From: Manuel McLure <manuel@mclure.org>
To: gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org
Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] I want a low-end usb laser printer with minimal config hassle
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2018 10:46:54 -0800 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <CAGJrxsT3YL8sKXw_2G+-koRyOS6vgjRdMeV+oQqu3gXAyhe4Ng@mail.gmail.com> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <20181207101213.6c69e698@sepulchrave.remarqs>
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On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 8:12 AM »Q« <boxcars@gmx.net> wrote:
> I'm looking for recommendations for a low-end laser printer. I don't
> need networking and I'd like to keep things as simple as possible, so
> I'm probably looking for just a usb printer which works with cups. I'd
> very much prefer one which doesn't require proprietary firmware to be
> loaded or anything to be installed outside of portage. I'd Duplex
> printing would be a plus, but not necessary.
>
> For reference, if the Brother HL-L2300D works easily with cups, it
> would suit me fine. (But I don't have any preference of manufacturer
> -- I just happen to have the Brother URL handy as I'm typing this.)
> <https://www.brother-usa.com/products/HLL2300D>
>
The main thing you want to look for is PCL and/or PostScript compatibility.
And I'd highly recommend getting a networked printer that supports Port
9100 instead of a USB one - this allows you to use the same printer for all
of your systems.
The Brother HL-L2370DW (https://www.brother-usa.com/products/HLL2370DW)
seems to be the cheapest Brother that supports PCL.
--
Manuel A. McLure WW1FA <manuel@mclure.org> <http://www.mclure.org>
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no man may kill a cat. -- H.P. Lovecraft
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2018-12-07 16:12 [gentoo-user] I want a low-end usb laser printer with minimal config hassle »Q«
2018-12-07 18:46 ` Manuel McLure [this message]
2018-12-07 21:56 ` Taiidan
2018-12-07 22:47 ` Peter Humphrey
2018-12-08 10:36 ` Peter Humphrey
2018-12-08 12:27 ` Mick
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