Interface with Lexmark Printers

On Thu, 22 May 2008 14:33:18 -0400, Harry Skelton wrote:

I've noted that there is a big problem with Linux and Lexmark printers,
particularly those with USB interfaces.

I have a X3550 and a Z22 that do not work with Linux. The Z22 works,
but bombs and flashes its lights after the first page. (hooked up via
parallel cable - per instructions found on web sites. Would not work
USB).

So what is the big deal with the Lexmarks? Any good drivers to run
them? Is there a USB problem with Linux?

Let me know...

Linux handles USB just fine, the problem is that Lexmark doesn't support
Linux. The solution is to get an HP printer and give your Lexmarks to a
Windoze using friend.

On Thu, 22 May 2008 14:33:18 -0400, Harry Skelton wrote:

I've noted that there is a big problem with Linux and Lexmark printers,
particularly those with USB interfaces.

I have a X3550 and a Z22 that do not work with Linux. The Z22 works,
but bombs and flashes its lights after the first page. (hooked up via
parallel cable - per instructions found on web sites. Would not work
USB).

So what is the big deal with the Lexmarks? Any good drivers to run
them? Is there a USB problem with Linux?

Let me know...

Linux handles USB just fine, the problem is that Lexmark doesn't support
Linux. The solution is to get an HP printer and give your Lexmarks to a
Windoze using friend.

On Thu, 22 May 2008 14:33:18 -0400, Harry Skelton wrote:

I've noted that there is a big problem with Linux and Lexmark printers,
particularly those with USB interfaces.

I have a X3550 and a Z22 that do not work with Linux. The Z22 works,
but bombs and flashes its lights after the first page. (hooked up via
parallel cable - per instructions found on web sites. Would not work
USB).

So what is the big deal with the Lexmarks? Any good drivers to run
them? Is there a USB problem with Linux?

Let me know...

Linux handles USB just fine, the problem is that Lexmark doesn't support
Linux. The solution is to get an HP printer and give your Lexmarks to a
Windoze using friend.

On Thu, 22 May 2008 14:33:18 -0400
Harry Skelton wrote:

I've noted that there is a big problem with Linux and Lexmark printers,
particularly those with USB interfaces.

I have a X3550 and a Z22 that do not work with Linux. The Z22 works,
but bombs and flashes its lights after the first page. (hooked up via
parallel cable - per instructions found on web sites. Would not work USB).
[...]

Basically IME Lexmark "support" for Linux fairly sucks unless one uses one of
their (quite expensive) laser printers. I recommend using some other brand for
low end printers. I have had good success with Epson here and Epson even
writes native drivers for Linux for many of their models. I also just installed
an inexpensive (~$170/US), small business Samsung ML2571N network laser printer
here in our SOHO business. Works great with Linux.

Gene (e-mail: usenet0 \a\t eracc \d\o\t com)
My latest Blog article: http://preview.tinyurl.com/6ekjgd
"Embedded Mandriva Linux in Samsung Network Printers? Maybe Not."
Mandriva Linux release 2007.1 (Official) for i586
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On Thu, 22 May 2008 14:33:18 -0400
Harry Skelton wrote:

I've noted that there is a big problem with Linux and Lexmark printers,
particularly those with USB interfaces.

I have a X3550 and a Z22 that do not work with Linux. The Z22 works,
but bombs and flashes its lights after the first page. (hooked up via
parallel cable - per instructions found on web sites. Would not work USB).
[...]

Basically IME Lexmark "support" for Linux fairly sucks unless one uses one of
their (quite expensive) laser printers. I recommend using some other brand for
low end printers. I have had good success with Epson here and Epson even
writes native drivers for Linux for many of their models. I also just installed
an inexpensive (~$170/US), small business Samsung ML2571N network laser printer
here in our SOHO business. Works great with Linux.

Gene (e-mail: usenet0 \a\t eracc \d\o\t com)
My latest Blog article: http://preview.tinyurl.com/6ekjgd
"Embedded Mandriva Linux in Samsung Network Printers? Maybe Not."
Mandriva Linux release 2007.1 (Official) for i586
Got Rute? http://www.anrdoezrs.net/email-2546588-42121?isbn
30333514
ERA Computers & Consulting - http://www.eracc.com/
Preloaded PCs - eComStation, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenServer & UnixWare