[PLUG] printer advice

Denis Heidtmann denis.heidtmann at gmail.com
Sat Nov 15 04:40:40 UTC 2014


On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 6:55 PM, Louis Kowolowski
<louisk at cryptomonkeys.org> wrote:
> The toner in my hp 4350 lasted for 5yrs and it supports both PCL and PS. You can also get an IPv6 enabled JetDirect card if you wish to nerd.
>
>
> On Nov 14, 2014, at 3:40 PM, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtmann at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I am looking to replace my aged HP 930C inkjet.  We do not print very
>> much--cartridges last more than a year.  We have no scanner at
>> present.
>>
>> Eyeing HP Envy 4500 and Epson XP-620  all-in-one.  The Epson has
>> better specs, uses separate color cartridges, and has lower per page
>> costs.
>>
>> Questions those on this list might be able to answer:
>>
>> Are the nozzles on the Epson in the cartridges, or are they part of the printer?
>>
>> How much difficulty might I run into with Epson driver compatibility?
>> Googling tells me that this is  not an issue, but I would like some
>> confirmation.  HP seems to have more universal Linux support.
>>
>> Are the better specs (9600 v.s. 2400 scan resolution) specsmanship or real?
>>
>> Thanks to all who offer opinions.
>>
>> -Denis
> Louis Kowolowski

I really need color, and that big thing will not fit.  I am limited to 11" high.

-Denis



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