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Old 09-19-2006, 12:08 AM   #1
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Printer Recommendations


I can't get my Lexmark Z32 to play nice with Ubuntu so I'm going to buy a new printer. Any recommendations as what prints well with Ubuntu? I'm just looking for a color inkjet, don't need copier/fax etc. Thanks.
 
Old 09-19-2006, 12:48 AM   #2
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I have an HP Photosmart 8250. It works very well, and it uses separate ink cartridges. HP is noted as one of the better companies for Linux printer support.
 
Old 09-19-2006, 03:09 AM   #3
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Have a look on linuxprinting.org:
http://www.linuxprinting.org/printer...gi?make=Anyone

You will find your Lexmark in the works partialy list. Click on link and it gives you info on drivers etc.

If you still want a new printer:

HP are said to be the most compatible, I have a HP5740 deskjet which works perfectly using the hplip drivers.
I think Epsons are good with Linux too. But have had no experience with these printers.

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Old 09-19-2006, 06:50 AM   #4
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Thanks for your replies.
 
Old 09-19-2006, 09:35 PM   #5
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HP is a good choice with Linux. Ubuntu uses the latest HP drivers. I have an HP PSC 1410 that prints, scans and copies. It's under $80 and all functions work well with Ubuntu.
 
Old 09-19-2006, 10:59 PM   #6
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Maybe Epson.
 
Old 09-25-2006, 01:55 PM   #7
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Have downloaded the HP linux printer driver via Soundforge, etc and cannot run it from terminal. Tried running the command they suggest, which is ./hplip-1.6.9.run (I used sudo before it and my password). Using Ubuntu 6.06 for amd64. I ran into this once before with another prog. I assume I'm not supposed to use ./ and maybe .run ....can anybody clue a noob boob into how to run this. Also on another related note my HP 842C does at least run on linux already. But I seem to have no control over features, which I have in windoze, such as printing in draft mode, etc. Are these features impossible in Ubuntu? Many TIA.
 
Old 09-25-2006, 03:06 PM   #8
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The HP web site has excellent directions on installing HPLIP which should answer your questions.
 
Old 09-25-2006, 10:16 PM   #9
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thx again.

George;
Thanks again. I read the HP site info, but I guess I missed that bit. I'll look. Cheers.
 
  


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