On 6/27/20 5:26 PM, Ron Loftin wrote: > On Sat, 2020-06-27 at 18:17 -0400, Jay Hart wrote: >> We currently have a Brother MFC-5490CN. Printer firmware is dated >> June 1010. (yeah, 10 years old). Few years ago the brother software >> wouldn't work for printing under Fedora. No problem, can print under >> Windows 10. Then it stopped scanning. Could still print...under >> Windows. >> >> Now, to fix the scanning features working I installed updated drivers >> under Windows, now it scans like champ, but won't print, at all. >> >> Time to go!!! > > I'd say that 10 years is a decent run for a printer, depending on > usage. > > If you want to stick with Brother, check out the Staples Web site and > look at the refurb page. I've gotten some good deals there. > I would recommend HP LaserJet printers. Have no experience with ink printers. I would recommend to make sure that you get postscript printer. Then you will be OK on Linux and UNIX (CUPS will be your friend). I have no experience with low end printers. I was hesitant recently, and could not throw away HP LaserJet 4050, which was purchased 18 years ago, was getting really tough beating being used in the Department I support, and still works. Valeri >> >> Hence my question... >> >> Jay >> >>> >>> Our office has had a Brother MFC-8510DN for at least five years - >>> no issues. As has been said below, you do have to download and >>> install >>> the driver but the process hasn't been problematic. Having said >>> that, I haven't pushed the limit on it's capabilities, just done >>> rather >>> plain printing. >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: CentOS <centos-bounces at centos.org> on behalf of Ron Loftin <r >>> eloftin at twcny.rr.com> >>> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 5:02 PM >>> To: centos at centos.org <centos at centos.org> >>> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [CentOS] HP vs. Brother Printers: Use with >>> Centos/Fedora >>> >>> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do >>> not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender >>> and know the content is safe. >>> >>> >>> >>> Harriscomputer >>> >>> Leroy Tennison >>> Network Information/Cyber Security Specialist >>> E: leroy at datavoiceint.com >>> >>> >>> [cid:Data-Voice-International-LOGO_aa3d1c6e-5cfb-451f-ba2c- >>> af8059e69609.PNG] >>> >>> >>> 2220 Bush Dr >>> McKinney, Texas >>> 75070 >>> www.datavoiceint.com<http://www..com>; >>> >>> >>> This message has been sent on behalf of a company that is part of >>> the Harris Operating Group of Constellation Software Inc. >>> >>> If you prefer not to be contacted by Harris Operating Group please >>> notify us<http://subscribe.harriscomputer.com/>. >>> >>> >>> >>> This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity >>> to which it is addressed. This communication may contain >>> information >>> that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise >>> legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, >>> you are >>> not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this >>> message or any part of it. If you have received this message in >>> error, >>> please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all >>> copies of the message. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, 2020-06-27 at 15:44 -0600, Frank Cox wrote: >>>> >>>> On Sat, 27 Jun 2020 17:33:39 -0400 >>>> Jay Hart wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> If you had to rate which printer brand works better with Linux >>>>> (Fedora and >>>>> Centos), what would it be? >>>> Any Brother printer that I've ever had the misfortune to have to >>>> deal >>>> with either didn't work at all or if could be made to work, it >>>> didn't >>>> work for long. >>>> >>>> If it's a Brother, run away as fast as you can. They're the >>>> cheapest >>>> crappiest thing you can possibly imagine. >>>> >>>> My wife makes quilts and says the same thing about Brother sewing >>>> machines. >>>> >>> I can't speak to the sewing machines, but I have to say that I've >>> had >>> very good luck with Brother printers. However, we have to be >>> honest >>> and acknowledge that I'm talking about LASER printers, not the >>> $%^&* >>> inkjet silliness. >>> >>> In my DEFINITELY not-so-humble opinion, the "run away as fast as >>> you >>> can" advice applies to ALL inkjets that are intended for home use. >>> >>> The only real differences I'm aware of between Brother and HP LASER >>> printers are price, and the fact that the HP drivers are usually >>> included in the distribution by default, and you have to download >>> and >>> install the Brother drivers. I'm sitting next to a Brother MFC L- >>> 2750DW that is a year or so old, and it does everything I need it >>> to. >>> >>> As always, YMMV. >>> >>> -- >>> Ron Loftin reloftin at twcny.rr.com >>> >>> "God, root, what is difference ?" Piter from UserFriendly >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> CentOS mailing list >>> CentOS at centos.org >>> https://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos >>> _______________________________________________ >>> CentOS mailing list >>> CentOS at centos.org >>> https://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> CentOS mailing list >> CentOS at centos.org >> https://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos -- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Valeri Galtsev Sr System Administrator Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics University of Chicago Phone: 773-702-4247 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++