Printers and Scanners for Ubuntu (12.04, or 13.04)

[Gilles Gravier]

Hi, Jay!

On 05/09/2013 13:38, Jay Ridgley wrote:
> On 09/05/2013 01:53 AM, Gilles Gravier wrote:
>> Hi, gang!
>>
>> I'm working with a small company (whyopencomputing. ch) that sells
>> Ubuntu (12.04 LTS 64bits) pre-equiped laptops and desktops in
>> Switzerland. We want to recommend to our customers one or more printers
>> + scanners that will run with no, or as little as possible configuration
>> on Ubuntu (ideally 12.04 LTS 64 bits and above).
>>
>> Ideally, we're looking for a printer+scanner machine. USB and/or
>> networked.
>>
>> We've tried some Brother machines... but the latest one we tried,
>> Brother has 32 bit drivers, so you have to manually install 32 bit
>> compatibility libraries, and then install their drivers. Not something
>> we want our customers (very basic users) to attempt. I know geeks will
>> do it easy. But not everybody. And since the drivers are proprietary, we
>> don't want to pre-bundle them either.
>>
>> I want something that prints directly with CUPS or LPR.
>> I want something that scans directly with xsane or Simple Scan.
>> I want something that's recent enough that it can still be purchased in
>> mainstream shops.
>> I want something that's energy star compliant.
>> I want at least some printers that print duplex.
>>
>> Yeah... I know. I want a lots of things. But I don't want a poney. And
>> I'm aware it's not Xmas yet. :)
>>
>> Any suggestions? Prior experience?
>>
>> Thanks a lot!
>>
>> Gilles
>>
>>
>>
> Gilles,
>
> I use an HP Photosmart C3180 All-in-One with a usb connection to my
> system (Ubuntu 12.04.03 LTS) works fine.
>
> Prints color, black and white, copies, and interfaces to SimpleScan.
> Does not duplex or fax. Available through HP and Amazon (I just checked).
>
> Cheers,
> Jay

Thanks! Did it require specific drivers? Or out of the box? Also, are
the colors separate cartridges? Or is it one combined 4-color cartridge?

Cheers,
Gilles.