Whatever you get, ensure it is PCL or Postscript, which will guarantee it works with everything. On Sep 23, 2012 8:50 PM, "James" wrote: > Hello, > > I've mostly had HP printers over the years. > I have a HP officejet 8500 that is just cannot not do > everything I need. I have googled for hours > and only found what I like, in a Brother printer > (Brother MFC-J6710DW Inkjet All-in-One Printer) > > I have never owned a brother printers....so > > 1. Does it work well with CUPS/linux? > 2. Are they reliable for a small workgroup? > 3. Are the color cartridges reasonable priced? > > Here is what my needs are: > > dual trays (letter size and 11"x 17") > prints envelops easily (#10 mostly) > dual sided printing > color > > less than 500.00 and reliable for small quantity. > > > Any suggestions? It must work well with Cups over ethernet > as well as with winblows (7 and 8)..... > > thoughts? > > James > > >