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Is this printer compatible with Linux? It's listed at http://www.openprinting.org/printer/...Kodak-ESP_3250, where they recommend the c2esp driver--but I thought Linux drivers are "at "kernel-level," as one LQ memeber put it.
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Hi bluegospel, Welcome to LQ. The database says it works partially. What is provided by the "driver" is actually a ppd and a CUPS filter. The best thing to do is download it, and give it a try.
I did buy the printer but I've not yet tried it on my Linux box. I have other Linux issues I have to work through before messing around with the printer.
I'm thinking about getting a Kodak ESP 3250 will it work with Lubuntu 13.04 I did a check at http://www.openprinting.org/printer/...Kodak-ESP_3250 and it said "Color inkjet printer, works Partially" dose that mean it won't print or what? Any help would be great.
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Hi jmdlcar, works partially usually means it doesn't function up to the devices capabilities. Best bet is to find one that is supported fully in the database unless you're up for a challenge and some elbow grease to get the functions that are available working.
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