Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

I found an old HP deskjet 1000 at a thrift store that takes a plain 12v dc power supply. I got it for the same goal, to power it straight off the car. Haven't bothered to search for ink yet -wes On Monday, August 21, 2017, Dave wrote: > Battery printers have existed for

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

I have a pop-can shaped inverter that fits nicely in a cup holder. It's not so powerful it they causes problems with power draw. On really hot days, I plug a fan in so I can pretend I'm ok with not having air conditioning. -wes On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Tom

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

That is the way to go. I have a 2nd battery in the van, there is a Anderson power pole hanging off of that battery and a bunch of breakers for other devices. I try to use the receptacles for low power quick use things. I tested out a ID-5100 but quickly moved it to the Anderson Power Pole be-

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

Yep. I've most recently run an FT-857D off the receptacle but at reduced power. Ran full power for a bit just to see what would happen but quickly backed off. Use a direct battery tap for serious work. 73. On 8/22/2017 12:41 PM, Chuck Hast wrote: > Yes I bet that most of us amateur radio

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

Yes I bet that most of us amateur radio people have cooked at least one cig lighter receptacle, usually with a high power radio. I did one about a year ago. Forgot to move it over to a Anderson power pole I had installed and smoked the receptacle. Sine wave good, square wave bad, way bad...

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

Be careful drawing that much power out of a cigarette lighter. The connection will get hotter than a pistol! It is not meant to handle that much current for more than a minute or so at time. 3 or 4 amps is a good long term maximum, which is still 40 or 50 watts. Been there ... done that.

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

I solved this kind of portability, and more, by purchasing an inverter. I find that way more universal than trying to get stuff working on battery power with unstable voltage. True 110V socket in the car is awesome for road and marine trips. The size of the inverter is about 15x20x5cm. If you

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

Battery printers have existed for many decades Michael but I wouldn't know where to refer you today.  Household appliance repairmen and others carry them on the job for tech analysis reports and receipts. Should not be too hard to find an OEM. Someone here should know.  -Dave. On 8/20/2017

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Good to know. What would be really great is to find a similar printer that would run from 12VDC. I'd like to set up a completely portable fly-away package that ran from 12VDC to utilize battery/vehicle/solar power. Michael On Sun, Aug 20, 2017 at 7:35 PM, Dave wrote: >

[PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

http://lists.pdxlinux.org/pipermail/plug/2017-August/087027.html Here's a follow-up report: /I ordered an HP Deskjet 1112 from Amazon for this application. It claims // //to have full support for Linux Debian (RPi?) and Mint via USB. For $29 it's // //worth a try. If it works, it should be a

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I find that cups will support anything that supplies a ppd file. On the printers at work, we found the ppd file in the mac drivers package for the canon printers. On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 9:58 PM, Dave wrote: > Thanks Tyrell for that valuable link. I will also take a closer

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

Thanks Tyrell for that valuable link. I will also take a closer look at HPLIP with regard to some other printers here. I ordered an HP Deskjet 1112 from Amazon for this application. It claims to have full support for Linux Debian (RPi?) and Mint via USB. For $29 it's worth a try. :-$. If it

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It's been a while since I plugged in my HP printer... I have one of the OfficeJet Pro L7680, stopped using it because I don't print frequently and so Laser printers are better suited to my needs... But when I was researching the purchase, I referenced HPLIP, the HP Linux Imaging and Printing

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Hi Tom- Thanks for your thoughts. I have owned a LOT of printers over the years. Starting with an early Centronics in the '70s that sounded like washing machine and cost a fortune! Also had an Epson MX-80 before it was released to the public. . Then wrote the tutorial book that went in the

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

I am great fan of HP printers and multifunction devices - because they just work on Linux (with some rare exceptions). My current one HP 8600, in the past: HP 3510, HP 1505N, . Generally, it just prints and also scans with some minor love. I have also owned Epson C88 (I think) - the printer

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That sounds about my speed for this application, Michael. I assume it is specifically listed in the CUPS drivers? -Dave On 8/12/2017 2:52 PM, Michael Barnes wrote: > I bought a little HP printer at Wal-Mart for <$50. Has both USB and > wireless. Also scans. Printed from RPI via wireless just

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I bought a little HP printer at Wal-Mart for <$50. Has both USB and wireless. Also scans. Printed from RPI via wireless just fine. I'll look up model later when I get a chance. Michael On Aug 12, 2017 14:22, "Dave" wrote: > I'm looking to buy a a small cheap inkjet printer

[PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

I'm looking to buy a a small cheap inkjet printer to dedicate to a Raspberry Pi. USB connect, no multipurpose, and actually has a driver in the CUPS list. Ideas appreciated. ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org