i want to install HP printer driver

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i want to install hplip driver on my ubuntu mate. my printer is HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125a . i install hplip-gui but is not working . pleas help me. Ubuntu mate 18.04

To start with, which Linux distro have you installed (Ubuntu server, Ubuntu desktop, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Mint, et al.), & which release number? Different releases have different tools for us to recommend. Please click [edit] & add that to your question, so all facts we need are in the question. Please don't use Add Comment, since that's our one-way channel to you. All facts about your PC should go in the Question with [edit] — K7AAY, May 21 '20 at 18:54
Does this answer your question? How should I install HPLIP binary/proprietary plugin/driver for my HP printer or printer+scanner? as your device needs it. — N0rbert, May 21 '20 at 18:57

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered May 21 '20 at 19:17

Here is the complete How To: What is the HPLIP Binary Plug-In and How Do I Install It?. It includes HP LaserJet Pro MFP m125a. It says:

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:
Launch a command-line window and enter:
                   hp-setup
Select your connection type and click "Next".

Select your printer from "Selected Devices" list and click "Next".

Enter your root password when prompted and click "Next".

Use the recommended installation method and click "Next".

Check the box to accept with the "Driver Plug-In License Agreement" and click "Next".

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:
Launch a command-line window and enter:
               hp-plugin
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.

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