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HPLIP, HP Linux Imaging and Printing released v3.13.11 with many new HP printers and Debian 7.2/6.0.8 support. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Linux Mint.

As you may know, HPLIP is an HP developed solution for printing, scanning, and faxing with HP inkjet and laser based printers in Linux. The HPLIP project provides printing support for over 2,080 printer models–including; Deskjet, Officejet, Photosmart, PSC (Print, Scan, Copy), Business Inkjet, LaserJet, Edgeline MFP, and LaserJet MFP.

The latest v3.13.11 added support for the following new printers:

  • HP Color LaserJet Pro MPF M176 series
  • HP Color LaserJet Pro MPF M176n
  • HP Color LaserJet Pro MPF M177 series
  • HP Color LaserJet Pro MPF M177fw
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M750 Printer series
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M750n
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M750dn
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M750xh
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M855 Printer series
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M855dn Printer
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M855xh Printer
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M855x+ Printer
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise flow M880 Multifunction Printer series
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise flow M880z Multifunction Printer
  • HP Color LaserJet Enterprise flow M880z+ Multifunction Printer
  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127 series
  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fn
  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fw
  • HP Officejet 2620 All-in-One
  • HP Officejet 2621 All-in-One
  • HP Officejet 2622 All-in-One

Also added supported for Debian 7.2, Debian 6.0.8, and added Pin Printing support for HP LaserJet m5035 MFP device.

Install HPLIP:

The .run installer is available in sourceforge.net. Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run:

wget http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/hplip/hplip-3.13.11.run

Then give executable permission:

chmod +x hplip-3.13.11.run

Finally start the installing process and follow the prompts. It will automatically install this tool and configure your connected HP printers.

sh hplip-3.13.11.run

hplip 3.13.11

Have a HP printer connected with your Ubuntu machine? Well, here’s how to install HP Linux Printer Driver in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy, Ubuntu 13.04 Raring, Linux Mint and Elementary OS.

HP Linux Printer Driver (HPLIP) is an HP developed solution for printing, scanning, and faxing with HP inkjet and laser based printers in Linux.

The HPLIP project provides printing support for over 2,080 printer models–including; Deskjet, Officejet, Photosmart, PSC (Print, Scan, Copy), Business Inkjet, LaserJet, Edgeline MFP, and LaserJet MFP.

The latest HPLIP 3.13.9 added Support for the Following New Printers:

  • HP Designjet Z5400 44-in PostScript ePrinter
  • HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 1018 Printer
  • HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 1518 All-in-One Printer
  • HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 2540 All-in-One Printer Series
  • HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 2545 All-in-One Printer
  • HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 2546 All-in-One Printer
  • HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4515 e-All-in-One Printer
  • HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4518 e-All-in-One Printer
  • HP Envy 4504 e-All-in-One
  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M435nw
  • HP Officejet 4630 e-All-in-One
  • HP Officejet 4632 e-All-in-One Printer
  • HP Officejet 4635 e-All-in-One Printer
  • HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Premium e-AiO N911n
  • HP Photosmart 5521 e-All-in-One Printer

Download & Install HP Linux Printer Driver

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below command to download hplip 3.13.9:

cd ~/Downloads && wget http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/hplip/hplip-3.13.9.run

Or you can check out the latest version on this page.

Once downloaded, execute command to start the installation:

sh ~/Downloads/hplip*.run

Answer the questions and wait for the installing process. It’ll properly install & configure the driver for your printer. When done, you can open the HP device manager from the panel indicator. Enjoy!