[ubuntu-in] OT - advise on A3 printer, and projector etc

[Prakash Advani]

On Tuesday 02 March 2010 11:22 PM, Ramnarayan.K wrote:
> Hi
>
> This is OT but because this is tech list and has people with diverse
> experiences am taken the chance of asking for your advise on Linux
> (Ubuntu) compatible hardware
>
> First a decent A3 printer - don't know if there are a3 printer copies
> fax devices but any knowledge of that would be nice
>    
HP usually has good hardware support and offlate Epson also has good 
drives, pick what you like. If its several printers, I could connect you 
with Epson guys and they may be able to verify.

You can also verify at: OpenPrinting 
http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting
> Second - a decent projector - low on power consumption high on
> brightness (for day light use)
>    
Most projects work out of the box, compatibility issues is usually to do 
with graphic display support on the notebook.
> Finally has any one heard of the Direct Ink Injection System - a
> hardware hack where large external ink tanks are connected to a color
> inkjet printer. This considerably reduces the cost of the ink for the
> printers. I saw this recently on a HP 8000 series 5 tank color inkjet
> printer.
>    
I have seen this, and works out very cheap, although initial costs are 
high. I haven't used them so can't recommend a brand. No compatibility 
issues with Ubuntu :)
> thanks and regards
> ram
>
>    

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