On Sat, May 05, 2001 at 10:36:41PM -0700, Steve R. Hastings wrote: > In my previous email, I used the Optra E312L printer as an example. For > Linux use, you probably want the Optra E312, not the E312L; the 'L' > version is PCL-only but the E312 supports postscript. > > > The E312 is $380 at buy.com: > > http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10251756 > > > I personally would spend the extra $80 to get PostScript. > > The LinuxPrinting.org site specifically recommends the E312 over the > E312L; I failed to notice that when writing my earlier email. Sorry for > the mixup.
The E312 also comes with 4 MB of RAM instead of 2 MB and includes a 6,000 page cartridge, while the E312L comes with a 1,500 page "starter" cartridge (they both use the same refill). The larger cartridge alone will justify the additional price of the E312. Bob
