Rob Reesor wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Sorry for the intrusion. I noticed your exchange muc.lists.debian.user. I'm
> having trouble posting, so thought I'd send email directly.
>
> I've just ordered a Red Hat Linux system and am having a hard time finding
> a printer. Seems that most of the printers listed on the various
> compatibility lists are no longer sold. The lists are very out of date.
>
> One list (gatekeeper.picante.com/~gtaylor/pht/printer_list.cgi) lists the
> 970cxi as being "perfectly" compatible with Linux. However, it also claims
> that driver information is incomplete and there is no autoprobe available.
>
> Have either of you gotten the 970cxi working with Linux? If you don't mind,
> will you please let me know what printer you *have* gotten working with Linux?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Rob
I still have not decided what pirnter I am going to buy. I am still gathering
more information.
I have only gotten working an Epson Stylus Color 850 in my Debian linux box. I
have not tried to configure another printer yet. This model has been easy to
configure by using "magicfilter".
Manuel Arenaz
