Can anyone suggest a linux compatible network laser printer/scanner?

094TQ5 · 2011-10-12 04:53:47

I'm in the process of looking for a laser printer/scanner combo that I can plug into my router to print over the network. I've heard good things about Brother, but I just want to be sure before I put down the cash for it. Any suggestions? All I'd be using it for is scanning some album covers/books and printing text documents. The scanner resolution doesn't need to be too high, but enough where pixelation isn't too obvious. It's important that I can network it with an ethernet cable since I'll be sharing it with my girlfriend.

Thanks!

Disclaimer: I haven't owned a printer since 2000 so I don't know shit about these things.

skaboss · 2011-10-12 06:51:07

Hello,
I own a Brother DCP770CW, which is connected by ethernet. This model is 3/4 years old, but i am more than happy with it and it has excellent linux support (as seem to have all Brother products).
Scanner and printer resolution are great. I definitely recommand Brother !

whereareyouall · 2011-10-13 08:11:13

Hi,
I agree: Brother does have excellent Linux support. But as a matter of fact it does not make a lot of difference whether you plug your printer directly into your computer or use some kind of LAN. As long as a *.ppt (more or less, a driver) is available for that model, you can use it both for local and network support. (as long as the manufacturer holds on to certain standards, which - I think - all do ...)

MyR · 2011-10-21 15:49:06

This should help: Linux-compatible network all-in-one printers

Or if you just want brother: Brother Linux printers

Enjoy!

[Yes, I own linuxdeal.com, please help out by adding your printer reviews]

zenlord · 2011-10-21 17:29:39

+1

Our (100% linux) office is equipped with a Brother MFC-8880DN all-in-one, and the previous model (8860DN) served us for the three years before this one. Our next All-in-one will be another Brother-machine.

My wife's (100% linux) office has two B/W USB laser printers and one color network DFC (all-in-one without fax). They are also very satisfied with the printing possibilities.

The *only* thing I am not completely satisfied with is the printing of non-black fonts.

PaulStogov · 2011-10-21 18:32:04

Using Samsung SCX-4220 at home. Scanning and printing over network from both Linux and Windows machines are smooth.

synthead · 2011-10-21 21:54:22

I use a few HP and Canon printers, both work really well. There really aren't many printers that don't work really well with Linux these days. I think Lexmark is still a thorn in the Linux toe, but I've never had or used one

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Can anyone suggest a linux compatible network laser printer/scanner?

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