Printers and Scanners for Ubuntu (12.04, or 13.04)

[Linda]

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
>
>
>
Are you looking at alot of print volume or small volume?  We 
have a HP Officejet 8500 that is set up to scan and print 
(don't remember if it does duplex as it is mostly a for 
conveince so the secretary can do a fast page without going 
to the other side of the office and to scan things) It is 
older but I think it is still available. It drinks ink 
though.  We also have two Savins a rebuilt 2527 copier we 
don't have it set up to scan but it is suppose to have a 
scanning option. We originally did not have it connected to 
be a printer but needed to print 11 X 17 and it was a piece 
of cake to add to the network. We also have a Savin CLP37DN 
which prints color, duplex, envelopes, etc. It is a high 
volume postscript printer and works great, however it is not 
a multi-funciton machine.  We had originally planned on 
buying a black and white laserjet but the color paid for 
itself in what we save by being able to print the logo on 
the envelopes along with the address instead of paying a 
printer for envelopes and just printing the address.  I have 
been impressed with the Savin printer and copier we've had 
both for about 18 months and had zero issues with them.
                      Linda