How to Install Hplip Plugin on Arch Linux – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Arch Installing Hplip Plugin Guide

Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Install Hplip Plugin in Arch GNU/Linux Desktop.

Some HP Printers require Proprietary Software Technologies to allow full access to Printer Features and Performance.

Unfortunately, these Technologies cannot be open sourced, but to resolve this HP uses a binary Plug-in for these Printers.

So this Plug-in works in conjunction with our Linux Open Source Printing Software to improve the Printing experience for HP’s Linux Printing Customers.

See the Online Documentation to find: What Printers Need the Plugin?.

Especially relevant: Hplip and Hplip Plugin Versions must Match! And you are recommended first to follow instructions about Updating Hplip Software.

Finally, this Setup is Valid for All the Arch Linux Based Distros like:

• Manjaro
• CachyOS
• EndeavourOS
• Garuda
• ArcoLinux
• Archman
• Bluestar
• Archcraft
• ArchLabs
• ArchBang
• BlackArch
• Artix

1. 2. Installing AUR Package Manager

   How to Install Yay for Arch GNU/Linux

   Installing Yay Aur Package Installer

   Yay Arch Linux Setup Guide.

2. 3. Installing Hplip Plugin

   Then to Install Hplip Plugin in Arch
   Simply run:

   yay -Sy --noconfirm hplip-plugin

   On Prompt try simply to Hit “Enter” and follow with the Default Choices.
   Possibly to Accept the License Agreement Hit “q”.
   In case of any Issue and for further insight see: AUR hplip-plugin.