| name | print-bw |
| description | Send a black-and-white print job to the HP DeskJet 5200. Accepts a file path, free-form content, or a named template (session-summary, blocker, note-to-self). Saves color ink by forcing monochrome. |
Print (Black & White)
Send a monochrome print job to the HP DeskJet 5200. Forces grayscale to conserve the tri-color cartridge.
Read Printer Config
Read context/printer-config.md (in this plugin's directory) for the CUPS printer name and IP.
Locate Plugin Directory
This skill may be invoked from any repository. To find the templates and config, locate the plugin's installed path:
PLUGIN_DIR=$(find ~/.claude/plugins/cache/danielrosehill/hp5200-printer -maxdepth 1 -type d | sort -V | tail -1)
Input Handling
1. User provides a file path
Print it directly — no Typst compilation needed for PDF, image, or text files.
2. User provides content or instructions
Create a Typst document from scratch under /tmp/hp5200-print/.
3. User requests a template
Use one of the templates from $PLUGIN_DIR/templates/. Available templates:
| Template | File | Use case |
|---|
| Session Summary | session-summary.typ | End-of-session recap |
| Blocker | blocker.typ | Document a blocker for human attention |
| Note To Self | note-to-self.typ | Quick printed reminder or thought |
Template variable injection
All templates use «VARIABLE» placeholders. Before compiling, replace them:
| Variable | Value |
|---|
«AGENT_NAME» | The AI agent's name (e.g. "Claude Code") |
«MODEL_NAME» | The model (e.g. "Opus 4.6") — use whatever model you actually are |
«DATE» | Current date/time formatted as "13 April 2026, 15:30" |
«TITLE» | Document title — ask the user or infer from context |
«BODY» | The main content — from user input or generated |
Write the file directly with variables already substituted (preferred over sed for escaping safety).
Compile and Print
mkdir -p /tmp/hp5200-print
typst compile /tmp/hp5200-print/doc.typ /tmp/hp5200-print/doc.pdf
pdftotext /tmp/hp5200-print/doc.pdf - | head -40
Show the user the extracted text and ask for approval, then:
lp -d HP-DeskJet-5200 -o print-color-mode=monochrome /tmp/hp5200-print/doc.pdf
This forces the printer to use only the black cartridge, saving color ink.
Common options:
- Multiple copies:
-n 3
- Duplex:
-o sides=two-sided-long-edge
- Landscape:
-o landscape
Hard Rules
- Always ask for approval before sending to printer (show content preview first). Exception: test-print skill.
- Always use A4 unless the user specifies otherwise.
- Always compile and verify before printing — never send a
.typ file directly.
- If the user provides a pre-existing file (PDF, image, text), skip Typst and print directly.
