Binary Plug-in Information
Some HP printers require proprietary software technologies to allow full access to printer features and performance. Unfortunately, these technologies cannot be open sourced, but to resolve this HP uses a binary plug-in for these printers. This plug-in works in conjunction with our Linux Open Source Printing Software to improve the printing experience for HP’s Linux Printing Customers. Additionally, it requires the user to read and agree to a license agreement at the time of driver installation. However, to limit confusion, there is a single plug-in file (for each HPLIP release) for all plug-in enabled devices.
As of February 2009 (concurrent with the 3.9.2 release of HPLIP), there were approximately 50 LaserJet printers or MFP's that either require the plug-in for the device to operate or use the plug-in for enhanced performance (i.e. improved print quality, faster print speed, etc.). However, additional devices (including inkjet products) are anticipated that will use the plug-in in the future. For the current list of plug-in enabled printers, see the table below, which also includes the enabled or enhanced features.
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m25nw | Required | 3.17.5 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m25a | Required | 3.17.5 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m26a | Required | 3.17.5 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m26nw | Required | 3.17.5 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m27cnw | Required | 3.17.5 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m27c | Required | 3.17.5 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet 100 Color MFP m175 | Required | 3.11.7 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m125nw | Required | 3.14.3 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m125rnw | Required | 3.14.3 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m125a | Required | 3.14.3 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m125r | Required | 3.14.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m125ra | Required | 3.14.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m126nw | Required | 3.14.3 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m126a | Required | 3.14.3 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m127fn | Required | 3.13.11 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m127fs | Required | 3.16.2 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m127fp | Required | 3.14.3 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m127fw | Required | 3.13.11 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m128fp | Required | 3.14.4 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m128fw | Required | 3.14.4 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m128fn | Required | 3.14.4 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro Mpf m176n | Required | 3.13.11 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro Mpf m177fw | Required | 3.13.11 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP m276n | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Color MFP m275s | Required | 3.11.12 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Color MFP m275t | Required | 3.11.12 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Color MFP m275u | Required | 3.11.12 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP m276nw | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276j | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276b | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276e | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276g | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276k | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276p | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276q | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276r | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276u | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Colormfp m276v | Required | 3.12.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 200 Color MFP m275nw | Required | 3.11.12 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m225dw | Required | 3.14.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Faxing support. |
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m225dn | Required | 3.14.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Faxing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m225rdn | Required | 3.14.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Faxing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m226dw | Required | 3.14.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Faxing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m226dn | Required | 3.14.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Faxing support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP m274n | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet MFP m277dw | Required | 3.15.4 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet MFP m277c6 | Required | 3.16.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet MFP m277n | Required | 3.15.4 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 300 Color MFP m375nw | Required | 3.12.2 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet MFP m377 Fnw | Required | 3.16.7 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 400 MFP m425dw | Required | 3.12.6 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 400 MFP m425dn | Required | 3.12.6 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 400 Color MFP m475dw | Required | 3.12.2 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 400 Color MFP m475dn | Required | 3.12.2 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m426fdw | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m426fdn | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m426dw | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m427fdw | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m427dw | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m427dn | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP m435nw | Required | 3.13.9 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP m476nw | Required | 3.14.4 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP m476dn | Required | 3.14.4 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP m476dw | Required | 3.14.4 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP m477 Fdn | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP m477 Fnw | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP m477 Fdw | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro 500 Color MFP m570dw | Required | 3.12.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro 500 Color MFP m570dn | Required | 3.12.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro m521dw Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.13.4 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro m521dn Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.13.4 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 1000 Printer | Required | 2.7.12 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet 1005 Printer | Required | 2.7.12 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet m1005 Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.9 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet p1005 Printer | Required | 2.8.2 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet p1006 Printer | Required | 2.8.2 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet p1007 Printer | Required | 2.8.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet p1008 Printer | Required | 2.8.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet p1009 Printer | Required | 3.9.4 | Printing support. |
| HP Color LaserJet cm1015 Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP Color LaserJet cm1017 Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet 1018s Printer | Required | 2.7.10 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet 1018 Printer | Required | 2.7.10 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet 1020 Plus Printer | Required | 2.7.10 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet 1020 Printer | Required | 2.7.10 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet 1022nxi Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | Faster printing speed. |
| HP LaserJet 1022 Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | Faster printing speed. |
| HP LaserJet 1022n Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | Faster printing speed. |
| HP LaserJet 1022nw Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | Faster printing speed. |
| HP LaserJet Pro Cp 1025nw Color Printer Series | Required | 3.12.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro Cp 1025 Color Printer Series | Required | 3.12.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro cp1025 Color Printer Series | Required | 3.11.1 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Pro cp1025nw Color Printer Series | Required | 3.11.1 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1102 Printer | Required | 3.10.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1102s Printer | Required | 3.10.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1102w Printer | Required | 3.10.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional P 1102w Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1106w Printer | Required | 3.12.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1106 Printer | Required | 3.12.2 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1107 Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1107w Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1108w Printer | Required | 3.12.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1108 Printer | Required | 3.12.2 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1109w Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1109 Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet m1120 Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.9 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet m1120n Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.9 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1132s Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.10.4 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1132 Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.10.4 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1136 Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.10.6 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1137 Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1138 Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1139 Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet m1210 MFP Series | Required | 3.12.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1212nf Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.10.4 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1213nf Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.11.1 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1214nfh Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.11.5 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP Color LaserJet cp1215 Printer | Required | 3.9.2 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1216nfh MFP | Required | 3.11.7 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1217nfw Multifunction Printer | Required | 3.10.9 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP Color LaserJet cp1217 Printer | Required | 3.12.2 | Printing support. |
| HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro m1218nfs MFP | Required | 3.12.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1219nfs MFP | Required | 3.12.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1219nf MFP | Required | 3.11.7 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional m1219nfg MFP | Required | 3.12.10 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP Color LaserJet cm1312nfi Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet cm1312 Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet m1319f Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.9 | 1.Scanning support. 2.Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional cm1411fn | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional cm1412fn | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional cm1413fn | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional cm1415fnw | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional cm1415fn | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional cm1416fnw | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional cm1417fnw | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional cm1418fnw | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet p1505n Printer | Optional | 2.8.2 | Better print quality. |
| HP LaserJet p1505 Printer | Required | 2.8.2 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet m1522n Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet m1522nf Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP LaserJet m1522 Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet m1536dnf MFP | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet m1537dnf MFP | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet m1538dnf MFP | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet m1539dnf MFP | Required | 3.11.1 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1566 | Required | 3.10.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1567 | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1568 | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1569 | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP Color LaserJet 1600 Printer | Required | 3.9.2 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1606dn Printer | Required | 3.10.4 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1607dn Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1608dn Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet Professional p1609dn Printer | Required | 3.12.6 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet p2014 Printer | Optional | 2.7.6 | Faster printing speed. |
| HP LaserJet p2014n Printer | Optional | 2.7.6 | Faster printing speed. |
| HP LaserJet p2035 Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet p2035n Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Printing support. |
| HP Color LaserJet cm2320nf Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet cm2320n Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| Device | Plugin (Required/Optional) | Min. Plugin Version | Reason(s) |
| HP Color LaserJet cm2320fxi Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet cm2320 Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet 2600n Printer | Required | 3.9.2 | Printing support. |
| HP LaserJet m2727nf Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet m2727 Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP LaserJet m2727nfs Multifunction Printer | Required | 2.8.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP Scanjet Pro 3000 s3 | Required | 3.16.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3500n Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3500dtn Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3500dn Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3500 Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Scanjet Pro 3500 f1 Flatbed Scanner | Required | 3.15.11 | Scanning support. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3550n Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3550 Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3600 Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3600n Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Color LaserJet 3600dn Printer | Optional | 2.7.10 | 1.Faster printing speed. 2.Better print quality. |
| HP Scanjet Pro 4500 fn1 | Required | 3.16.2 | Scanning support. |
| HP Scanjet Enterprise Flow 5000 s4 | Required | 3.16.10 | Scanning support. |
| HP Scanjet Enterprise Flow 7000 s3 | Required | 3.16.10 | Scanning support. |
Most Linux distributions include HPLIP with their software, but most do not include the plug-in. Therefore, it is a safe practice to run a utility called "hp-setup", which, will install the printer into the CUPS spooler, download, and install the plug-in at the appropriate time.
To install the plug-in using the GUI you can follow these procedures:
1. Launch a command-line window and enter:
hp-setup
2. Select your connection type and click "Next".
3. Select your printer from "Selected Devices" list and click "Next".
4. Enter your root password when prompted and click "Next".
5. Use the recommended installation method and click "Next".
6. Check the box to accept with the "Driver Plug-In License Agreement" and click "Next".
7. Finish the installation of the printer as normal, however you may be prompted to re-enter your user name and password.
If you run into any additional install problems you can go to our known issues page and check for a solution.
For advanced users who wish to install HPLIP components manually, a utility exists (hp-plugin) which will download and install the plugin file, but it does not also install a printer queue like hp-setup does.
Do the following:
1. Launch a command-line window and enter:
hp-plugin
2. Follow the directions above for navigating the GUI but remember that the printer que will not be installed through this process.
*Note: you may need to run hp-plugin as root or super user depending on your distro.