INSTALADOR HPLIP

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Installer WalkthroughStep 1: Download the Automatic Installer (.run file)

Download HPLIP 3.13.3:

(Download Digital Certificate)What's this?

Step 2: Run the Automatic Installer

Running the installer requires that you open a command shell to enter commands. To do this,open a terminal or console window (how do I open a terminal?).

In the terminal/console, enter the following commands (type all the text after the $ character andthen press enter):

Note

These instructions assume that the hplip-3.13.3.run file was downloaded to your Desktopdirectory. You may have to adjust the 'cd' command based on where your web browser savedthe file on your system.

Step 3: Select the Install Type

Select the install mode: Automatic (enter an 'a') or Custom (enter a 'c'). We recommended thatmost users select the Automatic install mode (what settings does automatic install mode use?)
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Step 4: Verify your Linux DistributionNote

Ensure the installer detected the correct Linux distribution. Different Linux versions use differentinstall procedures if the incorrect version is selected, the installer may fail.


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Step 5: Enter Your root/Superuser User Password


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Step 6: Read the Installation Notes

Depending on your Linux distribution some steps may need to be completed before goingfurther with the HPLIP install. Please follow any directions given.

Step 7: Detect Any Missing Dependencies

The installer will now detect what dependencies your system will need to install before installingHPLIP. In addition any package manager clean up steps will be ran. These are executed to tryand minimze any potential package manager problems.


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Step 8: Download and Install Any Missing Dependencies

If your system is missing any dependencies they are now downloaded and installed.

Step 9: './configure' and 'make' will run


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./configure prepares HPLIP for install as well as your system is verified to have all the requireddependencies for HPLIP.

'make' is then executed. Make compiles ("builds") HPLIP for your system.

Step 10: 'make install' is Run

'make install' is the actual install procedure, this step is where HPLIP is actually being installedto your system.


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Using 'hp-setup' to configure your printerThis guide will walk you through configuring your printer using 'hp-setup'.

Step 11: Select How Your Printer will be Connected to Your Computer

The first step is to select the printer connection type:


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Step 12: Select the Printer to be Configured

Next the setup tool will display printers detected (depending on the connection type selected):


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Step 13: Select the PPD file (or driver) to be Used for Your Printer

The PPD files (drivers) which are most similar to your printer are displayed. Select theappropriate PPD file for your printer.

Note

Usually you will want to select the recommended PPD file.


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Step 14: Confirm the Printer Settings and Finish the Configuration Process

Click "AddPrinter" to complete the printer setup process:

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