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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On 04/03/10 12:37, Julian Hall wrote: > On 03/04/2010 11:53, NW wrote: >> My current printer, Epson photo 810, is getting a bit old now. At home >> we have three computers using Windows XP, Kubuntu Hardy and Mint Gloria. >> It has been suggested to me that I should get a wifi printer next so >> that it will be easy for any computer to use it. At the moment only the >> desktop (Hardy) is linked to it. >> >> I suspect that there will be a shortage of Linux drivers for many of >> these wifi printers. >> >> Any suggestions for me anyone please? >> >> Thanks >> >> Neil >> >> > Hi Neil, > > Alternatively you could swap out your current router for one of the many > now available with a USB port for a printer. I've done this previously > with Linux and just put the IP address of the router into CUPS to share > in Linux as an LPR printer - as usual they come with instructions and/or > a driver disk for Windows. Then you can just buy any printer you like. > OK a new router is an additional cost, but it would be offset against > the expense of a WiFi capable printer. > > Kind regards, > > Julian > I didn't need to reconfigure CUPS at all.. I attached my new HP Laser printer to the network (many WiFi AP's) and cups went "Oh look.. a new HP laser printer.. I've set it all up for you.." Then every other machine in the house did the same.. If only windows printing configs were that simple eh ? If you can afford it, HP Colour Laserjet CP1515N.. (N = network interface) if you want duplex, add a D, extra paper tray a T (DTN for example) If you want I can supply you with one, at a charge, and also install/configure ;-) - -- Neil Stone LPIC-1 NCLA DCTS Director FlashTek UK Limited W: www.flashtek-uk.com T: 01752 547427 M: 07878 763185 F: 01752 547870 Are you an idiot? If not, let French & Saunders show you how to save money! Go to: http://www.uwdcvideos.co.uk/index.taf?exref=D82735&v=1 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.14 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iEYEARECAAYFAku3Mm4ACgkQz3Av8JKgzxQ1+gCePECS6lMKnv58cjabcKS7PC1X qAcAnioZiSFHoo8alNCkym0v1YqOJotO =x8AY -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html