Fixed in upstream BZR repository of foomatic-db by adding an entry for this printer. Will get available for Ubuntu in the next foomatic-db package.
PPD also available at OpenPrinting now: www.openprinting.org/printer/Brother/Brother-HL-2142 ** Changed in: foomatic-db (Ubuntu) Status: New => Triaged -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to foomatic-db in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1337743 Title: Default printer driver not working Brother HL 2142 Status in “foomatic-db” package in Ubuntu: Triaged Bug description: Same as bug 768727 (link below) but affecting the HL 2142 - i.e. prints infinite blank pages instead of requested job. The same fix works too - i.e. choosing the "Foomatic/hl1250" variant of the driver fixed the problem. REF: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/foomatic-db/+bug/768727 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/foomatic-db/+bug/1337743/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp