printers

[Cary Bielenberg]

Daniel Mons wrote:
> Canon are notorious for not supporting free software and/or Linux. 
> Avoid them if you are buying with intent to print under Linux.
>
> On the flipside, HP are fantastic with Linux/CUPS support.  They have 
> released drivers for all of their printers under free software licenses, 
> and they are packaged and ready to go under Ubuntu.
>
> http://hplip.sourceforge.net/license.html
>
> Support covers their entire range of Inkjet as well as Laserjet 
> printers.  I support a number of businesses both small and large and 
> typically install CUPS print servers for large scale printing.  When I 
> do, I always recommend HP printers to go with.
>
> -Dan
>
>
> david wrote:
>   
>> hello all 
>> I need a new printer. Im running Gutsy has anyone bought or installed a
>> recently released printer successfully on Gutsy.
>> or any suggestions of the best brand model etc
>>  I just want the basics it seems like most come with scanner as well.
>>  I bought one yesterday for $75  cannon PIXMA MP210 it looked good but
>> there are no successful drivers as yet so Im taking it back.
>> Thanks David
>>
>>
>>     
>
> I can concur that HP laser printers are almost foolproof! I have 100+
> Kubuntu PC's & Ubuntu servers & have Samsung, panasonic &
> HP printers & I have no problems with the HP's but the others give
> me grief! 1 word of caution there are some HP printers that are only
> Windows only like the laserjet 1000 has no brains like the win-modem
> & should be given a big miss!
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> Cary

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