPv4 Settings" -> "Method: Link-Local Only"

    Maybe you have to "Disconect and Connect" until you can ping the printer.

    To get the printer IP you have to print a "Self Test / Device Configuration" page (after connecting to the Ad Hoc Printer Network) and check it in: "Network Information" -> "IP Default Gateway" -> PRINTER_IP

    Take in mind that the IP could change during the configuration.

  2. Once you are in the Printer Web-Interface, go to "Networking" and configure your wireless network.

    Once it's configure and working, you should be able to ping the printer in your network.

  3. Install the last version of hplib (http://hplipopensource.com/)

    In the installation process, when detecting the printer, selet de second option "Network/Ethernet/Wireless network (direct connection or JetDirect)" and the printer will be automatically detected.



More information:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c02486112&lang=en&lc=en&product=4110396
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01695231.pdf