I'm able to get the HL-2170W working fine with the driver that comes with Intrepid 8.10 (at least that came on my system76 laptop).
I have been successful for printing when I connect printer hardwired to my router via ethernet cable.
What I learned - DON'T use the cups printer web admin interface. Even when I used correct URI, it didn't work. (I'm referring to http://localhost:631/)
When I used correct URI when adding new printer via the System Admin pull down menu, Printing option, NEW, worked great.
URI that works with ethernet hardwired to router and print command entered from my laptop connected via wireless interface (I.E. without ethernet cable):
ipp://localhost/ipp/
Next problem to solve, how to disconnect my printer from router and still have printing work. I think it is supposed to but haven't figured out how to invoke wireless setup command for printer (so I can enter passphrase, etc). I've just tried wifi-radar and don't think it will work for printers but haven't totally given up yet.
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