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From: Manuel McLure <manuel@××××××.org>
To: gentoo-user@l.g.o
Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] I want a low-end usb laser printer with minimal config hassle
Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:47:19
Message-Id: CAGJrxsT3YL8sKXw_2G+-koRyOS6vgjRdMeV+oQqu3gXAyhe4Ng@mail.gmail.com
In Reply to: [gentoo-user] I want a low-end usb laser printer with minimal config hassle by "»Q«"
1 On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 8:12 AM »Q« <boxcars@×××.net> wrote:
2
3 > I'm looking for recommendations for a low-end laser printer. I don't
4 > need networking and I'd like to keep things as simple as possible, so
5 > I'm probably looking for just a usb printer which works with cups. I'd
6 > very much prefer one which doesn't require proprietary firmware to be
7 > loaded or anything to be installed outside of portage. I'd Duplex
8 > printing would be a plus, but not necessary.
9 >
10 > For reference, if the Brother HL-L2300D works easily with cups, it
11 > would suit me fine. (But I don't have any preference of manufacturer
12 > -- I just happen to have the Brother URL handy as I'm typing this.)
13 > <https://www.brother-usa.com/products/HLL2300D>
14 >
15
16 The main thing you want to look for is PCL and/or PostScript compatibility.
17 And I'd highly recommend getting a networked printer that supports Port
18 9100 instead of a USB one - this allows you to use the same printer for all
19 of your systems.
20
21 The Brother HL-L2370DW (https://www.brother-usa.com/products/HLL2370DW)
22 seems to be the cheapest Brother that supports PCL.
23
24 --
25 Manuel A. McLure WW1FA <manuel@××××××.org> <http://www.mclure.org>
26 ...for in Ulthar, according to an ancient and significant law,
27 no man may kill a cat. -- H.P. Lovecraft

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