[CALUG] MFCs & Linux

[Reid Sprague]

Bruce,

Thanks for that. Appreciate the info!

Reid

Bruce F Press wrote:
> I have an HP Officejet 7310 and the HP supplied  CUPS drivers
> and software for Linux work just fine.  Even remote scanning
> is supported.
> 
> Buce
> 
> James Ewing Cottrell 3rd wrote:
> 
> 
>>Hard to say. However, every distro I have seen has driven every printer 
>>I have tried, and there seems to be a big database of them. I would 
>>guess that HP, given their professional heritage, would likely work, and 
>>expect that the cheaper printers would give you problems.
>>
>>As mentioned, a Jet Direct card, or anything acting like a print server 
>>ought to work just fine.
>>
>>JIM
>>
>>Reid Sprague wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>>>All,
>>>
>>>This is pretty basic -- just soliciting opinions and experiences.
>>>
>>>Have moved and am setting up a home office. Am getting ambiguous info regarding how well various multifunction laser machines (copy-print-scan-fax) work with Linux. For instance I was excited about a model made by Brother until I saw a couple of posts/opinions on other sites about lack of Linux support. Opinions & experiences with various units/distros in home business office environment appreciated. Will not necessarily need my Linux box to act as print server, many MFCs have network capability.
>>>
>>>Thanks,           Reid
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