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I'm running Arch Linux with the LXDE DE, if it matters. I want to be able to plug in my HP Deskjet F4480 All-in-One and be able to scan. I tried following instructions on forums by googleing, but came to no sucessful conclusion. I uninstalled all software I installed and came here for some straight-forward help. Anyone?

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For : the DeskJet F4480 is supported by the SANE/HPLIP stack (listed as "Good" in the SANE external devices list), so scanning from Arch is normally possible without exotic hacks. ()

Minimal, reliable workflow (Arch-style)

Install the HPLIP and SANE packages and a simple GUI frontend, enable printing services if needed, then run the HPLIP setup and test with SANE:

sudo pacman -Syu hplip sane simple-scan python-pyqt5
sudo systemctl enable --now cups.service           # optional (printing)
sudo hp-setup -i                                   # run as root for USB devices
scanimage -L                                       # list detected scanners
scanimage --format=png --resolution 300 > scan.png # quick test scan

Arch’s SANE/HPLIP notes cover enabling the hpaio backend, using hp-setup and hp-check, and what frontends to install. If the device does not appear, run sane-find-scanner and lsusb to confirm the USB ID (F44xx series commonly shows vendor 03f0). (wiki.archlinux.org)

Troubleshooting highlights

  • Ensure the hpaio backend is enabled in /etc/sane.d/dll.conf and the user is in the scanner and/or lp groups (logout/login after group changes). (wiki.archlinux.org)
  • Some HP MFPs require a proprietary HPLIP binary plugin; hp-plugin will try to fetch/install it interactively. On Arch the same plugin can be installed via the AUR package hplip-plugin if needed. Keep plugin/hplip versions aligned — mismatches cause opaque I/O errors. (developers.hp.com)
  • If HPLIP/SANE fails, commercial utilities such as VueScan are a known fallback for old HP scanners (F4480 included). (hamrick.com)

pointed toward HPLIP (correct for Linux); ’s reinstall advice fits the Windows route — on Arch the equivalent is reinstalling/configuring the hplip + sane stack and, if prompted, installing the HPLIP binary plugin.

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Hello
I am new to this site, but I want share my experience on this site. Actually, I got the problem with HP Deskjet F4480 in that The problem I am unable to print properly I asked the one technique he suggested me once re-install the driver. I did what he said. Now my printer is working very good. If you have any problem with your printer better re-install and check your printer it may work better...

HP Deskjet F4480 Printer Driver Tips On Installation

The HP Deskjet f4480 printer driver is available as a free download.
Read the manual before installing the software.
Download the file and click install once the extraction process is completed.
Follow the process of installation, which is easy and simple.
Finally, connect the USB for completing the installation process.

-SairaSweety

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This is a link to a page with windows driver. It seems safer to download them from the directly. For linux drivers, I would start here at hplip web site.

This thread is 3 years old, stupendousomega probably found a driver for his printer since then ;)

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