Linux Printing: Still Awful

[phiscock-g851W1bGYuGnS0EtXVNi6w at public.gmane.org]

>>> Used Lexmark Optra network printers are very inexpensive. They are real
>>> PostScript printers with an Ethernet port. I have never had the kind of
>>> difficulty with printing you have outlined but then I have only ever
>>> dealt with network printers, Lexmark, HP, and Xerox. My experience with
>>> Linux printing, CUPS in particular, has been that it is easier to
>>> configure than Windows printing.
>>> --
>>
>> Interesting. Where would one track down a used Lexmark printer?
>
> I see them regularly on Craigslist.com advertised by a fellow in the
> Jane and Bloor area who sells networking and server equipment as well.
> He recently had an Optra S 1650n for under $100. That is the exact model
> I have and it is a workhorse.
>
Excellent. Thanks for the pointer.
Peter
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Peter Hiscocks
Syscomp Electronic Design Limited, Toronto
http://www.syscompdesign.com
USB Oscilloscope and Waveform Generator
647-839-0325

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