Printers and Scanners for Ubuntu (12.04, or 13.04)

[Doug]

On 09/05/2013 11:49 AM, Doug wrote:
> On 09/05/2013 02:53 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
>>
>>
>>
> I'm using an Epson WP-4530 all-in-one color inkjet. Works very well with
> Linux, it has 64-bit drivers you can download in rpm and deb formats,
> does duplex, prints pretty fast. Connects via USB or wireless. Can
> copy from a small stack (it says, I haven't tried more than one at a
> time). Scans flawlessly with XSane. Does not seem to use the ink up too
> fast, either. I don't know if this model is still available, but  their
> download comes with a long list of supported printers, and if you pick
> one, you could go first to their website and download the ppd file, and
> make sure the printer you want is listed.
> (I have no connection to Epson--I'm just a satisfied user.)
> 
> --doug
> 
I should have added that it has an Ethernet port and I use it on my
lan.  Also, the ink cartridges are all separate--cyan, magenta, yellow,
black.

--doug

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