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04-09-2021 12:06 PM
I need simply instructions to install my printer on Ubuntu 20.04
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04-11-2021 10:33 AM
Apologies for the delay @josefocarel,
Indeed, HPLIP is most likely already installed and you would need to install the plugin:
Most Linux distributions include HPLIP with their software, but most do not include the plug-in. Therefore, it is a safe practice to run a utility called "hp-setup", which, will install the printer into the CUPS spooler, download, and install the plug-in at the appropriate time.
To install the plug-in using the GUI you can follow these procedures:
1. Launch a command-line window and enter:
hp-setup
2. Select your connection type and click "Next".
3. Select your printer from "Selected Devices" list and click "Next".
4. Enter your root password when prompted and click "Next".
5. Use the recommended installation method and click "Next".
6. Check the box to accept with the "Driver Plug-In License Agreement" and click "Next".
7. Finish the installation of the printer as normal, however you may be prompted to re-enter your user name and password.
If you run into any additional install problems you can go to our known issues page and check for a solution.
For advanced users who wish to install HPLIP components manually, a utility exists (hp-plugin) which will download and install the plugin file, but it does not also install a printer queue like hp-setup does.
Do the following:
1. Launch a command-line window and enter:
hp-plugin
2. Follow the directions above for navigating the GUI but remember that the printer que will not be installed through this process.
*Note: you may need to run hp-plugin as root or super user depending on your distro.
Shlomi
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04-09-2021 04:09 PM
Hi,
first, make sure the HPLIP Binary Plug-In is installed, it is required for your printer:
https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing/binary_plugin.html
Next, follow below steps to check if HPLIP is installed or install the print drivers:
https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing/howtos/install
To install or update HPLIP, follow below steps:
https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing/install/install/index
Shlomi
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04-10-2021 12:57 AM
Thank you very much Shlomi and Toda Raba.
I have seen your proposal and it seems all right and simple, but nevertheless I still have my doubts. I am an older person and not everything is clear to me. That's why I'm going to tell you what I understood and you can correct me.
1. Verify if HPLIP is installed. I know that Ubuntu 20.04 comes with HPLIP 3.20 installed and nevertheless I can test it by means of the command ** dpkg -l hplip**
2. Then and to the extent that HPLIP is installed, I can proceed to install my printer by means of the command **HP-Setup** and then follow the instructions until the printer is installed and running.
So far all right?
Of course, in case HPLIP is not installed, I must proceed with the instructions to install a new plugin.
I hope my question is not very long, and from I already thank you all your help
Josef Carel.
04-11-2021 10:33 AM
Apologies for the delay @josefocarel,
Indeed, HPLIP is most likely already installed and you would need to install the plugin:
Most Linux distributions include HPLIP with their software, but most do not include the plug-in. Therefore, it is a safe practice to run a utility called "hp-setup", which, will install the printer into the CUPS spooler, download, and install the plug-in at the appropriate time.
To install the plug-in using the GUI you can follow these procedures:
1. Launch a command-line window and enter:
hp-setup
2. Select your connection type and click "Next".
3. Select your printer from "Selected Devices" list and click "Next".
4. Enter your root password when prompted and click "Next".
5. Use the recommended installation method and click "Next".
6. Check the box to accept with the "Driver Plug-In License Agreement" and click "Next".
7. Finish the installation of the printer as normal, however you may be prompted to re-enter your user name and password.
If you run into any additional install problems you can go to our known issues page and check for a solution.
For advanced users who wish to install HPLIP components manually, a utility exists (hp-plugin) which will download and install the plugin file, but it does not also install a printer queue like hp-setup does.
Do the following:
1. Launch a command-line window and enter:
hp-plugin
2. Follow the directions above for navigating the GUI but remember that the printer que will not be installed through this process.
*Note: you may need to run hp-plugin as root or super user depending on your distro.
Shlomi
Click the Yes button to reply that the response was helpful or to say thanks.
If my post resolve your problem please mark it as an Accepted Solution 🙂