The HP Linux Imaging and Printing driver has just been updated to version 3.13.5 with support for more printers and Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail as well as Debian 7.0. This driver package helps Linux users print, scan and fax using HP designed printers with full functionality as ones built for Windows or Mac OS X machines.
This release adds support for following printers including HP Laserjet Enterprise MPF M725 series, HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725dn, HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725z+ and HP Officejet Pro 3620 Black and White e-All-in-One.
Below are the printers that now fully support Linux machine with the updated driver package.
– HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725 series
– HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725dn
– HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725fw
– HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725z
– HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725z+
– HP Officejet Pro 3610 Black and White e-All-in-One
– HP Officejet Pro 3620 Black and White e-All-in-Oneand over 2000 more.
The complete changelog can be viewed @ http://sourceforge.net/p/hplip/news/2013/05/hplip-3135-public-release/
To install the updated driver in Ubuntu, including Ubuntu 13.04, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to download it.
wget http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/hplip/hplip-3.13.5.run
Next, run the commands below to begin the installation. When prompted whether you want to overwrite or remove and re-install, choose remove and re-install.
sh hplip-3.13.5.run
To view a step by step installation guide, read our previous post @ https://liberiangeek.net/2013/02/hp-linux-imaging-and-printer-hplip-version-3-13-2-releasedadds-support-for-more-printers/
The driver also fixes the following bugs:
- Bottom margin is not printing on 8.5x13in paper size for DeskJet 2050 J510 device
- Fixed cross resolution issue for pcl3gui2
Here’s the complete list of printers that are fully supported by HP
http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/supported_devices/combined.html
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) driver on Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail?
To install the updated driver on Ubuntu 13.04, open the terminal and run the commands to download and install the driver package.
Which HP printers are fully supported by the updated HPLIP driver version 3.13.5?
The updated HPLIP driver version 3.13.5 fully supports HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725 series, HP Officejet Pro 3620 Black and White e-All-in-One, and over 2000 more printers.
What functionality does the HP Linux Imaging and Printing driver provide for Linux users?
The HP Linux Imaging and Printing driver enables Linux users to print, scan, and fax using HP printers with full functionality comparable to Windows or Mac OS X machines.
How can I view the complete changelog of the HPLIP driver version 3.13.5?
You can view the complete changelog of the HPLIP driver version 3.13.5 at the official SourceForge page for the driver release.
What are some of the bugs fixed by the updated HPLIP driver version 3.13.5?
The updated HPLIP driver version 3.13.5 fixes issues such as bottom margin not printing on 8.5x13in paper size for DeskJet 2050 J510 device and cross-resolution issue for pcl3gui2.
Where can I find a step-by-step installation guide for the HPLIP driver on Ubuntu?
You can find a step-by-step installation guide for the HPLIP driver on Ubuntu in a previous post on the website mentioned in the article.
Which HP printers are added to the list of supported devices with the HPLIP driver version 3.13.5?
Newly added printers to the list of supported devices with the HPLIP driver version 3.13.5 include HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725fw and HP Officejet Pro 3610 Black and White e-All-in-One.
How can Linux users benefit from installing the updated HPLIP driver version 3.13.5?
Linux users can benefit from enhanced printer compatibility and functionality, as well as bug fixes provided by the updated HPLIP driver version 3.13.5.