What inkjet color printers are well supported?

[Bernard <bernard.9907@netgames.org>]

Hi,

Rather that comming up with 'the wrong' TM printer that is not well
supported and asking to the list how do I get it work with debian. I do it
the other way around...

I am planning for a color inkjet purchase, I gatherned several info and
welcome suggestions and feedbacks. Is the following info correct? what would
you add to it?

 - no USB support for printer yet, so printer stay on printer port now
 - drivers for epson are usually better than for HP
 - epson 740  seems to be a safe choice, but what about the 900?
 - ALPS MD-1300 appears as very good but has apparently not linux driver (?)
 - Other printer look good - eg: lexmark Z51 or lexmark color 40. I don't
   know how is supported the z51,and while the color 40 is native
   postscript, it is not top quality for photo.

I'd like the printer to print pictures nicely and am looking at a price range
between 200 and 500 EUR (or $ if you will)


Best regards,


Bernard