HP Printer setup on Linux
The HP-Setup program sets up HP printers on Linux and is easy to install and use.
Install HP setup program:
apt install hplip
Get the IP address of your networked HP printer from its front panel or the network address e.g. myprinter.local
The CLI method is very quick and reliable.
CLI
Add the HP printer to the PC by:
hp-setup -i PrinterAddress
where PrinterAddress
is the IP address e.g. 10.0.0.64 or a network name like myprinter.local
HP setup will try to select a PPD file, usually it finds a good one. Perhaps name the printer by the room name or department – it’s arbitrary.
After setup, the printer will show in:
- system “Printers” window
- CUPS under
https://localhost:631/printers/
→ Manage Printers
GUI
As noted above, this method may not work until HP updates their program to use a current Qt version.
Start GUI by typing hp-setup
then select
- Network
- Manual Discovery
- type in printer IP address
The Printer should be instantly discovered and you’re ready to print.