Laser Printers

[Kevin J. Cummings]

Mike Chambers wrote:
> Anyone know of any good ones that aren't that expensive and print pretty
> fast?  Do they connect via USB and/or parallel cable and how supported
> are they for linux?
> 

A couple of years ago I picked up a Samsung CLP-510 at a BJs for $200. 
Its a color laser and had "Linux Compatible" written on the box.  No 
complaints on how well it works with Linux.  It even came with LPR-ng 
drivers when I was running FC3 and it continues to work with FC5 and F8.

Samsung now has a "unified" Linux driver, so things may have improved in 
that area.

It has an optional second paper tray.  Also has a side feeder for 
envelopes and strange sized paper.

USB interface, the CLP-510N had a network card for ethernet access. 
Parallel is obsolete printer technology these days.

The only complaint I have is the price of toner ($100-125 per cartridge 
for each of 4 colors:  CMYB.  You can find closer to $75 if you go with 
"refilled" cartridges).  Also, $35 for a toner waste cartridge (throw it 
away when its full).  Just like the inkjets, they gouge you on the 
consumables.

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Kevin J. Cummings
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