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[LUG] Offtopic - Windows Only Multifunction Printer to get rid off

 

I have an HP LaserJet 3150.

It has seen better days, but still functions as
Printer/Fax/Copier/Scanner, monochrome printing and scanning.

Problem is, no GNU/Linux driver, no prospect of a GNU/Linux driver.

About to abandon the last Window 95 install, and so it will become just
one big paperweight.

Somewhere I have the installation CD, and manual. If it is going to be
used heavily you probably want to get the "repair kit" HP offer for free
as it can sometimes feed an extra sheet of blank paper through when
printing, apparently this is a known flaw, but it isn't frequent or a
problem generally.

Anyway if anyone is interested let me know.

 Simon

PS: Can anyone recommend a good GNU/Linux printer, must have free
software drivers, ideally already in the Debian repositories. Mostly for
the odd letter, or poster, so a colour printer would perhaps be nice as
well. Don't have a business from home, so I don't need anything too fancy.

We have Brother printers at work, and their GNU/Linux support is pretty
good. But I think a black and white laser printer is overkill, a nice
cheap colour printer will probably do fine.

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