HPLIP 3.19.8 Released with Linux Mint 19.2, Debian 10 Support

HP Linux Imaging and Printing

HPLIP 3.19.8, HP developed printer and scanner drivers for Linux, was released today with new devices and new Linux Distro’s support.

HPLIP 3.19.8 add following new printers and scanners support:

  • HP DesignJet T1530 Postscript
  • HP DesignJet T2530 Postscript
  • HP DesignJet T930 Postscript
  • HP DesignJet T1600 Postscript Printer
  • HP DesignJet T1600dr Postscript Printer
  • HP DesignJet T2600 Postscript MFP
  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M329dn
  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M329dw
  • HP LaserJet Pro M305d
  • HP LaserJet Pro M304a
  • HP LaserJet Pro M305dn
  • HP LaserJet Pro M305dw

It also added support for following new Distro’s: OpenSuse 15.1, Debian 9.9, Debian 10, Manjaro 18.0.4, Linux Mint 19.2, RHEL 8.0.

1. To install the software, download the package “hplip-3.19.8.run” from the link below:

HPLIP Download Page

2. Then make the downloaded file executable from its Properties dialog > Permissions tab:

3. Finally open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T or search for “terminal” from app launcher. When it opens, run command to start installing it:

./Downloads/hplip-3.19.8.run

4. Follow the terminal prompts, answer some questions to build and install HPLIP on your system. When everything is done, plug/re-plug your printers and enjoy!