Printer recommendations

[Chris Linstid]

FYI, you can use alien <https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RPM/AlienHowto> to
convert the rpm to a deb or you can just unpack it and grab the PPD file.

If you're willing to go that route and are still interested in the Dell
printer, let me know. I happen to work for Dell and can send you a coupon
code for 10% off. :)

     - Chris


On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 5:02 PM, David & Tina Ohlemacher <
ohlemacher at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Randy: The Samsung CLX-4195FW was on my short list.   But I started
> looking at the Dell 2155cn<http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046TS0L2/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A33Y0YQUZ2NYD5>.
> The Dell one comes with onsite service and individual toner carts.  Looks
> good... Until I looked for a PPD.   Yes the generic PPD will likely work to
> print, but the right PPD will make it work much better (toner levels,
> color, meaningful errors, scanning I hope).   Dell <http://ftp.dell.com>only has rpms for Linux as far as I can tell (phone support was horrendous
> ["You have a Linex computer?  What operating system does it use? Let me
> connect you to sales..."]).    Since I mostly use Debian based distros and
> do not want to bother trying to convert one to a deb.....dell is out.
>
> Samsung has a universal printer driver<http://www.samsung.com/us/business/printers/CLX-4195FW/XAC-support#>and inside its gz file I found the PPD file.  Simple!   Reviews are
> complaining about its wireless.  I will be using Ethernet since its going
> next to my switch.
>
> -d
>
> On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 2:43 PM, Randy Edwards <redwards at golgotha.net>wrote:
>
>> > I am in need of a printer and was wondering if the gnlug would have
>> > recommendations.
>>
>>    I just replaced a multifunction unit on my home LAN just yesterday,
>> opting
>> for a Samsung CLX-4195FW.
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HSJ0I0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828112377
>>
>>    One reason I opted for it was that I wanted it to generic and the
>> printing
>> has to work with Linux. While I haven't tested out the scanning (it'll
>> scan to
>> e-mail) and a lot of its functions yet, the copier, sheet feed, and color
>> printing works fine.
>>
>>    The unit has a web interface, but the networking (either wireless or
>> Ethernet) and setup can be set up via its touchscreen. I was surprised
>> that it
>> included some GNU/Linux stuff/drivers on a CD but I haven't bothered with
>> that.
>> Once the IP was set on the printer Debian's CUPS detected it just fine
>> and it
>> works great with the generic PostScript driver.
>>
>>  .
>>  Randy
>>
>>
>> --
>> "At the constitutional level where we work, ninety percent of any
>> decision is
>> emotional. The rational part of us supplies the reasons for supporting our
>> predilections." -- Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court,
>> Charles
>> Evans Hughes.
>>
>>
>
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