Laser Compatible Printers for linux

[Chris F.A. Johnson]

On Sat, 4 Jun 2011, John Myshrall wrote:

> On 11-06-04 12:07 PM, edward chin wrote:
>> I have the Samsung CLP-310 which cost $199 about a year ago. Ubuntu 10.10
>> recognized it upon being plugged in. It prints on the dark side
>> whether B/W or colour.
>> 
>> On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Dave Germiquet<davegermiquet-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> 
>> wrote:
>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> I have a HP 1320 Laser printer, and noticed that cartridges are 209.00 at
>>> business depot.  I did some google searches and saw that there are other
>>> stores online that sells them for $35 + tax + shipping.
>>> 
>>> The online stores don't sell an Official HP brand but sells a generic 
>>> brand.
>>> 
>>> 2 Questions:
>>> 
>>> 1. Would like your guys input, would it be better if I just buy a $209 
>>> color
>>> laser printer? If so, can someone recommend me a good one that is 
>>> compatible
>>> with linux?
>>> 
>>> 2. Has anyone tried generic brands for laser toners? If so, do you guys 
>>> have
>>> any recommendations?
>
> I have used monocolor out of ebay. They are based in Scarborough. No issues 
> on a Samsung ML2010 and SCX4200. These are b&w though.

     I just bought a toner cartridge for an ML2010 from tonerparts.com;
     it seems fine, though I haven't given it much of a test yet.

     The cartridge cost $35 including shipping; a local shop that
     refills cartridges wanted $45 to refill mine.

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