On 2025-11-19, Alexis <[email protected]> wrote: > Stefano Crocco <[email protected]> writes: > >> In a local shop, they suggested to buy an Epson WorkForce >> WF-7830DTWF printer [1]; but they stated it wasn't compatible with >> Linux.
I would say "they lie" but lying about something requires that you have sufficient knowledge to know your ass from your elbow. >> Given they said the same of an HP printer which I later found out >> it is compatible with Linux, I'm not sure how much reliable this >> information is. Exactly. >> On the Epson website, I tried looking for the linux drivers and I >> found the drivers for several models, but not one with a model >> number starting with 7, as you can see in the attached >> screenshot. Not being familiar with Epson printers, I'm not sure >> whether I'm just looking for the wrong name or if indeed this >> printer doesn't have a Linux driver. Technically, that's correct. It doesn't have a Linux driver. More importantly, it doesn't _need_ a Linux driver. Modern printers no longer need drivers when used with a decent printing subsystem. > You might find the database on the OpenPrinting Web site helpful: > > https://www.openprinting.org/printers That page will find printers for which you need a "driver" backend filter and/or PPD file. The Epson WF-7830 isn't one of those. Driverless network-connected printers supported by openprinting/CUPS are listed here: https://openprinting.github.io/printers/ According to that page, the WF-7830 implements the AirPrint™ standard, so it should "just work". -- Grant
