On 10/19/19 4:55 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> I run Debian on two laptops in different rooms and networking is not
> feasible. I'm looking for a small low volume printer. It will generally
> be stored, not connected, on a shelf near one laptop. Desk space *very*
> limited. Occasionally used away from home. {Battery operation would be
> nice but not required.} I've not looked for a printer in decades.
>
> Max number pages per run -- ~10
> Max pages per year -- ~50
> USB connectivity
>
> Comments/suggestions?
> TIA
> Richard, In addition to comments already posted here, the keywords are: compact printer portable printer It is hard these days to find a printer that just prints (eps. at brick and mortar) - they through the kitchen sink into them now. Here are some ideas/examples: HP OfficeJet 200 Mobile Printer portable color thermal inkjet, battery operation With your duty cycle, ink cost should not be an issue HP LaserJet Pro M15w Printer compact laser, 600dpi HP has a few varieties approx 13.6 x 7.5 x 6.3 in, ~8lbs Higher resolution can cast more and be heavier. HP has excellent F/OSS Linux CUPS driver support via HPLIP, which is either already installed in you distro or readily available. Build quality is nor quite what it was like "back in the day" but still acceptable. Recommended. Canon, Brother, Epson et al have spottier linux/CUPS driver support and usually arcane installation of binary blobs. Canon may be best in this regard, in terms of build quality and driver support, but I really haven't used the others in a long while. I have a Canon TR8520 all-in-one that works ok (a bit bulky bulky). It does get lost every so often and needs a power cycle to reconnect back to CUPS. Not recommended. -Ed
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