Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function printer?
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Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function printer?
I have been learning linux now for two or so years. I do not understand with all the advances in the integration of the various resources and the acceptance of Linux why it is so difficult to install a multi-function printer. From Add Printer, it is easy, but coupled with x-sane, simplescan, etc it can be a nightmare. Any opinions? Thanks!!!
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Re: Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function print
If all printer manufacturers used the same guidelines it would be easy. As it is, the linux teams do an incredible job of working to accomodate all the different systems that the manufacturers come up with, many times with no cooperation from the manufacturers.
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Re: Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function print
openprinting.org is probably the best place for information on what printers work with Linux and what doesn't. I've always used HP printers: you just install HPLIP and you're in business.
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Re: Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function print
I have not noticed it being a problem. If your printer is a lexmark then the answer would be 'yes'. But for the most part HP and Brother printers are just fine. I run brother printers here. Before I even decide to buy a printer I always check the manufactuer website and also google for driver support for the printer.
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Re: Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function print
So say the name and model of the printer which you find difficult to install.
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Re: Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function print
Maufacture non-support of an alien OS: that's WHY
If you mean windows, Add printer
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library ... 23132.aspx
If you mean windows, Add printer
- That wouldn't work well either if the manufacturer hadn't provided a driver for their device to Microsoft and probably had it MS certified as compliant WHQL
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library ... 23132.aspx
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Folks should feel easily able to ask for a how-to
have you a specific printer in mind? We all find it easier if you can tell us:
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A general comment would be: forums exist to help; we can't all be experts on everything; "experts" in one area are very likely to ask for help; in another area where they know nothing about the topic at all;
.......the famous old phrase................................."as I have got older, there has been an extraordinary increase in the number of things I know absolutely nothing about!!"
so surely folks should just post and ask for help; just like talking to people
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A general comment would be: forums exist to help; we can't all be experts on everything; "experts" in one area are very likely to ask for help; in another area where they know nothing about the topic at all;
.......the famous old phrase................................."as I have got older, there has been an extraordinary increase in the number of things I know absolutely nothing about!!"
so surely folks should just post and ask for help; just like talking to people
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Re: Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function print
OK, but it (that post) isn't really a question of asking for help with a problem
--it is more of a complaint ref: why can't Linux do this ??
So my response, I see as perfectly matching the quality of that question
That's why --> is the answer
--if I thought there was a question and the poster wanted help with a specific printer (model/brand issue), I would have responded quite differently
-------------------end of speech; thank-you.
--it is more of a complaint ref: why can't Linux do this ??
So my response, I see as perfectly matching the quality of that question
That's why --> is the answer
--if I thought there was a question and the poster wanted help with a specific printer (model/brand issue), I would have responded quite differently
-------------------end of speech; thank-you.
Re: Why is it so difficult to install a multi-function print
It is difficult because you are a newbie like me. Member and user for 5 months. It can be extremely difficult depending on distro,router-modem,printer,type of interface and knowledge of (manufacturers,all distros) jargon,computer skills and just plain identifying the exact problem. I just barely completed hooking up to a Brother printer. Was forced to use a ppd file close to my actual printer. It works and prints. I guessing here, but it took me 2 weeks and 3 different distro's to settle on Mint 13 Mate and an est. 30 to forty min. types of terminal,bash command and GUI interface not to mention a working knowledge of local:631 admin and I still did not get it perfect. IT CAN BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR A NEWBIE.