On Mon, 2002-12-16 at 17:37, Karsten M. Self wrote: > on Mon, Dec 16, 2002 at 04:01:24PM -0600, Alex Malinovich >([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > > I've finally gotten fed up with my roommate's Canon CBJ-2100 printer and > > all of it's associated problems (both software and hardware) and have > > decided to get a new one. My only requirements are that it's relatively > > inexpensive (< $200 US) and that it can be set up easily and will work > > well on our LAN. All of the machines except for one are running Debian, > > and the one that it will physically be connected to is running Debian. > > Any suggestions on a good choice? > > A used, ethernet-capable, postscript laserprinter. Possibly a higher > up-front cost, but generally higher performance, and better quality, as > well as far-lower operating costs, than inkjets. > > HPLJ4 or better should do you well. Used ~$300, but as noted the > operating costs are lower than inkjet ($40/cartridge or so). > > Peace. > > > -- > Karsten M. Self <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://kmself.home.netcom.com/ > What Part of "Gestalt" don't you understand? > Geek for hire: http://kmself.home.netcom.com/resume.html
I would ardently concur - unless you must have colour, you are financially well ahead to put out an extra few bucks up front for a laser printer. A typical toner cartridge lasts 8-10 times the length of service of a typical ink cartridge, runs faster, has fewer movements to go wrong, and the typical printer tends to hold up longer - many of the budget inkjets I've encountered have something critical break by the second or third year, while laser printers have tended to still be strongly functional after nearly a decade. -- Mark L. Kahnt, FLMI/M, ALHC, HIA, AIAA, ACS, MHP ML Kahnt New Markets Consulting Tel: (613) 531-8684 / (613) 539-0935 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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