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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] network printer

On Thu, October 30, 2008 1:22 pm, Glenn Henshaw wrote:
>

> On 30-Oct-08, at 10:47 AM, James wrote:
>
>
>> I want recommendations for a network printer.
>> I have a printer so would it just be better to buy a wireless print
>> server? Maybe I need a new router with a built-in print server.
>> I don't have a lot of plugs.
>> Do they make routers with all 3: wireless/VOIP/print server?
>>
>>
>
> I have a 4 year old Brother 420CN (printer, fax, scanner) that has a
> built in Ethernet server. The current model is about $100. They provide
> Linux CUPS drivers as well as drivers for Mac and Windows. I
> haven't tried using the scanner from Linux yet.

We have one of those at work, and it does work with Linux.

http://www.brother.com/cgi-bin/agreement/agreement.cgi?dlfile=http://solutions.brother.com/Library/sol/printer/linux/rpmfiles/cups_wrapper/cupswrapperMFC420CN-1.0.2-3.i386.deb&lang=English_gpl

>
> Before this printer, I bought a new one every year because they
> wore out.
>
> ... Glenn



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