On Sun, Sep 18, 2016 at 06:10:39PM -0400, brian wrote: > Anybody got any ideas before I package the printer up and send it back > to Amazon to exchange it for another brand? I'm using 64-bit testing, > should anyone feel that makes a difference.
I'm not a Luddite, but if you still can, I'd ship it back and go on e-bay and pick up a used 4050/4100 or some such. Similar to your 5N, but a little newer. Most importantly, speaks perfect PS and drivers are no problem (just CUPS+Gutenprint). Get the N version for network connectivity, because otherwise will likely come only configured for parallel, which might be a problem. Should be in the $100-$135 range. I've got over 60000 copies on the ol' 4050N I've got. If you've got the cash, there are of course newer versions of pure postscript printers available. I got rid of my "modern" HP 1005p after sooo much frustration, needing not just a driver and firmware, but something called a "hotplug" as well. So glad I lucked into the 4050 dinosaur.
