[SLUG] support for Dell 725 printer?
Hello, We got a free Dell 725 printer when I bought a desktop a few months ago but we can't make our Windows ME (an old laptop we want to use in the office) to talk to it, we can't install Windows XP on that ancient laptop, and now that I wanted to finally install Ubuntu on it I discovered on the web that this printer won't play with Linux. Has anyone managed to make this printer work with Linux or will I have to buy a better printer (or better laptop, which is a bit silly because the printer isn't supposed to be good anyway)? We are just trying to minimize our expenses on this stuff (the combo of laptop+printer away from our home office). Thanks, --Amos -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] support for Dell 725 printer?
Amos, We got a free Dell 725 printer when I bought a desktop a few months ago but we can't make our Windows ME (an old laptop we want to use in the office) to talk to it, we can't install Windows XP on that ancient laptop, and now that I wanted to finally install Ubuntu on it I discovered on the web that this printer won't play with Linux. AFAIK, all Dell printers are re-badged Lexmarks. Have a look at the Lexmark drivers and see if there is one there which will suit. Comparing the pictures is dangerous but it looks like a Lexmark Z1320 so try the Lexmark Z13 driver in CUPS as a starter. Only a suggestion. Rick -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
