On 03/07/2013 02:08 PM, David Tina Ohlemacher wrote:
I am in need of a printer and was wondering if the gnlug would have
recommendations. Even brands to look at or avoid would be helpful.
Here is what we are looking for in order of importance:
* Works with Linux obviously. We currently
On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 2:08 PM, David Tina Ohlemacher
ohlemac...@gmail.com wrote:
I am in need of a printer and was wondering if the gnlug would have
recommendations. Even brands to look at or avoid would be helpful.
Here is what we are looking for in order of importance:
- Works with
We have been using xerox machines for some time now, on Mac, Linux, FreeBSD.
The Mac Driver package is nothing but a tar ball with PPD files for all there
printers.
They have been extremely reliable, and the image quality is great.
We just replaced our 6600 with 7800gx.
Right now xerox is
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM, Tom Buskey t...@buskey.name wrote:
I recently (November) got a Konica-Minolta 1690mf for somewhere around $200
on a deal (!) from Adorama
We have one of those at work. A VIP demanded color, print, scan,
copy. I demanded laser (I won't buy a desktop inkjet
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM, Ben Scott dragonh...@gmail.com wrote:
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM, Tom Buskey t...@buskey.name wrote:
I recently (November) got a Konica-Minolta 1690mf for somewhere around
$200
on a deal (!) from Adorama
We have one of those at work. A VIP demanded
On Thu, 7 Mar 2013 14:08:00 -0500, David Tina Ohlemacher
ohlemac...@gmail.com wrote:
- Color laser
- Not overly expensive to operate
- Cost under $500
Whoa, last I checked color lasers were in the $1k and up range. I'd be
surprised if the toner was reasonably priced, though.
Last color laser I bought (and this was a few years now), was color,
AND wifi, and cost me under $100. (and would work fine with Linux,
etc)
You need to go visit Staples/etc.
Seth
On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 2:18 PM, David Rysdam da...@rysdam.org wrote:
On Thu, 7 Mar 2013 14:08:00 -0500, David
I am in need of a printer and was wondering if the gnlug would have
recommendations.
I just replaced a multifunction unit on my home LAN just yesterday, opting
for a Samsung CLX-4195FW.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HSJ0I0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8
Bit of a diversion from your specific needs, but I happened to be at
SAMS Club a year or so ago and found Epson NX127 available for $30.
It is an inkjet all in one, USB. I wasn't sure it worked with
Linux...but for $40, I couldn't pass it up.
I ended up finding full LINUX drivers for printing
On 3/7/2013 2:18 PM, David Rysdam wrote:
On Thu, 7 Mar 2013 14:08:00 -0500, David Tina Ohlemacher
ohlemac...@gmail.com wrote:
- Color laser
- Not overly expensive to operate
- Cost under $500
Whoa, last I checked color lasers were in the $1k and up range. I'd be
surprised if
We have a
HP_LaserJet_300_colorMFP_M375nw
Works OK with Linux as a network printer. Doesn't do duplex printing
(not that I've tried very hard). Note that I'm using the Linux HPLIP
drivers.
It strikes me as a rather cheaply made device (lots of plastic - I'm not
sure it would survive a cat
Note: There is a big difference between InkJet and Laser printing.
I opted for the Samsung SCX-4623FW Series over two years ago (and although
discontinued, is available today for ~$240). I offer this info for
reference, since my model is only Black/White. I bought it at Sam's Club.
It has
On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Greg Rundlett (freephile)
g...@freephile.com wrote:
The scanning just works (using SimpleScan in Ubuntu) if I'm connected via
USB, although it doesn't work wirelessly (or at least I don't know how to
do it). I haven't tried the fax, but copy and wireless
David Tina Ohlemacher writes:
The Dell one comes with onsite service and individual toner carts. Looks
good... Until I looked for a PPD. Yes the generic PPD will likely work to
print, but the right PPD will make it work much better (toner levels,
color, meaningful errors, scanning I
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Alan Johnson a...@datdec.com wrote:
I vaguely remember topics like this floating around before, but since these
things change so much I didn't see much point in digging it up.
I'm looking for a new scanner/printer/copier combo and my wife wants to be
able to
On 12/17/2010 11:54 AM, Ted Roche wrote:
The consumer-grade printers are moving towards a business model similar
to cell phones: discount the initial purchase then make up the sunk cost
with recurring revenues on replaceable inks and printheads.
Gillette made a fortune by virtually giving
On 12/17/2010 11:54 AM, Ted Roche wrote:
Slightly less crappy are the business-class machines. I'm on my second
HP OfficeJet. Initial cost is higher, but the machines seem to last a
long time (first one lasted 5 years), and the costs of replacement
(time, aggravation, hours lost) are more
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 9:52 PM, Dan Jenkins d...@rastech.com wrote:
On 12/16/2010 7:20 PM, Michael ODonnell wrote:
(Anyone know why laser printers seem to only run at 600 DPI? Every
one I've checked (and I've l looked at dozens of models) specifies
600 DPI as the native resolution. I'm
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Marc Nozell (m...@nozell.com)
noz...@gmail.com wrote:
Ok granted I do work for HP, but...
The latest printer they gave to teleworkers is an OfficeJet 6500 which
is a home/SMB printer/scan/fax that sits on the desk. It is wired or
wireless network. CUPS
On 12/16/2010 11:11 AM, Benjamin Scott wrote:
Conversely, this makes the ink cartridges much more expensive.
I like designs that use ink tanks but also have easily-replaceable
print heads. I know I've seen Canon printers with that design.
The consumer-grade printers are moving towards a
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Ted Roche tedro...@tedroche.com wrote:
But ultimately, I hate ink jets for anything other than photo
printing. It doesn't help that most ink jet printers on the market
are incredibly cheap crap.
Slightly less crappy are the business-class machines.
This is what I have:
Model Name: HP Officejet 6500 E709 Series
Product Number: CB057A
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/sm/WF06b/18972-18972-238444-3328086-3328086-3795309-3795426.html
-marc
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Alan Johnson a...@datdec.com wrote:
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 5:22
On 12/17/2010 12:13 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote:
I've heard that before, after too many bad experiences with them, I
don't believe it. Maybe it was true in the past, maybe it's true for
selected models, but as a general rule, it's bunk. Do you feel
lucky, punk?
You may be right there. I hang
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Ted Roche tedro...@tedroche.com wrote:
The sum of anecdotal experiences indicate we
should just give up on the entire computing field.
Best advice I've heard all week.
-- Ben
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Same here. I've been at it off and on since '84 in a variety of roles from
night shift drone operator to currently, systems engineer. From DEC to EDS
to GE and a lot of other places in between. VAX/VMS, OpenVMS, Windows,
NetWare, UNIX, Linux, etc., etc. I no longer even touch hardware; 80%
On 12/17/2010 03:12 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote:
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Ted Roche tedro...@tedroche.com wrote:
The sum of anecdotal experiences indicate we
should just give up on the entire computing field.
Best advice I've heard all week.
-- Ben
I tried to retire from the field.
Never mind. I found an HP printer that let's you email print jobs to it.
No drivers needed, completely OS independent. Probably limited in the
format types, but I'll let you all know if there is anything particularly
lame about it.
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On Wed, Dec 15,
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Alan Johnson a...@datdec.com wrote:
I vaguely remember topics like this floating around before, but since these
things change so much I didn't see much point in digging it up.
I'm looking for a new scanner/printer/copier combo and my wife wants to be
able to
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM, Tyson Sawyer ty...@j3.org wrote:
The best part is that the cartridges include the ink heads.
I've been happy with my Epson printers until their heads clog and it
becomes useless junk.
Conversely, this makes the ink cartridges much more expensive.
I like
On 12/16/2010 10:59 AM, Tyson Sawyer wrote:
The best part is that the cartridges include the ink heads.
I've been happy with my Epson printers until their heads clog and it
becomes useless junk.
I've used many different printers over the years, as most of you have.
For the most part I have
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM, Benjamin Scott dragonh...@gmail.comwrote:
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM, Tyson Sawyer ty...@j3.org wrote:
The best part is that the cartridges include the ink heads.
I've been happy with my Epson printers until their heads clog and it
becomes useless
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Jerry Feldman g...@blu.org wrote:
Generally, I can expect an HP ink-jet printer to last longer.
I used to swear by HP printers, and recommended nothing else for
longer than a decade. Their quality took a nose-dive circa 2006. Bad
designs, cheap construction,
I also have a Samsung CP600 that has been very reliable.
On Dec 16, 2010 3:50 PM, Benjamin Scott dragonh...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Jerry Feldman g...@blu.org wrote:
Generally, I can expect an HP...
I used to swear by HP printers, and recommended nothing else for
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:15 PM, Tom Buskey t...@buskey.name wrote:
But ultimately, I hate ink jets for anything other than photo
printing. It doesn't help that most ink jet printers on the market
are incredibly cheap crap.
If you don't need/want/lustafter color, get a laser printer.
On Dec 16, 2010, at 4:02 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote:
(Anyone know why laser printers seem to only run at 600 DPI? Every
one I've checked (and I've l looked at dozens of models) specifies 600
DPI as the native resolution. I'm guessing it's something inherent in
the technology, but don't
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 4:17 PM, Ryan Stanyan ryan.stan...@gmail.com wrote:
I see the 600 DPI in terms of single dimensional resolution. So I'm
guessing that 600 DPI is the current limit for letter-sized paper in terms
of horizontal resolution.
Right. My question was, why are all laser
Ok granted I do work for HP, but...
The latest printer they gave to teleworkers is an OfficeJet 6500 which
is a home/SMB printer/scan/fax that sits on the desk. It is wired or
wireless network. CUPS and Win/Vista has no problem printing directly
to it, duplex and other 'printing profiles'
When my old HP laser died I went lookin for a Linux friendly
unit and settled on the Brother MFC 7840w laser. Works fine with Linux,
M$oft and Apple
with no issues. Wifi and ethernet ready(i use it hardwired to router)..
JFeole
--
On 12/16/10 4:02 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote:
On Thu, Dec 16,
(Anyone know why laser printers seem to only run at 600 DPI?
Every one I've checked (and I've l looked at dozens of models)
specifies 600 DPI as the native resolution. I'm guessing it's
something inherent in the technology, but don't actually have
any data.
There's nothing inherent in the
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Michael ODonnell
michael.odonn...@comcast.net wrote:
Therefore, if it seems that you're enjoying arbitrary restrictions that
always limit you to 600 DPI I'm guessing that they're, um, arbitrary.
Well, that's certainly possible, but I would have expected
On 12/16/2010 07:36 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote:
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Michael ODonnell
michael.odonn...@comcast.net wrote:
Therefore, if it seems that you're enjoying arbitrary restrictions that
always limit you to 600 DPI I'm guessing that they're, um, arbitrary.
Well, that's
Lower-priced, consumer-grade laser panels use a panel of LEDs to
generate the laser beams, one for each pixel across the page,
Ah! I was only thinking of conventional spinning-mirror technology but,
yes - now that he mentions it I, too, recall hearing of print engines
having one single
On 12/16/2010 7:20 PM, Michael ODonnell wrote:
(Anyone know why laser printers seem to only run at 600 DPI? Every
one I've checked (and I've l looked at dozens of models) specifies
600 DPI as the native resolution. I'm guessing it's something
inherent in the technology, but don't actually
I vaguely remember topics like this floating around before, but since these
things change so much I didn't see much point in digging it up.
I'm looking for a new scanner/printer/copier combo and my wife wants to be
able to print from her Android as well as our Ubuntu boxes. Something stand
alone
[aggregate reply to multiple people, multiple posts]
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Greg Rundlett (freephile)
g...@freephile.com wrote:
I'm searching for a color printer/scanner/copier/fax that works well across
Mac, Windows and Linux, with document feeder and optional tray to accomodate
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Benjamin Scott dragonh...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm searching for a color printer/scanner/copier/fax ...
They all suck.
Oh, and I forgot to mention Matthew The Oatmeal Inman's take on printers:
http://tinyurl.com/y8hvkur
You might even buy one of those
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 9:48 PM, Vince McHugh vince.mch...@yahoo.comwrote:
Greg,
If you are buying an MFD from an Office equipment dealer, make sure that
they have a history of working with CUPS, Linux, Unix, Mac. Then you can
make it their responsibility to get you set up. THEN IT IS REAL
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:12:01 -0400
Greg Rundlett (freephile) g...@freephile.com wrote:
We've got a Konica Minolta Bizhub that we're happy with.
FWIW, we have a Bizhub in our office and it has worked as well with
my Linux desktop as it has with the Windows desktop which is to say
quite well for
I'm searching for a color printer/scanner/copier/fax that works well across
Mac, Windows and Linux, with document feeder and optional tray to accomodate
more than 250 sheets. Duplex printing would be good. Duty cycle doesn't
appear to be an issue b/c our volume is only a couple thousand/month.
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Greg Rundlett (freephile)
g...@freephile.com wrote:
I'm searching for a color printer/scanner/copier/fax ...
They all suck.
-- Ben
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Benjamin Scott dragonh...@gmail.com writes:
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Greg Rundlett (freephile)
g...@freephile.com wrote:
I'm searching for a color printer/scanner/copier/fax ...
They all suck.
I was thinking the CM2320 until you said you needed the accounting.
Maybe you can do the
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Benjamin Scott dragonh...@gmail.comwrote:
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Greg Rundlett (freephile)
g...@freephile.com wrote:
I'm searching for a color printer/scanner/copier/fax ...
They all suck.
They suck less if you have one OS to support (and it's
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 3:32 PM, Tom Buskey t...@buskey.name wrote:
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Benjamin Scott dragonh...@gmail.comwrote:
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Greg Rundlett (freephile)
g...@freephile.com wrote:
I'm searching for a color printer/scanner/copier/fax ...
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On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 3:32 PM, Tom Buskey t...@buskey.name wrote:
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