HPLIP OpenBSD kernel Config

In order to use hplip (hp printers) your need Cups Hplip etc etc just add your repository and run

pkg_add cups hplip

your need to follow all the instructions for editing rc.local and your also need to add

chown _cups /dev/{usb,ugen}*

Next your need to setup ugen by disabling ulpt in the kernel

# sudo config -e -o ~/bsd.new /bsd
OpenBSD 4.5 (GENERIC) : Sat Feb 28 14:51:18 MST 2009

Enter 'help' for information                                      
ukc> disable ulpt                                                 
381 ulpt* disabled                                                
ukc> quit   

# sudo cp /bsd /bsd.old

# sudo cp ~/bsd.new /bsd

# sudo reboot

Open up cups, go to administrator and you should see your printer staring you in the face waiting to be installed.