How to Install HPLIP to Linux

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the Open Source website with the software.

   This will take you to a screen where you can choose all of the parameters of your computer; e.g. type of OS, which version of it, what you are looking for, to install, etc. ,, If it is in your download folder, move it to your Desktop. , Do this by going to Applications >> Accessories >> Terminal. ,, You will be given a series of options to choose from. , There are a few screens that you will need to process to get your driver installed. ,, In this screenshot, hp was typed in and that was enough to help find the printer.
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   Step 2: Click on the Download link to go to the beginning of the process.

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   Step 3: Click on the Download HPLIP button.

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   Step 4: Download it.

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   Step 5: Locate it.

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   Step 6: Open up the Terminal.

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   Step 7: Type in: cd Desktop sh hplip3.12.2.run (or whatever the file name is)

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   Step 8: Start answering the options as applicable.

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   Step 9: Keep on answering.

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    Step 10: Continue this until you get to the dialog box.

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    Step 11: If you don't know how to find it

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    Step 12: use the Discovery Options.

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