On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Teemu Likonen <tliko...@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. > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org > Archive: http://lists.debian.org/87fw8ig1zt....@mithlond.arda >
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? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/cap4bfpygx_yjpowmi6c_j2ar1aj_yqijqf2un24gng7tp4o...@mail.gmail.com
