Mel Gorman wrote:
>> Based on what I read on google searches, I consider it very unlikely that
> full free support will happen soon. Apparently, this printer had no
> support from anywhere for quite some time and Canon's support of All
> Things Linux is relatively new. However, Canon has been supporting more of
> their products under Linux recently so maybe it's only a matter of time.
>
My Canon EOS 300D works great with the Kamera subsystem (Digikam is
nice). The fact the camera can plug directly into the Canon IP4000 was
one of final straws in the decision-making.
>>>BTW, I used USB on a Debiabn Sarge PC, and it was recognised immediately.
>>>>> Bad judgement call on my behalf then to buy the parallel port cable ;)
>
...and the fact that it had both parallel and USB, I knew whatever
happened I would get something out of it. I didn't really expect the USB
to work and plugged it in for a lark, expecting to have to use the
parallel port. Nice surprise!
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