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Question

Inkjet recommendations wanted

Aug 8, 2011 9:57AM PDT

Need color inkjet printer (no scanner, copier, fax, etc.) that will work with both Linux and XP Pro. Must have great print quality for Google Photos. Must have separate color ink cartridges that are not outrageously priced.
Must be reliable. Anyone know a brand & model number that fits all these requirements?

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I have a nice Canon mx860
Aug 8, 2011 10:03AM PDT

I asked the moderators here and that's what I bought.

HOWEVER when it comes to photos I think a photo printer is best.
Bob

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Sorry...
Sep 8, 2011 6:56AM PDT

still not interested in multifunction crapola. My posting was for a printer witout fax, copier, etc., and still is.

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I thought the same too.
Sep 9, 2011 2:37AM PDT

But on advice from a few other CNET Moderators I went ahead. It's been one to the better models I've had over the years.

I know that some don't like multi-functions but may I say this one is working well.
Bob

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Here is full Linux printer list
Aug 8, 2011 5:25PM PDT
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HP
Aug 9, 2011 1:09AM PDT

Today, it's pretty well useless to say "I want a printer but I don't want a scanner or copier in it", because there are a LOT of consumer-level printers with these features, and you often pay more for the privilege of getting one without a scanner built-in.

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Most
Aug 11, 2011 10:45PM PDT

HP Printers are a sure bet to work, they are exceptions though.

If they have a Network Card (NIC) 99% of the time will work with CUPS.

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HP Photosmart
Aug 12, 2011 11:23AM PDT

Agree with the reply by 3rdalbum re. HP Photosmart. An additional advantage is that it unlike its competitors
has HP's HPLIP application for Linux, which enables ink level checks.

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Useless or not...
Sep 8, 2011 7:12AM PDT

I'm old enough to know what I want, and what I don't want. If I have to pay more to get what I do want, thats alot better than cheap price for crapola I don't want, and will not settle for. I like bargains but buying junk I don't want ain't no bargain! I don't do 'multifunction' anything, be it printer/fax/copier, TV/DVD player, etc. Anyway, I think I made my post quite clear and specific as to what I require (and what is not acceptable). About the only thing I forgot to mention is that I also don't want any wireless stuff. Now if anyone has any recommendations that actually conform to my requirements, Id love to hear them!

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Maybe it's too big a question?
Sep 9, 2011 2:42AM PDT

I see a recent update to the list at http://www.turboprint.info/printers.html and they list only 4 makers.

You might dismiss a few makers like the HP company as it continues it's self destruct sequence. Epson is slightly dinged by that quake but looks to be OK.

It's a big question. My reply was to share personally what I ended up with in spite of your requirements. If I could find the drivers for a Canon printer only, given how well the unit I have is performing I might get that make.
Bob