diff --git a/hplip/data/rules/hplip-printer@.service b/hplip/data/rules/hplip-printer@.service
index be87e3cfb..2d109b1a0 100644
--- a/hplip/data/rules/hplip-printer@.service
+++ b/hplip/data/rules/hplip-printer@.service
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@
 Description=Configure HP Plugged-In Printer
 
 [Service]
-ExecStart=/usr/bin/python /usr/bin/hp-config_usb_printer "%i"
+ExecStart=/usr/bin/python3 /usr/bin/hp-config_usb_printer "%i"