On Mon, Feb 26, 2001 at 08:26:36PM -0500, Alec Smith wrote: > I'm faced with recommending a new printer for my parents as their old unit > is starting to show its age. The goal is to find something for $350 or > less which is Linux friendly since I'll also be using it. The printer will > be connected to the LAN through an old HP JetDirect EX. Right now we're > looking more towards a laser but I'd also be interested in inkjet > recommendations as well. > > I had in mind to recommend the Lexmark Optra E312L as Egghead is offering > it for $300. There is a straight E312 model which offers PostScript > emulation, however its roughly $370 which may prove to be slightly over > budget. Does anyone have experience with the E312L?
According to linuxprinting.org, another difference is that the E312L only ships with a half-full cartridge. This almost offsets the difference in cost. I have an E312 and am very pleased with it. Bob
