hp-plugin
installs the HP proprietary plugin
TLDR
Install plugin
$ sudo hp-plugin
Interactive install$ sudo hp-plugin -i
Automatic install$ sudo hp-plugin -a
Download only$ hp-plugin -d
SYNOPSIS
hp-plugin [options]
DESCRIPTION
hp-plugin installs the HP proprietary plugin. Some HP printers require this binary plugin for full functionality like scanning.
The tool downloads and installs the plugin package. It must be run as root and requires network access.
PARAMETERS
-i, --interactive
Interactive mode.-a, --auto
Automatic mode.-d, --download-only
Download without install.-p PATH
Plugin file path.--force
Force reinstall.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Requires root access. Downloads from HP servers. Some countries may have restrictions.
HISTORY
hp-plugin is part of HPLIP for installing proprietary components needed by certain HP devices.