Re: Printer for linux?

[Michael Schurter <michael@synthesyssolutions.com>]

Daniel Webb wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 17, 2006 at 11:32:40PM +0100, Doofus wrote:
>
> > I'm in the market for a printer and would appreciate any 
> > recommendations. I should think this is an oft asked question, but since 
> > the printer market seems to move at a rapier like pace, thought it ok to 
> > ask again for any recent experiences.
> >
> > I'd like a networked monochrome laser printer with duplex printing.
>
> Not sure about new printers or duplex printers, but I love the old HP printers
> (versions III through 5).  They just keep running.
>
> I did buy a new HP printer that was complete junk on accident with grant
> money, now I can't remember the model number, but some labmates have a
> different new HP that's great.  I guess you have to watch out for the HP
> models that are trying to compete on price, they are as junky as all the other
> brands out there.

HP LaserJet 2600n - Full color, network ready, blah blah blah -- It 
looks like a steal at $300, but its complete junk.  I've had to get 2 
replacements for the 1 I've purchased.  Also the consumables are more 
expensive to replace than the printer itself.  Completely ridiculous.

> At home, I'm still using an HP Laserjet IIIP, which is nearly as old as I
> am.

At work we use a 5P which may be slow, but shows no sign of ever dying.

Michael Schurter