Re: [Sheflug] Printers

["Wonkey Donkey" <wonkey_donkey [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Mears" <james [at] mearsonline.co.uk>
To: <shef-lug [at] list.sheflug.org.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Sheflug] Printers


> Imran Javeed wrote:
>
> >Could someone give me a link or point me in the right direction for a
printer to use with either redhat or debian. I'm looking for a network
printer but am unsure which one to purchase?
> >
> >Thanx
> >
> >Imran.
> >___________________________________________________________________
> >
> >
> Imran
>
> I have found that most HP printers work OK. I use a HP Laserjet 1100 and
> colour HP 1120C bubblejet with an external multi port JetDirect print
> server (they are not cheap though). Connect the JetDirect box to your
> network and give it a static IP then connect the printers with parallel
> cables - it works perfectly with SuSE 9.1, Mandrake 10 and RedHat 9
>
> Hope that help
>
> James
> ___________________________________________________________________


There is a commercial package, I think called Turboprint www.turboprint.de
if memory serves correctly.

They have drivers for a huge range of printers where the manufacturers dont
provide Linux ones.

And there is a demo download to check if your printer works with the package
before buying.

I haven't used it yet though, so I can't comment on it performance wise.

I have a Canon i965 USB printer which I intend to try out with this package
later.

If a commercial package like this is an option for you, it may increase the
printer choices you have available.

I'll report back with my results in a few days hopefully.

Steve.

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