I'm about to invest in a new printer/scanner/copier.

Does anyone have any views about which makes/models are best with Linux?

I'd be really grateful to hear from anyone with any views.

Thanks

My only suggestion is to buy separate devices (a scanner and a printer). You can usually get a better price by buying each when they are on sale and you get the specific features you want from each (instead of compromising). In addition, if one has a problem, you don't have to send "both" back for repair.

Thanks.

The trouble is lack of desk space, so i really need a combined unit.

Long before there were all-in-one units, there were stackers. Don't limit your options, if space is your primary concern.

The problem with all-in-one office units in Linux is one part is supported completely but the other part is partial completed. In order for both a scanner and a printer to work with all their features you need to buy each device seperately. I suggest using shelves to hold a printer and a scanner on the same space with out taking too much room on the desk. To ease using these two devices, look into sturdy pull out shelves.

This site talks about multifunction devices. http://www.linuxprinting.org/suggested.html

Suggesting the "Epson Stylus CX (4-ink) and RX (6-ink photo) series which simply work as separate USB printers and scanners"

However I suspect they will have limited functionality compared to what is available using the Windows driver. I know I have been unable to get my Lexmark 1165 to even print (but I now know Lexmark is a poor choice where Linux is concerned.)

It would be interesting to hear from anyone that does successfully use a multifunction printer and scanner ...

Sounds like it would be safer to stick to single devices that are commonly used with Linux.