multifunction printer

[Paul Schulz]

Hi Todd,

On 5/31/07, Todd <todd at netowl.net> wrote:
> I am looking at purchasing a multifunctional printer, around the $90-120
> price range. Can anyone recommend a model that  is compatible with
> Ubuntu that can be purchased in Australia. I have researched the Epson
> range with appears to have Linux drivers for its printers but also have
> noted that Ubuntu Feisty seems to have a problem with the scanner.

I don't know about the cost (it might be more expensive than what
you're after) but the Brother MFC-8420 is a network enabled
printer/scanner/fax that was automatically detected by Feisty as a
printer, and has a scan to email/ftp option. (It would be nice to have
'print to fax' but with email these days I haven't needed it.)

Similarly, the Brother HL-2700CN, which is a networked colour laser
was also auto-detected by Feisty.

So.. with a sample of 2, modern 'Brother' printers seem to play nice.

Maybe you can drag a laptop to Officeworks and give their MFP's a
test. (Hmm.. that sounds like fun.)

Cheers,
Paul