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Printers for Linux (piefed.world)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by TurkeyDurkey@piefed.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Time for 2025 printer research!

Have been stalling getting a new printer since this HP has been doing me fine since way back. But of course we need to prepare for the inevitable firmware updates and subscription raises that will lock us in.

What I've heard is best:

Laser Printers
Brother branded

Recently though, Brother started doing the funky like all other printer companies. This stopped me last time when I was about to buy one.

I won't get into the details as to where I've found and read this information because it's in the back of my mind.

And since I'm really just here to ask: WHAT KIND OF PRINTER YOU GOT, LINUX USERS?

Preferably under $200.

EDIT: Scanning + Printer + Copier combo is the ultimate goal, but whatever else works too. Preferably wifi connected. But I can make some Ethernet cables.

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[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I have an Epson EcoTank, and I LOVE IT! The ink bottles are super cheap. I’ve printed a few thousand pages and I’m still on the first bottle.

The printers themselves are quite expensive. I think the lowest price one is around $200. But, they make up for it with how cheap the ink is and how long you can go without needing to buy more ink.

Everything works on Linux. Printing, scanning, all of the different feed options, all the driver options.

[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Inkjet isn't appropriate for somebody who prints infrequently, especially refillable inkjets, because they dry out even faster than cartridges. Toner is powder and stays good for basically as long as the printer is functional.

It might depend on climate, because I live somewhere semi-arid, but it's worth keeping in mind.

[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I live in a desert, and have had my printer for about four years on the same ink. I haven’t had any issues other than needing to do a few head cleaning cycles now and then.

[–] monovergent@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

Quite lucky, I'd say. Could also come down to some print heads being designed better than others. I rigged my old inkjet up to a refilling tank system and I'd have to run a few cleaning cycles in a row if I didn't print for a couple of weeks. This was in a room with around 50 to 70% humidity.