Re: Canon MP280 turboprint

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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


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