[CS-FSLUG] Printers on Linux

[Davo Smith]

>>> 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

I've had a (cheap) Brother HL-1430 laser printer working flawlessly
with Ubuntu for a couple of years now. Can't speak for any other
models, but it's been good to me.

Davo