How to Install HP Printers Driver on Lubuntu Linux Easy Guide

October 7, 2015 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Linux Lubuntu HP Printer Quick Start

The Linux Lubuntu Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install the HP Printer Drivers and Getting-Started Printing on Lubuntu GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the HP Printers dispose of a Devices Driver Installer for Linux that will Provide Automatically to Download and Install the needed Dependencies.

The HP Printer/Scanner Drivers & Software for Linux may be already Installed on System, but in all cases to Get the Full Functionality it’s recommended to be Updated to the Latest Release.

Again, in case of any Issue with your Device you may try the legacy alternative HP Printer HPIJS Driver.

Finally, for the HP multifunctional Printer models you will also find the step-by-step guide to Quick-Start Scanning.

How to Install GutenPrint on Ubuntu GNU/Linux Distro
  1. Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
    Ctrl+Alt+t on desktop
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    Lubuntu HP Printer Driver Installation and Quick Start Scanning- Open Terminal
  2. Download HP Printer Driver Installer .run for Linux Lubuntu

    Lubuntu HP Printer Driver Installer .run
  3. Linux Lubuntu HP Printer Driver Installation.

    cd ~/Downloads
    chmod +x hplip*.run
    sudo ./hplip*.run

    Confirm to “Install as Root” to avoid potentials installation issues…
    Then you can simply Choose “a” for the Automatic Setup.
    In Case of Upgrade when Prompted Confirm ro Re-Install with “i”.
    For the others just Confirms the Defaults.
    The Installer will Provide Automatically to Manage all the Software Dependencies!
    During Installation You may be Prompted about to Unplug and Re-Plug the USB Connected Printers:
    Installing HP Printer Driver and Get Started Scanning on Lubuntu Linux - Re-Connect usb Printer

    In any cases you can Plug-In a New HP Device simpy by Running this Command:

    sudo hp-setup

    And then Following the Wizard…
    Linux Lubuntu How to Install HP Printer Driver and Quick Start Scanning - New Device Setup

  4. How to Getting-Started with HP Scanner on Linux

    Quick-Start HP Scanning for Linux

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