Install HP Envy 5542 Ubuntu 18.04 Driver
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install HP Envy 5542 on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
And to Install HP Envy 5542 in Ubuntu Bionic has predisposed an Easy Printers Driver Installer for Linux.
Especially relevant: HP Software & Drivers for Ubuntu should be already Installed on System but it’s recommended to get it freshly Updated to the Latest Release.
Finally, for the HP multifunctional Printer models you will find also a link to guide about How to Quick Start with HP Scanning on Ubuntu.
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Open a Command Line Terminal Shell Session
Ctrl+Alt+t
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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Enable the Apt Universe Repo.
sudo add-apt-repository universe
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then Look: Solution
sudo apt update
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Download HP Printer Driver Installer .run for Ubuntu
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Linux Ubuntu HP Printer Driver Installation
First, access the Download location by default with:cd ~/Downloads
To Check it’s there List the contents with:
ls . | grep hplip
The grep Command refine the output List showing only the Entries matching the Keyword.
But if you are in Trouble to Find it out on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
Give Execution Permission with:chmod +x hplip*.run
And the Run the Installer:
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”.
Then Follow the Installation Wizard on Terminal, Confirm with “y” and “a” for Automatic…
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:
In any cases you can Plug-In a New HP Device simply by Running this Command:sudo hp-setup
And then Following the Wizard…
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How to Getting-Started with HP Scanners on Ubuntu