Does Mac Printer supports Linux

gabytf · 06-14-2012, 01:11 AM

Does a printer with Mac Supported Operating System useable in Linux Operating System like Slackware 13.37?

EDDY1 · 06-14-2012, 04:12 AM

What is your printer make & model?

gabytf · 06-15-2012, 02:37 AM

Looking forward to buy DELL 1355cn multifunction colour printer,

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Compatible Client Operating Systems
Windows - Microsoft® Windows® 7 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista® 32bit/64bit (Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business), Windows Server 2008 32bit/64bit, Windows XP 32bit/64bit (Home & Pro), Windows 2003 Server 32bit/64bit, Windows Server 2008 R2
Mac - Mac OS® : 10.3.9 or later (Power PC 32 bit), 10.4.11 or later (Power PC 32 bit/ Intel 32 bit), 10.5 with latest update (Power PC 32/64 bit/ Intel 32/64 bit), 10.6 with the latest update (Intel 32/64 bit)

http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/p...ynote_irrank=0

where the compatible is mentioned for windows and Mac, nothing mentioned for Linux.

is this type of printer can be use with linux base OS like slackware?

pixellany · 06-15-2012, 06:47 AM

I've just done some searches for this---I cannot find anything. In general, Linux has excellent support for major printer brands--HP, Epson, and some Canon.

elliott678 · 06-15-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pixellany

I've just done some searches for this---I cannot find anything. In general, Linux has excellent support for major printer brands--HP, Epson, and some Canon.

Brother is another well supported brand that has a lot of high quality laser printers.