Re: Printer for linux?
On 18 Apr 2006, Linas ??virblis wrote:
> Diego Mart??nez Casta??eda wrote:
>
> > I prefer HP LaserJet, but it's my opinion :D. Those are more
> > compatibles (IMHO, again).
>
> I second this. Not necessarily a LaserJet, but any HP printer. They
> provide libre software for most (all?) of their printers (listed at
> linuxprinting) and it is plain awesome. Ink level monitoring,
> calibrating... everything works.
>
> And as a bonus, it is almost just a matter of "aptitude install
> printconf hpijs" to get it going. Add "hplip", if you have one of their
> all-in-ones.
>
> No, HP did not pay me to write this.
I'd put in a good word for the Kyocera FS-1010. I've had one for about a
year and it's worked very well. One advantage is that you don't ever
have to replace the drum. And I've had good support from Kyocera (in
the UK).
Incidentally, I've found magicfilter to work better for me than Cups.
Anthony
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