How to Install and Uninstall hplip Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: January 11,2025

1. Install "hplip" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install hplip on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                hplip
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "hplip" package

Learn how to uninstall hplip on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
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3. Information about the hplip package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package hplip:
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Repository : Update repository with updates from SUSE Linux Enterprise 15
Name : hplip
Version : 3.21.10-150400.3.11.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 19.1 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : hplip-3.21.10-150400.3.11.1.src
Upstream URL : https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing
Summary : HP's Printing, Scanning, and Faxing Software
Description :
The Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing project (HPLIP) provides
a unified single and multifunction connectivity solution for HP
printers, scanners, and all-in-one devices.
This package contains command line and UI front-ends for HPLIP, and tools
for extra functionality such as status and supply information. It is
not required for basic printing and scanning with HP hardware, except
for those devices that need the proprietary hplip plugin, see
https://developers.hp.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing/binary_plugin.html