SuSE automatically sets up multiple print instances to allow quick selection of output resolution (from draft gray to photo). apps should send print output to "kprinter" or "ipp" if using cups.

foomatic/gimp-print driver

"mtink" printer utilities( nozzle clean, ink level check, etc.) available at
http://xwtools.automatix.de/ or check your distro disks.

ink is cheap by comparison to other brands, about $16 each for black and color tanks.

i expected to have had to replace this printer by now. at $50, you expect a disposable, but it just keeps going.

putting the C40UX and C44UX side by side, i suspect it's the same printer under the plastic. the C44UX has a slightly higher page per minute rating and is still available, the C40UX is out of production.

Works right away with the KDE printer configuration utilities. Full control over resolution and other print settings via the GUI tools or CUPS. Used the foomatic driver, as previously mentioned.

Cheap ink at extracartriges.com. About $6 a cartridge.

Had USB issues with a previous motherboard where the printer would "go away" from the USB connection requiring a restart of the printer via CUPS or even a reboot. This has never happened with a new motherboard now so I don't think it was the printer's fault.

Good, inexpensive printer with decent output and inexpensive ink.