hp-check
verifies HPLIP installation and dependencies
TLDR
Check HPLIP status
$ hp-check
Auto-install missing$ hp-check -a
Fix runtime issues$ hp-check -r
Check specific dependency$ hp-check -t
SYNOPSIS
hp-check [options]
DESCRIPTION
hp-check verifies HPLIP installation and dependencies. It checks for missing packages, configuration issues, and printer connectivity.The tool can automatically install missing components on supported distributions. It helps diagnose and fix printing problems.
PARAMETERS
-a, --auto
Automatic install mode.-r, --runtime
Check runtime only.-t
Check dependencies.-f
Force all checks.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
sudo apt install hplip
sudo dnf install hplip
sudo pacman -S hplip
sudo zypper install hplip
nix profile install nixpkgs#hplip
CAVEATS
Part of HPLIP package. May need root for fixes. Distribution-specific behavior.
HISTORY
hp-check is part of HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing), providing diagnostic capabilities for HP printer setups.