Problems with a Dell AIO 922 Printer

[Leslie Gossner]

pew_from_hobart wrote:
>
> Hi Peter, Andre and All,
>
> On 02/02/2008, *Peter Garrett* <peter.garrett at optusnet.com.au 
> <mailto:peter.garrett at optusnet.com.au>> wrote:
>
>     On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:34:12 +1100
>     pew_from_hobart <pewtas at gmail.com <mailto:pewtas at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     > I did the command you suggested above  ( $ cat /etc/papersize )
>     and the
>     > reply was:
>     >
>     > a4
>     >
>     > Does that mean that I don't need to do any further commands???
>
>     Did you look at the URLs that Andre supplied in his post?
>
>
>
> I had missed Andre's post but I went back and found it. This is the 
> URL Andre supplied:
>
> http://openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Dell-Photo_AIO_Printer_922
>
> And in it my printer is described as a "paperweight". Eg it's useless 
> as a printer because the only drivers for it are M$ Windows based 
> drivers ;-(
>
>     I would have to say that your printer might simply not be
>     compatible with
>     Linux, assuming that Andre is right...
>
>     Does the printer work at all?
>
>
> No, the printer does not work at all !!! 
>
>     Could be time to get another printer. There are lots of printers
>     that work
>     fine with Linux - see for example
>
>     https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupportComponentsPrinters
>
>     Most HP, Epson and Brother printers seem to be well supported, for
>     example.
>
>
> Thank you for the links (URLs).
>
> *** What printers do ppl here recommend for use with Linux UBUNTU ???
>
> I don't want to spend a lot of $$ on a printer, cos money is tight 
> *SMILE*.
>
> Can someone please recommend a printer which is well supported and 
> won't cost an arm and a leg. *SMILE*
>
> Also, do All-in-one (printer / scanners) work with Linux UBUNTU ??? As 
> I miss having a working scanner.
>
> Yours Sincerely,
>
> PEW  ;-)))
>
> from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 
>
>     Peter
>
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Peter
Ok short a simple answer.  I have a HP Photosmart C3180 all in one 
Printer/Scanner/Copier.  Cost me $79 a while back and works out of the 
box.  Very well too.  must say was a major improvement on my old Cannon.
Not sure if the still sell them though as its almost a year old now.  HP 
seems to put a lot of effort into Linux printing drivers.  Oh and the 
scanner works great too.
Good Luck
Leslie