[ILUG] Network printer on the cheap - linux

[Owen Brady]

I've got a Lexmark E120. Great reliable monochrome which works
perfectly with CUPS.

On 2/11/11, Shaun Laughey <shaun at laughey.com> wrote:
> On 11 February 2011 12:04, Conor Wynne <mariconor at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My dad needs a new printer, and he's a linux user (not that he knows
>> what an operating system is mind).
>> Looking for a network printer on the cheap.
>>
>> Any recomendations?
>>
>> I'm asking because I stupidly purchased a network upgrade for my own HP
>> all in one, and it only works with a stupid usbdongle under windows.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Conor.
>>
>
>  Hi Conor Our house uses a print/scanner/fax machine all in one with no
> problems - it's wireless and is found by all the Ubuntu machines, Mac's and
> even the odd Solaris machine. I assume it might work with windows too as it
> has windows stickers all over it.
>
> "HP Officejet 6500 Wireless Multifunction All-in-One Printer, Copier,
> Scanner and Fax" appx £100
>
> The downside was my wife expected the same from an ancient laser printer we
> were given. This Samsung ML1510 took a couple of goes but in the end a spare
> Linksys "Slug" with avahi and cups worked wonders....
>
> Regards,
> Shaun.
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