"Billy Noel -Jacob-" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi
>
> Since one week I run Linux Mandrake 7.0 on my system. It is totaly new for
> me, and I still have to install a lot of hardware. Also my HP Deskjet 710C
> Printer. But on the web I found the following note:
>
>
> NOTE: Host-based printers suchs as the HP deskjet 710C, 720C, 820C, and
> 1000C series will not function in the Linux environment because they depend
> on the Microsoft Windows Operating system.
>
>
> Is it possible to install my printer? And if so, does anyone know how? If
> not, will it be possible in the future?
>
> Thanks in advantage,
> Jacob
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Hi Jacob,
I'm afraid the HP 7xx series are "winprinters" I don't think it's likely you
can get them to work with linux without some serious reconfiguring (if
ever...). The 69x series works MUCH better, w/o any real intervention on the
users part. Perhaps someone on the list knows of a work around.
Mike
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