On Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:55:32 +0100 Stefano Crocco <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello to everyone, > I need to replace an HP all-in-one printer and I'd like some advice about > what > to buy. Until now, I've always used HP printers, but this time I'd like to > try > something different. > > In a local shop, they suggested to buy an Epson WorkForce WF-7830DTWF printer > [1]; but they stated it wasn't compatible with Linux. 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. > That just means they don't want to be responsible for it. Indeed it is not listed as supported on the Epson website but it is supported under Mac which uses CUPS unless things have changed so there is probably a PPD for it. Looking at the specs, the only emulation mentioned is Epson Esc/P-R but fear not this is supported under CUPS[1] but as another poster mentioned, modern airprint has a compatibility level built in but all our printers are PCL5/6 so I have not played with that a lot. It doesn't mention scanning standards but I would image it is supported by libsane too but cannot say for sure. [1] https://www.openprinting.org/driver/epson-escpr/ > 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. > > Does anyone know if this printer is compatible with Linux, and if so, how > well > it works in Linux? Do you have any advice about other non-HP all-in-one > printers to buy? It needs to be able to print, scan and copy on and from A3 > and A4 paper with a reasonable quality, but aside from that I don't have > particular requirements (I'll need to print about 40 pages each month). > > Thanks in advance > > Stefano > > > > [1]: https://www.epson.eu/en_EU/products/printers/inkjet/microbusiness/ > workforce-wf-7830dtwf-a3-multifunction-wireless-inkjet-printer-with-3-months- > free-ink-with-readyprint-subscription-/p/27804 -- Security <[email protected]>
