Same for my mother using ubuntu. She do not know her password (the login is automatic). In case of problem, I connect using ssh. Most of admin tasks are apt-get update/upgrade, rmdir --ignore-fail-on-non-empty Bureau/* (because she creates empty directory on desktop). The command cupsenable DeskJet-3630-series allows to unstuck the printer without mouse access (I was on my phone with connectbot). I have changed the computer after 10 years. It was transparent for her.
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I have an HP Deskjet 2750e, tied to my HP+ account that I started to setup and canceled after getting the printer to a working state. It's now attached via USB to a RPI running CUPS. Now I have a printer that automatically pops up on my network (across OS's!) and works every time. I bought the refurbished Walmart branded ink for it too. Works great