Re: [PLUG] linux cheap printer

[Morgan Jones <morgan@morganjones.org>]

Ron,

I've seen too many inkjet printers die after a year or so of use..  I 
recently gave up on my Epson inkjet and bought a Samsung SCX4200 Laser 
printer/scanner/copier for $150 from Amazon.  I'd give the Linux support 
a 7/10.  The Samsung drivers are a bit messy but do work.  I have more 
luck with printing than scanning.  The text quality is great, the photo 
quality is what you'd expect from an inexpensive b&w laser printer.

Samsung does make a $126 (Staples price) laser (no scanner) that I 
believe supports Linux.

Epson and HP inkjets are generally well supported.  Canons seem to be 
bricks.  linuxprinting.org is a good resource for printer compatibility.

-morgan



Ron Kaye Jr wrote:
> gotta start using my Fedora Core 5 box
> as my primary machine.
> (have to be weened off of XP)
>
> on my way to IETPA in Lansdowne
> to pick up a cheap inkjet. 
> (have a bunch of torched Lexmarks)
> clearly, i want the new printer
> to work with FC5 etc.
> i am guessing that Linux has progressed
> to a point, where just about any printer 
> will be recognized/drivers installed.
>
> Please advise.
>
> Ron Kaye
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