SOLVED: Re: Android printer recommendations

2011-01-07 Thread Alan Johnson
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Alan Johnson a...@datdec.com wrote: I vaguely remember topics like this floating around before, but since these things change so much I didn't see much point in digging it up. I'm looking for a new scanner/printer/copier combo and my wife wants to be able to

Re: Inkjets, was: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-18 Thread Jerry Feldman
On 12/17/2010 11:54 AM, Ted Roche wrote: The consumer-grade printers are moving towards a business model similar to cell phones: discount the initial purchase then make up the sunk cost with recurring revenues on replaceable inks and printheads. Gillette made a fortune by virtually giving

Re: Inkjets, was: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-18 Thread Jerry Feldman
On 12/17/2010 11:54 AM, Ted Roche wrote: Slightly less crappy are the business-class machines. I'm on my second HP OfficeJet. Initial cost is higher, but the machines seem to last a long time (first one lasted 5 years), and the costs of replacement (time, aggravation, hours lost) are more

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread Tom Buskey
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 9:52 PM, Dan Jenkins d...@rastech.com wrote: On 12/16/2010 7:20 PM, Michael ODonnell wrote: (Anyone know why laser printers seem to only run at 600 DPI? Every one I've checked (and I've l looked at dozens of models) specifies 600 DPI as the native resolution. I'm

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread Alan Johnson
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Marc Nozell (m...@nozell.com) noz...@gmail.com wrote: Ok granted I do work for HP, but... The latest printer they gave to teleworkers is an OfficeJet 6500 which is a home/SMB printer/scan/fax that sits on the desk. It is wired or wireless network. CUPS

Inkjets, was: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread Ted Roche
On 12/16/2010 11:11 AM, Benjamin Scott wrote: Conversely, this makes the ink cartridges much more expensive. I like designs that use ink tanks but also have easily-replaceable print heads. I know I've seen Canon printers with that design. The consumer-grade printers are moving towards a

Re: Inkjets, was: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread Benjamin Scott
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Ted Roche tedro...@tedroche.com wrote:    But ultimately, I hate ink jets for anything other than photo printing.  It doesn't help that most ink jet printers on the market are incredibly cheap crap. Slightly less crappy are the business-class machines.

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread Marc Nozell (m...@nozell.com)
This is what I have: Model Name: HP Officejet 6500 E709 Series Product Number: CB057A http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/sm/WF06b/18972-18972-238444-3328086-3328086-3795309-3795426.html -marc On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Alan Johnson a...@datdec.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 5:22

Re: Inkjets, was: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread Ted Roche
On 12/17/2010 12:13 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: I've heard that before, after too many bad experiences with them, I don't believe it. Maybe it was true in the past, maybe it's true for selected models, but as a general rule, it's bunk. Do you feel lucky, punk? You may be right there. I hang

Re: Inkjets, was: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread Benjamin Scott
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Ted Roche tedro...@tedroche.com wrote: The sum of anecdotal experiences indicate we should just give up on the entire computing field. Best advice I've heard all week. -- Ben ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list

Re: Inkjets, was: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread David Hardy
Same here. I've been at it off and on since '84 in a variety of roles from night shift drone operator to currently, systems engineer. From DEC to EDS to GE and a lot of other places in between. VAX/VMS, OpenVMS, Windows, NetWare, UNIX, Linux, etc., etc. I no longer even touch hardware; 80%

Re: Inkjets, was: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-17 Thread Bruce Dawson
On 12/17/2010 03:12 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Ted Roche tedro...@tedroche.com wrote: The sum of anecdotal experiences indicate we should just give up on the entire computing field. Best advice I've heard all week. -- Ben I tried to retire from the field.

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Alan Johnson
Never mind. I found an HP printer that let's you email print jobs to it. No drivers needed, completely OS independent. Probably limited in the format types, but I'll let you all know if there is anything particularly lame about it. ___ Alan Johnson a...@datdec.com On Wed, Dec 15,

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Tyson Sawyer
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Alan Johnson a...@datdec.com wrote: I vaguely remember topics like this floating around before, but since these things change so much I didn't see much point in digging it up. I'm looking for a new scanner/printer/copier combo and my wife wants to be able to

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Benjamin Scott
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM, Tyson Sawyer ty...@j3.org wrote: The best part is that the cartridges include the ink heads. I've been happy with my Epson printers until their heads clog and it becomes useless junk. Conversely, this makes the ink cartridges much more expensive. I like

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Jerry Feldman
On 12/16/2010 10:59 AM, Tyson Sawyer wrote: The best part is that the cartridges include the ink heads. I've been happy with my Epson printers until their heads clog and it becomes useless junk. I've used many different printers over the years, as most of you have. For the most part I have

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Tom Buskey
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM, Benjamin Scott dragonh...@gmail.comwrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM, Tyson Sawyer ty...@j3.org wrote: The best part is that the cartridges include the ink heads. I've been happy with my Epson printers until their heads clog and it becomes useless

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Benjamin Scott
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Jerry Feldman g...@blu.org wrote: Generally, I can expect an HP ink-jet printer to last longer. I used to swear by HP printers, and recommended nothing else for longer than a decade. Their quality took a nose-dive circa 2006. Bad designs, cheap construction,

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread David Rose
I also have a Samsung CP600 that has been very reliable. On Dec 16, 2010 3:50 PM, Benjamin Scott dragonh...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Jerry Feldman g...@blu.org wrote: Generally, I can expect an HP... I used to swear by HP printers, and recommended nothing else for

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Benjamin Scott
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:15 PM, Tom Buskey t...@buskey.name wrote:  But ultimately, I hate ink jets for anything other than photo printing.  It doesn't help that most ink jet printers on the market are incredibly cheap crap. If you don't need/want/lustafter color, get a laser printer.

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Ryan Stanyan
On Dec 16, 2010, at 4:02 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: (Anyone know why laser printers seem to only run at 600 DPI? Every one I've checked (and I've l looked at dozens of models) specifies 600 DPI as the native resolution. I'm guessing it's something inherent in the technology, but don't

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Benjamin Scott
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 4:17 PM, Ryan Stanyan ryan.stan...@gmail.com wrote: I see the 600 DPI in terms of single dimensional resolution.  So I'm guessing that 600 DPI is the current limit for letter-sized paper in terms of horizontal resolution. Right. My question was, why are all laser

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Marc Nozell (m...@nozell.com)
Ok granted I do work for HP, but... The latest printer they gave to teleworkers is an OfficeJet 6500 which is a home/SMB printer/scan/fax that sits on the desk. It is wired or wireless network. CUPS and Win/Vista has no problem printing directly to it, duplex and other 'printing profiles'

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread John Feole
When my old HP laser died I went lookin for a Linux friendly unit and settled on the Brother MFC 7840w laser. Works fine with Linux, M$oft and Apple with no issues. Wifi and ethernet ready(i use it hardwired to router).. JFeole -- On 12/16/10 4:02 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: On Thu, Dec 16,

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Michael ODonnell
(Anyone know why laser printers seem to only run at 600 DPI? Every one I've checked (and I've l looked at dozens of models) specifies 600 DPI as the native resolution. I'm guessing it's something inherent in the technology, but don't actually have any data. There's nothing inherent in the

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Benjamin Scott
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Michael ODonnell michael.odonn...@comcast.net wrote: Therefore, if it seems that you're enjoying arbitrary restrictions that always limit you to 600 DPI I'm guessing that they're, um, arbitrary. Well, that's certainly possible, but I would have expected

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Ted Roche
On 12/16/2010 07:36 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Michael ODonnell michael.odonn...@comcast.net wrote: Therefore, if it seems that you're enjoying arbitrary restrictions that always limit you to 600 DPI I'm guessing that they're, um, arbitrary. Well, that's

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Michael ODonnell
Lower-priced, consumer-grade laser panels use a panel of LEDs to generate the laser beams, one for each pixel across the page, Ah! I was only thinking of conventional spinning-mirror technology but, yes - now that he mentions it I, too, recall hearing of print engines having one single

Re: Android printer recommendations

2010-12-16 Thread Dan Jenkins
On 12/16/2010 7:20 PM, Michael ODonnell wrote: (Anyone know why laser printers seem to only run at 600 DPI? Every one I've checked (and I've l looked at dozens of models) specifies 600 DPI as the native resolution. I'm guessing it's something inherent in the technology, but don't actually

Android printer recommendations

2010-12-15 Thread Alan Johnson
I vaguely remember topics like this floating around before, but since these things change so much I didn't see much point in digging it up. I'm looking for a new scanner/printer/copier combo and my wife wants to be able to print from her Android as well as our Ubuntu boxes. Something stand alone