Re: [gentoo-amd64] Re: Printer Setup

[Barry.SCHWARTZ@chemoelectric.org]

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On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:43:43 +0000, Duncan wrote:
> At least in the inkjet range, for Linux, Epson or HP are by far the best
> supported.  Perverting Cannon's slogan, on Linux, it's more "No you
> Cannon(t)", tho it's better supported than the likes of Lex- (aka
> shit)mark.  I've not taken the time to research lasers as I will before I
> actually buy, yet.

I haven't been following the conversation, but will butt in anyway.

Wouldn't the main criterion for lasers (including color) be the
PostScript support? I'm using a monochrome Kyocera which I set to
accept only PostScript--so it is Windows that needs the special
driver. Kyocera is very cheap to operate.

Actually, now that I think of it, you want to make sure there is a PPD
file available for the printer, preferably downloadable before you
decide to buy. But that's all you need to tell programs like cups how
to change printer settings.


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