GNU/Linux EndeavourOS Installing Hplip Plugin Guide
How to Install Hplip Plugin on EndeavourOS GNU/Linux desktop – Step by step Tutorial.
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?
Key Features:
- Proprietary driver (binary plugin) enabling full device backend — model dependent.
- Advanced printing: duplex, color management, high-resolution & borderless printing (when supported).
- Scanning support (HP Scan / SANE integration) with advanced scan options.
- Fax functionality for fax-capable models.
- Firmware updates and device-specific tools (when provided by HP).
- GUI & CLI tools: hp-toolbox, hp-setup, hp-plugin for easy configuration.
- Network & Wi-Fi setup, printer discovery and automated driver installation.
- Model-specific extras: photo trays, cartridge status, and enhanced media handling.
- Works with open-source HPLIP for best Linux integration and user tools.
Especially relevant: Hplip and Hplip Plugin Versions must Match! And you are recommended first to follow instructions about Updating Hplip Software.
2. Installing AUR Package Manager
How to Install Yay for EndeavourOS GNU/Linux
3. Installing Hplip Plugin
Then to Install Hplip Plugin on EndeavourOS
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.
Congrats and Happy Printing! :)