David S. Cargo wrote:
> First things first.
> 
> I have a HP LaserJet 5P (gotten for free), that has started getting
> old and cranky (instead of just old).  There a dark bands where toner
> goes where it isn't supposed to and now the paper won't feed from its
> paper cassette tray.  Can anybody recommend a local printer repair
> place that works with antiques?
> 
> In case repair isn't possible (or economical), I'm interested in a
> replacement printer, ideally one that is already network capable.
> 
> When I look at printers for which there are CUPS drivers listed, I
> don't see any of the latest printers from HP, Lexmark, or Samsung.
> The Samsung ML-2851ND looks nice in terms of cost per page.  It's
> not clear to me if Linux can print to the Samsung, the Lexmark
> E120n or E260dn, or some of the later HPs.
> 
> Can somebody recommend where I might find that information?
> 
> Thanks.  (I'm looking a buying a printer for OfficeMax or BestBuy.
> If there's another good local source, I'd be interested in hearing
> abut that too.)
> 
> escargo
> 

Linux can print to all HP printers, and probably most of the others.  Hp 
has a cool program called HPLIP, and it is usually included with most 
distros.  I use it at work, and it's awesome.

Good Luck

Bob

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