[CS-FSLUG] Printers on Linux

[l4c]

Ed Hurst wrote:
> l4c wrote:
> 
>> In other words, go ahead and run your HP printer Ed, and if they give
>> you any guff, remind them about that (federal) Magnusson-Moss law.
>> Chances are you just happened to talk to an "associate" who is not
>> really familiar with HP's support policy.  You can be sure there is
>> someone there who actually knows better.
> 
> I appreciate all the reactions from everyone. However, my comments were
> the direct result of contacting HP support. I did elevate to their
> company HQ, but they were the ones demanding I first go through the
> support ticket system, which is not authorized to respond to Linux users
> directly. They simply send the links to their HPLIP pages and that ends
> the conversation.
> 
> So I have poked the CEO's office again, but the sum total of the
> contents of their communications has indicated I'm chasing my tail for
> their amusement.
> 
> My original question still stands: Is there a better line of printers
> which don't cost more than the computer to which I connect them?
> 

Sorry for your probs Ed.  My first recommendation is *always* to go for 
an HP printer with native postscript support.  They *always* work 
flawlessly under Linux.  Barring that, Lexmark provides Linux drivers, 
however, I, personally, think they are cheapo printers.  Many people 
have recommended Brother printers, and they are a good brand name as 
well.  In fact, here is a good website to check out for actual model 
recommendations:
http://wize.com/printers/t66817-linux

Hope that helps out a little.

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-Linc Fessenden

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