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I then printed the same report on my LaserJet printer, and then compared the two.

To put the HP 8720 to the extreme test, I tried printing a large multi-page report on my InkJet 8720 using the "best quality" setting. Interestingly enough I also have a small color LaserJet printer in my home office that I purchased several years ago thinking that I would use it for high quality printing of reports that had to be high quality. I have not counted the number of copies to a cartridge, but I can honestly say that it just keeps on printing almost endlessly! One of the major features that I have always liked about HP Inkjet printers is that you get LaserJet quality at a lower cost per page. I usually by the extra large capacity black cartridge which HP advertises is good for 7000 copies.

It is solid, well built, reliable, and best of all it uses the individual HP ink cartridges which saves money in the long run. All in all an excellent printer for the price. hone line to the printer and try it soon. The only function I have not used is the FAX.

Also, I like being able to send files to my printer wirelessly and having the printed documents waiting for me when I get home. I really like the duplex feature where by you can take two separate pages and have it printed front/back on one page. The print function is speedy - if a little bit noisy. This printer has consistently exceeded my expectations.

Launch Simple Scan (aka.I bought this printer to replace an older HP inkjet printer.

Click the gear icon next to "HP_8720_Printer".

Would you like to print a test page (y=yes*, n=no, q=quit) ? n Would you like to perform fax header setup (y=yes*, n=no, q=quit) ? n Please enter a name for this fax queue (m=use model name:'psc_2500_fax'*, q=quit) ? HP_8720_FaxĮnter additional information or notes for this printer (q=quit) ? HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 Fax If you want to leave this blank, just press EnterĮnter additional information or notes for this printer (q=quit) ? HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 Printer Please enter a name for this print queue (m=use model name:'psc_2500'*, q=quit) ?: HP_8720_Printerĭoes this PPD file appear to be the correct one (y=yes*, n=no, q=quit) ? yĮnter a location description for this printer (q=quit) ? Supply the following information when requested: local at the end, as shown! sudo hp-setup -i HP_OfficeJet_Pro_8720.local Replace "HP_OfficeJet_Pro_8720" with the actual network name of your printer from the previous step.īe sure to add. On your Ubuntu computer, execute the following command. (You can use your printer's IP address, but I highly recommend setting up your printer using its network name, because IP addresses can change). The network name may be something like "HP_OfficeJet_Pro_8720". On your printer's LCD control panel, drag the gray top-bar down, tap the network icon, and write down the Host Name. Setup your printer (HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 All-in-one Printer)

#Hp officejet pro 8720 test install#

Optionally, install HPLIP GUI tools sudo apt install hplip-gui

#Hp officejet pro 8720 test update#

This will automatically update your repositories, but you can also execute sudo apt update to manually update, if needed.

#Hp officejet pro 8720 test software#

(Although most things in Ubuntu can be done using a GUI interface, I'll list the commands because it's more expedient and also easier to document the exact steps).Įnsure you have the software repository enabled sudo apt-add-repository universe Install HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing) Additionally the 7th column shows that "Scan to PC" is also supported for this model. The good news is that "HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 All-in-one Printer" is listed as a supported printer. The HP Linux Imaging and Printing site lists all supported printers.