Install And Update The Latest HP Printer Drivers For Linux/Ubuntu

Many HP printers support the Linux/Ubuntu device and work perfectly with it. If you want to use your printer on Linux/Ubuntu then you need to install the suitable driver and update them regularly. Sometimes you may face some issues when you try to get the printer driver or update it. Keep reading to learn all the vital info. 

Below are the right procedure you can follow if you want to install and update the HP printer driver on a Linux/Ubuntu device. 

Generic Printer Drivers

Initially, you need to go to the configuration on your computer device.

Next, head to the 'Devices' option and click on it.

After that, go to the printer's option in the devices section and choose the 'Add Printer' option. (By doing that, you can choose drivers for your HP printer.)

Now, you will see a configuration wizard appear on the screen.

Then, from the wizard, you choose to download the latest printer driver suitable for your HP printer device.

When the downloading process is complete, you can finish the installation process by following the instructions on the screen. (Note- your old print drivers present on your system will get updated automatically if the new driver installation is complete.)

HP printer drivers for Linux

You are required to download the HPLIP on your Linux OS device. To do that, open the web browser on your PC and download it from the official HP website.

When the downloading process for HPLIP is complete, go to the folder it is stored and open the terminal of HPLIP.

Once the terminal is open, you need to type ‘chmod +x hplip-3.18.04.run && ./hplip-3.18.04.run.’

Henceforth, the process will begin with the installation of the HP printer drivers for Linux/Ubuntu. (Note- During the installation process, you need to answer various questions, and you have to reply to them either yes or no. So, for yes, you need to type Y, and for no, type N.) 

Next, you have to adjust the package we downloaded according to the number of HPLIPs. (After that, your computer system will update the HP printer drivers.) 

At last, you can print a copy of a document to check if the installation process is done appropriately or not.

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