On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 7:41 AM, R7h0re4 <r7h0re4@xxxxxxx> wrote: > Madhurya Kakati <mkakati2805@xxxxxxxxx> writes: >>> >>> >> >> Canon has terrible linux support. I have a canon LBP2900B laser >> printer and haven't been able to print using there official CAPT >> driver. Its something related to pstocapt files. CUPS is unable to >> communicate properly with the CAPT daemon which sends commands to the >> printer. > > > That would make sense It does work under Debian 32 so I could always > plug in my netbook if I needed something to print. As it stands I am > using a print server which hooks to a windows gaming machine. I might > print like once or twice a month that might be maybe two pages so I am > in fear of having the ink dry out more than not working as advertised. > > I used to like Epson but the price was right on the Canon and wanting a > cheap 30-40 dollar printer to work in all environments is a little > wishful. > > Anyway thanks for the information I will keep my eye on the list, as > well as openprinting and see if anything changes. > > R7h0re4 > > > Same here. I too print less than 10 pages a month and thats why I opted for B&W laser printer. Toner doesn't dry. :P
