Can anyone suggest a linux compatible network laser printer/scanner?
I'm in the process of looking for a laser printer/scanner combo that I can plug into my router to print over the network. I've heard good things about Brother, but I just want to be sure before I put down the cash for it. Any suggestions? All I'd be using it for is scanning some album covers/books and printing text documents. The scanner resolution doesn't need to be too high, but enough where pixelation isn't too obvious. It's important that I can network it with an ethernet cable since I'll be sharing it with my girlfriend.
Thanks!
Disclaimer: I haven't owned a printer since 2000 so I don't know shit about these things.
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Our (100% linux) office is equipped with a Brother MFC-8880DN all-in-one, and the previous model (8860DN) served us for the three years before this one. Our next All-in-one will be another Brother-machine.
My wife's (100% linux) office has two B/W USB laser printers and one color network DFC (all-in-one without fax). They are also very satisfied with the printing possibilities.
The *only* thing I am not completely satisfied with is the printing of non-black fonts.
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