Printer recommendations

[Ken Adams]

I use an HP PSC 1402 All-In-One here and all the functions work with an
Ubuntu standard install, ie. Printer drivers, xsane etc etc

On Sun, 2006-05-07 at 22:13 +0200, Alan McKinnon wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I would like some feedback on current printers. I need a new one, 
> here's my ideal specs:
> 
> Nice middle range inkjet for home use. Doesn't have to be super-fast.
> Individual ink tanks (I do a fair amount of colour printing but not 
> photos) at reasonable prices.
> Must cope with 160gm card stock.
> Combo with scanner would be nice (I can live without it though)
> Works on Linux out the box. Doesn't matter if I have to use CUPS or lp 
> or foomatic, I'm happy either way. Just because I CAN write a driver 
> doesn't mean I WANT to or WILL :-)
> Budget is 1000ZAR
> Postscript??? (OK, I'm taking a fat chance on that, I know)
> Current model, on sale in South Africa right now
> 
> My research shows that photo printers tend to have one colour cartidge 
> (expensive if you mainly use red) - is this a reasonable assumption? 
> I'm happy to pay more for the printer if I pay less for refills - 
> buying a new el-cheapo printer every time the tank runs out just 
> isn't an option. I like Canon but I know their Linux support sucks. 
> HP make some good stuff but compatibility is a throw of the dice, if 
> it says "host printing emulation/software" on the box then it 
> definitely is a winprinter. I'm told Epson mostly JustWork but 
> refills are quite expensive (and few stores carry them around here). 
> My previous experiences with Lexmark were very unpleasant...
> 
> Can anyone confirm or deny these impressions, and state a model that 
> fills my requirements?
> 
> -- 
> If only me, you and dead people understand hex, 
> how many people understand hex?
> 
> Alan McKinnon
> alan at linuxholdings dot co dot za
> +27 82, double three seven, one nine three five
>