Which version of Ubuntu are you using? AFAIK your printer was supported for the first time in Ubuntu Maverick (10.10).
Can you run the following commands in a terminal window and post the output here: lpinfo -v sudo /usr/lib/cups/backend/usb lpinfo -m | grep -i 'Deskjet 2050' lpinfo -m | grep -i 'Deskjet 2000' ** Changed in: hplip (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/700441 Title: I am having problems with running hplip how do I run this -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs