Hi-ho, I've got an HP3820, which is well supported under Linux, although only up to 1200x1200DPI, which means for best quality I need to use that other operating system.
BTW, 4800x1200 makes a noticeable difference to half tones and subtle shading on the top quality photo papers, but anything above 600x600 seems to be wasted on normal 80gsm paper. I've mucked around with custom PPD files for gimp-print from linuxprinting.org but not got very far, I googled a page that suggested that would get my 4800x1200 working.. For general printing in draft mode it is reasonably economic, but if you're into full coverage photo printing I think it's probably on a par with the running cost of the Epson units. Draft mode is quite good quality in reality, very acceptable for general documents, letters, screen dumps etc. Running costs are around $0.05 a page in draft, and $1.00(+$2.00 for decent paper) per page for photo quality. I run an old laser for by general printing, at about $0.02 a page. If you get a HP Deskjet anything update to the latest version of the hpijs from sourceforge. Most of the distros seem to be a version behind, and 1.4.1 seems to be much faster than 1.3.x on large (full page 1200x1200) images, and gives better photo results from gimp etc. My 2c worth... On Tue, 2003-06-03 at 12:02, Lance Blackler wrote: > Hi all > > I am about tp purchase a new inkjet - my old HP670C having finally given up. > > Does anyone have recommendations - especially in regard to ongoing costs - economy > of ink replacement and of course Linux compatibility. > > I have heard that some of the cannon printers are very economical, but noit sure yet > which models. > > Thanks for any ideas. > > Lance Blackler
