> I have hplip-ppds but not the hplip package installed. But, really, is the > missing of this package the reason that I have only the "Default Printer" > under the "Printer Queue" in gimp's print plugin? There may be other reasons, but you should install "hplip" anyway, as it contains CUPS backend for HP printers, a driver as you may call it. It also contains various nice to have tools for ink level monitoring, color calibration, etc.