How do I install HP P1102W printer driver

Trying to install drivers for a HP P1100W on Ubuntu 12.04.

The printer was recognized as soon as I hooked it up. I'm using the USB cable.

I followed the directions of this question working with command hp-plugin for printer

and I get the message that I now need the "HP-Plugin.

Also, how do I get rid of all the test prints that are still spooled? There is no clear button.

Solution 1:

Solved after much reading...

Go to the hplip support page

Click download hplip

Go to Downloads or wherever it was saved and run the script, for example

sh hplip-3.14.10.run

(depending on the version - use ls to see it in the terminal)

Follow directions in your terminal.