Recommend a Linux-compatible Laser printer

[Madison Kelly]

Salman Ahmed wrote:
> My years old Lexmark Optra laser printer is on its deathbed and I am looking to replace it with a current similar laser printer.
> 
> I am looking for recommendations for a low-cost mono laser printer that is Linux-compatible and easy to setup under Linux. Network support is not required as this printer will just be direct-attached to a PC. Ideally I want to spend < $100.00.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> Salman Ahmed

Funny you should ask... I *just* got a Brother HL-5250-DN yesterday, and 
just finished printing my first decent size document with it. Supports 
duplex and networking and I got it on sale from Staples for ~$200 taxes 
in and delivered, though I think it's normally about $260.

I installed it on an Ubuntu 7.10 machine and it was automatically 
detected by Ubuntu 8.10. It is recommended you download the PPD file 
from Brother though. That's what I did and it was a totally painless 
setup. I printed asian character-set documents with no trouble and it's 
a very clear print job.

So ya, that's a recommendation. :)

Madi
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