Inkjet printers meeting the following requirements? Durable, Linux-compatible (or Postscript or PCL in FIRMWARE (built-in interpreter)), quality text & graphics, low ink refill or cartridge costs

From: Bill Haught (wlhaught_at_ameritech.net)
Date: 08/09/04 

Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 01:14:20 GMT

Subject: Inkjet printers meeting the following requirements? Durable,
Linux-compatible (or Postscript or PCL in FIRMWARE (built-in
interpreter)), quality text & graphics, low ink refill or cartridge
costs

Note that while I may want to print out web pages with illustrations
and other images, photo quality is not important as the other
requirements (have two Epsons already) as long as the images are
readable.

How well it prints on quality paper such as paper suitable for resumes
is also important.

I imagine that a 300 by 300 dpi printer (if available) would be a
decent choice. The ink ought to be cheap to produce (and therefore
buy). The heads shouldn't be clog-prone, even with 3rd party inks.
Of course, I doubt that anyone manufacturers even produce
multifunction units at that "low" resolution anymore. Also, I prefer
new since buying used has the potential to turn out to be a case of
purchasing someone else's problems.

Another concern is that a "low" res printer produced today would not
only be cheap but also be cheaply built.

I prefer printheads that are either replaceable or on the cartridge.

>From what I have read so far, it sounds like nothing really matches my
criteria. Canon looked good until I read that "There are few good
free software drivers for Canon and Lexmark inkjets. Do not buy one
and expect success." http://www.linuxprinting.org/suggested.html

Also, from my understanding Postscript (and probably PCL) are unlikely
to be found in a inkjet in the price range I can consider (definitely
under $300, probably half that).

Also, must be available in the 48 continental states of the United
Nations of Texas

Thanks in advance.

Bill Haught
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