Trevor

   I have an Epson 760 on my Linux machine, using the parr connection not
the USB.
It was recoged during the 7.2 installation and was listed in the printer
drivers.
The only problem I had with it is that after the installation completes and
the system reboots during hardware detection I am imformed that the printer
has benn removed from my system, I then had to use DrakConfig to get it set
back up.
   As to the print speed and guality I would have to rate it at average or
above. Considering that when I got mine it was on sale for $99 and had a $30
rebate I think it is a great printer for $69.

   Now a word on Canon.
Though you can get them to work,in a fashion,with Linux, which is what was
meant by  "operational", Canon has stated that they do not and will not
support Linux nor will they release any of their firmware code so that
others might port it to Linux.
Don,t get me wrong I think that Canon makes a quality product but not for
Linux.

   Charles


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-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Trevor Farrell
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 12:18 AM
To: expert
Subject: [expert] Printers & Mandrake 7.2


Hi,

I know that this is a common question, but I would appreciate hearing from
anyone who has had experience with either a Canon BJC-6200 or an Epson
ColorStylus 760 under Linux (and particularly Mdk 7.2) I have shortlisted
these as the best 2 printers in my budget range that are presently available
locally.

I have been to various sites that seem to suggest the Epson is better
supported under Linux, but others describe the Canon drivers as
"operational".

I am after a printer to do good quality printing - some colour photos, but
mostly B&W - at home. It must be useable under Linux, M$ Windows (98 & NT)
and maybe even BeOS, and also network accessable.

I currently have a Lexmark 2030 which is a Win-printer and not able to
network even then! so I'm looking to replace it with something decent.

Any help/opinions would be much appreciated.

TIA

Trevor



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