[Wolves] are these printers ok for linux

Kevanf1 kevanf1 at gmail.com
Tue Jan 3 17:06:49 GMT 2006


On 03/01/06, Andy Wootton <andy.wootton at wyrley.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Bobby Singh wrote:
>
> >Hello,
> >
> >I am looking for all-in-one printers.  The key things
> >are;
> >- Linux compatible (so no lexmark)
> >- Cheap cartridges (so no lexmark)
> >- Used for occasional home printing, not used every
> >day or week.
> >(- of course price)
> >
> >So what do everyone else have and any pitfalls to
> >watch out for.  I am thinking about;
> >
> >- HP PSC 1410
> >- BROTHER DCP117C
> >- CANON MP150
> >
> >But looking at
> >http://www.linuxprinting.org/printer_list.cgi I can't
> >seem to find them, maybe because they are new. May
> >just need to get a single printer.
> >
> >Cheers
> >
> >Bobby
> >
> >

> >
> Have a look at Samsung. Their £50 laser printers mention Linux on the box.
> I read recently that their newest model prevents refill toner being used
> though.
>

Surely that has to contravene competitive business rules?  Didn't
Epson fall foul of it when they tried it with chipped cartridges?

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