[PLUG] Linux printing (again)

Michael Rasmussen michael at michaelsnet.us
Thu Jan 23 22:37:05 UTC 2020


The batch of positive reviews sounds like "it just works".
Are there negative reviews?

On 2020-01-22 22:00, Russell Senior wrote:
> Has anyone bought a color laser jet printer recently that they like and
> that works well? I had a family member recently make a quite reasonable
> request Whit to print something on the family color ink jet, an HP 
> 932C, one I
> have had for A LONG TIME, and that is barely used. Turns out, the only
> color that would come out of the HP 78 ink cartridge was blue. The 
> deadline
> was pressing, and I was almost about to run out to the local gouger 
> office
> supply store until I found that: a) they were now $70+ for a genuine HP 
> ink
> cartridge, and b) they seemed to be discontinued. Other offers were
> available for nearly $100. HOLY BAT GUANO!
> 
> I can get a refurb (this printer pre-dates chipped cartridges) for 
> closer
> to $20, which is on order,and I think we're going to the FedEx/Kinko's
> self-serve tonight, but, but  ... I would consider buying another 
> printer
> if there is good linux support and where consumables for very low usage 
> is
> not going to make me have to sell a kidney.  Does anyone have
> recommendations?
> 
> Thanks in advance!

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       Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon
      Be Appropriate && Follow Your Curiosity



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