Re: a printer for Linux
On Sat, May 05, 2001 at 10:36:41PM -0700, Steve R. Hastings wrote:
> In my previous email, I used the Optra E312L printer as an example. For
> Linux use, you probably want the Optra E312, not the E312L; the 'L'
> version is PCL-only but the E312 supports postscript.
>
>
> The E312 is $380 at buy.com:
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> http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10251756
>
>
> I personally would spend the extra $80 to get PostScript.
>
> The LinuxPrinting.org site specifically recommends the E312 over the
> E312L; I failed to notice that when writing my earlier email. Sorry for
> the mixup.
The E312 also comes with 4 MB of RAM instead of 2 MB and includes a
6,000 page cartridge, while the E312L comes with a 1,500 page "starter"
cartridge (they both use the same refill). The larger cartridge alone
will justify the additional price of the E312.
Bob
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