Re: [PLUG] two questions (printer and xfree86 4.0) ...

[Jeff Dean <jdean@ieee.org>]

I had the same need, but also wanted duplex.  I have a LaserJet IIID which 
offers 8ppm, 300x300, and duplex printing on 8.5x11 and legal.  It's a 
great printer and you should be able to get one in reconditioned shape for 
$300 or less.  They are around 8 years old.  You'll want the full 5MB 
memory compliment.  I use it with Linux all the time, including as a Samba 
share to Windows boxes.  I've never had any problems with the filter 
changing PostScript to the native HP PDL.  The only time I've had any 
problem was when I didn't yet have the 4MB add-on card, and I had some 
overruns.

If you go to eBay, avoid shipping this thing, as they weigh 80 pounds and 
you're guaranteed that UPS will drop them from the highest height they can 
find.  Go to Second Source or a refurb/used place.

If you don't want duplex, get a LJIII.

Good luck.

At 01:48 PM 11/4/00 -0800, you wrote:
> I have two questions:
>
> I would like to buy a laser printer that will work well in linux and can 
> print at least 8ppm. Postscript would be preferable, but I don't care as 
> long as I can get a good filter. I need to be printing lots of 
> documentation. Does anyone have any suggestions? Oh yeah, I'm looking to 
> spend around $400.
>
> Second, am I crazy, or are the xfree86 4.0 debian (woody) packages now 
> available? I just did 'apt-get dist-upgrade' and what do you know?
>
> Xtian Betz
>
> shux@subculture.org | aim: shuxlos
>
>
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