Re: Problem with Synaptic
On Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 14:34:20 -0500, Stephen P. Molnar wrote:
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> On 11/11/2021 02:06 PM, Brian wrote:
> > On Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 12:38:33 -0500, Stephen P. Molnar wrote:
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> > > I am running buster on my Linux platform.
> > >
> > > I have installed a new Brother Laser print using the current Brother
> > > Linux installer.
> > The MFC-L2710DW is a modern device and is completely supported by
> > packages shipped with Debian 11 (bullseye). It is also completely
> > supported for printing via a wireless connection on buster.
> >
> > The packages needed for USB connections and scanning do not come
> > with buster but can easily be obtained from
> >
> > https://github.com/alexpevzner/sane-airscan
> >
> > Do yourself a favour and read
> >
> > https://wiki.debian.org/CUPSQuickPrintQueues
> >
> > A user with a device such as yours does not need proprietary,
> > non-free printing or scanning drivers in 2021.
> >
> Very interesting. Thank you.
Interesting indeed. Reaching for printing and scanning drivers,
whether free or non-free, is still a user's first thought. I
suppose one should work to tackle the issue you outline but
switching to driverless printing and scanning is a lot easier
and makes most problems involving drivers go away. Additionally,
it future-proofs the printing and scanning systems.
--
Brian.
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