I need a compatible printer for for Linux
I have a Dell 720 Photo Printer that I've tried every suggestion offered to me to make work, with no success. I downloaded the Lexmark Red Hat driver, but it's too complicated for me to install. Does anyone know of an inexpensive printer that is Linux compatible that I can get on eBay? There are many printer drivers listed, but I don't know which to get. I don't have a fortune. I also have the Red Hat driver on my desktop, but don't know what to do with it. Any suggestions would be greatly be appreciated.
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Most of the HP printers are quite compatible with linux.
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http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web...ces/index.html However, if you posted more information about your problem, what you tried and what messages you received in response, you might get help to install the printer you have. |
You can look at the drivers available on your system, in /usr/share/foomatic/db/source/printer (or somewhere like that). Most distros give a full set of HP drivers, because they are open source. For Epson drivers, visit
http://avasys.jp/eng/ For a large list of supported items, http://www.linuxprinting.org |
One more thing. Lexmark is the worst in Linux compatibility regarding printers.
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Go with Hewlett Packard and don't buy an eBay used printer. Unless you get it for practically nothing and don't expect it to work for long. Printers are like cameras, buying a used one is very risky.
I have an Epson printer -- a CX4600 I think -- that is very good with Linux. Used it quite a bit before I got a Hewlett Packard PSC 1600 series. |
Are there any inexpensive HP printers on the market? Most of the ones I've seen in the ads are targeted at business users. Some possible model numbers would be a great help. Thanks to you all for your input.
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did you try just installing CUPS (common unix printing system)
it should have a generic driver and probably will work |
HP inkjet printers tend to be cheap but the ink is costly. Buying the more expensive HP laser printers that are 'high volume' and targeted at business will save you a packet in the long run. HP distribute hplip which is open source and makes most of their printers compatible with Linux. (it also uses CUPS)
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HP have a thing that helps you select a suitable printer:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...roduct_advisor It used to have an option to select OS, but it's gone :s ~Callum |
What is inexpensive for the one is expensive for the other. I bought a HP1005 (BW laserjet) a little while ago for ZAR 800 (roughly US$100).
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I got an HP Deskjet D4260 a while ago for £25. I don't do a lot of printing, mostly text files, so it suits me. Cheap, simple, and reliable (just like its owner :) ).
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hp 4200 series works without issue
I have a cheapy hp all in one print/fax/scan/copier 4215 that has worked flawlessly despite me and my lack of knowledge, even to share it across the network. It was actually easier to get it running under mandriva shared with 2 ubuntu machines than it with any version of windows which the installation discs were written for. GO LINUX! lol
CUPS and the hp drivers from the repositories essentially downloaded themselves when I connected the printer. |
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