---
name: "hp-check-plugin"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "hplip-gui"
version: "3.22.10+dfsg0-8.1+deb13u1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/hp-check-plugin"
---

# hp-check-plugin(1)

AutoConfig Utility for Plug-in Installation

## NAME

hp-check-plugin - AutoConfig Utility for Plug-in Installation

## DESCRIPTION

Auto config utility for HPLIP supported multifunction Devices for installing proprietary plug-ins.

## SYNOPSIS

**hp-check-plugin \[OPTIONS\] \[USB bus:device\]**

## OPTIONS

- Install Plug-in through HP System Tray:

  \-m (Default)

- Install Plug-in through hp-plugin:

  \-p

- Download firmware into the device:

  \-f

- This help information:

  \-h or --help

- Set the logging level:

  \-l\<level\> or --logging=\<level\> \<level\>: none, info\*, error, warn, debug (\*default)

- Run in debug mode:

  \-g (same as option: -ldebug)

## EXAMPLES

- Install plugin:

  $hp-check-plugin 001:002

- Install plugin and firmware:

  $hp-check-plugin -f 001:002

## NOTES

- \-m and -p options can't be used together.

  ## AUTHOR

HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing) is an HP developed solution for printing, scanning, and faxing with HP inkjet and laser based printers in Linux.

## REPORTING BUGS

The HPLIP Launchpad.net site **https://launchpad.net/hplip** is available to get help, report bugs, make suggestions, discuss the HPLIP project or otherwise contact the HPLIP Team.

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright (c) 2001-18 HP Development Company, L.P.

This software comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY. This is free software, and you are welcome to distribute it under certain conditions. See COPYING file for more details.