Την Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:20:51 -0400,ο(η) Jeremy Taffel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> έγραψε:
> >> >> >>>> As I got it for nowt, I'm not too worried about replacing it - >>>> especially as >>>> I intend to get one that is Linux compatible. >>>> >>>> >>> Is Linux able to drive those "control-code-less" Windows printers, or >>> does Linux have the same sorts of problems that QL has with those? >>> >> >> afaik, there are Linux printer drivers available for [some of] the >> WinPrinters...there's a site [somewhere - got the url somewhere] which >> lists >> which are compatabile (aka been reverse engineered/specs provided and >> drivers written?) and which are not. >> > > AFAIK all HP inkjets are Linux compatible. Their set up over USB is > quicker and simpler than under windows. The only problem seems to be > that for photo quality, they don't have the equivalent of photoRET > (variable drop size), so you have to get the resolution by sheer force > of dpi - which makes photo printing slower, (and generally slightly > lower quality) than under Windows. For all other use, print quality and > speed is as good under linux as it is under windows. >> No, not ALL HP inkjets are compatible with Linux. There's a few whose drivers only offer basic compatibility and are at best quick hacks. The same applies for HP's cheap LaserJets as well... The rule of thumb with HP printers is: If it has a parallel port it is DEFINITELY supported by Linux. If it doesn't and it is also cheap, chances are it doesn't. Cheers, Phoebus _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
