[NTLUG:Discuss] I need a fax-print-copier recommendation

[terry]

al wrote:
> Which, if any, multifunction devices work with Mandrake 9.x?
> 
> 

I can only assume your talking about Print, Scan, Fax, Copy,  or just 
Print, Fax, Copy when you say multifunction, and to that I say that most 
any will do as long as the printer and scanner has adequate drivers and 
if the scanner uses standard language, it most likely will. Fax or Copy 
are stand alone features and are of no concern for the computer or your 
operating system, so all we have to worry about is printing and scanning.

You can look at your OSs printer configuration menu for print drivers 
and see if a particular model number is shown, just go through the 
process as if you're setting up the printer and go as far as selecting 
drivers before you abort.  (I have a multifunction device that works 
fine, it's an old Officejet 600, but it's just print, copy, fax. and the 
only drivers needed are for the printer.)

Historically, Epson has been most cooperative with the Linux community. 
  We have drivers for most all their printers and scanners, so your best 
bet is to look at Epson first. I see the  CX5400 is a multi function 
device, you might check on that one first.  Who to ask?  The manufacturer.
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductCategory.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=-8182

I'll bet, if you fire off an email to Epson, they'll be glad to supply 
info about their products in so far as their compatibility to Linux or 
any OS for that matter.

Hope this helps,
Good luck and happy printing :)


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