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Hi, I have just binned a Lexmark printer and need to get a new one, I am considering buying a Canon IP1900 printer and need to know if it will work with Ubuntu 9.4.
This printer is not listed here -->http://www.openprinting.org/printers For me, this is the authority on linux printing. Check this site out before you buy. There is very good support today for HP, Epsom, Brother. I would also check the support on the manufactures web site, before you buy.
I would stay away from Canon if you are wanting to use linux. You can find drivers for a lot of models with gutenprint. As mentioned above, HP has pretty good support for linux and Lexmark has just recently started supporting Linux. Have a look here: http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?pag...rk_linux&num=1
I have a canon printer and am able to print with it just fine, however print quality is no where near what the printer is capable of using the gutenprint drivers. But I can print, so I guess I'm happy with it. My next printer will be HP or lexmark
Thanks for your thoughts it will help when choosing a new printer. The Lexmark printers are the worst on the market when it comes to re-inking or even normal printing because the print heads become clogged so easily, I have been told this by a few people from places like Cartridge World.
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