Pixma MP 800 drivers?

[David B Teague]

Eberhard Roloff wrote:
> David B Teague wrote:
>
>   
>> NoOp wrote:
>>     
>>> David B Teague wrote:
>>>   
>>>       
>>>> I am looking at a Canon Pixma MP800 "all in one" printer/scanner/copier.
>>>> <snip>
>>>> I have found "Turboprint" which provides free of cost, non-free drivers
>>>> for many printer and combination devices at
>>>>
>>>> http://www.turboprint.de/english.html
>>>>
>>>> <snip> Does anyone have experience with Turboprint? <snip>
>>>>         
>>> Very nice printer, but unfortunately Cannon hasn't gotten on the Linux
>>> bandwagon yet so you'll find no support from them.
>>>
>>> The Turboprint drivers are only free for demo. To run the printer you'll
>>> need to purchase the Turboprint license. It is well worth it & I
>>> *highly* recommend it - it will be the best EUR 29.95 (approx. US$ 39)
>>> you spend on your printer.
>>>
>>> After you install your licensed version of Turboprint you'll want to
>>> scan with your printer; for that I recommend:
>>>
>>> http://home.arcor.de/wittawat/pixma/ubuntu-howto.html
>>> [How to install Sane driver for Canon Pixma Scanner on Ubuntu 6.06 LST
>>> Dapper - I think that this should work in Edgy as well, if not drop
>>> Wittawat Yamwong a note & I'm sure he'll help you get it working]
>>>
>>> Also be sure to read:
>>> http://home.arcor.de/wittawat/pixma/
>>> Note that there is no support for film scanning (yet)
>>>
>>>
>>> Then install XSANE and Gimp & off you go.
>>>
>>> G. Lee
>>> Cannon Pixma MP750 w/Turboprint (licensed)
>>>   
>>>       
>> Thanks.
>>
>> I was under the impression that Turboprint drivers were free for
>> continued use by an individual not doing commercial work. From what you
>> say that is incorrect. I don't mind spending $40 for drivers, and your
>> advice helps me to believe that device is the way to go. I have a
>> Visioneer scanner for which there is no Linux support, and a well worn
>> HP laserjet 6L. There are several well worn printers sitting around that
>> my (now deceased) wife used and knew how to make
>> work. I look forward to Ubuntu and this multifunction printer etc.
>>
>> Warmest Regards
>> David Teague
>>     
> Hi David,
>
> alternatively you could go for a HP Multifunction Device. 
>
> For long HP is the only company offering REAL Linux Support for their
> products.
>
> If interested, have a look around here:
> http://hplip.sourceforge.net/
>
> kind regards
> Eberhard
Hi Eberhard

Consumer Reports gives the Cannon multifunction marks. I'll go back and 
compare the Cannon and HP multifunction device ratings and give that 
*serious* consideration. Linux support is a big thing for me.

David