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HP printer support on openSUSE with HPLIP (update 2025-08)

Note: this page describes a planned new packages structure for the openSUSE HPLIP package, not the current (2025-08) state of affairs!

What Is HPLIP?

HP Linux Imaging and Printing is Hewlett Packard's software package with drivers and tools for HP's printers, scanners, and all-in-one devices.

Do I Need HPLIP for My HP Printer or All-in-one Device?

Perhaps no. Almost all modern network printers, including those from HP, support driverless printing using the Airprint™