Re: Printers using free software only

[Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net>]

On 07/23/2012 07:51 AM, Registros Web wrote:
> On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Teemu Likonen<tlikonen@iki.fi>  wrote:
> > Registros Web [2012-07-23 12:47:27 +0200] wrote:
> >
> > > Im about to buy a printer and want to make sure I get one that uses
> > > 100% free software, no blobs or proprietary drivers, so I can get on
> > > using it even if the manufacturer decides to cease support of the
> > > printer.
> > I suggest buying a PostScript printer with ethernet connection. They use
> > simple PPD files (plain text files) which describe printer's features.
> > The manufacturer should ship such file with the printer.
> >
> > Also, PostScript printers can be used with generic PostScript printer
> > driver so you don't need to install any drivers.
> >
> > Ethernet connection allows you to plug the printer to your home
> > NAT/router and use it from any computer behind the router. It also means
> > web-based configuration.
> >
> >
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> PostScript sounds great guys but, how do I now if a printer is a
> PostScript printer? Do you know of any brand that makes then?

It should say in the specs.  Many, maybe most, HP printers do.

--doug
>


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