Printer recommendations

[C Hamel]

On Sunday 07 May 2006 15:13, 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
I like my Epson C84... worked right out of the box w/multiple distros (except 
Gentoo --permissions prob).
-- 
	...CH
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