Toner level checking
Hi. I bought a new laser printer, the Samsung ML-1915. I managed to make it work under Debian: see http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=16t=57364 , without installing Samsung Linux software, as it is discouraged from: see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=341621 The disadvantage is that now I have no way to check ink toner level before it is almost out. The command `escputil -i -r /dev/usb/lp0', that used to work with my old Epson inkjet, doesn't work now. Can anyone suggest a proper tool to do so, working with Samsung? Thanks for any help Rodolfo -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/87d3q6egdj@gmail.com
Re: Toner level checking
On Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:49:44 +, Rodolfo Medina wrote: I bought a new laser printer, the Samsung ML-1915. I managed to make it work under Debian: see http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=16t=57364 , without installing Samsung Linux software, as it is discouraged from: see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=341621 The disadvantage is that now I have no way to check ink toner level before it is almost out. The command `escputil -i -r /dev/usb/lp0', that used to work with my old Epson inkjet, doesn't work now. AFAIK that utility is for Epson inkjet printers. Can anyone suggest a proper tool to do so, working with Samsung? Samsung has another driver for that (Smart Panel), not sure if it is available for your printer model. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2010.11.15.15.55...@gmail.com
Re: Toner level checking
On 11/15/2010 01:49 PM, Rodolfo Medina wrote: Can anyone suggest a proper tool to do so, working with Samsung? One tool that you can use (unless you happen to be blind) and works for all brands are your eyes: look at something after your print. If the printing is light in some areas and has failures, the toner is low and needs replacing. -- Eduardo M KALINOWSKI edua...@kalinowski.com.br -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ce158a2.6050...@kalinowski.com.br
Re: Toner level checking
Rodolfo Medina put forth on 11/15/2010 9:49 AM: The disadvantage is that now I have no way to check ink toner level before it is almost out. The command `escputil -i -r /dev/usb/lp0', that used to work with my old Epson inkjet, doesn't work now. Tangential to the OP's question, this is another huge advantage of inexpensive network (workgroup) lasers over their direct connect siblings. All such information is available in the printer's web interface via any browser, as well as most/all parameters that can be modified. -- Stan -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ce174c6.4020...@hardwarefreak.com
Re: Toner level checking
Eduardo M KALINOWSKI schreef: On 11/15/2010 01:49 PM, Rodolfo Medina wrote: Can anyone suggest a proper tool to do so, working with Samsung? One tool that you can use (unless you happen to be blind) and works for all brands are your eyes: look at something after your print. If the printing is light in some areas and has failures, the toner is low and needs replacing. First thing to do when the prints get grey etc. is to shake the toner cartridge. Normally this enables you to print several hundred more pages. Groetjes uit Arft, Dirk -- D. Weber Arft, Germany (50°23'N 7°5'E) If possible, no html mails please -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/2598863.uuzphtq...@dirkweber.eternal.september.org
