[nflug] Seeking linux friendly multi-function printer/scanner/copier recommendations

[Sam Stern]

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> From: nflug-bounces at nflug.org 
> [mailto:nflug-bounces at nflug.org] On Behalf Of Mark T. Valites
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:28 PM
> To: nflug at nflug.org
> Subject: [nflug] Seeking linux friendly multi-function 
> printer/scanner/copier recommendations
> 
> I'm looking for a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. I was really 
> close to picking up an HP PSC 2575 until I read horrific review after 
> horrific review on it:
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B3ZFT2/sr=8-1/qid=1153786
> 530/ref=pd_bbs
> _1/002-6906363-8856050?ie=UTF8
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions for a linux friendly multi-function 
> printer of the HP PSC 2575's class? I'd like for it to have 
> networking 
> capabilities build right in.
> 
> 
> On a related note, I have a working HP LaserJet 4i with 
> JetDirect box for 
> sale. Works fine, but I want something that does color and 
> scans/copies. 
> I'll let the LaserJet go cheap if anyone wants it.
> _________

Hi All,

I have an HP PSC 2510 professional all-in-one It's really nicely Linux
compatible. It's windows drivers are rather unreliable however. 

The following Functions of the HP PSC 2510 work on Linux:

1) Printing (including double sided) via ptal or hbobj
2) Scanning (via sane only after ptal is setup)
3) Faxing (Via built in web interface)

The following functions do not work in Linux:

1) PC based faxing (may or May not work in the latest version of the HP
driver)
2) the multimedia card slots

I think the 2575 will be a good value for you based upon my experience with
the older model.

I should that I got my Mom a Brother 420cn at wall mart. It has a built in
network adapter. However, it's print only from Linux - no scanning or faxing
of any kind. It's also slow in printing and it's windows drivers make the hp
drivers look stable and reliable.

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