How to Install HP Scanner on Lubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS

Setting Up

2. 2. Downloading HP Scanner Driver

   Download HP Scanner Driver Installer Script for Lubuntu

   HP Scanner Driver Lubuntu Installer .run

   HP Scanner Driver Lubuntu Setup Script

3. 3. Installing HP Scanner Driver

   Finally, to Install HP Scanner Driver
   Change to the Directory containing the Downloaded HP Scanner Drivers Installer

   cd ~/Downloads

   Give Execution Permissions

   chmod +x hplip*.run

   Run the HP Scanner Drivers 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”.
   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 Scanners:
   
   In any cases you can Plug-In a New HP Device simply by Running this Command:

   sudo hp-setup

   And then Following the Wizard…
   

4. 4. Adding HP Printer

   So now to Install HP Printer in Lubuntu
   First, access the Menu Settings > Printers:

   

   And then Choose to “Add” Printer:

   

   Now “Install PPD File” and then Browse for the Driver:

   How to Find Printer PPD File’s Location on Lubuntu

   GNU/Linux Lubuntu PPD File Location

   How to Find PPD File Location on Lubuntu GNU/Linux

   Or else try to Search it in the “Printers Database”.