Re: [SLUG] Brother printer?

From: David R. Meyer (david@davidmeyer.org)
Date: Thu Feb 08 2007 - 12:01:53 EST


I have an HP LaserJet 1012 that I got for about $80.00 at Best Buy a
year ago. Works like a champ with Linux, Mac and Windoze.

William Coulter wrote:
> --- Paul M Foster <paulf@quillandmouse.com> wrote:
>
>
>> michael hast wrote:
>>
>>> Although I have no personal experience with Brothers, when I was
>>> shopping laser printers, I did my homework and asked around. The
>>> printer technician that comes to the office to wrench on our machines
>>> told me that HP, Lexmark and a few others of the major brands are the
>>> way to go. He told me that whatever I got, to stay away from Brothers.
>>> Apparently, they make a cheap printer. That's their specialty. I was
>>> told that the supplies are nearly impossible to rebuild properly and
>>> that the printer itself is prone to breaking. Since that's third-party
>>> testimonial, please take it with a grain of salt, but that's one of the
>>> primary reasons that I wound up with an HP. He told me that they are
>>> nearly indestructible and that they are also very serviceable if
>>> anything does go wrong. Anyway, I hope that helps some. My HP has been
>>> wonderful so far.
>>>
>>>
>> Also *always* check linuxprinting.org for Linux compatibility with your
>> specific printer model.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> --
>> Paul M. Foster
>>
>
> Thanks for the info. I to have used HP for most everything but to find an HP that is laser and
> networkable is not in my price rage. I have been put on a limited budget for this project.
>
> William
>
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