Entry Level Network Printer
Hi all. I'm looking for an entry level network printer that I can use on my home network. I don't need anything flash at all, just something that will be accessible over the network *and* be compatible with Ubuntu. My previous printer was misplaced during a recent move and I need something fairly soon. My current home network is comprised of two Ubuntu desktops, one Ubuntu notebook, one Ubuntu netbook, one Vista notebook (for work), and one Ubuntu server (headless). I'll be adding a new media centre based on Ubuntu/Mythbuntu in the next few months too. All computers currently connect to the network via a wireless connection apart from the server which connects via ethernet. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks. -- SIMON IVES www.simonives.info - Please consider the environment before printing this email or any attachments. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Entry Level Network Printer
Simon Ives wrote: Hi all. I'm looking for an entry level network printer that I can use on my home network. I don't need anything flash at all, just something that will be accessible over the network *and* be compatible with Ubuntu. My previous printer was misplaced during a recent move and I need something fairly soon. My current home network is comprised of two Ubuntu desktops, one Ubuntu notebook, one Ubuntu netbook, one Vista notebook (for work), and one Ubuntu server (headless). I'll be adding a new media centre based on Ubuntu/Mythbuntu in the next few months too. All computers currently connect to the network via a wireless connection apart from the server which connects via ethernet. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I don't know what their current models are, but i'm a big fan of HP. I have a LaserJet 1022 and an OfficeJet Pro L7380. They have both been flawless with Ubuntu. With those models, you would need to either connect them to your server (cheap easy) or get a networked version (easy, but more expensive). In my experience, with home offices it's hard to justify the extra cost for the networked version. Paul begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software email;internet:p...@libertysys.com.au tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 url:http://libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Entry Level Network Printer
Paul Gear wrote: ... With those models, you would need to either connect them to your server (cheap easy) or get a networked version ... P.S. There's nothing special about a server - any Ubuntu desktop would do the trick. begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software email;internet:p...@libertysys.com.au tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 url:http://libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Entry Level Network Printer
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:12 PM, Paul Gear p...@libertysys.com.au wrote: Paul Gear wrote: ... With those models, you would need to either connect them to your server (cheap easy) or get a networked version ... Brother do cheapo network printers. I have an older one and Ubuntu detects it juust fine and can print great. Not too sure which newer models are which but I recommend giving them a look in. Cheers, Whytey -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Entry Level Network Printer
I agree with Paul, in that the cost of the entry level HP LaserJet series is not too expensive! in fact you will spend way more on the first toner refill but that's just the way of things. But I too am a fan of HP because nearly all there printers just work in Linux! But if you have the absolute need to use a true network printer then I would still recommend a HP! but really you would do better hooking it up to a PC that is on mostly all the time then just share it though CUPS, then your other PC's on the network just connect to it using IPP... Simple! I have 2 HP's (6122 C4480) here and both are set up being shared via CUPS :) Scott Evans VK7HSE Phone: +61362291658 Mobile: +61417586157 Skype: vk7hse sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org PGP/GPG Key ID 6949D271 -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. attachment: UbuntuStrapLogo.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
