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Printers

Post by starfire »

Hello,i use Linux Mint.What is the best printer to use with this system ?
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dawgdoc

Re: Printers

Post by dawgdoc »

One place to check would the Hardware Search page of the Linux Mint Community site: http://community.linuxmint.com/hardware/search
nukm

Re: Printers

Post by nukm »

You will notice * hplip* in the synaptic pkgmgr listing. It is there for a reason. HP is Linux friendly and provides the software printer management package. There are also other brands which provide drivers.
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Re: Printers

Post by rivenathos »

http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/recommended.html

The above site is extremely helpful when shopping for HP printers.
Current hardware: a Dell OptiPlex 3010 desktop, a Dell Inspiron 531 desktop, and a Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop.
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starfire

Opening downloaded files

Post by starfire »

Does anyone know how to install a downloaded file ? i've downloaded VUZE but dont know how to install it on my mint .
hoe

Re: Printers

Post by hoe »

Go to the software manager and install Azureus which is the same thing.

Wayne
hoe

Re: Printers

Post by hoe »

I just bought the HP 4500 All-In-One printer and it works great. Stick to HP!

Wayne
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