Phoebus R. Dokos (Φοίβος Ρ. Ντόκος) wrote: > Την Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:20:51 -0400,ο(η) Jeremy Taffel > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> έγραψε: > > >>> >>>>> As I got it for nowt, I'm not too worried about replacing it - >>>>> especially as >>>>> I intend to get one that is Linux compatible. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Is Linux able to drive those "control-code-less" Windows printers, or >>>> does Linux have the same sorts of problems that QL has with those? >>>> >>>> >>> afaik, there are Linux printer drivers available for [some of] the >>> WinPrinters...there's a site [somewhere - got the url somewhere] which >>> lists >>> which are compatabile (aka been reverse engineered/specs provided and >>> drivers written?) and which are not. >>> >>> >> AFAIK all HP inkjets are Linux compatible. Their set up over USB is >> quicker and simpler than under windows. The only problem seems to be >> that for photo quality, they don't have the equivalent of photoRET >> (variable drop size), so you have to get the resolution by sheer force >> of dpi - which makes photo printing slower, (and generally slightly >> lower quality) than under Windows. For all other use, print quality and >> speed is as good under linux as it is under windows. >> > > No, not ALL HP inkjets are compatible with Linux. There's a few whose > drivers only offer basic compatibility and are at best quick hacks. The > same applies for HP's cheap LaserJets as well... The rule of thumb with HP > printers is: If it has a parallel port it is DEFINITELY supported by > Linux. If it doesn't and it is also cheap, chances are it doesn't. > You can find a list of Linux compatible HP printers at
http://www.linuxprinting.org/printer_list.cgi?make=HP (or navigate the site to investigate any other manufacturer) The list includes lasers as well as ink jets. The linuxprinting site has advice over which printers to use, driver limitations..., has all the major manufacturers databased, and links with extremely detailed information to all the models. So you do not have to make guesses about compatibility based on interfaces or cost. Jeremy > Cheers, > > > Phoebus > _______________________________________________ > QL-Users Mailing List > http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.1/310 - Release Date: 12/04/2006 > _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
