GNU/Linux Ubuntu-based Printer HP OfficeJet Pro 6970/6978 Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install HP OfficeJet Pro 6970/6978 Printer in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux Desktop.
And the HP OfficeJet Pro 6970/6978 Driver Ubuntu Installation it’s quick and easy because it only involves running a few Basic Shell Commands.
Especially relevant: the HP Printer/Scanner Driver should be already Installed on System, but to get the Latest Supported Features & Devices you need to Upgrade it!
Again, in case of any Issue with your Device you may try the Legacy Alternative: HP Printer HPIJS Driver.
Most noteworthy: after the Driver Installation Installation to achieve the Setup follow the included instructions to Add Printer!
Moreover, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting-Started with HP Scannig on Ubuntu.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Puppy
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
2. Installing HP Printer Driver
How to Install HP Printer Driver on Ubuntu GNU/Linux
Try the HPIJS Driver only in case the HPLIP is Not Working!
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