On Wednesday 06 May 2009, Ralf Saalmüller wrote: > Am 06.05.2009 um 05:34 schrieb Cavan Mejias: > > Its odd that this says it supports Linux, but following the > > specifications link on the LHS brings you to a page with no mention > > of Linux support. > > > > Cav [..... stuff deleted .....] > It is _very_ important to look about linux connectivity _before_ you > buy the product. And _ask_ very detailed questions on Linux support > especially when they state they have Linux support. Don't count on > closed source binary driver. That's as good as nothing on your next > dist upgrade. Look for Postscript, that's something that works with > Linux. Or brief: Don't buy GDI.
Absolutely. I will second that. The only two features you ever need look for in a printer (besides *not* being an inkjet) are PostScript in hardware and network connectivity. PCL6 in hardware is just about OK, but PostScript is better. I can heartily recommend the HP Colour LaserJets -- I've got a CLJ1515, and I'm loving it. Photos tend to come out a little bit dark, which I guess is just the way the printing process works, but that's what GIMP is for. Just watch what paper you use; the cheap glossy photo papers tend to shed their coating under the heat of the fuser. -- AJS delta echo bravo six four at earthshod dot co dot uk -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected]
