On Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:16:16 +0200 Svein Skogen (Listmail account) <svein-listm...@stillbilde.net> articulated:
> On 21.09.2010 13:37, Jerry wrote: > > The bottom line is that installing and running a printer on a > > Window's machine is usually far easier than on a *nix variation. > > Even sharing a printer on a network in a Windows environment is > > simpler. > > Actually ... no. Unless you are talking about the "keep HP happy by > purchasing ink every week" usb-printers. > > Personally, for bulk printing, and even more so for intermittent > printing (the kind where ink dries up and gets tossed away when you > use the printer once every blue moon), most users would save a _LOT_ > of money by looking at a laser printer instead. Take a good look at > Xerox'es "Phaser" line (used to be tektronix phaser). They're no > longer pawn-your-firstborn expensive, they're reliable, and they > basically speak every standard protocol on the market (including both > Postscript and PCL). 1) I was not referring specifically to HP 2) Personally, I have never had a printer connected via USB 3) I was referring to connecting a printer via a wireless connection, a very common occurrence and one I employ in my home. It is also becoming more common in business environments since it makes relocating a printer far simpler. The cheapest multi-function laser recommended by you is the Phaser 6128MFP, an obviously loss-loser. The next version is $1500. I can buy a lot of ink for that. I agree that a laser printer is fine for a business environment; however, it would be total over-kill, and a gross waste of money, to install one in my home. -- Jerry ✌ freebsd.u...@seibercom.net Disclaimer: off-list followups get on-list replies or get ignored. Please do not ignore the Reply-To header. __________________________________________________________________ From 0 to "what seems to be the problem officer" in 8.3 seconds. Ad for the new VW Corrado
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